lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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    Homeless working the system, multiple admissions

    lifelearningrn replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    There is definitely something wrong with a system that discharges mentally ill people back onto the street with no home to go
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    So I just failed out of Nursing School, is there hope after?

    lifelearningrn replied to Marvarapper's topic in General Students

    Apply to LVN school and go from there. Do not give up! My very reputable (state university) allowed several students to reenter the program after failing 2 classes, those students went on to graduate...
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    What is My Family Thinking?

    lifelearningrn replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So they are asking you to take your vacation days and use them working for free? What
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    Is Hospice nursing "easier"?

    lifelearningrn replied to mgrenwic's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I wouldn't say any form of nursing is "easier" than another... and I suppose it also depends on what one considers easy. You're going to learn really quickly in nursing school, that none of is easy....
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    Hospice Nursing Question

    lifelearningrn replied to stirfried's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm glad I wasn't the only one completely confused by that
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    Crystal Ball! What's Hospice's Future Look Like

    lifelearningrn replied to QEOLAdvocate's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't like the idea of a facility only using their in house hospice exclusively, it opens the door to more fraud than is already taking place. I think it's great facilities have dedicated hospice...
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    Care for surviving family

    lifelearningrn replied to drem7116's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's my understanding that most hospice companies have funds set up for patients who aren't covered by their insurance policy and do not qualify for assistance through medicaid. I don't know if that...
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    Hospice Nursing Question

    lifelearningrn replied to stirfried's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This isn't something that is normally arranged by medical director. I have personally never dealt with a patient or family wanting the pace maker discontinued, but I've heard of families requesting...
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    7th Time NCLEX Taker- Finally Passed

    lifelearningrn replied to nursemyb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow - I applaud your perseverance and congratulate you on accomplishing your
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    Cultural Diversity and Tattoos

    lifelearningrn replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    Being overweight is rarely something someone does by choice. There are way to many factors to being overweight to even compare. Do you really believe there isn't a physical/genetic component to being...
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    Hospice Nursing Question

    lifelearningrn replied to stirfried's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We've had many patients elect to disconnect the defib, and later, when decline starts, having the pacemaker deactivated as
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    Crystal Ball! What's Hospice's Future Look Like

    lifelearningrn replied to QEOLAdvocate's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What leads you to believe this? LTC is the patient's home, they are entitled to Hospice benefits no matter where they
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    Crystal Ball! What's Hospice's Future Look Like

    lifelearningrn replied to QEOLAdvocate's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Most insurance plans offer the same hospice benefit Medicare does. I do not think Medicare is going anywhere, anytime soon. I do think they will continue to make it a pain in the backside for us to...
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    Other than BSN

    lifelearningrn replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You want a BA/BS degree, you're going to have to take general education classes (many non-nursing related) to accomplish that, no matter what you're majoring in, there are going to be...
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    You can add your credentials to your username

    lifelearningrn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Okay, so technically, I'm told I'm B.S., RN.. thought I really don't think it
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    Union Intent on Improving the Lot of Nurses Nationwide

    lifelearningrn replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I do wonder why one would continue to work under these circumstances. But then, the answer is the same as it was 80 years ago, prior to labor laws, you NEED to make a living, and these are common...
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    Can nurses use medical marijuana?

    lifelearningrn replied to melisgood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wouldn't even trust a phone call. Without a written policy with clear and concise language readily available by the BON in your state addressing it directly, I wouldn't dare take the chance. As you...
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    Hospice Nursing Question

    lifelearningrn replied to stirfried's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hospice does have to pay for medications related to hospice diagnosis. However, chemo would not be something that is covered, as it is curative. If a patient is on a ridiculously expensive drug that...
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    Hospice Nursing Question

    lifelearningrn replied to stirfried's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Some patients/families choose to discontinue all meds sans comfort medications.. for example, a pt at a LTC center I worked in was given I discuss with family what medications they would like to...
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    Medicaid paid company, but company didn't pay me! ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    lifelearningrn replied to edwardsrn62's topic in Private Duty

    I hope you put in your notice- but don't be surprised if they try to withhold your pay for other BS- this company is dirty- plane and simple. If I were you, I would do what others have suggested and...
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    Inpatient Unit

    lifelearningrn replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't know much about in patient hospice, just wanted to say CONGRATS on getting the position! I didn't have the golden experience either but was lucky enough to get hired by a home hospice company....
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    NCLEX PN result on hold

    lifelearningrn replied to Bellburse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got about the same number of questions you did- and was convinced I failed too- Lots of SATA and alternate format questions. I passed!! I know it's nearly impossible to relax- but try- my bet is you...
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    Does abortion play a role?

    lifelearningrn replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I agree with this advice. I think there will be plenty of places where you'll be able to work where you wont be placed in a position to promote or offer abortion as an alternative, if you feel that...
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    How Do You Explain to People Why You Chose Hospice?

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have found this to be true for many people. There are two people that I know of at the company I work for that spent the first half (or more) of their careers in beginning of life care. :) I do...
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    CHF alzhemiers difficulty

    lifelearningrn replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Have y'all tried haldol and/or Thorazine? Do y'all use a compound pharmacy? If so, they can compound a lotion of haldol, ativan and benadryl that can be applied to the skin that may combat