Mandee

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  1. I'd like to become a Hospice Nurse.

    Mandee replied to CarpeDiem2004's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi! I used to be an ICU nurse and have worked in hospice for the last several years and love it! There are advance practice nurses in hospice but there are a lot more who are not NPs. We look for...

  2. I'd like to become a Hospice Nurse.

    Mandee replied to CarpeDiem2004's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi! I used to be an ICU nurse and have worked in hospice for the last several years and love it! There are advance practice nurses in hospice but there are a lot more who are not NPs. We look for...

  3. using names when charting

    Mandee replied to djsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I always put the persons name myself.

  4. using names when charting

    Mandee replied to djsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I always put the persons name myself.

  5. Does your hospice cover feeding pumps/nutrition...ever?

    Mandee replied to hospicenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We cover tube feeding in pts who have certain cancers(esophageal etc..), we also cover it in pts with Alzheimers, dementia and end stage CVA.

  6. Time Management Tips

    Mandee replied to MMouse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree regarding staying out of the office. I also encourage case managers to keep a day planner and write out their scheduels etc...Also have a book with their patients in it, with the info. in...

  7. Happy Being a Nurse?

    Mandee replied to Hopegirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been a nurse 14 years and I can honestly say there is nothing I would rather be doing, I have always been able to find a job(my hubby is military so that's important), I was able to change...

  8. Dreading Work Again!

    Mandee replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    How about a hospice? You get to know your patients and families really well, deal with one at a time and it's very rewarding....not for everyone but I love it and could never go back to the hospital....

  9. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You can order the study guide from HPNAs website, it helps a lot.

  10. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You can order the study guide from HPNAs website, it helps a lot.

  11. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Got mine today too, passed!!

  12. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Woohoo! Congrats to you!!!!

  13. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ohmygosh! Can't wait to get mine! Did you do okay??

  14. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    No word yet but am anxious to get it!

  15. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Janie, How did you do???? I found it difficult and am just hoping for the best! :stone

  16. CHPN exam

    Mandee replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm heading to Jacksonville Fl today to write the exam tomorrow morning, wish me luck!!!!

  17. Great books you'd recommend

    Mandee posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi! I was wondering what hospice books you would recommend...either specifically for nurses or just good resources. Thanks!

  18. Vitas Experience?

    Mandee replied to Wren's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You know I used to work for a for profit hospice and they gave excellent care, any equipment the patient needed was provided, all deaths were attended regardless of where the patient lived, if they...