lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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  1. lifelearningrn

    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I never said I didn't agree. You're preaching to the choir on this
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    So frustrated!

    lifelearningrn replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This is exactly how I feel! I have never worked psych, but in LTC I hated that I never really had time to just sit and hold my patient's hand! I love that I get to help my patient's on this very basic...
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    Best Burn Centers in US??

    lifelearningrn replied to guest454229's topic in Burn

    I have no doubt that the hospitals mentioned in the thread are terrific, especially for adult care. But I am a firm believer that Shriner's are the leaders in the field of burns for children. They do...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I also want to add that people are on much, much more powerful pain medications that aren't in Hospice, who live for years taking doses that make the small doses of morphine most home hospice patients...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I disagree. An example, hospice pt hadn't had morphine because aside from SOB, didn't appear in pain. A dose of .5 mg morphine recommended by hospice nurse because his respirations were 45 bpm. Dose...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    People seem to assume morphine is what kills these dying patients.. That simply isn't the case most of the time, it's the disease process that kills, not the comfort
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    Fasted programs to earn a BSN ?

    lifelearningrn replied to kestrad3's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My neighbor did hers in 9 months through Texas Tech, almost all online- I think you have to go to campus once for orientation and that's
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    So frustrated!

    lifelearningrn replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I know you don't want to quit, so get your six months but put feelers out there for other companies.. or perhaps you can have a conversation with your
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    So frustrated!

    lifelearningrn replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This employer seems very unprofessional. I work for a small, family owned hospice company too, and in a million years I couldn't imagine them having these expectations. They have expectations clearly...
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    So frustrated!

    lifelearningrn replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    She may want to do 'pro bono' but you should not be required to. If you get paid mileage, she can not require you drive 45 minutes and not pay mileage simply because 'census' is
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    OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

    lifelearningrn replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

    Aiming to thrive is an admirable goal, for sure. You might be less overwhelmed if you aim to survive, and worry about thriving once you're in the swing of things. I never 'thrived' in nurising...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Is that euthanasia? Because to me, that's assisted suicide. Euthanasia, in my mind, is when you end the life of someone (or animal) to end suffering. The decision is usually made by the caregiver, not...
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    No call no show?

    lifelearningrn replied to nurseinthemaking_'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I want to follow-up because I saw after I posted that you decided to go to work and turn in a notice. That is certainly preferable to no call/no show! I'm assuming you're young and don't want the...
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    No call no show?

    lifelearningrn replied to nurseinthemaking_'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I see I am a day late with this, but I'm going to put this out there for others who may have the same question in the future. SUCK IT UP and at least CALL and tell them you're quitting. Not calling...
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    Bill would squeeze nursing staffs at Citrus Memorial Hospital

    lifelearningrn replied to Advocator2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow- there goes that whole 'nursing shortage' myth again. The managers sure like to make it sound like it's the shortage that makes it impossible to staff, and not them wanting to squeeze profits with...
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    Are we prepared for a global pandemic?

    lifelearningrn replied to MassED's topic in Disaster Preparation

    How can we prepare? I think people are 'doomsday' weary, after the Y2K scare, the swine flu, SARS, bird flu (that never materialized) etc. etc. that turned out to be not such a big deal, people are...
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    New hospice nurse with questions

    lifelearningrn replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    No, you were not wrong. You need to set boundaries now, or they will take full advantage of you. This was your weekend off and you had plans. Don't feel
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This ****** me off too. In my ICU rotation I had a patient, mid stage dementia who had just undergone open heart surgery, was in pain, and the family would not allow pain medications outside of PO...
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    People are happy to keep grandpa alive by all means necessary when they are tucked away in a LTC with other people caring for their everyday needs. These tend to be the same people who visit twice a...
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    How Many Night Nurses Attend Meetings?

    lifelearningrn replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Totally unacceptable. There is nothing in those meetings that can't be passed on one on one or in a conference call at a more reasonable hour. I think you should present it to the DON the way you did...
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    The Future of Hospice: Concurrent Curative Care?

    lifelearningrn replied to KMRN81's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My "knee jerk" reaction was to criticize this, it seems to be counter-intuitive to hospice. HOWEVER, after reading the purpose of the program, I don't necessarily disagree, as some people aren't quite...
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    Highest possible pay for ADN/RN

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

    Where in TX are you? Hubby is a degreed (Master's) and has been in IT for 20 years- he'd love to make 90k! Okay, seriously though, it's an employers market right now and jobs aren't easy to come by....
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    Is Job Hopping the Norm for Nurses?

    lifelearningrn replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think it's a character flaw at all. You like to be challenged, nothing wrong with that at
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    Voluntary Euthanasia

    lifelearningrn replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't think euthanasia should ever be legal. HOWEVER, I do believe we should follow people's wishes and not take extraordinary measures to prolong life/death. If someone is terminal and stops...
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    It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    lifelearningrn replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish there were more like that out there, I'd work for you, or a place with your philosophy in a