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    What does it mean...

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

    For me, hospice is a calling instead of a job. It's a wonderful journey I am priviledged to take with some folks. Death is simply a part of the living process and it is an honor to be allowed being...
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    hospital admissions

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

    What's going to happen when Medicare does a review? I understanding that sometimes folks die soon after admit (once during an admit), but so many must surely be a red flag for Medicare. And as you...
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    LVN to Hospital or Hospice

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

    I worked LTC for about 3 years, then a year long stint in a treatment center before going into
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    Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    No. I haven't even called in but once in the past 8 years and that was the morning my aunt passed away. Calling in just puts too much pressure on the other
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    Did I miss the memo???? (rant)

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

    I thank God for nurses like you! You truly appear to enjoy your career.....it's not a job for you. Thank you and keep up the good work.
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    BR area vs NO area PAY!!!!

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

    I work in Baton Rouge and the average pay for LPN's is about 18 to 20/hour. Good
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    Working while in LPN school full time?? who did it.

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

    I worked through nursing school (4 kids/single mom). I worked an average of 30 hours/ week and held a 3.5 GPA. My last semester I dropped work to about 10 hours/week and finally made the dean's
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    Why the program length difference? CAN/US

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to University of ND @ Williston (now Williston State College) and there was a 2 year and 3 year LPN program. North Dakota requires an AD for LPN's. I took the 3 year route and was able to...
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    March 17, 2007 CHPN exam

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

    Congrats, Chris! I got my letter today, also.
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    Mileage reimbursement and when does "time" start for you?

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

    We are paid from the first visit to the last -- not from home -- for regular 0830 to 1630 visits. Now if your first visit is more than 15 miles from your home you get to count the miles in excess of...
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    A Serious Problem

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

    Why are you allowing this? Here our service area is 50 miles---a 200 mile round trip---that's 3 1/2 to 4 hours! Why aren't the LPN's being used? I'm an LPN and do routine visits and take about 75%...
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    Productivity. Does corporate have a clue?

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

    My last job was like that! Big corporation and only interested in the Benjamin. I now work for a smaller company (less than 20 employees) and it is MUCH better. The pay isn't quite what it was, but...
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    How Do I Know If I Can Handle Hospice?

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

    Our agency requires min 2 yrs experience for RN or LPN field position. However, we're always quizzing each other and you'll never stop learning. As stated above, hospice is more of a calling than a...
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    How is your medical director?

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

    Ours isn't. It's all businesss. He's new to hospice and thinks he has all the answers. He's always wanting to teach us something, but the thing is, our nurses all have 5+ years in hospice nursing....
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    IV therapy

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

    I have to agree with Prostreetrig. In my agency we do not do IV's, either. When PCG concerend that the pt dehydrated and is actively dying, we remind them of the earlier end of life teaching that...
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    Using our judgement

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Suzy_CSI's topic in Pain Management

    Suzy--YOU will not be medicating your patients w/o an MD order. Remember, pain is subjective. One thing I've noticed over and over is that most docs tend to UNDER medicate. It's very frustrating,...
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    massage and hospice

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to debbers's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Really interesting! I've always been aware of the benefits of back rubs and such. This is something I'm interested in! Is the massage a medicare benefit or how is the billing done?
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    Interested in Hospice Work

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

    Larry, I'll tell you now that hospice isn't for everyone. I've been doing it for about 7 years and absolutely LOVE it, but I know many nurses who've tried and lasted about 6 weeks (or less). For me,...
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    Nurses are Pathetic!!

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

    I'm sorry you are having such a bad day! I LOVE nursing. It is the most aweful profession! Maybe it's the TYPE of nursing you are doing. But, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don't speak for me. Thank you!...
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    Has anyone sat for Lpn certification?

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

    Debbers- I just joined and read your post. I, too, sat for the certification test this past weekend. It was indeed an unusual test! I left feeling kinda stupid, but I'm sure I did fine. :balloons:...
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    Interested in Hospice Work

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

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    Can LPNs be Hospice nurses?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ninipanini621's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nicole- YES! I'm an LPN and have been doing hospice nursing for the past 7 years in Louisiana. Hospice is more of a calling than a career choice. You will not be able to go directly into hospice (most...