HospiceRN08

HospiceRN08 has 6 years experience and specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Latest Activity

1. Question about FNP program clinical sites/preceptors

   HospiceRN08 posted a topic in Chamberlain College

   I have applied for admission to the FNP program for fall admission, but I have a major concern about whether Chamberlain really assists students in arranging their clinical/practicum sites. I have...

2. Trying other specialties as a traveler

   HospiceRN08 posted a topic in Travel

   Question for the travel nurses out there. I'm finally at that point where I think I have enough nursing experience under my belt to start branching out as a traveler/agency nurse. I have med-surg and...

3. My personal ADN vs BSN debate in Las Vegas

   HospiceRN08 replied to moneyline702's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Compared to other cities (I'm not familiar with rural areas or small towns), nurses is Las Vegas are more likely to be ADN nurses and it does not effect your hirability as a new grad. Now later on...

4. Why IVF for stomach cancer patient on 2 diuretics

   HospiceRN08 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Sounds like the poor husband is in denial which we all understand, but that doesn't mean he should be allowed to make decisions to the detriment of the patient. Some people just need to be hit over...

5. Does anyone NOT use a PIXYS?

   HospiceRN08 replied to LMTRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Wow, I can't imagine having to order everything like that. Especially on an inpatient unit. The whole purpose of the inpatient unit is to be able to deal with those acute issues, but if you have to...

6. A little suggestion for Vegas new-grads seeking jobs

   HospiceRN08 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

   Not so long ago I was a Vegas new-grad desperate for a job, so I thought maybe this might help a couple of you. Try some of the local hospices in town (Nathan Adelson, Solari, Odyssey, etc) as they...

7. Does anyone NOT use a PIXYS?

   HospiceRN08 replied to LMTRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I work for a larger hospice and our inpatient unit handiling of medications is just as ancient. We have full-time pharmacists but when they are not here we charge nurses have access to the pharmacy...