gorgenurse

gorgenurse has 14 years experience and specializes in Currently hospice.

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1. Any hospice travel assignments?

   gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Travel

   Thank you so

2. How to get started in travel nursing?

   gorgenurse posted a topic in Travel

   Hello, so my husband and I are considering me doing travel nursing. I have lots of experience, I am finding a ton of hospice assignments online, but I am confused as to how to get started? I thought I...

3. Any hospice travel assignments?

   gorgenurse posted a topic in Travel

   Hello, I currently a hospice nurse and my husband and I have been talking about me looking into travel nursing. I have med surg experience, but really LOVE hospice. Are there many hospice travel...

4. med/surg to hospice..on-call position

   gorgenurse replied to srleslie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I am currently an on call hospice nurse and in the past have had a position similar to yours. My only concern would be experience. Hospice is very different from med/surg. I had been a nurse for 8...

5. Masters program, how to choose?

   gorgenurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hello, I am an RN with my BSN. I have been a nurse for 10 years and am considering going back to school for my FNP. I have been researching schools and am overwhelmed! How on earth do you choose? I...

6. ACLS? Help!

   gorgenurse posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hello, so I just got a job at a cardiac rehab clinic. I am trying to brush up on ekg interpretation, but I have a LONG way to go. I have very little previous cardiology experience. I did take ACLS in...

7. Interview for cardiac rehab job!

   gorgenurse posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hello,I had a phone interview for a cardiac rehab job last week with the director. I think it went well as she said the nurse who runs the program would be contacting me next. I want this job SOOOOO...

8. Have a phone interview next week with Fresenius!

   gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Thanks for the reply Brooke. I guess they are hiring for a new clinic that is being built right now. I am wondering where the training would be since the clinic won't be opening until the first of...

9. Have a phone interview next week with Fresenius!

   gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Thank you all! The interview is with Fresenius. I sent in my resume, then got notice to do an online assessment (that I was shocked was so involved!) then I got a request for a phone interview. I hope...

10. Have a phone interview next week with Fresenius!

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, I am excited, I have a phone interview next week for a RN position at a new clinic that is starting up! Any advice or things I should know before doing the

11. IVF excessive?

    gorgenurse replied to coogabooga's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree that IV fluids are excessive in these situations. Sometimes I think it is more of a comfort measure for the families. I cannot tell you how many family members I have heard say that NOT doing...

12. Lifting in hospice?

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well, dr said, minimum 3 weeks from surgery with no lifting more than 20 lb. I feel bad that I didn't discuss this with my work prior to the surgery.I guess I will give them the note and see what they...

13. Lifting in hospice?

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just curious, why would the thread be closed? I really am not asking for medical advice, I am just wondering from other hospice nurses experience, how much is lifting a part of what we do? I know it...

14. Lifting in hospice?

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Quick question, I just had my gallbladder out laparoscopically last week. I am a hospice on call nurse. I go in for my 1 weeks post op appointment today. I remember from the presurgery appointment...

15. A Dying Persons Tear

    gorgenurse replied to ws582's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I do home hospice, but I personally have not noticed this. I would think it is more a coincidence. But who knows what they see? We have had patients who see angels, I heard of one who immediately...