Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

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Quick question......How hard?...

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to momgrad5/07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Good for you! I was a "non-traditional student"....graduated when I was 39. I, also, found the older students did better than the younger ones. It was kind of a fun challenge for me and my...
Getting Nervous

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

I think everyone feels that way! I left my NCLEX positive I'd failed! I learned more my first year of nursing than I EVER did in school. Remember to treat your CNA's and coworkers well....they can...
What is the best part of being a hospice nurse?

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

Hospice can also be very demanding (physically, mentally, emotionally) but for me the benefits far out weigh the down side. I get a lot of pleasure working with my patients and pcg one on one. My...
Meds...Where to Start

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

We also had to make the drug cards....also trashed mine after graduation. So many time since then I wish I still had them!! Don't stress and don't think you'll know ALL of them! After you learn...
Should we consider hospice?

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

This is not always true. There are many fine hospice organizations here that are for profit. The hospice I work for is for profit and our nurses (RN's and LPN's) give as much time as needed to our...
Need tips when charting after the death of a patient

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

Thanks, EmptytheBoat! You've made my
Hospice Nursing for LPNs

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

Hi! I've been doing hospice nursing almost 8 years. As an LPN, I do everything the RN does, except admits and recerts. I see patients in their homes, report to the DON, call the doc, assist with...
How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

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

I never worked as a CNA, but did work as both med tech in an independent living setting and PCA in a group home setting before going to LPN school. Good luck to
Need tips when charting after the death of a patient

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

In Louisiana LPN's can
Psyche Nursing

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

I think it really depends on where you work. I worked psych for about a year and as aPN, I lead one of the therapy groups. It was so much more than just being a "pill pusher". As someone else...
You guys see what's up over at the RN corner?

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

I had an instructor in nsg school who told us they were talking about phasing out LPN's in the 60's when she was in
Need tips when charting after the death of a patient

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

We use a checklist which lists who was called, phone #, time, etc. Then on the actual "note" I start with when the actual page was rcvd from the family. I make the note very detailed (this is what...
Heated discussion in class....

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

I agree JulesA, I think a 50K sign-one just might make the job a little
March 17, 2007 CHPN exam

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

Congrats to Twigmaster99,
March 17, 2007 CHPN exam

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

Congrats,
How many pts do you care for?

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

I currently have 15 patients. Which is between 25 and 27 visits per week. Way to many as far as I'm concerned. Wednesday is my light day when I try to get to the office and call my out of town...
One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

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

Like most everyone else, my orientation as a new grad in LTC was SUPPOSED to be one week but ended up being 2 days because the nurse I was replacing decided not to finish out her notice. 25 patients...
Do you belong to a nursing association?

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

I'm a member of HPNA (hospice and pallative nurses association) where higher standards, not politics, is
How many hours would you work?

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

Probably 40+ ---- just like now! I really enjoy my job and being in the field keeps me out of a lot of the "office politics". I can handle most abusive family members when I keep in mind that they...
Heated discussion in class....

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

Here in Louisiana, many facilities offer nice sign on bonuses to RN's, but very rarely to LPN's. RN's usually get $3000 to $10,000 for a sign on. I recently saw LPN sign on for $500. Go
nurses accepting telephone orders from other nurses

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ninsttmk's topic in Patient Medications

I often take MD orders from another nurse----about 99% of the time. I only know one doc who likes to call
Help! Need Tips in fundamentals of nursing

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

I'm guessing you mean a multiple choice question with 4 correct answers? You need to choose the "most right" and get used to it! The NCLEX is the same
What LPN schools look at for acceptance

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

I went to a Jr. College and we had to have a GPA of 3.0 (if I remember right) A&P, Chem, Micro, Soc, Psych, Algebra, CPR, physical, TABE test, and an interview. I got in on my first
LVN/LPN's working in a Clinic vice working in a hospital

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to nurse2bmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

My first job was LTC.....I gained lots of experience with PEGs, foleys, wound care, death, psych,etc. Good
Acceptance letter!

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

:balloons: :balloons: congrats and good luck!! :balloons:

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