Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

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Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

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

I, also, LOVE my night shift! All my resident are NEVER ALL sleeping at the same time. I always have between 5 and 10 of them sitting in the day room stating, "I can't sleep", but they prompty fall...
Do you get paid enough for what you do?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to lil' girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

ditto!
BRCC's Nursing Program

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

They said grades play a big role in the selection process. I've decided to apply to Southeastern for summer semester with the bridge program. What are your
new rn supervisor

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ellexias's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

Our pharmacy only delivers twice a week. I don't "borrow" meds. I chart that the med is not available. It's not always the nurse who is at fault when a med is missing, sometimes the pharmacy...
Families!

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

Where I work we really don't have a problem with families. No one cares enough about them to even call, let alone visit. We have the folks that have been cast off from families, group homes, state...
Is it just me??

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Funnurse25's topic in Louisiana Nursing

I believe it's a lack of instructors. That's why the schools can only accept a small percentage of the applicants. A BSN can make much more money practicing than teaching. Just my 2 cents
Please pray for us

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

Prayers and best wishes to you and all of
We have an edge!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Jules A's topic in LPN to RN

That's a good thought! Good luck to you on your finals. I'll be applying to the bridge program next semester. And, yes, I know what the NECLEX is
Where did you go to school and why?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Students

I went to nursing school at University of North Dakota-Williston (now Williston State College). I received a great education! I paid for school with Pell grants, student loans, and a part time
Quitting...are they all the same??

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

You sound like a wonderful, caring nurse. It was a big adjustment for me to change from hospice to LTC. There's a TON of meds to pass on my shift (but not as bad as days). I work 6p to 6a. There...
Thumbs down to the next shift nurse

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

DITTO!
LPN refresher-PLEASE

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to rnam30's topic in Louisiana Nursing

rnam: Yes, they accept a new class every summer. I have one more semester of prereqs and I'm hoping to begin in the summer. Time2GetRN: Good idea! I remember seeing something about that on my license...
What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

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

LTC-I enjoy really getting to know my
LPN refresher-PLEASE

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to rnam30's topic in Louisiana Nursing

Call the LBPNE @ 504-838-5791. They should be able to help you. Are you applying for summer -08 for the LPN to RN
LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

I'm making $18.50 in LTC. It was a $1.50 cut from hospice, but I needed to work a steady shift while in
I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Me too! Never mean and nasty...just tired, old, and a fat
What kind of LTC resident will you be?

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

I'll be the one they put at the end of the hall because I'm SO annoying. I'll start smoking again and DEMAND to smoke when I WANT TO! I'll only eat pizza and burgers and drink lots of STRONG BLACK...
BRCC's Nursing Program

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

Hi LeAnn! I'm currently attending BRCC to finish up my pre-requs. The nursing dept will have an information meeting for those interested. Call the school at 225-216-8000 or www.mybrcc.edu for info....
How does your hospice facility utilize LPN's or don't they?

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

We also worked in teams in hospice. RN/LPN/CNA team to each15 to 20 patients. It worked really well for
LPN or RN?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Gothique's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Originally Posted by Gothique My LPN program required an Assoiciate Degree in Science to graduate. Some of the classes may seem pointless now, but you'll be ahead if you decide to pursue you BSN....
coping with end of life care and a full LTC caseload

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

Hospice is a medicare/medicaid benefit. Anyone who is eligable to participate in one or both of these programs (and meet certain hospice guidelines) may participate in the program. I know some docs...
New grad, shoud I take this position?

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

I don't remember if you stated how many pts. you'd have. What I wouldn't give for someone to help me (or do!) my med pass. I have 65 pts on my end and med pass takes me approx. 2.5 hours (without...
So I'm fired. Again.

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

:balloons:A big hug from me to you!
Do LPN's get pinned?

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

My class (96) was pinned, but not
Attending Physician Wouldn't Sign Death Certificate

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Sue Damonas's topic in Hospice, Palliative

WOW! In Louisiana, the nurse pronounces, but the MD must sign. Yes, even an LPN can pronounce

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