sas15

sas15 has 1 years experience and specializes in psych, med/surg, peds, hospice.

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1. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

   sas15 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Hospice

   Awesome!!!! That sounds like a typical day where I work, too!! Are you from TN? LOL.

2. Caseload for a Full time Case Manager

   sas15 replied to jyhn's topic in Hospice

   We have 2 on call RNs to cover weekends, and an oncall nurse for Mon-Thurs nights after 5pm. We do have to take back up call during the week at night, but alternate between the 7 of us. We get paid $15/shift to carry the pager and then pd $30/visit...

3. Dilaudid via PICC line burns with bolus

   sas15 posted a topic in Hospice

   I'm seeking any advice or tips anyone may have on this situation. I have a young lady, 50yrs old with a single lumen PICC. She is on 20mg/hr basal of dilaudid with a 10mg/every 10mins prn bolus dose. Weekly, I change the PICC dressing and usually ...

4. Living off student loans smart idea or not?

   sas15 replied to rkim525's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely take as little as possible!! We HAD to go with student loans for my education b/c with my husband's income we didn't qualify for pell grants. BUT...it wasn't enough to pay for tuition. We have 6 kids and that can be pretty expensive!! My ...

5. New student, need an idea...

   sas15 replied to sukihb21's topic in General Nursing

   You will get general experience while in school, but your majority of experience will be when you graduate or intern/extern/precept. As far as what to expect....tons of dirty laundry b/c you are always studying!!! Good luck!!!!!