HeavensNurse

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  1. The Patient I Failed

    HeavensNurse replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Many nurses come to hospice after similar experiences. Don't forget that you can be an advocate for hospice from ANY environment. Even when I went to Telephonic Triage and Disease Management for a...

  2. Death bed visions

    HeavensNurse replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    SPOT ON! I have been with THOUSANDS of people who are near death or have died in my presence. It is an honor and I have been blessed to be working with them for 23 plus years. I am one of the few...

  3. What does your username mean?

    HeavensNurse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    HeavensNurse - I became a nurse for Hospice, and Hospice is my heart and soul... I take care of those who are Heaven bound. My alternate name was SmileIL - as I always have a smile on my face (and I...

  4. Veterans Admin. Travel Nurse Program

    HeavensNurse replied to techraider77's topic in Travel

    I am truly SHOCKED that the VA would not have any benefits.... I hope they change that. Afterall, in today's society WHO CAN LIVE WITHOUT health insurance?

  5. Veterans Admin. Travel Nurse Program

    HeavensNurse replied to techraider77's topic in Travel

    I'd also love to hear more, if anyone finds out any details. I know the program is still up and running. I met an RN over the winter who was going for it, but I have lost touch with her. I hear...

  6. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    It's an excellent IDEA! Do your homework. You have enough time. I hope you have a specialty they are looking for, ICU, ER, Surgery, Tele... As LTC/Hospice it has been hard, but I've been OK. Good...

  7. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Rod, trying to find work up in the NE, and pull out of FL by May 10, but that is subject to change. Keep us posted!

  8. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    HeavensNurse replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    BlueHeaven, give yourself a break. You are getting ahead, and I have to share with you the reason I gave when I went to therapy for the first time. "why are you here", my reply "I do not want to...

  9. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    HeavensNurse replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    Ariko, You have your finger on the pulse, my man. Have you married a nurse? If not, I am really REALLY surprized, no matter what your sexual orientation. I have known many many cross dressers, many...

  10. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I'm still in. I will be in FL until May 10th. Congrats on the renewal! Hope all is well.

  11. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Rod, Keep us posted.

  12. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Robin, It is on the bay & yes it is smaller... We needed access to the trolley as we only had one car & no bike. Your pics worked and look great! :)

  13. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Fort Myers is AWESOME in April. Groves would be good or I am staying at San Carlos RV Resort in Fort Myers Beach. Smaller, but on water. Wonderful people! 1 mile over the bridge to the beach and...

  14. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I am in Fort Myers Beach area until May 10. Rally would be awesome! Let me know what I could do to assist.

  15. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Sissy, let me know when you get to Orlando. I am less than 3 hours away, in Fort Myers Beach and would love to meet up!.... I could not get a Travel Assignment, but did well contracting locally...

  16. Death bed visions

    HeavensNurse replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    GoLytely, Everyone, is entitled to their opion. I simply encourage you to keep your mind open. Some very good nurses have seen things they cannot explain, unlike you who seem to have an answer or...

  17. Death bed visions

    HeavensNurse replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    GoLytely, I'm sorry to disagree, but you are out of touch, BIGTIME. I have been a hospice nurse for 15+ years and no matter what you think, do not EVER underestimate what a patient is going through...

  18. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    JoyJoy you did great! I used to work nights, and might be right back at it soon. Just started the fulltimer thing 2 months ago, and have totally gotten into the swing of it. 12 states covered thus...

  19. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    very cool

  20. RV's anyone???

    HeavensNurse replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    :nurse:Hello! And HELP!!! I am living fulltime in my 38 foot Class A (only one month), have left my fulltime job. Am on my way to FL (Fort Myers area) for the winter (December 15-April 15) and so...

  21. The Patient I Failed

    HeavensNurse replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear Lord, please let the doctor that did not stand up for this patient know what this patient went through, and EXPERIENCE IT HIMSELF SOMEDAY.

  22. death and dying

    HeavensNurse replied to evil03midget's topic in General Nursing

    Nancy, You are absolutely correct. Hearing is our first sense in the womb, and the last sense to leave us when we are dying. Thank you for letting your families know that their loved one can hear...

  23. death and dying

    HeavensNurse replied to evil03midget's topic in General Nursing

    You truly have been through a ton for such a "young" nurse. I think the way you handle death is wonderful. I should know, I have been a hospice nurse for close to 20 years, and actually became a...

  24. Death bed visions

    HeavensNurse replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    StanleyRW, I think that what you said, and what I said are very similar. Do not judge what they are going through. They are experiencing something. We may very well have the chance to go through it...

  25. Deathbed visions

    HeavensNurse replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to touch base with you about "death bed visions". I have been a hospice nurse for almost 20 years, and worked an inpatient hospice house for almost 1/2 that time, mostly on the night...