Werblessed

Werblessed

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  1. Chamberlain University RN-BSN Program (online)

    Werblessed replied to young_nurse_mimi's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks, young nurse, mimi! Are the papers and assignments fairly straight forward or a lot of busy work

  2. Chamberlain University RN-BSN Program (online)

    Werblessed replied to young_nurse_mimi's topic in School, College Programs

    I am looking into Chamberlain for RN to BSN this Summer/fall of 2020. I heard from other students that the online content is less brain damaging than many other programs. As a fifty-something year...

  3. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    Werblessed replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    RN after hours weekend baylor nurse in Colorado. $38/hour, $0.50/mile and $600 every 2 weeks bonus for baylor commitment. I don't have on call unless I want it and I am off 5 days a week. I made...

  4. Hospice Nurses...please read my thread

    Werblessed posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm a RN who has worked in hospitals and acute-care settings for years. It was always too many patients, not enough help/support. I began to feel anxious about going in each evening feeling that the...

  5. Patients who "drop by" in dreams....

    Werblessed posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just a question for my colleages who've worked in this field a bit. I've had this happen to me a handful of times over many years when I worked as a PCN. I'll be sleeping soundly and just wake up...

  6. Patients who "drop by" in dreams....

    Werblessed replied to Werblessed's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for sharing your story...really made me happy to hear others express the same blessed moment happening to them,

  7. morphine or lasix in the nebulizer

    Werblessed replied to psvec's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Morphine delivered via nebulizer can be very helpful in addressing acute dyspnea due to it's bronchodilator effect (however it has not been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for pain as the...

  8. "How much time do they have left?" How do you respond?

    Werblessed replied to RachelRN25's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    CentexRN...Physicians are among the worst prognosticators when it comes to terminal patients so I wouldn't tell family to ask the physician (especially if physician is NOT hospice physician). Families...

  9. Hospice Nurses...please read my thread

    Werblessed replied to Werblessed's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nancy, thank you for sharing your experience...what a terrible situation you were dropped in by other members of your 'team'. I've been in similar places myself when I worked in the hospital but not...

  10. Please tell me about continuous care lvn/lpn duties

    Werblessed replied to ~MIA~'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Continuous Care is where the hospice attempts to staff nursing care for ATC care when a patient is having an issue or issues that are not well managed and require a high-level of assessment and care...

  11. Having trouble adjusting to role as hospice nurse

    Werblessed replied to Imitation of Life's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey, Leslie! No...I don't interpret the 'look' as terrified or fearful when our patients are communicating with unseen visitors but it sounded like imitation might have been misreading what she was...

  12. Having trouble adjusting to role as hospice nurse

    Werblessed replied to Imitation of Life's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well, to be honest, there is a 'look' that patients have when they are close to death. Many of the contributors to this board know this to be true. You come in and you don't have to be within 10...

  13. Interview today

    Werblessed replied to GWENLYN18's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think it's a GREAT transition...acute care to hospice care = excellent care giving and assessment skills! :w00t: I was just recruiting for RNs for our hospice and the mandatory requirement was at...

  14. trying hospice nursing for the first time

    Werblessed replied to labrador4122's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Me too! Lots of places to learn new things and gain experience to bring to all of the patients under your

  15. hospice interview today, a question

    Werblessed replied to caringtouch's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :cheers: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is wonderful! Be ready to journey into places that are genuine and connected and give yourself permission to learn and grow in your own time. I think...

  16. Preceptorship in Hospice?

    Werblessed replied to missy--kay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's not impossible to go straight from school into this field...it's just that you are usually alone by the patient bedside with a bunch of family looking to you for answers on what is happening....

  17. trying hospice nursing for the first time

    Werblessed replied to labrador4122's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hmmmmmmm....OK....first up, if you work in the field of hospice, you WILL (and note the capital letters) have more than one patient to care for. Most RNs have caseloads of 8-10 and at times 12-18...

  18. sign up for hospice service and not tell patient?

    Werblessed replied to saguaro13's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    WOW!! Well stated, Tewdles! There is a term called "Self-determination" which I am a HUGE fan of, especially working in this field. It means that an individual not only has the right but the...

  19. hospice interview today, a question

    Werblessed replied to caringtouch's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    FYI...unlike other care-setting facilities and/or SNFs who will usually give you a job offer on the spot, hospice is different. We are very picky when it comes to the people we select in working with...

  20. Hospice Nurses...please read my thread

    Werblessed replied to Werblessed's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If only you lived in the Denver area....sigh.... Hang in there, kiddo! Sometimes it's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.

  21. Hospice Nurses...please read my thread

    Werblessed replied to Werblessed's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congratulations, Charlee! Ask questions, watch the providers who have worked in this field for a bit and give yourself time and permission to learn in your own way. I am excited for you and the many...

  22. Calling all Hospice RNs...I'm teaching future DOCS!!!

    Werblessed posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our hospice just got the green light to start orienting 3rd year med students (almost docs!) to hospice and palliative care. Apparently there was new requirement for med students for this rotation....

  23. When Is It Ok to Cry?

    Werblessed replied to natron20's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Confession time...I tear up from time-to-time when I am at the bedside of an imminently dying patient and family is praying. It feels so blessed and so sacred to me. I am touched and I am not...

  24. Help Needed from Hospice RN to ER RN

    Werblessed replied to alicia9178's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    How difficult it is when our parents are leaving this world. Especially as nurses as we can sometimes struggle with the role of just being family as opposed to being the nurse, too. I am praying for...

  25. Pathophys of End Stage Disease?

    Werblessed replied to missninaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Tewdles, you are too funny! Re: time to pee...I feel like a criminal scoping out McDonalds and Convenience stores between visits just to use their restroom but rarely buying anything! It is our lot...