Angelica

Angelica

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  1. Dealing with ALS Patients

    Angelica replied to mjamesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My pt had spoken of suicide, and we suspected that she might have acted on that. I agree that it would be something I would consider as

  2. Dealing with ALS Patients

    Angelica replied to mjamesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have also been with Hospice for just under a year. I have had only one ALS pt, but it was very difficult. She had a very strong, independent spirit, and was so devastated by the loss of function...

  3. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

    Angelica replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working with Hospice for almost a year. It is the most rewarding job I've ever had. I really get to know a lot of my pts and families, and most appreciate the services we are able to...

  4. What clinical skills for hospice? What do hospice nurses do?

    Angelica replied to MargRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Unfortunately, if the pt is living at home and the family refuses to give meds despite exhaustive efforts to persuade otherwise, then it can be difficult (impossible?) to give the pt what they need....

  5. Anybody else work with a "super nurse?"

    Angelica replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, there are weeks where my husband only gets sex once, but I don't think he considers that "super"!! (I'd insert a smilie here, but I can't seem to get that function to

  6. Just Curious........

    Angelica replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Aircraft engine mechanic in the U.S. Marine Corps for 22

  7. Low/moderate stress nursing jobs???

    Angelica replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    It certainly can be a very stressful job. I think I just happen to have a high tolerance for stress so I don't notice it as

  8. Low/moderate stress nursing jobs???

    Angelica replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Hospice job. Where I work the stress level is pretty low. And I couldn't work with a nicer group of people. The job is very autonomous. I make my own schedule and take a break my break...

  9. Dell Axim PDA's

    Angelica replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in General Nursing

    I've had my Dell since they were first released (over a year and a half ago). I've been very happy with

  10. What is the longest shift you have ever worked

    Angelica replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    24 hrs. Building jet engines while in the Marine Corps. Probably not a good

  11. Littmann Cardiology III where to buy online

    Angelica replied to Jax0408's topic in General Nursing

    I think any jewelry shop would be able to engrave it for

  12. How does an atheist deal with death?

    Angelica replied to jen42's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Since I don't believe in god I am pretty comfortable with the concept that I have more power than

  13. Thinking of career change to hospice - HELP!

    Angelica replied to Genista's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    1) What is a typical day like for a hospice nurse? 2) How many hours are you on call? 3) Is there a difference in the "types" of hospice nurses? For example, some go to the hospital and offer...

  14. over medicating?

    Angelica replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ativan and roxanol are my two favorite drugs. Don't know what I'd do without

  15. Age Discrimination?

    Angelica replied to LeaM's topic in General Nursing

    I knew of a student who was 65. Good luck to

  16. lpn-rn...same difference

    Angelica replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are, but what am I?

  17. lpn-rn...same difference

    Angelica replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are, but what am I?

  18. When To Take NCLEX

    Angelica replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    I waited about four weeks. I don't know what average is, but most of my classmates took it within 3-6

  19. When To Take NCLEX

    Angelica replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    I waited about four weeks. I don't know what average is, but most of my classmates took it within 3-6

  20. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    Angelica replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    There was a girl in my graduating class who failed the NCLEX. Did not surprise me one bit. And, no, I would not want her as my nurse. She was a very sweet person, but......... Anyway, I know there...

  21. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    Angelica replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    There was a girl in my graduating class who failed the NCLEX. Did not surprise me one bit. And, no, I would not want her as my nurse. She was a very sweet person, but......... Anyway, I know there...

  22. My best friend in nursing school was ordered to terminally sedate a stroke patient.

    Angelica replied to Love767's topic in General Nursing

    I pushed morphine as a

  23. Weekend and evening admissions?

    Angelica replied to aimeee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow... I've only worked with hospice for a couple of months, but I can't imagine being on call and responsible for 200 pts. I live in a small community and our census runs between 30 and 40 pts....

  24. Low Down on Nursing Education

    Angelica replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree

  25. religion and nursing

    Angelica replied to alikat70's topic in General Nursing

    Another atheist nurse here. I was raised as a catholic, but when I was old enough to think for myself (early adolescence) I simply stopped believing in the existence of god. Now I am a hospice...