AddieRN

AddieRN specializes in LTC.

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1. New Hospice Case Manager

   AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks for the replys. I really appreciate all the input, and encouragement. I'll take all the advice I can get. I did look a couple of books up and found them on Amazon, and I plan to order them....

2. New Hospice Case Manager

   AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks AtlantaRN, for replying to my post. I have been on the search for some good books and resources. If you happen to come upon any others, let me

3. New Hospice Case Manager

   AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Just wanted to let you all know,I took the job! I'm really excited. I think I'll do good. Like any nursing job, I know it'll take a good 6 months to a year to get comfortable. I look forward to...

4. New Hospice Case Manager

   AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks for the replies. I know hospice is what I want to do, but what I don't understand is where is all my self-confidence? I get myself down, because I don't have the critical care experience that a...

5. New Hospice Case Manager

   AddieRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Hi everyone. I was recently offered a job as a hospice case manager. I have just under 2 years of nursing experience, with the magority of my time spent in a LTC facility where I've taken care of...

6. Considering Hospice

   AddieRN replied to Melinurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I'm also an RN wanting to specialize in hospice. I've only been a nurse for a year and a half though. I'm currently working in LTC, gaining some geriatic experience before I

7. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

   AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have to say, confidence is something I wish I had more of. I deal with not having enough confidence on a daily basis. It's faith that keeps me going, and a good support system at work. It sounds...

8. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

   AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Sorry you guys who took my message the wrong way. I really didn't mean to come across as rude. I apologize if you felt offended, and I hope you will forgive me. I guess some of the negative responses...

9. How much experience should I get before getting into Hospice?

   AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Well the facility I wish to start out in is inpatient, though we do have an outpatient facility in my county. I kinda wanted to use LTC experience as my foot in the door, seeing that I'll deal with a...

10. How much experience should I get before getting into Hospice?

    AddieRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi everyone! I'm a newer nurse with almost a year's experience here and there. I feel that I've always been drawn to do Hospice. I know it's a tough area to work in, and can be sort of mentally...

11. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's all I have to say. I do not wish to have anymore responses to my thread, as I will not read them.

12. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even with all the negative response, I have decided to take the position anyway. Am I over-confident? No way! But I do feel better knowing that I have support there when I need it. As far as training...

13. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all the responses both positive and negative. And kudos to Mskiesha and evilolive for starting out in LTC with little experience. I feel that if you two can do it, so can I. For those of...

14. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    AddieRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone! I'm new to LTC. I'm a newer RN less than a years experience. I graduated May 08 started on a cardiac unit, worked there for almost 4 months and realized it wasn't for me. I've been doing...

15. How is employment in WV?

    AddieRN replied to AddieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I relate my bad luck to the economy as well. Umm...I live almost an hour from Winston-Salem. Thanks for the