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    Home hospice CM questions

    dosamigos76 replied to NightNerd's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ask about on call and admissions
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    Inpatient center patient load

    dosamigos76 replied to hospicernva's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Always have two nurses minimum-one is RN. 9-12 patients 3 nurses except at
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    Non Funded Patients

    dosamigos76 replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work for a not for profit hospice and we take regardless of payment method. That said-we have to pick and choose, cause there are way too many patients that need you and we couldn't keep the doors...
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    How Not to Die - new article featured in The Atlantic

    dosamigos76 replied to _MORA_'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked for nonprofit and for profit. I currently work for a company that while we are aware of costs, we do not compromise care for the patient or family. I manage an IPU and we take charity...
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    Which states do not cover hospice under medicaid?

    dosamigos76 replied to crunchytaco's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just the other day, Lousiana decided to drop the hospice benefit for
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    Bowel regimen

    dosamigos76 replied to cmanurse2004's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree, Senna-S is our staple. I am also a fan of Miralax or in a pinch with new onset constipation 30mL MOM in 6 oz warm prune juice. Works like a
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    What is your personal philosophy of nursing?

    dosamigos76 replied to lcheinz36's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am in hospice so my philosophy is more directed toward that... My philosophy: Educate and support the patient and family of their choices and options. Return control to the patient-can't do that...
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    Seeking hospice experiences from nurses/aides

    dosamigos76 replied to amarilla's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Feel free to pm or e-mail
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    Heartland Hospice or Seasons hospice

    dosamigos76 replied to LvANrse80's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ask around at some facilities... Heartland (if we're talking about the same company) is a for-profit company-nothing wrong with that. Here in the DFW area in Texas-I can give you info if you want to...
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    Need to interview an RN for a report at school!!! Help Please!!!

    dosamigos76 replied to heav90's topic in General Nursing

    1. What drew you to this profession? Having the opportunity to be able to make a difference. 2. How much education did you complete and where? I have an Associate's Degree from Clovis Community...
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    Continuous Care for unMANAGED symptoms?

    dosamigos76 replied to TLDey's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i would do CC for education. Have SW or SCC been brought into the equation to assist the family? Also, you might talk with the HHA and see what insight they have into the family dynamics. Often their...
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    What is the best temporal thermometer

    dosamigos76 replied to RN276's topic in General Nursing

    I like the temporal one you can get at WalMart. Works
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    To Odyssey or not to Odyssey, that is the question.

    dosamigos76 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Vista Care used to start out at 6 weeks PTO...nothing to sneeze
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    Who will care for the patients?

    dosamigos76 replied to tarapom's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you and well said. Here in MN the nurses are probably gonna be striking in July. I follow the MNA on Facebook and some of the terms describing the replacement nurses are harsh. I WOULD consider...
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    Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    dosamigos76 replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just got an a-mail saying "For those of you who are not aware - the one day nursing strike in the twin cities is set for June 10th. We are looking for nurses to work June 10th and train June 9th....
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    Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    dosamigos76 replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I live in outstate MN and just received an e-mail stating" For those of you who are not aware - the one day nursing strike in the twin cities is set for June 10th. We are looking for nurses to work...
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    Having a hard time finding a job

    dosamigos76 replied to Bella RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    It sure is not just you! I am up in MN and I can't hardly buy a job. I moved here from TX and was used to being recruited all the time. I am an ADN nurse and the employers have so many wonderfully...
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    House Dr. doesn't allow hospice in facility

    dosamigos76 replied to KY RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pancreatic CA is painful!!! I have actually seen palliative sedation have to be used for a case because of the pain. Please, oh please advocate for your patient. Is there family available? Hospice is...
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    Confusion About Morphine - Not Available?

    dosamigos76 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Roxanol was difficult to get for a bit and still is in some spots in the market. In hospice, we live and breathe with Roxanol, so we had to scramble there for a bit. You should be able to get it....
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    Narcotic management in the home

    dosamigos76 replied to gsstover's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When I worked in states where I could deliver medications, I always had the family sign stating what they had received. It protects me and verifies what is or should be in the
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    Follow up to Narcotic question

    dosamigos76 replied to gsstover's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I counted the narcs every visit. I only had the family keep a log of when it was given if there was a question of diversion or if there were a lot of caregivers in the home so that everyone would know...
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    needing some advise

    dosamigos76 replied to spoiled28's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You can also treat the wound once it opens with Flagyl...open the capsule and spread it over the wound. It will not smell and attract the flies. HTH
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    Asera care anyone?

    dosamigos76 replied to nyteshade's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    http://hospice.aseracare.com/home.aspx AseraCare Hospice is owned by the same company that owns Aegis Therapies, AseraCare Home Health, and Golden Living Centers along with a couple of other...
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    hospice care plans

    dosamigos76 replied to hospicemom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We are switching over to blank care plans and the idea is to forgo the "Nursing Diagnosis" type care plans, we are using real language and real interventions and outcomes. I think that the thinking...
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    home care vs. hospice house

    dosamigos76 replied to sclpn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Welcome to hospice!!! I have never worked in a hospice house, but I can tell you that there is nothing like providing hospice care for people in their own homes. It is the most wonderful experience...