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  1. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Does patient need to know the diagnosis?

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

    I'll never understand why some families want to withhold
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    Question...

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

    I'd start looking, but no one will hire you w/o license in hand. Congrats on
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    LVN advice

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

    I believe you have to graduate in order to sit for the boards. At least in Louisiana you
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    My Feet Are SCREAMING!!!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    BigB, how do you get those darned thing to stay put in the shoe? I even tried taping them, but they still get bunched up by the end of my shift.
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    Death stories?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My favorite memory is about a young woman (approx. 30) with a young daughter. The SW and I had done LOTS of teaching quickly b/c the pt was not referred for admit until she had began the dying...
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    What LPN cert. program can i get into now?

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

    When I started nursing school, I thought I wanted to do OB/Gyn or maybe peds. After starting clinics, I found a passion for geriatrics and ended up in LTC. Now, for the past 7+ years it's been...
  7. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Desperate for advice!!!!

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

    I'm a single mom and I went back to school when my kids were 10, 13, and 16. I was in school full time and worked part time. I stayed on the dean's list. It wasn't easy, but it can be done! Good...
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    Flying Solo - Week 2 orientation

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

    On Tuesday I'm starting with another hospice and will be getting a two week orientation. They asked me if I wanted the full two weeks and I said "I sure do"! I've been doing hospice nursing for...
  9. Hospice Nurse LPN

    where can I obtain additional skills?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL! I learned to start IV's and was certified, but it's rarely done in hospice and today I don't think I could hit the broad side of a
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    It's 4pm, who does the 5pm admission?

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

    You shouldn't TOUCH a pt, let alone do a head to toe assessment without the consent forms being
  11. Hospice Nurse LPN

    what to wear?

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

    Business casual is always a good choice. I interviewed for my current job while on my lunch break and wore scrubs. Good luck with the
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    "Question about LPN's Working in Home Healthcare"

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Around here hospice visits pay $22 ro $30 per visit (for LPN working PRN). I worked PRN for about 6 months and averaged 6 to 8 visits per day. I was offered and accepted a full-time position and...
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    symptom management for dummies

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

    Does your pt have history of alcohol or drug (legal or illegal) use? This is something I always ask.....not to judge, but because when folks have a history pain will be harder to manage. And don't...
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    Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with Chatsdale. I have no respect for anyone who puts this great country
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    Welcome to the Jungle!

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

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: congrats! Best of luck to
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    What type of fields can an LVN work in?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mspriss154's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in hospice and absolutely LOVE it! You'll need a couple of years experience to work for most agencies. Good luck!
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

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

    Poop on him! Congrats to you! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:
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    What is the best part of being a hospice nurse?

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

    I agree with aimeee. I've yet to get bored in hospice, and I'd probably last about 1 shift in
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    My experience with hospice

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

    I'll just "ditto" everyone else. I can't see myself doing anything else.......ever. For me, being a hospice nurse is a calling instead of a
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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

    I'm certified in hospice and palliative care. I was able to get almost 3k more because I'm certified. Not only that, it's the personal satisfaction I get for going beyond what is expected. I...
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    LPN schools...just a business

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

    I went to a community college and feel I got an excellent
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    From a Prez of a LVN Association

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Jenny99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can you believe that in Louisiana LPN's aren't even required to have CEU's? RN's and CNA's are. Now, with that kind of mentallaty, LPN's will never get respect. Personally, I usually get 20 or so...
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    Another NCLEX ?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mspriss154's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's how it was explained to me also, fiesty lpn. I think I answered 90 and was possitive I'd failed. I didn't. Good luck,
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    can lpn be adon

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nurseangel31_03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the law varies by state. In Louisiana it depends on the size of the facility. I'm not sure of the #, but it cannot be a large facility. Assisted living is another story. There the DON can...
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    How often are you on-call; scheduled weekend visits?

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

    Where I work, it is me and the DON. I take call 3 weeks (and weekends) and she does one. ANY call outs are made by the nurse on call. We don't schedule weekend visits. If an admit is done on Friday,...