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  1. Is Dialysis considered Critical Care?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello everyone. I had a friend tell me that working in dialysis is considered as critical care experience. Is this true? I am wondering if I need some good ole Med/Surg experience to get where I...

  2. Sharing too much?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a new case manager for hospice and have a question. I have found that there is a tricky area when it comes to being a case manager. Especially when you are in the home with families and you spend...

  3. Thinking of leaving hospice

    nurseontheway replied to NurseStephy80's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think that having a work/life balance is essential in our field. I am a new hospice nurse and in some ways I miss my old schedule of 4/10 hour days. We have a weekend on call nurse but are required...

  4. Hospice: What You Don't Know Can Hurt

    nurseontheway replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I really enjoyed this story. I am new to the field but have been told that it is common to find family members that are defensive and think that hospice will come in and take over or they feel that...

  5. How did you know hospice nursing was right for you?

    nurseontheway replied to purplevega's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have always felt a calling towards hospice. I like that it provides care for a patient and family at a very crucial time in their life. I think that everyone deserves to die with dignity and even...

  6. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    nurseontheway replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of my dearest friends is a supervisor at a nursing home. She is one of the best RNs that I know. I hate that there is a stigma with this type of

  7. New job as a Hospice Nurse

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am not a new grad but am starting a job as a hospice nurse. I have worked with chronically ill patients but I know this is it's own specialty. What is some good advice that you can tell someone that...

  8. Hospice Nursing: A Season Pass

    nurseontheway replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is a beautiful article. I am new to the field of hospice and feel so blessed. Working with patients at the end of their life is an honor. It also really makes you think about how precious life...

  9. New job as a Hospice Nurse

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I really appreciate all of the feedback. All of the advice is important and really helps a newbie like me! I have found with hospice that we are still doing interventions but they are more comfort...

  10. New job as a Hospice Nurse

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you very

  11. Patient care question

    nurseontheway replied to LadybirdRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow, I can certainly see where that would be challenging. It sounds like some families are really in

  12. How many visits per day? (Case Management)

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for all of the

  13. Med surg

    nurseontheway replied to RNSSIP's topic in Pediatric

    I think that's a completely normal feeling. How long will your training be? I think that your confidence will build in time. There is nothing like hands on learning. Having an awesome...

  14. What is it like to work in Hematology/Oncology?

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Pediatric

    The job that I applied for stated 'non acute.' From what I understand they give them chemo there but this is a new field for me. The recruiter mentioned that they were chronic as

  15. Starting Over

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I started a new job recently and it didn't work out. I know it's for the best but it isn't easy to start over. My main chunk of experience is in dialysis except for assisted living. There are certain...

  16. Starting Over

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have also thought about case management. There are a ton of positions out

  17. Help choosing-Home Health or Dialysis?

    nurseontheway replied to JennyMac's topic in Home Health

    I have been in dialysis for almost five years and am trying to get into home health. I like it but it is a physical job and the patients can be very moody. It depends on what company you work for and...

  18. So nervous about actually leaving my hospital job

    nurseontheway replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

    Yes, I think that change can almost feel paralyzing at times. However, I know that it is necessary at times. I am also trying to get into home health. I would like more flexibility in scheduling and...

  19. Interview questions

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Home Health

    I have an interview with a home health agency next week. I don't have case management experience. What are important questions to ask. I'm making a list and came up with hours, on call requirement,...

  20. Hospice Case Management

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I currently work in dialysis but am interested in hospice. I don't have any experience but am trying to work prn so I can build a foundation before I try to get into case management. I enjoy the...

  21. Inpatient Unit

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have found an agency that is willing to train me for an inpatient hospice unit. I am very excited and will be working prn. What exactly is your role as an inpatient nurse? How many patients do you...

  22. How Do You Explain to People Why You Chose Hospice?

    nurseontheway replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work in dialysis and have seen many beloved patients pass away. I am very drawn to hospice and feel that I could provide support to patients and their loved ones. I feel like I already deal with...

  23. Working in Hospice

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked in dialysis for four years but would like to work in hospice prn. I have always had an interest in hospice and could use your advice. I am learning that it is hard to switch over from...

  24. Working in Hospice

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I have always been against agency nursing- I wouldn't mind doing it for dialysis since I feel that I have a decent background but I certainly wouldn't...

  25. Working for Hospice?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello everyone. I am new to Nursing- I have been a RN for a little over a year and was a LPN for a year and a half. I work at a dialysis clinic and like it but am thinking about trying out Hospice....