RNWithAHeart

RNWithAHeart

cardiology, hospice, core measures audit

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  1. Core Measures Auditor

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    Hello, I am looking for any Core Measures Auditors out there or anyone that is familiar with this type of data collection. I am an RN ASN who has been performing WAH Core Measure Auditing for the...

  2. Sticky situation.....please help!

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am going to cut to the chase here. Working for a private hospice agency.....1 year old. Very good people/intentions, but very poor upper management skills. Think business plan was not well thought...

  3. Sticky situation.....please help!

    RNWithAHeart replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there, Patient does not qualify based on evaluation, however, I am told that she has advanced ESRD....with labs to back it up that should qualify her. But, I am not seeing that picture just by the...

  4. Standing orders/protocols

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, Here I am again, begging for answers! New to Hospice for only a month. Is it standard for Hospices to have standing orders/protocols? I was told we have none and I think that is strange. If you...

  5. Question

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I am a RN Case Mgr who has a pt and wife in their early 50's, both with mild MR. His hospice diagnosis is pancreatic ca. He is independent at this time. He wants a "meeting" with his RN, MSW...

  6. Straight weekend call

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, Anyone have experience in working straight weekend call only....Fri at 5p until Mon at 8a? I am not sure if it is salary or per diem. They are offering this position at our office and was just...

  7. Meds during dialysis

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, I am a hospice nurse and have a 50 year old end stage renal patient. My question is, she has alot of pain (from other co-morbidities) and has prescribed pain meds for Q4 hrs. She is usually at...

  8. I need some help

    RNWithAHeart replied to mahoganybbw's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there, I am sorry that no one responded to your post. You are not "only an LPN" you are a nurse no matter what initials follow your name! I agree that I do not understand why people need to hurt...

  9. Interview with Hospice tomorrow

    RNWithAHeart replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I took the position of RN Case Mgr. Can't talk alot right now, getting ready for work, but I have been there for a month. I think the company has their head on straight. My branch is growing...

  10. Interview with Hospice tomorrow

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I am a telemetry nurse who is interviewing with Hospice (my ultimate goal in life job) tomorrow. I have read some posts about a .doc file of questions to ask during the interview, but am unable...

  11. Straight weekend call

    RNWithAHeart replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is Hospice (in home)

  12. implantable defibrillators/pacers

    RNWithAHeart replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have just entered into Hospice, came from a telemetry background. I have seen many occasions in tele where a pt is being discharged to Hospice and the ICD is turned off before they are discharged...

  13. LPN with no hospice experience?

    RNWithAHeart replied to LPNMeg06's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I just started with hospice a few weeks ago. I am an RN who had 1 year of telemetry experience prior to this. You can get a job with no hospice experience. Hospice was my dream job.....I had a...

  14. LTC Question

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I am new to Hospice and went out on Fri on my own for the first time. I had 5 patient visits in one LTC. All 5 of these pts were non-verbal. I felt like I was really no help to these pts...

  15. LTC Question

    RNWithAHeart replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks everyone for the responses. These pts were non verbal as in 1 has end stage MS and has not spoken a word in 10 years. 1 is Alzheimer's, 1 is post CVA, and 2 are dementia patients. As far as...

  16. LTC Question

    RNWithAHeart replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I guess my main question is how to get the LTC staff to work WITH me in this situation, it just seemed like they did not want to have any input with me regarding the patient visits. I understand that...

  17. Anyone changing positions?

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Well, my first year is over and I am changing positions from telemetry to hospice. Anyone else leaving your

  18. Organization

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi, Any tips/advice tools that you use to keep your car and day organized for home health?

  19. MSNBC Article "Most cancer doctors avoid saying it's the end"

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This article was posted as the lead story on MSNBC.com today: Most cancer doctors avoid saying it's the end http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25176326/ One look at Eileen Mulligan lying soberly on the exam...

  20. Pearls of Wisdom

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What "Pearls of Wisdom" could you offer a RN who is changing fields...I have cardiac experience and will start with Hospice later this month. Thanks!

  21. Organization

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Any advice on tools/ways to keep yourself and your car organized while going about your day as a hospice nurse? Thanks!

  22. New to Hospice and the board

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I am a tele nurse and just interviewed with Hospice this week and I got the position! I start in 2 weeks. I am so estatic, just had to share my joy. I am sure I will be coming here often to ask...

  23. Notice required upon leaving position

    RNWithAHeart posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Question....how much notice upon resignation is required for a regular staff nurse to give? I have heard 2 weeks, and then also 3 weeks.

  24. Notice required upon leaving position

    RNWithAHeart replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in General Nursing

    So it seems there is no "professional standard" for