Diana2002

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1. I actually like my coworkers

   Diana2002 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

   I have liked my co-workers in past jobs --- don't dislike the ones I have now, but could not say they are "friends" or likely to become friends. Management is, as usual, incompetent, but not malevolent.

2. Question from new hospice nurse

   Diana2002 replied to Diana2002's topic in Hospice

   Hey, thanks for all the support and reassurance. Things are definitely getting better for me in this new world of hospice nursing. Will be back for more advice!

3. Question from new hospice nurse

   Diana2002 replied to Diana2002's topic in Hospice

   thank you for your thoughtful -- philosophical even -- response. i read it with interest. i don't dislike hospice, just don't like it yet. have always been more keyed on relieving pain and suffering than on fighting tooth and nail for a cure ...

4. Is this grounds to get denied into nursing school???

   Diana2002 replied to Miss_Roz's topic in General Nursing

   You may have to grovel and confess you have problems with authority --- including stop signs. Tell them you know you need help. Pleeeeze help me. Stuff like that. You should be golden.

5. Question from new hospice nurse

   Diana2002 replied to Diana2002's topic in Hospice

   Well, I don't think the doctor was being advised of the situation with the patient, but I'm not sure. Not been here long enough to get the lay of the land. They are big on methadone here -- do use morphine, but not Dilaudid. That I've seen. I'm...

6. Question from new hospice nurse

   Diana2002 posted a topic in Hospice

   Should it take five days to get an 89 year old woman with a brain tumor and Alzheimer's, admitted GIP for agitation under control? She's now on palliative sedation with a phenobarbital drip and was resting quiety for the first time in five days whe...