SoCalRN1970

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  1. Was I right to decline this? Admission with no consents.

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    THis agency I worked for has done many things of questionable ethics and legality. I have spoken to another supervisor or mine. You can NOT admit without written consents. Medicare Benefit must be...

  2. How does one avoid burn out??

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It depends on alot. Including the agency you work for and their own policies. Although for the most part hospice agencies all have the same goals, there are little bits of fluff that vary from company...

  3. How does one avoid burn out??

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think you meant you never answer you phone when not on call. :) I had a job a number of years back... I had my cell phone on by accident. It was 7pm on a Friday and I was NOT on call. It was...

  4. Further education in Hospice and Palliative care

    SoCalRN1970 replied to CLWCHPN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am getting my BSN in Palliative care. It's a degree that is specialized and only found at the University of Dundee UK. I am state side and it's an acceptable degree.. check ti

  5. Balancing hospice and family??

    SoCalRN1970 replied to mjll07's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It depends on alot. Including the agency you work for and their own policies. Although for the most part hospice agencies all have the same goals, there are little bits of fluff that vary from...

  6. RN whos Dad was on Hospice

    SoCalRN1970 replied to muffin7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    First of all, my condences on your loss. I lost my mom more than 15 years ago, and it's hard to separate being daughter and nurse. I felt with my mom's case that I had to be "ONE" who was involved...

  7. So the family asks me "Is Mom dying?"

    SoCalRN1970 replied to 357maggie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This book is also carried by me and used a reference all the time.. I don't use it as a replacment tool for my own info, but it does help those who like to have printed info and something to refer...

  8. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    They often try to run it as the same Policies and Procedures as the hospital.. not often applicable. They do not market themselves like regular hospice agencies and therefore usually are just a self...

  9. Admission without evaluation

    SoCalRN1970 replied to nhelkhound's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Who is doing the explanation of benefit? Who is getting the consents signed? There is your problem. If you are doing this ( obtaining consents ) and are also doing the admission the issue lies...

  10. Was I right to decline this? Admission with no consents.

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As you may or may not know, I am not longer with this company. HOWEVER!!! I did so some sluething the last few days I was there. It wasn't good. I looked online and the pateint showed she was...

  11. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT? " I should write a book about my adventures in Hospice".

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have seriously thought and lately have kept a journal. So many wonderful, funny and downright nutty stories. :redbeathe ALl of those emoticons can be seen in a day with my group. I have had...

  12. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NO necessarily and I have never heard much of anything positive about a hospital based

  13. Hospice nurse interview questions?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    1.) How do you handle stress? 2.) Why did you choose hospice? 3.) How would you handle a difficult family member? 4.) Are you willing to take call after hours? 5.) Hospice deals allot with...

  14. What is the hardest thing about your job?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I do not bring my notes home ever. In fact I keep my documents out of site and never work on them at home. I do it at bedside or curbside if need be. But No, I never bring mine home. If Ihave to...

  15. How can they say I am not a viable candidate?

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have recently put myself back on the job market looking for a hospice company that would be supportive of higher education, and reimbursement accordingly. etc. One of my dear old friends...

  16. How can they say I am not a viable candidate?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So far so good ladies. I am loving the idea of Odyssey. Lots of resources, wondeful benefits..and you'd never see them admitting a patient without consents obtained..

  17. So the family asks me "Is Mom dying?"

    SoCalRN1970 replied to 357maggie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'd love to send this to you. Its a very standard booklet used in every agency I have worked for. Google

  18. HELP!! Why is this being done with my 2 week resignation ticking down?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    THere is plenty of staff. Our management doesn't seem to make the wisest decisions. I have taken a stand and said no more pateints. I have 2 or 3 days left.. come

  19. HELP!! Why is this being done with my 2 week resignation ticking down?

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I need some insight. From anyone because I don't get it. I am leaving my less then ethical hospice agency. I gave my two week notice and woke up this morning with emails from admissions. I am...

  20. So the family asks me "Is Mom dying?"

    SoCalRN1970 replied to 357maggie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    possibly blood.. she is actively dying from the sounds of it. Does your agnecy have the booklet called Gone from my sight? If so, it's something I have every family member look at when this...

  21. Was I right to decline this? Admission with no consents.

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    yes,, they were in an acute hospital discharged to go back to board and care with hospice to follow. DPOA was not able to be contacted until the following day. My understanding it could be viewed...

  22. So the family asks me "Is Mom dying?"

    SoCalRN1970 replied to 357maggie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    CURIOUS.. Does your office offer clinical support? These scenario would be exceptional to share with them and receive

  23. So the family asks me "Is Mom dying?"

    SoCalRN1970 replied to 357maggie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'd tell the familiy, no matter what are giving your mom, she would of gotten to this situation eventually. I seriously doubt that the patient "is zorked" on medication alone. Her disease has gotten...

  24. Extubation in the home hospice setting

    SoCalRN1970 replied to Claudia322's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Done it with the support of a fantastic hospice I worked for. It went just as you explained. But, some hospice companies will not do this as it's a negtative for them. It's costs more to provide the...

  25. What is the hardest thing about your job?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    But the denial issue only comes across about every 2 out of 10 patients. The work is very rewarding and you do learn life lessons on a daily basis. Patients and family who are 100% on board of goals...