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  1. My friend is dying..you gotta read this update!!!

    missy--kay replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh my gosh. I have checked back several times to see if you have updated your friend's condition. Unbelievable. I am so sorry that he took such advantage of

  2. Confused about Carpuject???

    missy--kay replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I use the 'ject for 99.9% of medication administrations. I work on an impatient hospice unit and give my fair share of morphine, Dilaudid and Ativan!! I have at least 2 in my pockets at all times. The...

  3. Patients dying

    missy--kay replied to nesje30's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yes. I work for an inpatient Hospice unit and see some amazing things. I have realized that death is universal, but the path of which they take is so individual. Many patients "rally" and the...

  4. Do you hate doctors?

    missy--kay replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    I work in an inpatient Hospice unit. Our medical director is the kindest person I have ever met. She oozes compassion, caring, and empathy. If I had an ounce of her compassion I'd consider myself...

  5. Aspiring Hospice Nurse

    missy--kay replied to GradAspiringNurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good luck to the both of you. Hospice is the only reason I went to nursing school. I lost my 30 year old sister in an inpatient hospice unit to brain cancer. After sitting vigil for 8 weeks w her I...

  6. Aims CC or Front Range CC for LPN to RN bridge

    missy--kay replied to CurlsGoneWildStudent's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I graduated from AIMS. No wait list anymore. It was a brutal program- 33 students started... 18 graduated. I've heard many good things about Front Range. Good

  7. Hospice Care from the other side

    missy--kay replied to Hospice Nurse LPN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for that story, Sharon. I am sitting here in tears. I am a Hospice nurse, and although I truly love the work, I am tired. I think it's called Compassion Fatigue Syndrome. I give all I have...

  8. pregnancy question

    missy--kay replied to bdbrdb's topic in General Nursing

    I'm now 30 weeks along, and have worked the 6p-6a shift at an LTC the entire time. I use my down time at night to put my feet up and rest a bit. Some nights have been harder than others... But most...

  9. A Tribute To Those We Care For

    missy--kay replied to Laurab14's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an RN in an LTC... thank you for that. It is beautiful and reminds me why I love my job. Thank

  10. When nursing staff ask for medications

    missy--kay replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm 6 months pregnant and keep Tylenol and Tums in my work bag. If an employee asks, I give them some of my own... I don't want anyone to work with a headache!! Can't believe 'diversion' and 'Tylenol'...

  11. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    missy--kay replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work in CO and make 22/hr base and 2.75/hr incentive for nights... This is in a LTC

  12. last question wrong on NCLEX

    missy--kay replied to birdie22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the last question wrong on Monday, and just found out I passed today! Do the trick!!! good

  13. My first ranting

    missy--kay replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, awesome rant!! I sooo feel your pain! I work the 6p-6a shift at an LTC. I have 57 residents after 10p and the work load is incredible. All the meds, the treatments, the charting, the med orders,...

  14. Why aren't nursing homes doing 12 hour shifts???

    missy--kay replied to GRAB1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 12 hour night shift at a SNF. I love the shift and would quit if they went to 8s. I couldn't stand being there 5 days a

  15. What color scrubs do you wear?

    missy--kay replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    We can wear whatever we want. Prints, solids, whatever. I personally chose to wear dark pants and a solid or very light printed top. No limit on jewelry, which I think there needs to be. There is a...

  16. What do you pack in your work bag?

    missy--kay replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    I feel unprepared after reading all the stuff some bags have!! I carry my steth, some candy, some pens/highlighter/sharpie, Tums, Tylenol, a few granola bars, some change, my lunch and my clipboard....

  17. Can I get a CNA while I go to nursing school?

    missy--kay replied to onlyjesus22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In order to apply for the nursing program that I graduated from, you had to have your CNA license. As far as working as a CNA while looking for a nursing position, it depends on your state. I live in...

  18. night shift

    missy--kay replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and work the night shift in ltc. There is a another nurse down the hall on the other wing, so if I need anything she is there. I have enjoyed this shift, besides trying to get used to...

  19. Medication errors

    missy--kay replied to asluss's topic in General Nursing

    In all of our insulin orders, it has the dosage (100 u/ml). Just like any other liquid med, that's important info. I would not have given 100u without checking and double checking that order against...

  20. Need some advise about orientation

    missy--kay posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need some advise! I recently graduated from an ADN program, but since I have not taken the NCLEX, I have been hired at an LTC as an LPN. (got that license last summer) I am very excited about the...

  21. Can a CNA get a job as a MA?

    missy--kay replied to ccastor's topic in General Nursing

    I went to MA school before nursing school, and there are many skills that an MA is expected to perform that a CNA does not do. Such as, phlebotomy, injections, etc... You might be able to find an...

  22. New RN hating night shift

    missy--kay replied to lindseyjaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the advise... I'm needing it, too! I am a new RN and start a new job tomorrow night. I will 4 on, 4 off, 3 on, 3 off. I hope I can keep up and not fall asleep! I did my RN capstone...

  23. Finally a Job offer

    missy--kay replied to cantwaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    PPDs are fine to get while pregnant. I think it's YOUR business when to mention... it's not really their business, until you make it their business. I am 11 weeks, and my new employer does not know,...

  24. May 2010 Graduates Check-in

    missy--kay replied to Sunset87's topic in General Students

    Graduation is tomorrow, pinning on Saturday!!!! WOOHOOO... Cannot believe I'm here... seems so unreal right now. Bring it on, NCLEX!!!!!

  25. what is a good age to be done with school?

    missy--kay replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    I'll be done in 4 days, and I'm 32, so I say 32 is a great