Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

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    Hospice Nursing: When will I know for sure if this is for me?

    I remember my first job offer in hospice. I had wanted to try hospice because I felt I was "being called". The administrator told me she was going to try me for 3 months (LPN with 3 years experience...
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    COPD and hospice

    It sounds like a possiblity from the info given here. You'll need a referral from his doc and like Debblyn said, make sure you're given a CHOICE of hospice companies to choose
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    Hi, MS here and I AM an Alcoholic

    Thanks so much for sharing your story with us! Two weeks sober is simply awesome. One day at a time is all any of us
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    worried about how long I will be worried

    scary,
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    worried about how long I will be worried

    A good physician friend of mine once told me that the day I quit being concerned about my patients; and yes, crying when they die, is they day I need to quit nursing and be a bookkeeper or
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    LPN working as CNA

    I have worked, on occasion, as a CNA and LOVED it! I was able to spend more time with the residents, was able to take my lunch break without being interrupted, got two other scheduled breaks, and got...
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    Sudafed

    It's the same way in Louisiana, you have to ask for it and sign. I'm told it's one of the ingrediants used to make crystal
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    May I speak to Dr. so&so?

    OMG! I've THOUGHT that, but never had the %%% to actually say it. I love
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    Anybody work with addicted population?

    I worked in a treatment facility for about a year a while back. I left because of the constant re-admissions "frequent flyers". This shouldn't have been an issue, but I think that because of my own...
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    Dnr

    Same
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    BRCC's Nursing Program

    Yes, I have applied for the bridge program. If I successfully pass both fundamentals and adult 1, I get to interview and then take mental health nsg over the summer in order to join the rest of the...
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    BRCC's Nursing Program

    I took the HESI last week and did well. I have to test out of fundamentals on Tuesday. After that is successfully completed, I'll have to test out of adult nsg 1.....THEN the
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    Just got accepted to Fairmont State Nursing AHHHHH

    congrats on your
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    1st job - Med Nurse

    congrats on passing your nclex and welcome to
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    Having the "Right to Fall"

    Hmmmm....Whenever I hear that, I wish they'd walk a mile in my shoes down my
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    Home Health RN Switching to Hospice-I think.

    :twocents:I just finished typing up my phone calls from being on call this weekend. I often joke that I like my job, but would LOVE it, if not for all the paperwork. Good luck to you in your new...
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    My name is RH and I'm a Recovering Addict

    thank you for sharing your story. it just really fills me with gratitude to be reminded each and every day that i am not unique. keep doing the next right
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    LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    Expanding job opportunities and ,of course, "the Benjamin". I also get lots of pressure (encouragement) from my
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    am i too old??

    I'll be turning 51 in a few short weeks and I'm finishing up my pre-reqs for an ADRN program. After that, I plan to get my BSN. :yeah:Just remember that age is only a
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    Need help in New York

    I totally agree with Tweety! In my AA homegroup we have plant workers, homemakers, carpenters, a policeman, a physician, a pharmist, a teacher, and 3 nurses. When we are in a meeting no one in any...
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    My name is Tweety and I'm an Alcoholic

    Amazing story, Tweety! Thank you so much for
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    I Passed!!!!!

    congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of
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    My sister is on life support

    May God hold you in His arms and bring you and your family comfort. I'll be praying for
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    Nurse not seeming to care

    DITTO! I wish there were more assistants like
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    Night shift

    I work part-time on night shift 6p to 6a and care for 56 residents with 4 CNA's (if the all show up). My hall includes the locked unit. The other nurse has about 50 or so residents and has 3 CNA's....