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  1. Team Managers/Leaders

    Hi all! I've been with hospice for nearly 9 years. Started as a CNA. Worked up to LPN then RN. I have Case Managed as RN for a year. Are there any Hospice Team Managers here? I'd like to ask a few questions if so! My current manager is a good resourc...
  2. Endorsement

    I sent in my endorsement fee and application Feb 6. At first I was waiting to be mailed a temp license (not sure why I thought that's how it would work). I received my fingerprint card and FAST Pass yesterday, Feb 17, in the mail. I checked on the Te...
  3. Slow for Endorsement

    I applied online for the temp license a week ago (sent the $186 via the site). I am in IL and Nurys does not provide verification to Tx for me. Does anyone know if I have to wait for the temp license correspondence to get finger printed and submit my...
  4. Ok thanks! I'm paying the $186 today, wait for fingerprint info, take this exam and I'm all set. Sounds good.
  5. Once a temp license is issued, what is needed for it to become a perm. License? I'm trying to relocate from IL but don't have a specific time frame locked in (pending hubby's job options)? I'd like to get a Texas Rn license so my applications will ge...
  6. Harassment by pt or families?

    When we have had these types of situations at my hospice, we simply require staff to "buddy up". If there is a CNA seeing the pt, the RN and CNA need to coordinate visits. Or SW/Chaplain if there is no CNA. Frequencies may need to be adjusted to acco...
  7. Top 3 admitting terminal dx

    FTT and Debility will no longer be acceptable as Terminal Dx beginning in 2014, as I have been notified by my hospice. After very briefly searching online, I found this page http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/cms-issues-proposed-hospice-payment-upda-9...
  8. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    Chicagoland IL RN $27.50/hour salary ($57k) case manager Mon-Fri Backup on call aprx 3 days month $2/weekday, $4/weekend beeper time $65 for the visit if called out I think we're around $0.48 per mile
  9. There are many things to consider and it won't be "easy" but if to go to your home is what she is asking for AND what you are comfortable with - then you can make it work. If getting a 2-bedroom will force you into a year long lease you aren't sure y...
  10. An Ode To Assisted Living

    Hello, I'm not sure what state your mother lives in, but in Illinois there are many ALFs that offer memory care. Residents that live in ALFs can remain in the facility (if the facility agrees to continue to provide a higher level of care than the 'no...
  11. Nursing School/Tattoo Vent

    I have a decent sized tattoo on my left inner wrist. It can be almost totally covered with a watch. So far, the only issue I have come across is that during our OB rotation we were not allowed to wear a watch (handling the newborns) and I needed to c...
  12. Pharmacology online?

    I am currently taking an online Pharm class.. I, personally, do not care for it - at all. We do not even have the option to take this course in a classroom, only online is offered. I suppose if you have a good instructor it would make it a bit less s...
  13. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    I'm still a student, but we were just told last week to never write anything negative, such as med not available, on the MAR or in the pt charting. we were told that is throwing our co-workers under the bus so to speak and that when there is an issue...
  14. Department of Public Health Nursing Education Scholarship Program

    My other question would be what if you are not enrolled full time..? Do you only become eligible for the tuition/fee payments and not for the living stipend?
  15. Department of Public Health Nursing Education Scholarship Program

    There is no way to apply for 2010 at this time, correct? It says ( is this the right website? http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/rural_health/rural_NESP_more_details.htm) all applications must be postmarked by May 31st of the current year. Do I have ...