oldtiger

oldtiger has 30+ years experience and specializes in Hospice, NICU.

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1. Critical Care RN with BSN want to move to Hospice

   oldtiger replied to Bostonbarb54's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I so agree. It's why I left the NICU. I suspect you always had that compassionate hospice

2. Critical Care RN with BSN want to move to Hospice

   oldtiger replied to Bostonbarb54's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   There may be a nature vs nurture discussion re hospice heart, but I know it when I encounter it. The ICU nurse is especially appreciated for the incredible skills and attention to detail. Our patients...

3. Is providing continuous home care required?

   oldtiger replied to nurseebol's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Tewdles, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Your information is absolutely correct. In order to be MediCare certified, all 4 levels of care must be available. It is part of the COPs...

4. Critical Care RN with BSN want to move to Hospice

   oldtiger replied to Bostonbarb54's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I hire nurses without hospice experience if they have "hospice heart". We appreciate critical care training and experience and many of us come from that background. Talk to local hospices with the...

5. How would you comfort a dying atheist?

   oldtiger replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

   This is my answer as well. It is not about us. It is about not having a personal agenda. It is about listening and bearing witness. When we are present for the patient, truly present, it is validation...