Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

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Is your health insurance affordable?

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

I am employed by a small hospice company. My insurance is very affordable ($200/month) which includes major medical, dental, vision, wellness checkups, etc. My deductable is $550/year and Rx are...
Do home health (visiting) nurses usually work on holidays?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

The pts must be seen. If a holiday falls on a visit day sometimes the family will request "no visit" or we can adjust our schedule to see those pts the day before or the day after the holiday. We...
Offensive or not??

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to peekachoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I think it also depends on the part of the country you live in. Here in the southern part of Louisiana, everyone is "baby", "darlin", "sugar",
Offensive or not??

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to peekachoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I believe it totally depends on the situation. I work w/ dementia pts who are on hospice. Not one of them would have a clue who I was talking to if I addressed them as "Mrs. Last Name", and...
Do you clap for your patients?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

:nmbrn: I want
heard it with my own ears

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

We do, too! We go somewhere nice for dinner and then dancing or the casino. Two rules: (1) no b****ing about your spouse and (2) no "shop
How to pass RN class tests?!

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

Select All That
I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

ALWAYS keep your comments @ work light-hearted and DO NOT
Pinning up long hair

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to annetter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Mine is always in a bun or a pony tail. It is just too hot to wear it down @
How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

I applied to a CC and a 4 year university. Got waitlisted @ CC and accepted to the university. I'm just a little over half way
how can I repair the damage

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Good advise, Ashley! I can't see the PCA and another nurse getting so upset about a one time boo-boo. I know that I have been short w/ my CNA's a couple of times, but they know this is not my...
contemporary issues in nsg

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mirabelle's topic in Activism, Healthcare

Try looking through some journals to find ideas. Good luck w/ your
Cant figure out what to do!!!!

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

Good luck w/ whatever you decide to
nursing diagnosis - paediatrics hernia- preope & post ope! please help.

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to goldenkeyz21's topic in General Students

Add me to the list of those who want to know what YOU are thinking. We can help, but PLEASE do not expect us to do your
O hai hospice!

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

Welcome! I think you'll love
what is lpn>bsn?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to unknown.xoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

I am currently enrolled in a LPN/BSN program at a state university. Our program requires a current, unemcumbered LPN license and 5 years experience as an LPN. We must complete all the pre-reqs, do...
How to pass RN class tests?!

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

I totally agree w/ the above poster. I always mark on my test (if allowed) & put a pencil mark by the totally bogus answer, then I look @ the other 3 answers and narrow my answer from there. the...
Possible termination for HIPAA violations

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

As the other posters have mentioned, call your insurance carries NOW!! HIPAA isn't a joke and I'm sorry you are learning this the hard way. I still can't imagine going through your nursing program...
Social Worker on call 24/7?

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

I work for a small company and our MSW is always
At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

920. Licensure; qualifications; examination; renewal; temporary permits A.(1) The board shall issue a license to each applicant who applies for licensure as a registered nurse or an advanced practice...
what does allied health clinicians differ from others?

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

allied health professions are clinical [color=#3300b5]health care professions distinct from [color=#3300b5]dentistry, [color=#3300b5]nursing and [color=#3300b5]medicine.[color=#3300b5][1] one estimate...
Student Nurse Question

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Annor12's topic in General Students

C is the correct
texting?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

My DON would have a fit if PCG's were calling in for refills. Our nurses stay on top of meds and refills and get a royal chewing if we
Do you actually read the assigned reading?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

Well, I'm one of the dorks who does read everything. I try to have it all read before lecture, then I go through everything again after lecture w/ my pp notes and my own notes. Of course, my kiddos...
texting?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

Ginapixi- You reminded me of a PCG we had one time who was deaf & mute. She had all the nurses numbers & we gave her a call schedule Q month so she would know who was on call. she never...

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