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    Do you get "pain med seekers" in hospice?

    aimeee replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Read the entire sequence of this thread and you will see the thread originator came to a new understanding through the dialogue here. The negative comments she received from some resulted in a...
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    Yipee! I just got hired to work in hospice

    aimeee replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Great news! Congratulations.
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    Third Spacing?

    aimeee replied to Severina's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=416664 Just a mention here. Doesn't really delve into the physiology of
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    Third Spacing?

    aimeee replied to Severina's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=416664 Just a mention here. Doesn't really delve into the physiology of
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    Permanent Paracentisis Sites

    aimeee replied to Valorie D's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was talking to a rep about the pleurx catheter and I believed he mentioned that there has been some use of them for those who need abdominal drainage. At >$50 a pop, its not a cheap option, but...
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    Permanent Paracentisis Sites

    aimeee replied to Valorie D's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was talking to a rep about the pleurx catheter and I believed he mentioned that there has been some use of them for those who need abdominal drainage. At >$50 a pop, its not a cheap option, but...
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    Anybody going to New Orleans?

    aimeee posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is anybody else going to be at the conference in New Orleans this week? I'll wear my ruby slipper pin, so if you see me, step up and say "Hi!"
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    Anybody going to New Orleans?

    aimeee replied to aimeee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I hope they do! I wouldn't be going if I had to pay out of my own pocket. I'm grateful for the opportunity though. It looks like there will be some wonderful sessions. I am particularly looking...
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    hospice training???

    aimeee replied to psychRN@ash's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you have 17 years in LTC then you may very well be ready to enter hospice care now. Some hospices have a separate facilities team and since you know the facility ropes, you would have an advantage...
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    hospice training???

    aimeee replied to psychRN@ash's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When you say you just got your BS, does that mean you are newly licensed? LTC experience is helpful but you may need more depending on the position you are going for and what the exact situation is....
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    pre-nursing student with questions

    aimeee replied to reipie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is wonderful that you are interested in hospice work and have this as a goal. It is very difficult for new grads to enter hospice work directly. If there are inpatient units for hospice at a...
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    Night shift LPN at a hospice facility?

    aimeee replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You should contact the hospice and ask them that question because much depends on their setup. You need to know if you would be the only nurse on the floor and how many patients maximum there would...
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    Darvocet and Lortab

    aimeee replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In a pinch, if its all you've got and you can't get anything more appropriate at that moment and you are desparate to give some pain relief while you are working on getting hold of a physician to get...
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    First post- Hospice nurse

    aimeee replied to Severina's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you have the right skills and aptitude then you will have no trouble finding a position. The specialty area of hospice and palliative care is growing. There is huge potential for palliative care...
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    Nausea

    aimeee replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Does she get the nausea with flushes? Or is it only with food? Have you tried a small amount of another formula to see if it might be tolerated? Is he giving the compazine BEFORE the feeding so it...
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    I'd like to become a Hospice Nurse.

    aimeee replied to CarpeDiem2004's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Terrific! Good luck to you in finding the right fit for
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    hospice training???

    aimeee replied to psychRN@ash's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The San Diego Hospice has some partnership programs in effect. Check out their Center for Palliative Studies website:
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    hospice training???

    aimeee replied to psychRN@ash's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You haven't given us an idea of your geographic area...Madonna University in Livonia Michigan has a Master of Science in Hospice:
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    New hospice nurse here

    aimeee replied to Severina's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, avatar use comes with premium membership. Tell us about your hospice house...what is your staffing ratio? What is your median length of
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    First post- Hospice nurse

    aimeee replied to Severina's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Pleased to meet you, Severina. Looking forward to your contributions.
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    Is there something comparable to Toradol that can be given IV for pain?

    aimeee replied to bellehill's topic in Pain Management

    moderator's note: please remember to keep your comments focused on the subject of pain control. one can remain respectful even when disagreeing. a tense and anxious patient hurts more than a relaxed...
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    Long-Term Use of Appetite Stimulants

    aimeee replied to mmelvin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Also found
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    Long-Term Use of Appetite Stimulants

    aimeee replied to mmelvin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    http://www.eperc.mcw.edu/fastFact/ff_100.htm
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    Long-Term Use of Appetite Stimulants

    aimeee replied to mmelvin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I remember reading that megace had very little effect on overall
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    Copd

    aimeee replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If the Guaifenesin isn't effective then Mucomyst may be. Best thing for relief of dyspnea though is low dose sublingual morphine. Sometimes you can just visibly see the relief within