DMB FAN2

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  1. Comfort kits

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We also use Hospice Pharmacia- The Cardiac ComfortPak has: ABHR (ativan, benadryl,haldol, reglan) supps, APAP supp, haldol liq., hyoscyamine tabs, ativan tabs, MS liquid, prochlorperazine tabs and...

  2. What's your census?

    DMB FAN2 replied to angieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have 14 pts...it's been a busy

  3. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :kiss Thanks

  4. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :chuckle :rotfl:

  5. Suggestions for Coping with Pt. Death

    DMB FAN2 replied to amj10rn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes Leslie......I do agree with you....I had a young man, in his early 40's who died a terrible death of colon Ca.....and this was very hard for me, it was this time of the year too....and when the...

  6. Suggestions for Coping with Pt. Death

    DMB FAN2 replied to amj10rn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have been a Hospice Nurse for 5 years now. In our Hospice, we are able to attend the funeral of our patients if we wish. I do not attend every funeral- I find it to be too hard on my...

  7. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Whoops!! Double post-

  8. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congrats Aimee!:balloons: I just got my results yesterday and I passed also!! I did alot better than I thought I would

  9. My heart is broken today - How can I give right now?

    DMB FAN2 replied to momcats3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :kiss I am so sorry for your loss- it is so hard to lose a pet.....you did a good thing for your kitty.....at least she didn't have to suffer

  10. My heart is broken today - How can I give right now?

    DMB FAN2 replied to momcats3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :kiss I am so sorry for your loss- it is so hard to lose a pet.....you did a good thing for your kitty.....at least she didn't have to suffer

  11. rectovaginal fistula

    DMB FAN2 replied to saribeth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Another thing to watch for is bowel obstruction- esp if she has bowel involvement......I have used Octreotide (sandostatin) injections to decrease the bowel secretions and helps the n/v....Just a...

  12. Thinking of career change to hospice - HELP!

    DMB FAN2 replied to Genista's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Caroline I have been a Hospice Nurse for 5 years, and this is the very best job I have ever had! I am a home care nurse, which means that I see the pt's at home and in the hospitals. I must see...

  13. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    DMB FAN2 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once pulled up to the drive-thru at McDonalds and asked for a large flies and diet coke- to which the guy replied-" Do you want the flies with or without wings?"

  14. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks! I will check that

  15. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks! I will check that

  16. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congrats everyone! I am taking it in Sept also...Where do I get a book to review for it? I would like to start now Any advice would be appreciated

  17. CHPN exam

    DMB FAN2 replied to Mandee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congrats everyone! I am taking it in Sept also...Where do I get a book to review for it? I would like to start now Any advice would be appreciated

  18. Bowel Obstruction & Ca. of Bladder

    DMB FAN2 replied to Jay-Jay's topic in Oncology

    Sorry Jane- I guess I was off base a little......I am no expert on cancer by any means.....it was just a thought.....I hope things will start to look up for him and I will keep you both in my...

  19. Bowel Obstruction & Ca. of Bladder

    DMB FAN2 replied to Jay-Jay's topic in Oncology

    Hi Jane- I first would like to say that I am sorry for your husband's suffering....he is very lucky to have you......also I thought that I would put in my two cents for what it's worth....I work as a...

  20. will be new to hospice

    DMB FAN2 replied to steth's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Welcome to you both! I hope that you end up loving this job as much as I do - and these boards are a great place to meet some great people..... Cheers!

  21. Weekend and evening admissions?

    DMB FAN2 replied to aimeee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our Hospice only does admissions during the week mostly. If it is a real emergency (the pt is immenently dying and really wants to be home) they will go and do it. We have 3 counties and about 150...

  22. ratio of home hospice patients to nurse

    DMB FAN2 replied to Pat the nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I currently have 13 patients, 3 of which have been imminently dying for a couple days. I usually do my laptop work at night also. I have alot of comp time but I am not able to take it. I think that...