KtHospiceRNCM

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  1. Team Managers/Leaders

    KtHospiceRNCM posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  2. Endorsement

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to cn4333's topic in Texas Nursing

    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...

  3. Slow for Endorsement

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to Sherriblu's topic in Texas Nursing

    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...

  4. how long does it usually take to get a temporary license once you submit the app?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to risa21's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok thanks! I'm paying the $186 today, wait for fingerprint info, take this exam and I'm all set. Sounds

  5. how long does it usually take to get a temporary license once you submit the app?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to risa21's topic in Texas Nursing

    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...

  6. Harassment by pt or families?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to MimiRN2013's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  7. Top 3 admitting terminal dx

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  8. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  9. Advice on Caring for Mother-n-law with Stage 4 Ampullary Cancer

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to luv2bake's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  10. An Ode To Assisted Living

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  11. Nursing School/Tattoo Vent

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to LikesToWander's topic in General Students

    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...

  12. Pharmacology online?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to mamacashew's topic in General Students

    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...

  13. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  14. Department of Public Health Nursing Education Scholarship Program

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to Nicole Anderson's topic in Illinois Nursing

    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

  15. Department of Public Health Nursing Education Scholarship Program

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to Nicole Anderson's topic in Illinois Nursing

    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...

  16. I need some advice please!!!

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    My school no longer has a waiting list.. they have changed the entry process and maybe other schools will start to do the same eventually. Now, entry is based on test score(s) and GPA based on...

  17. I need some advice please!!!

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to MMDearing's topic in General Students

    I took 2-3 classes per semester (part-time course load), including summers, and I think it took me 2 1/2 years to finish all the pre-reqs my school required. I just started an ADN program last week...

  18. Is Failure to thrive in an 81 yr old lung caner pt considered a psychosocial Dx?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to dirtytrees's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our hospice using this as a Dx also. Same as above, weight loss, decreased appetite,

  19. What does your uniform look like?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    We have to wear a Wine colored jacket with out school patch on it. We can wear any combination of White or Wine scrub tops/bottoms. And white leather shoes, no Crocs or mesh tennis shoes. From the...

  20. Residential hospices - open door policies?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to HealthShepherd's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, Hospice should be viewed as a level of care.. not just a place to go die. Although that is sometimes a portion of Hospice care, as a whole Hospice is comfort care. Also, there are patients that...

  21. Residential hospices - open door policies?

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to HealthShepherd's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of a "residential hospice".. I take it you mean that the house would function as a facility, like an In-Patient hospice unit.. I don't see how that is possible. Hospice services can...

  22. In IL when can you work as a PCT/CNA

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to tracyk430's topic in General Students

    If you are not currently a CNA then you will not be able to work as one. Depending on your school and how they set up their courses, there is probably a separate course for CNA. After you complete...

  23. Great article on hospice/end of life

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a CNA for Hospice for 5 years, I start my nursing program in 2 weeks.. I plan to stay with Hospice. So many, many more Doctors need to be educated and trained about Hospice/Palliative...

  24. Sales Tax Holiday

    KtHospiceRNCM posted a topic in General Students

    State Sales Tax Holdiay This is the first time IL will be having a Sales Tax Holiday, and I believe some other states do this already. The 5% sales tax break is good on many school supplies as well as...

  25. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    KtHospiceRNCM replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    :)