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  1. A hospice poem/writing-

    hospicemom replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have copied this as well. Thank you so very much. as much as it brought tears to my eyes, it is so true!! PLEASE if anyone knows any sites with more inspirational poems or writings for hospice let...

  2. Wound Debridement

    hospicemom replied to nursemid02's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you know, I have heard soooo much about this and yet have never brought myself to ask a doc for an order of maggots:).....but let me tell you, I have worked with and continue to treat wounds that may...

  3. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

    hospicemom replied to DanaS's topic in General Nursing

    referred post

  4. Wound Debridement

    hospicemom replied to nursemid02's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    as long as it is not surgical debridement we are allowed to do

  5. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

    hospicemom replied to DanaS's topic in General Nursing

    ok..I normally dont get involved with threads like this, but I HAVE to with this one. I am a smoker. Have been since i was 14. I as well have tried MANY MANY times to quit. some of it is...

  6. Add to the story....

    hospicemom replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    sent me down for a head CT, where they were all surprised to

  7. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    hospicemom replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    ERASERS!!!!!!!!!!

  8. Black Toe

    hospicemom replied to Ready's topic in General Nursing

    well, im no peds nurse but first...if you question if he should be seen....he should be seen. second, I would bet a dollar to doughnut that baby will fall off yet. good

  9. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    hospicemom replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    drug of choice in my ER has always been vicodin.....however I have a few patients who come in with "backpain" and say...nope, that med wont work..I need 30mg of toradol followed with 2 mg of...yada...

  10. Hospice On-Call Schedules

    hospicemom replied to Wren's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    where I work in wisconsin the typical weekend roataion/on call is every 5 weeks. Our census currently in 53..highest it has been ever:) I on the other hand am the "weekend nurse" so I work 3 days a...

  11. You can't go upside down when you menstruate?

    hospicemom replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    hahahaha....this WHOLE conversation warrents all of you for a psych

  12. How did you know hospice was right for you?

    hospicemom replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I always felt that hospice was my "calling" as well. I guess it started when I was an aide in a nursing home watching patients die by themselves, with no family or friends by their side. I saw first...

  13. Whats your typical pt load?

    hospicemom posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just looking to find out what the typical pt load is per nurse at the hospital you work at is. At mine...its about 4 pts per

  14. Well....its official

    hospicemom replied to Headhurt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!!!!!!!!!

  15. smoking students

    hospicemom replied to vickynurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I never went on a smoke break as a student and even now as an RN......who needs to smell that? not the patiets thats for

  16. The verdict is in....

    hospicemom replied to nursecheryl81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    fantastic!!!!!!!!!

  17. thought i failed but passed

    hospicemom replied to pattyboyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats to the both of you...what a great feeling

  18. New Nurse Needs Shoes

    hospicemom replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Ive worn nursemates forever.....comfy but the bottom turns yellow really quick ( looks like ya dipped your shoe in pee ).....now I got rockers and let me tell you.......OOOUUUCCCHHHHHHH......the first...

  19. Getting a CNA before becoming an RN

    hospicemom replied to val&corey's topic in General Nursing

    they had a CNA class in nursing school for those who werent already CNAs.....in WI at

  20. Took the NCLEX this morning...

    hospicemom replied to Headhurt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sit back and breathe....I know the next two days will be very long......let us know how you did...we are here for

  21. What would you do in my situation...?

    hospicemom replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing

    I know many nurses who are capable and would make great doctors...do I think they lowered their standards? no....however.....if your heart is to have that M.D....then thats what you should

  22. failed nclex at the fourth try

    hospicemom replied to amanda44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    how many times are you suppose to take it until you give up???? you will NEVER give up!!!!!! you will take it as many times as needed to pass. I know an OR nurse who failed 5 times.....yet he is one...

  23. Post Op Dressing Changes

    hospicemom replied to krag's topic in Medical-Surgical

    QD sometimes QS depending on the wound.....and then of course

  24. foley collection tubing placement

    hospicemom replied to Ann T's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I do over the leg with the strap off to the side of the leg a bit to allow for proper draining....I find if it is under the leg it can occlude the

  25. JP drains

    hospicemom replied to Cleopatra's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I checked and here in WI, we do