Ginapixi BSN, RN

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    Denver CO hospice nurses?

    Ginapixi posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am looking for any hospice RNs in the Denver CO area who are willing to share about their work with me Reason: would like to move and would like to get some input prior to uprooting please feel...
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    Management of PPHN, pre-ecmo

    Ginapixi replied to ittybabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    looks like this might be a good place to raise the question i have: how often does PPHN occur in term babies that are some what compromised respiratory wise only after birth (too much fluid in their...
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    older babies in level 3

    Ginapixi replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    stupid question but why are those "geriatrics" (kinda cute term) not in
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    Cleaning protocol in nicu

    Ginapixi replied to Julie Basilio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    very interesting!!! 3 days in the NICU i have not seen house keeping or any nurse wiping any thing off and i am wondering what they did with the bean pillow that baby had kicked out of the warmer onto...
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    Sugar for newborns does not relieve pain: study

    Ginapixi replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    FYI this article does not come up any longer! on a personal note: just having experienced our own baby treated with "toot sweet" for IV stick: unless some one keeps "feeding" it it did not seem to...
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    Have You Ever Refused to Go Into a Terrible Neighborhood?

    Ginapixi replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    wheeew! i thought some people are just more careful than others... i go into crime neighborhoods at times; usually they are drug areas, shootings occur frequently.... i never thought twice when i went...
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    Revocation of hospice service?

    Ginapixi replied to mschelee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i have to agree with team b as well besides: was the medication not prescribed by a physician for the patient? so why would hospice be liable? because hospice covered the cost? actually medicare paid...
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    Comfort kits

    Ginapixi replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    shame on the hospice nurse for not explaining! I always explain exactly what meds are in or little pharmacy bag they are to keep in their fridge (ok, if people are overwhelmed with all the new info in...
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    How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    Ginapixi replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    we do not get paid enough however: the work itself is the reward as long as what they pay you pays the bills; then again i had a salaried position and they paid $25 - yet it was expected that you do...
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    metaphysical stories

    Ginapixi replied to nrcnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    there are a lot of things out there.... at hour hospice house it was a common occurrence for patients close to death to see a little boy some times for days; some would tell they saw him again, once a...
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    Got a little question for you, Hospice nurses!

    Ginapixi replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with the above responses: flowers are to be enjoyed by the living: send them now instead of putting them on her grave; cards and love letters are wonderful! on the visit part i would like to...
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    Atropine 1% Eye Drops SL

    Ginapixi replied to Lexxie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Atropine is an Anticholinergic drug. A poisonous, crystalline alkaloid derived from certain nightshade plants, especially Egyptian henbane, atropine is used chiefly to dry up bodily secretions, to...
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    Atropine 1% Eye Drops SL

    Ginapixi replied to Lexxie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Personally I do not like to give atropine for secretions if the secretions are not bothering the patient and it is "just" mild "death rattle";often positioning on one side can relieve that- if...
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    do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

    Ginapixi replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have seen it both ways! some who have nothing want every thing handed to them, some are grateful for every little thing we provide- some live in huge fancy homes and do not want to spend a penny on...
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    Finding your own coverage

    Ginapixi replied to heron's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    no good management if you want my opinion! they tried that where i work, did not fly! and if management has to fill in once in a blue moon it is a big deal when i worked as ADON in a LTCF and staff...
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    The "older" Hopsice Nurse

    Ginapixi replied to lakewin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    oh how i understand the diverse bone problems - the mind is still young the body is a different story... i am also past the 50 mark and i keep wondering why in creation we nurses cannot stick together...
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    Considering Hospice Opportunity

    Ginapixi replied to NBMom1225's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hi, since you have hospice experience and you think you can work with it, you might do well; the "all my patients are dying" can wear on you. BIG difference is the home visits can take longer than...
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    In need of some feedback

    Ginapixi replied to Hospice Nurse LPN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    where I work we are always told "pain is what the patient says it is" I have a pt now and then who will tell me his pain is a 7 or 8, however shows no signs of pain, walking, talking.... I feel if my...
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    Marketing VP wants contacts at employees' church

    Ginapixi replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    the VP can market to all churches in the area, why should you give any information? and i agree, many people are not or ill informed about hospice and marketing would be good, but not that way, i...
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    How to chose a hospice to work at?

    Ginapixi replied to Flutteryby's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    nadine: i worked for a for profit - for a year I left because they literally, physically drained the life out of me! i was on salary, however expected to work more than 40 hrs; they also paid lower...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    Ginapixi replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    we all have to draw the line some where at some point.... or just follow the leader blindly... that is not me, ergo i am not in the
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    Ginapixi replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    yes I do! since i had an adverse reaction a few years ago! As we all know allergies develop over time, being exposed to the allergen over and again; who is to say who will react to what after being...
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    Why IVF for stomach cancer patient on 2 diuretics

    Ginapixi replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Why IVF for hospice patients? because families and some times the patients are hoping for a miracle. all the education, all the cons we can list are not deterring them from hoping against all odds!...
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    Does anyone NOT use a PIXYS?

    Ginapixi replied to LMTRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    all i can say is: you are lucky! - so the count is off, at least you have acces to meds you need for the patients. we get every thing delivered; either to the pts homes or to our small inpatient...
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    Pathophys of End Stage Disease?

    Ginapixi replied to missninaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    REALLY? 8 glasses of water and time to pee?? i want to work where she does! i hope you will still like hospice when the regular days set in! and there were enough good tips on Pathophys above......