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  1. 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

  2. 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...

  3. Any hospice travel assignments?

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Travel

    Thank you so

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. Hospice nurse interview questions?

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, So I have an interview for a part time position with a home hospice organization. I want to be as prepared as possible so I am going over potential interview questions. I have never interviewed...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Is turning dying patients comfort care or not?

    gorgenurse replied to C0252786's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I understand where you are coming from, but I have also seen turning causing extreme agony. I had a pt in the home with her three daughters taking care of her. In the last days her pain became very...

  18. Hospice On Call Compensation Structure 2012

    gorgenurse replied to Soontobehope's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work for a smaller hospice, around 40-50 census. We used to have all of the nurses take turns doing call, one was primary and one was back up. But they just changed it to open up 2 call positions. I...

  19. FINALLY got hired with Hospice!

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, I posted on here about a year ago when I first applied for a hospice position. I did not get that job, so I applied with a different agency about 3 months later and I didn't get that job...

  20. Lasix use in CHF?

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello all, I am a new hospice nurse and I have a question about using lasix for CHF once a person is admitted to hospice. I just admitted a pt last night with CHF. She spends most of her time in bed...

  21. Hello, looking for some encouragement.

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, I am a new Hospice nurse. I just started my new position about and month and a half ago. I really like the company I work for, I love everyone there! They are so encouraging and caring and I...

  22. Hello, looking for some encouragement.

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you all for your encouragement! I am really trying to put it all out of my head at 5 pm! But it is difficult. I find I am feeling a tad overwhelmed with all the needs. The labs to follow up on...

  23. O hai hospice!

    gorgenurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Welcome! I just found out yesterday that I just got hired also! So, we get to be new together! I plan on spending a lot of time here learning from the experienced!

  24. FINALLY got hired with Hospice!

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you all so much for the welcome! I am very excited! I go to orientation tomorrow. I am sending in a resignation letter today, so I still have 2 weeks left at my current position. I cannot wait...

  25. Experience question...

    gorgenurse replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Acute care is hospital experience like med/surg..... But I would apply still and keep applying! You have to start