HeavenlyRN

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HeavenlyRN specializes in Developmental Disabilities.


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  1. Thinking of leaving hospice

    Unfortunately, I am thinking about leaving hospice too. I have been a hospice CM for 6 months a far as the patients, I love it. But I am struggling with the long days, working 10 hours per day and...
  2. How many visits per day? (Case Management)

    Clearly every agency situation is different. I stand by what I said about the requirements at my hospice. I do facilities as well, but all of my patients are NOT in the same facility. If that were the...
  3. How many visits per day? (Case Management)

    I am new to hospice nursing, but I find that 4 visits a day is more than enough for me. Between all of the excessive documentation that is required and the phone calls/care coordination that happens...
  4. M9bile phone use in home hospice

    4boysmama thank you for sharing your solution. It is a great idea I will have to think about. Just not sure I want to carry 2 phones and have another bill ( even though $30 is extremely
  5. M9bile phone use in home hospice

    Our company requires us to use our own cell phones. We receive a stipend of $60 per month. We were told in orientation not to give our phone number to families or facilities. I never do because once...
  6. New job as a Hospice Nurse

    Congratulations nurseontheway!!! I am a new hospice nurse too (about 3 months). I don't have a lot of advice yet, but just wanted to offer encouragement. I agree with the others about the binder and...
  7. What should I have done differently?

    Nutella, thank you so much for this information that you shared. I am a new hospice nurse and will be going into facilities. This is very helpful and has alerted me to some potential pitfalls to...
  8. Thinking of leaving hospice

    Hi, I am new to hospice and just wanted to offer some support. I would be burned out from that on-call schedule too. Is it possible to find a hospice that has an after hours/weekend on call team so...
  9. I would recommend the traditional BSN route as well. I also had a Bachelor's degree prior to becoming a nurse and found this was the best route. ABSN programs tend to be very expensive and the thought...
  10. Insulin given by nursing assistant?

    Seriously, I would report this person to the BON for practicing without a
  11. med administration by DSP's

    Good questions Larrythenurse. The UAP's in my group homes administer medication using the three-way check method, however we do not use Therap. But I would be interested to hear how this is working...
  12. How can I get my DD client to take a deep breath?

    That's a tough one. For clients who aren't able to follow the instruction to take a deep breath, I generally just get behind them and position my stethoscope at the L or R right base first and just...