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vapn

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  1. Discharge a patient because they go to er?

    vapn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We wouldn't discharge for going to the ER, and we would even cover the visit if it was related to the hospice diagnosis. We have rarely discharged patient for "seeking curative measures", like going...

  2. Any nurses work ER and LTC in the past?

    vapn replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    It is a different world, but if you know your med-surg and are familiar with basic gerontology, then you should be fine. Take a leap, LTC has its

  3. Some advice on morphine admin

    vapn replied to pharmgirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That is a great explanation! I'm stealing it. I know this thread is a month old, but the order is completely appropiate. Another thing to keep in mind is that with bone mets, lots of times pain can go...

  4. What should have been said? Did i do the right thing?

    vapn replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    I say you handled it well, but in most states, before performing such a surgery, you must have signed the consent...the one that says that you understand that you will be sterile 30 days before the...