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    nurse mom on the other side of the bed

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    ((77)) Yes, that is a VERY hard place to be. My youngest was in a bad car wreck a couple of years ago (drinking) and it is VERY hard to draw the line between mom and nurse. He's o.k. I will say a...
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    LPN School grading system

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

    It makes sense to me. As a student, you DON'T yet have any skills, so how could you get "A" or
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    I Will Be Starting LVN School NEED SOME ADVICE

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

    I agree with Miss Ivy! The kids are going to have to help out around the house (extra chores or whatever). If being a nurse is something you really want, then you can do it. When I went to nursing...
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    What should I do?

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

    I wouldn't even THINK about it! Did you really get your BSN to PAINT
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    Charity Jan '08 ACCEPTANCE came today

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

    congrats to all of you on your
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    Assessing patient to prounce death

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hi! i always listen to heart, carotid, and breath sounds. i'll listen for at least one minute. even after 8 years, i'm still afraid that one day, after pronouncing someone, they are going to start...
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    Declining my spot in the LPN Program...

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

    Even thought you say you're a "nervous wreck" it sounds like you've put a lot of good, rational thought into your decision. Best of luck to you!
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    Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

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

    When I was in nursing school, I swore I'd NEVER want to work LTC. Then while doing clinicals, I changed my mind and came to love it! I left for 8 years and did hospice, now I'm going back to school,...
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    Hello, any one else been going back to school for 23 years?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to junebug62's topic in LPN to RN

    I became LPN @ 35 y/o and I'm getting ready to go back for RN (50
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    Hesi Exit Exam

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to yippit's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Good
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    Anyone else with Acid Reflux?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I take Prevaid SoluTabs qd and Reglan ac & hs. Also avoiding the fried foods, soda, and so forth. That's what has been working for me. Good
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    Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

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

    I work as a hospice nurse. I simply love it! My pt's are in private homes and LTC facilities. I enjoy getting to know my patients and families personally and helping them deal with impending death....
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    Just how hard is the LPN program??

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

    If you REALLY want to be a nurse, you can do it! I was a single mom with 4 children (16, 14, 11, 8), worked part-time in a group home with hours I could change each semester, and still managed to...
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    What kind of certification options do we have as LPN's?

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

    Check out the
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    LPN in Hospice/Home Care

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

    I'm an LPN in hospice in Louisiana. Here, we are allowed to do everything the RN does EXCEPT admits, re-certs, push IV meds. We work as a team and The RN and I see patients on alternating weeks...
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    Burning out fast

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CaringRN1234's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i usually finish seeing my patients between noon and 1 p.m. then, i'll have lunch (either out, but usually i'll have a sandwich at the office). we get off at 4 p.m., so i use my remaining time...
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    Can I make a decent living if want to stay an LPN?

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

    so much depends on where you live and what you consider "a decent living". i work for a hospice company (lpn) and make more than my friend (rn) does at our local hospital. we both have between 10...
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    primary diagnosis and co-morbidity

    Hospice Nurse LPN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was taught that documentation should be toward the primary diagnois and not the co-morbidities. All charting should be negative. For example, if the pt has Alzheimer's then I should not be...
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    primary diagnosis and co-morbidity

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

    Thank you for your replies. I'm guessing my question wasn't really too clear. Kokobean's answer sounds alot like the way I chart. Of course, I'm checking vitals and listening to lungs, abd no...
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    Problem facility giving poor care

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

    I agree with Leslie. Good luck to
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    Co-worker feels ripped off by The College Network!

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

    I wish I'd never had signed that contract with
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    Is it wrong that I love this specialty so much?

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

    Shay, If you're wrong, then I'm right there with you! I've been doing hospice for 8 years now and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'm so happy you found your callling.
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    LVNs in hospice

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to river1951's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What about the pay? Are the LPN's paid their regular wage or at the CHHA
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    do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in LTC for 3 years before going into hospice. If I ever leave hospice, it will be to go back to LTC. I just love old
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    When applying for jobs......

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

    ]I faxed my resume to 3 facilities which had positions advertised in the local paper. Three replies, three interviews, three job offers. Don't forget word of mouth. Ask your nurse friends if...