HillieRN

HillieRN

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  1. Not sure if I should switch....

    HillieRN replied to HereInTX's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work on call and my schedule is very flexible. I used to work critical care, but I also hate 12 hour shifts. Sometimes I will have a really long on call shift, but I do not get as tired as I did...

  2. How much is too much morphine?

    HillieRN replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We once had a pt on

  3. homecare homebase

    HillieRN replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow, that software sounds awful!! Our Hospice uses Healthwyse and we have

  4. Antibiotics and gray area

    HillieRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would love to hear some commentary from experienced RN's RE antibiotics. There seems to be a lot of gray area where I work. Do some agencies have protocols or algorithms for this they can

  5. Antibiotics and gray area

    HillieRN replied to HillieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks NC for the reply. :) I have difficulty discerning if an antibiotic is appropriate or not, in some situations. One example could be an Alzheimer's pt who is unable to communicate and has a...

  6. Sepsis as Hospice Diagnosis

    HillieRN replied to lpoore's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We have never used Sepsis where I work. I am going to have to inquire about it

  7. On-call hospice nurse

    HillieRN replied to lwheatley's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I realize this is an older post, but is there anyone who works without any backup at all? This is my current situation and I am very

  8. Harassment by pt or families?

    HillieRN replied to MimiRN2013's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Where I work I've been told we are to call the local police for an escort if needed. It has been done once or twice but not since I've been

  9. Frustration with providing supplies

    HillieRN replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We are not having that problem , but we are part of a hospital. We also have a foundation that assists. I'm not saying this couldn't change however ... I wonder what Medicare would think? That...

  10. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    HillieRN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OMG RN NC 10 yrs Rn in ICU, 1 yr hospice 25/hr during office hours 36/hr on call 2/hr on call to carry beeper !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No benefits as it is a "temporary

  11. Role of Hospice RN at a death.

    HillieRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I feel I could be more helpful to families when their loved one dies then I am. I would love some insight on what others say and talk about with families, when attending a death. I am new to...

  12. On call calls

    HillieRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work mostly on call. My question is are there calls that you receive from pt's or families that want you to make a visit when it isn't an urgent situation or if its for something that could be...

  13. On call calls

    HillieRN replied to HillieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We do not have any handouts or emergency plan. Thank you for your help- ill talk to the the about that. That would be very helpful for us and make taking call a bit easier- especially for the full...

  14. On call calls

    HillieRN replied to HillieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Supplies, constipation, CVC dressing changes, medications not helping pt for over 24 hours, things that the family could take care of easily or could wait until the next morning, etc. that's a good...

  15. On call calls

    HillieRN replied to HillieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for the response. I agree with you. I don't want to be 'that nurse' either- . Some nights it can be frustrating when I am driving long

  16. On call question

    HillieRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I receive 2$/hr on call. Apparently, we do not get paid for phone calls from our patients or their families. I feel I should, and I am looking for advice on how to approach with our Nurse Manager....

  17. On call question

    HillieRN replied to HillieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you Tewdles. Yes we do have to document. I will approach my manager about this. We do not receive compensation when getting report either. Usually it is only 5-10 minutes, but