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  1. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

    I'll be 54 in march & I'm currently in a BSN bridge
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    RN program missing pharmacology!!!!!

    I can't imagine nursing school w/o pharm! My LPN program had a full semester of pharm. I'm now in a BSN program & we have 2 semesters of
  3. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Do nurses get holidays off?

    You just get used to celebrating when you have time off. My kiddos were always happy to have Christmas if it was on the 22, 23, 24, or 25! It is being with family & friends that is...
  4. Hospice Nurse LPN

    I got fired today

    Big hugs, LoveJoy! Enjoy your Thanksgiving w/ the family. I'm sorry this happened to you. The DON sounds like a real piece of work. Something else better is just around the
  5. Hospice Nurse LPN

    How do I interact with terminally ill patients?

    Well said,
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    Hello, looking for some encouragement.

    I had the same problem when I first started hospice nursing. I was "talked to" several times by both my DON and MSW about setting boundaries. Another poster mentioned burn out if you don't. That's...
  7. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Urgent: need help with important project.

    I'm just wondering why you joined. I agree w/ the other nurses that you should be doing your own homework and not trusting total stangers on a message board. What the hay, I'm in a good mood...
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    Experiences with going to school with a commute

    My commute is 1.25 hour one way. I know many people listen to recorded lectures during the commute, but I don't. I listen to classical music---it helps me calm down after a stressful day. Once I...
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    Who is the oldest Nursing Student here?

    What Scott
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    Who is the oldest Nursing Student here?

    I'm 54 & I've been an LPN for a while. I'm currently in a BSN program. I'll be 56 (almost) when I.
  11. Hospice Nurse LPN

    IV therapy skills in nursing school...do they still exist?

    I thought this was a basic skill. We learned & did lots of practice in my LPN.
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    Direct care staff incentive bonus

    I get a yearly bonus. It. Comes from my employer NOT the
  13. Hospice Nurse LPN

    "Alphabet Soup" After Nurses' Name?

    I like to use my alphbet soup! I'm "HospiceNurseLPN, CHPLN". It's on my name badge and I sign things that way. I worked darned hard for the certification and I'm proud of
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    Heartland Hospice or Seasons hospice

    You may want to say where these companies are located. Nurses from all over the world read this site.
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    How to deal with mean old men

    Call me weird, but I like taking care of grumpy old men. I joke w/ them and just don't let their gumpiness get to me. Before you know it, they are smiling and we get along fine. I remember that...
  16. Hospice Nurse LPN

    My patient did not get seen.

    Talk to your super and let them handle the situation. I'm sorry your pt died, but you have a life and we all need days off from time to time. I think many hospice nurses (myself included) feel as...
  17. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Seeking hospice experiences from nurses/aides

    You can PM me if you'd like.
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    Please Advise ASAP Confidential please

    I'm sorry to hear about your friend. The family needs to talk to the hospice nurse and ask questions until they understand everything. It sounds like it could just be
  19. Hospice Nurse LPN

    The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

    Yes, I thought it was a little strange!
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    IV therapy skills in nursing school...do they still exist?

    We learned to start IV's in LPN school. Lecture, fake arms, and practice on each other (for those who wanted). A skill I have only used 2 or 3 times. I'm currently in a BSN bridge program and we...
  21. Hospice Nurse LPN

    RN vs LPN

    ditto
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    Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    Dave Ramsey would tell you to sell the car and get rid of the debt. Eat rice and beans and beans and rice. Then SAVE for school. BTW, how in the heck does one obtain 20K of credit card
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    Should i be a nurse?

    You had me going w/ the title! Good
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    How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    I'm sure they aren't going to give you a date. Our school is random throughout the semester. Are you asking because you have an addiction problem? I would suggest getting help before attempting a...
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    can someone help with my care plan??

    I'd put pain & ineffective breathing toward the top. To me, those are more important than activity intolerance &