tewdles RN

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    To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    tewdles replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are quite right, IMO, there is an "us against them" attitude and debate within our political system just now and that is tainting the attitudes toward delivery of health care. There is a growing...
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    To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    tewdles replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would venture to say that most of us really don't worry about how they will pay their bill, we just take care of
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    Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    tewdles replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Your posts reflect a rather plain ignorance and bias about hospice in the
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    Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    tewdles replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    that is not hospice care. those health professionals are breaking the law. if you have witnessed a hospice nurse breaking the law and practicing outside of his or her scope did you report it to proper...
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    Preparing for state certification!

    tewdles replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    omg...that is a big bite you are asking for. Are you in management or are you a field nurse? How familiar are you with hospice policy/procedure? Are you familiar with the CoPs? Just like with home...
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    What is your typical response?

    tewdles replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I ask some more questions and try to deliver some covert education first. Then, dependent upon how that goes, I speak with the lead nurse or supervisor to schedule some symptom management education...
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    To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    tewdles replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't mind so much...because I am not going to die when I can't afford an ipad (I can't afford one now) or a new pair of tennies, or a new laptop, etc. People DO die when they cannot afford health...
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    To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    tewdles replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I get so tired of the comments that assume that people do not buy health insurance because they want the new truck, or the new ipad, or the Disney vacation, etc, etc, etc. There seems to be little...
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    HIPAA question - The Neighbor

    tewdles replied to tewdles's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Geez, that wasn't hard at all. I'll try to think of a harder
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    Fought the good fight...

    tewdles replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in a position to relocate? Would I be wrong to think that you might be in Cincinnati? My guess is that the market there is pretty
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    tewdles replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    Or you could move to a place that has trouble finding
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    Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    tewdles replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good to see so many people on the same page with patient directed care. They should be allowed to decline any and all treatment or intervention. I feel that we should be addressing advanced...
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    career change wanted, need info/help...

    tewdles replied to brewster19's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Most agencies do not expect certification unless they are looking for an experienced hospice nurse. Mostly, we are looking for experienced nurses who have good clinical skills, good critical thought...
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    Finished my first week as a hospice nurse

    tewdles replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Electronic documentation can really reduce the time and burden of charting in hospice...the paper chart is problematic, IMHO. Hospice nursing is a very rewarding but challenging career path. Take...
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    Exercising with a nurses schedule

    tewdles replied to main's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I walk to work. I take the stairs at work. I walk or ride my bike to exercise my dog at least 3x/wk. There is a weight/exercise room at the hospital, free w/ showers, before work is best d/t fatigue...
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    Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    tewdles replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not certain that I am aware of any elderly that have been euthanized, with or without a "terminal" diagnosis in my years of nursing experience. I have, however, participated many times, in...
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    Good or Bad Luck with Hospice Pharmacia?

    tewdles replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have used HP, they are more connected via the internet than Hospiscripts. Each system has drawbacks and benefits. I always go to the doc with med recommendations, even after the HP
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    Hyperbaric nursing in Michigan?

    tewdles replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Why not get in yourself? Is there some danger? I have been in a chamber many times... should I be worried about
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    Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    tewdles replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not certain that it is that difficult to seperate an employee guilty of lateral violence. As a manager you don't label the offense, you document the behaviors that are not meeting expectations...
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    I Love being a Christian Nurse

    tewdles replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    We must care for and meet the patients' spiritual needs. However, it is important that we also care for ourselves and that includes our spiritual health. It is crucial that we determine how to...
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    When the axe falls...

    tewdles replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I will take this opportunity to point out that the political leaders in WI and MI who are attacking teacher unions are Republicans pushing a Republican agenda. Please, each of us, balance your...
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    Nursing Political Activism - Opinions

    tewdles replied to rprn2009's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I will give it a go Ray... IMHO...#1 Depends upon what type of political activism they are participating in. Activism in things like collective bargaining, etc may not be perceived well by either the...
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    I Love being a Christian Nurse

    tewdles replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I wonder... I love being a Christian.. I love being a wife. I love being a mother. I love being a nurse. All of those things exist in my life simultaneously. All of those things impact my practice...
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    Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    tewdles replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is quite correct to understand that there is a big difference between being direct, assertive, and straight forward. In my opinion, much of it boils down to the level of respect reflected and the...
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    Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    tewdles replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the zero tolerance policy is all about the implementation...otherwise it is just