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it was said somewhere up there that Hospice does not give the patient pills to kill them, but to help them relax so they can pass naturally. In my expirience. They have been given such high doses of morophine four times a day that it would kill ANYONE. And I very strongly believe that some of my residents very well Could have survived had it not been for hospices intervention. One of which being a very dear person to me, who had an excellent quality of life before she got sick. In one case, my patients daughter intervened and refused to let it be administered to her mother.(im not ashamed to say, on my recommendation. I know I shouldnt have, But she asked.) Her mother is still alive and doing quite well. I will concede that their are times when it is appropriate and even better. But it is undeniable there are times when it is Wrong as well. In a conservative LDS dominated state like I am in, Hospice is the closest thing we have to early release for miserable people. I absolutely respect them and the job they do. Im just bitter I suppose at the unneeded loss of a friend

Im a 24 yr old male, Im starting my RN this fall. I have been working as a CNA for most of the last 7 years. I went to school for my LPN I have been approved for a full pell grant, and am obviously taking advantage. But I guess I want advice.. I do what I do because I honestly, sincerely care about other people. I know that death and dissapointment is just part of the Job, But in my expirience, All the nurses Iv ever known, Have been very callus, Angry, Generally Unhappy people. Why do they get that way, and how can i avoid it? also, I have always aspired to be an ER-RN, or an OR-RN, Should I do anything specific or ..... What can I do to further guarentee the career that I want. Also, What should I expect to make fresh out of school with my RN? Im on West Coast, Willing to relocate Family for good career.... Thnx, Matthew