mlynn

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1. Insightful answers please. . . . .

   mlynn replied to kcalohagirl's topic in Hospice

   They learned to adopt care of the dying as a lifestyle. It takes first priority in their lives in that it is not simply a job that can be turned on and off like shift work at a hospital. Often it has meant cancelling personal appointments and putting...

2. So Embarrassed! Forgot to remove the saline lock!

   mlynn replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

   I've done it too. Worked tele for years and sent a very sweet elderly lady home with her saline lock. I never did realize that I had done it, but about 2 hours after she was discharged this sweet lady came back onto the unit and discreetly came up to...

3. What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

   mlynn replied to SteveNNP's topic in Emergency

   I wouldn't last one 8 hour shift in an ER. God bless you guys!

4. My experience with hospice

   mlynn replied to CityKat's topic in Hospice

   I'm so glad that you enjoyed your first hospice experience. Hopefully, you will carry that with you and maybe think of working in this wonderful field of nursing someday. I've worked in several different fields and have been a hospice nurse now for 3...

5. Hospice certification exam

   mlynn replied to hcan's topic in Hospice

   I took in on saturday. I have never taken it before, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I hate to say that and then fail, but it just didn't seem too hard. There were no drug conversions at all. Did anyone else take it? What did you guys ...

6. heartache of a hospice nurse...

   mlynn replied to flamingochic's topic in Hospice

   Amen! If hospice is where your heart is you will not be content in any other position. I think I can honestly say that none of us hospice nurses are in it for the money.

7. methadone

   mlynn replied to flea's topic in Hospice

   Our hospice also uses alot of methadone. Our medical director is great at dosing and we have very good results. Was this patient on ativan? The few bad reactions we have seen were in patients who were also taking ativan.

8. DH dying-need prayers

   mlynn replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice

   So sorry for your loss. You and your dear daughter will continue to be in my prayers.

9. DH dying-need prayers

   mlynn replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice

   I don't get on this site everyday, so I had not seen your posts. I jsut read all 14 pages and just wanted to let you know that my family will be praying for your family. Stay Godstrong!!!

10. Does anyone love their job?

    mlynn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Love being a nurse. Love my job. Would do it again in a heartbeat. I did floor nursing for 7 years and have done Hospice for 2 years. I enjoyed floor nursing, but have found my niche with Hospice. I love it!!!

11. Hospice work difficult during holidays

    mlynn replied to mlynn's topic in Hospice

    Thank you guys so much. I'm feeling alot better, I guess I just had several really stressful days in a row and was feeling the effects. I just love the work I do with hospice. I always tell my nurse friends "My worst day at hospice is still the best ...

12. Hospice work difficult during holidays

    mlynn posted a topic in Hospice

    Hi everyone, I have worked as a Hospice Case Manager for 2 years now. I love my job and can't imagine working anywhere else, but I find this time of year very stressful. Seems like families are so full of hope for miracles and for healing of their l...

13. Pay for Hospice Case Managers

    mlynn replied to ray2512's topic in Hospice

    I am a case manager for hospice. I have been an RN for 9 years. I make $21.50/hr. Our hospice pays quite a bit less than the hospitals in our area, but I still would not return to the hospital. I love working with Hospice patients and their families....

14. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    mlynn replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't flame you. I don't get a chance to check these threads very often, so I just read your reply. I just wanted to post back to you and let you know that no offense was taken. Good luck to you!

15. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    mlynn replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    While I am sure you are working hard for your BSN, please don't underestimate the difficulty of an Associates/Diploma nursing program. I am sure the ADN vs BSN vs LPN debate has had alot of action on these threads in the past, but keep in mind we are...