Always_Learning BSN, RN

Always_Learning has 3 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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   Feeling Drawn to Palliative and EOL Care

   Always_Learning replied to JimmyDurham9's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   If you work in labor and delivery, you might also consider getting some additional training on perinatal loss. There is some great information out there on grief, loss, and palliative care specific to...
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   Best tips for blood draw on elderly

   Always_Learning replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I prefer to use a butterfly for all of my draws...your mileage may vary. My best tip for drawing blood from an elderly patient is to maintain traction on the skin. Typically, an older individual will...
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   conscious pt terminal wean

   Always_Learning replied to taylynnfree's topic in MICU, SICU

   I wanted to add a few thoughts to the discussion... First, "terminal weans" and/or hospice care are NOT euthanasia. The line is difficult for those outside the field to see, but for starters, you can...
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   How to not feel embarrassed or dumb when you dont know a skill?

   Always_Learning replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

   There is no shame in saying you haven't done something before. In fact, asking questions is essential to being a safe nurse. However, when dealing with patients, I like to say, "let me find out for...
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   Hoping I didn't ruin my shot

   Always_Learning replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   Honestly, it happens more than you think...particularly if you are working in a hospital for the first time or working in a new area. There are all sorts of bugs floating around that you're not used...
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   A Nursing Perspective of "Being Eaten":The "Eater" Nurse to the "Eaten" Nurse

   Always_Learning replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   This made me
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   A Nursing Perspective of "Being Eaten":The "Eater" Nurse to the "Eaten" Nurse

   Always_Learning replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   A Limerick for the (Delicious) Know-It-All New Nurse So you think your preceptor a hack, for harping on skills that you lack. When your patient is dyin' Please don't come a-cryin' When you don't know...
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   Words of wisdom/advice for new hospice nurse?

   Always_Learning replied to mama2's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Some of the best advice given to me was, "In Hospice, the 'patient' is anyone you encounter behind that door." You have to get out of the mindset of caring for just the patient, because in Hospice,...
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   4580 starting Fall, first 5 weeks....

   Always_Learning replied to momofseven's topic in Ohio University

   I'm in. This is my last one, thank
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    Always_Learning replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Ksssh.....kssssh.....uh.....bad reception here.....can't
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    Help! I don't "get" vents!!!

    Always_Learning replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in MICU, SICU

    Go here...index and click on "Vents and ABGs." This site was always my best friend; in fact, I purchased it in book form. It's easy to read and even humorous.
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    "I don't want an admit..."

    Always_Learning replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think I ever squawked too much about getting an admission; somebody's gotta do it. Some admits are easy, some are complex. I help others when I can; they help me when they can. Some charge...
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    What can I do to prepare for a hospice job?

    Always_Learning replied to Elle23's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Only slightly off topic...at least in my area, there are pediatric Hospice organizations in conjunction with local children's hospitals. That's something you might think about (and be uniquely...
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    Always_Learning replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    Ehhh...Serotonin
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    Facebook while on the clock?

    Always_Learning replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've always wondered if updating Facebook while on the clock could be called into play if a legal situation arose. For instance, patient dies (unrelated to care issues), but family is angry, says care...