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  1. Can non-profit hospice survive high cost of palliative care?

    webblarsk replied to Mazzi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have a question, and don't mean to offend anyone. But I work at a for-profit hospice. I know that with non-profit hospices donations are recieved all the time. And the non-profit hospice in my area...

  2. Personal question/need information

    webblarsk replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You are right to inquire about hospice! Is the radiation for comfort/palliation? Its obvious without chemo the prognosis is poor. I would check into some hospices in your area and they could answer...

  3. Education

    webblarsk posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Are there any journals/magazines specifically geared towards Hospice/Pallative nursing? If so would you give me a name and how to get a subscription to it? Thanks in

  4. Need help/advice about getting a NICU graduate to sleep at home

    webblarsk replied to Burnt Out's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Cosleeping? As in the same bed with the infant? Isn't that dangerous? Especially for a premie? Maybe its just me..........................Or maybe that isn't what cosleeping...

  5. At Your Hospice, Do You. . .

    webblarsk replied to Katillac's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree, we currently have a patient on a vent. She is end stage COPD and prognosis is 6 months or less with or without the

  6. At Your Hospice, Do You. . .

    webblarsk replied to Katillac's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would think that the man could be on hospice. Metastatic lung cancer would qualify him. What is the reason for the renal failure, is it related to the lung cancer? Or was he recieving dialysis...

  7. Drug Testing - Preemployment

    webblarsk replied to lsmalplz's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they test for all medications. But if you have prescriptions for these meds you just need to bring them with you. I think. Good luck with NCLEX and returning to

  8. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    webblarsk replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    :uhoh21: Noooooooooo.

  9. Is there such a thing as a "VIP" patient?

    webblarsk replied to ButterflyRN04's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree totally. All patients should be treated like

  10. Is it okay to slug an oncologist?

    webblarsk replied to JessicaInOr's topic in Oncology

    Good Advice, I

  11. Just got my acceptance letter!!

    webblarsk replied to kimber3ks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congragulations! Good Luck to

  12. Gas prices are killing me, how much does your agency reimburse?

    webblarsk replied to RN relief needed's topic in Home Health

    40.5 cents a

  13. I'm having a hysterectomy!

    webblarsk replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you! Get plenty of rest. And like miss piggy said. Don't go back to soon. You'll do more damage than

  14. What is so darned difficult about oral care?

    webblarsk replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very well stated. I wish there were more CNA's like you, you obviously take great pride in your job. I am sure your residents love and appreciate you very

  15. Black eyes........

    webblarsk replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    Well it sounds like she was just looking out for you! :) How nice. I don't know of any remedies to get rid of a black eye over night.

  16. Black eyes........

    webblarsk replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    Well than just tell your coworkers the truth. Is there a reason why your co-workers suspect your husband? To me it sounds kind of fishy that they immediatley suspected your husband if there hadn't...

  17. COPD patients

    webblarsk replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think she said room air would be dangerous? Not

  18. Methadone Dispensing

    webblarsk replied to Toogie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's what I was thinking!

  19. Thank You!

    webblarsk replied to MFlash's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad to know that you had hospice to help you out in a really difficult situation! My thoughts and prayers are with

  20. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    webblarsk replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So sorry you feel that way. I will have you know I love my HHA's and CNA's when I worked in LTC. Like someone else said. I couldn't do it without them. They have a really hard job and very important...

  21. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    webblarsk replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is different from inpatient hospice. Unless when you say LTC you are meaning inpatient

  22. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    webblarsk replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, nicely put. That is what I was trying to get at in a earlier

  23. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    webblarsk replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I found a site, you are right. Medicaid was paying the expenses. Which proves to me inpatient hospices are a little different than I am used to. :uhoh21: Guess I should keep my mouth

  24. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    webblarsk replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Medicaid could have been paying for the daily expenses. Like I said it may be different with a inpatient

  25. Took the NCLEX yesterday!

    webblarsk replied to Biggirl4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you. Keep us