lykeen

lykeen

Cardiology, critical care, hospice, CCM

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  1. Need some peer direction

    lykeen replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought my words were a form of encouragement as opposed to an attack. To the OP, I really do hope you find whatever it is you need on this forum. We...

  2. How much personal info do you share with pts?

    lykeen replied to Bouncyball's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's best not to focus on your personal life with patients. You are there to take care of them; keep the focus on

  3. Why is the care plan important and why is it important to check clients care plan?

    lykeen replied to JESSICA.LILLY's topic in Patient Education

    Absolutely true! All nurses have had to answer this question at one time or another, now you're in the hot seat! Good

  4. How can I keep tracked of my patients without violating HIPAA?

    lykeen replied to audc's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is very good advice. Remember, to stay organized and keep yourself focused on the task at hand. If you are freaked out about HIPAA all the time, there is no way you can effectively care for...

  5. Need some peer direction

    lykeen replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other 2 posters. This doesn't sound like it's necessarily the jobs you are taking. Maybe you just need a reevaluation of your career and goals, and I mean that in the kindest of...

  6. CHPN Exam

    lykeen replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congrats to both of

  7. Ventilator support at end of life

    lykeen replied to bioniclewoman's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our hospice did admit a patient on a ventilator. However, there was a continual re-evaluation of the goals of care, and eventually there was a consensus among the patient and the family to...

  8. What can I do or say???

    lykeen replied to loveanurse777's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sounds like you are dealing with compassion fatigue, so make sure you are looking out for yourself! As far as the patient/family situation goes, continue to teach and document the education provided....

  9. Spiritual interventions...(When things happen we or the Dr. can't explain)

    lykeen replied to camtrom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't have a similar story, but that is definitely interesting... Sometimes it's not the clinical interventions that make all the

  10. funny story...

    lykeen replied to smurfynursey's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, definitely funny! In all our seriousness with hospice nursing, we definitely needed that!

  11. Expiratory vocalizations at the end of life

    lykeen replied to bargainsmarts's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I also agree with the previous 2 posters. You did the right thing in treating her as if she were in pain. It was just as important to keep the family calm as it was the

  12. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    lykeen replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wholeheartedly agree! There is a reason they are called

  13. MAR error

    lykeen replied to paulsab's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm a bit confused, as are many of the other commenters here. This does not appear to be a MAR error. If you had given the wrong med, I could see your point. But I tend to agree with CollenRN2B,...

  14. Turning a hospice patient in severe pain?

    lykeen replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I completely agree with your interventions during your shift. In hospice care, patient comfort is of the utmost importance. It appears that your dayshift counterpart does not quite understand this...

  15. Cardizem drip?

    lykeen replied to FirstLadyRN's topic in Cardiac

    I tend to agree with the comments of the other posters. You should check on protocol first; I would be extremely surprised if your hospital/unit does not have one already in place. Otherwise, call...