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Hospice Nurse LPN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

I have pt who weight approx 90 lbs and has been on services for a couple of weeks. She is currently taking MSContin 60 mg BID, Lortab 10/500 mg QID, Lyrica 50 mg BID, diazepam 5 mg BID, lorazepam 2...
Baylor?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to smurfynursey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I used to work two 16's and get paid for 40. LONG w/e but I had the whole week off. It worked for
BRCC's Nursing Program

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to debbie54's topic in Louisiana Nursing

I went to BRCC and finished my pre-reqs, but didn't reapply for the nsg program. I've applied to SLU for the bridge program. I've got to test out of 3 classes, take pharm, and LPN to RN bridge this...
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Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Hospice Nurse LPN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I forgot to mention in my OP that this pt has been hospitalized twice for suicide attempts. It is not my intention to limit her access to meds if she has physical pain, but I don't want to be...
Why is everything the day shifts responsibility?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

LMAO!!
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Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Hospice Nurse LPN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

Thanks, riverwink! I'm seeing the pt in the morning. I'm going to have the son purchase a lock box and have it there in time for my next
advice for a new l.v.n working in a long term care facility!!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to princess007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I used to always make rounds before counting with the nurse going out. I had just got my first job as a new nurse working 11-7 and didn't make rounds until after counting and accepting the keys. I...
To suction or not to suction?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to texasheat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I would report the incident. How about getting an order for transderm scpolamine patch? Place behind the ear and change it Q 3 days. We use the in hospice to help dry the secretions and it...
What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I used to work 7p to 7a in a LTC facility. I stayed busy all noc! If I felt droopy, I'd get a cup of java and make rounds. There is always SOMETHING to do at noc. I had lots of trouble with my...
Missing Ambien

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

You both counted the narcs and signed the book. There is no reason they should be questioning you after 2
Will it return to a good work environment again?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

How lucky your patients are to have someone like you advocating for
Resident with End-Stage COPD

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

We use ABH supp @ times for terminal agitation--never with the Reglan. I'm going to suggest this to our MD.
Charting Time of Death

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

In Louisiana an LPN working in hospice is allowed to pronounce. When one of our pts passes, the family calls and says, "I think Mama passed." I chart the TOD when I assess and note no VS, etc. I...
Procedure when family or pt does not answer phone or door.....

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I have 2 pts I see that I knock and walk in. This was decided when they were first admitted. Both have an elderly spouse at home with them during the day and it takes them a while to get to the...
Doin' the happy dance!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to JulesRN10's topic in Online Distance Learning

CONGRATS!
Do HCC vocational nursing Preqs have to be completed before applying?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to cdavis8812's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

You probably need to attend the info session. They will be able to answer all of your
Pain Follow-up

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to tewdles's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I try to get the pain under control while I'm in the home. One of my pts constantly rates his pain level @ 6, but he's comfortable with that and doesn't want his meds adjusted. For me, 2 is the...
LPN pay rates

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to cmgLPN09's topic in Louisiana Nursing

I make $21/hr base in hospice. If you want to do hospice, you'll need at least 2 yrs. experience with
Statistics!!!!! One decision away......RN

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in LPN to RN

I absolutely HATED stats! I did all the homework, worked with a study group, never missed a class. Our instructor was BAD! He missed about 6 lectures out of the semester and we were still required...
How many patients are you "expected" to see in an 8 hour day?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to 4eversail's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I see between 5 to 7 pts. a day, a mixture of private homes and nsg home. The exception is Wednesday when I have 3. This is also my day to QA charts. I do all my charting at bedside (or nsg...
BRCC's Nursing Program

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to debbie54's topic in Louisiana Nursing

I have a 3.6 GPA and got 95% HESI. Didn't get accepted. I was told that they look at how many general ed classes you took at BRCC. I hadn't taken any. Good
Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

I just don't like the fact that they did it behind closed doors and most of them didn't even READ the bill! Tort reform would have been a much better
nursing vs medicine

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to kcerwniart's topic in General Students

Ditto,
Current ADN student interested in Hospice Nursing

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to runninfool1009's topic in Hospice, Palliative

At our company, we only have one RN who has a BSN. The other RN's have AD. I'm an LPN and have been working in hospice for the past 10
Current ADN student interested in Hospice Nursing

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to runninfool1009's topic in Hospice, Palliative

I'm not sure about California, but in Louisiana you need 2 years med/surg experience to work in hospice. They make an exception for RN's who have 2 years experience in

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