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  1. Need caregiver advice for esophageal cancer

    nrcnurse replied to jjaye's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is fine for him to drink as long as he can swallow. Oral care is also really important, so keep that up! You might want to keep his head slightly elevated to help the fluid go in the proper...

  2. Med/surg to Inpatient hospice empath health job

    nrcnurse replied to BrendaH84's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked for Empath. The patients in the Hospice Care Centers are there for symptom management, not long term. Their symptoms were not manageable at home, so they were sent to the Care Center....

  3. To those that left critical care for this

    nrcnurse replied to buddiage's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good for you! I have worked for five different hospices, four as a traveler, and my experience has been as I described. However, my current employer (where I began my hospice career... back with my...

  4. New grad, start in hospice?

    nrcnurse replied to CJisRNBSN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Your LTC experience is valuable to hospice, for sure, but hospital experience is very important to the job. You are expected to know about/recognize signs and symptoms of a variety of disease...

  5. Too old to travel nurse????

    nrcnurse replied to nitronymph's topic in Travel

    I took my first assignment at 61. Age discrimination has never an issue. Facilities hire travelers because they need competent nurses. Your agency vets you in advance, so the facility is not flying...

  6. To those that left critical care for this

    nrcnurse replied to buddiage's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    For me, the most striking thing about leaving the hospital to work in Hospice, is that I don't have to worry about killing anyone. It was a huge black cloud that lifted off my head! Most of the...

  7. Newly hired New to hospice

    nrcnurse replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Per diem is the ONLY way to work for hospice. You get paid for every hour that you work. They work staff nurses to death. It's the same everywhere. I work as a traveller, which is the only way I...

  8. CHPN EXAM

    nrcnurse replied to HSPCRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Core Curriculum and the book with test questions are the basis for the test. I'd go with

  9. Help! New EMR System

    nrcnurse replied to AshBlonde83's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I used HCHB during a 13 week travel assignment. We charted on... smartphones. (!!) I did a LOT of dictating, and actually liked only carrying one device. I have also used McKesson (which is...

  10. What's the real deal with Travel Nursing?

    nrcnurse replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Travel

    I love traveling. The job is the same everywhere, just different EMR and staff. I have made wonderful friends, had some interesting adventures, and gained valuable experience. The one thing I wish...

  11. Long term care/hospice travel nurse

    nrcnurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Travel

    I am a Hospice traveler. I have used Core Medical Group for the past 18 months and been happy with them. If you go to Thegypsynurse.com there is a "jobs" page. Search "Hospice" and quite a few...

  12. Travel Hospice Nursing!

    nrcnurse replied to EmmaJo's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You are correct, TammyG, there is a learning curve, but ordering equipment, calling docs, calling pharmacies, etc., is pretty much the same everywhere. I have a new spiral notebook for each...

  13. hourly pay?

    nrcnurse replied to blexxer's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have been a hospice nurse for 11 years. The only time I've been paid more than the "base rate" was when the weekend team had trouble finding staff. That gig paid $50/hr and it was sweet!...

  14. Travel Hospice Nursing!

    nrcnurse replied to EmmaJo's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a hospice traveller. I have worked in FL, VT and NH. I work with Core Medical Group. They have lots of hospice positions, but you can also go to The Gypsy Nurse web site and search their jobs...

  15. Weekend hospice nursing job

    nrcnurse replied to AJ1980's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked nearly every patient care position at hospice, including weekends 8a -8p for a very large hospice provider. I had a specific geographical area. There were scheduled visits, and...

  16. Traveler to Avow Naples FL

    nrcnurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Any tips for a traveler on an assignment to this agency? Thank

  17. Dressy, Comfortable Work Shoes

    nrcnurse replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LL Bean is based in Maine and there are numerous stores in New England states. Their mail-order service is terrific,

  18. Dressy, Comfortable Work Shoes

    nrcnurse replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have "not-off-the-shelf-feet" and the Grey's Anatomy Softwalk Clogs are the most comfortable clogs I have ever

  19. Hospice EMR

    nrcnurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have been using HCHB on a smartphone.You should have seen the expression on my face when I heard that! It's not so bad, though. I do A LOT of dictating. A LOT. Otherwise, I would have thrown the...

  20. Traveler to Avow Naples FL

    nrcnurse replied to nrcnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am about to finish my contract with Avow, and they have been "as advertised." It is so nice to work for a group that understands what you can get done in 8 hours! Great nurses, docs, the whole...

  21. Traveler to Avow Naples FL

    nrcnurse replied to nrcnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work for Core Medical Group. They have a number of hospice jobs

  22. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    nrcnurse replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    I am working as a travel nurse. The money is great, benefits are available, and I get to see and work in places that I have never been before. It has its challenges, as all positions to, but in terms...

  23. Traveler to Avow Naples FL

    nrcnurse replied to nrcnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's the same job, just in a different location. I worked in Burlington, VT and in Lebanon, NH (in VT and NH) this year, March- mid-November. I loved the location, people were great, everywhere I...

  24. Traveler to Avow Naples FL

    nrcnurse replied to nrcnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That is great to know! Thank

  25. Do males ever get to work in hospice?

    nrcnurse replied to northmississippi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked in hospice for ten years. I have known many nurses, both in Continuous Care and Case Management, who are male. They are all awesome. it's all in the message your soul brings to the...