tnguy31

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1. How to work effectively with others

   tnguy31 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hi everyone, I'll keep it short and straight to the point. I work for a post acute rehab facility. 95% of the nurses (RN and LVNs) at the facility is Filipinos. With all due and respects, i think they...

2. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   The pt died last night. I feel so sad. She died peacefully, no pain. @curiousauntie: Thank you for sharing. The family is very worry about leaving the pt feel hungry, they think it's a bit cruel to...

3. Skilled Notes

   tnguy31 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you Capecod, this is so helpful. exactly what im looking

4. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   The dr. also order NPO till n/v resolve. Patient still has sense of hunger and desire to

5. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   @ Idis: I'm thinking about the risk of further dehydrate the patient and possibly perforate tumors in her stomach. What do you

6. Gastric cancer and NGT

   tnguy31 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Hi nurses, I would love to hear your opinion on this issue. I have an 87 yrs asian female patient with gastric cancer that metastasize to other organs. She was admitted to hospice after having part...

7. End stage Alzheimer's

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thank you NC29Mom for your input. The pt is a DNR. The family just dont understand the purpose of hospice, and there is miscommunication betweeen the P.A and the family. I already talked to case...

8. End stage Alzheimer's

   tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Yes I think so too. Although she is end stage, I don't see her with a prognosis less than 6months. I don't know what the lab for, just CBC and CMP. But I'm checking with the P.A who talks to family....

9. End stage Alzheimer's

   tnguy31 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I recently visited a patient with end stage Alzheimer's diagnosis. However, I have problem understanding why she should be in hospice considering her status. The pt is a 93 years old female that walks...

10. Venting and seeking advice

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much everyone. I started to have doubt at my ability to be a nurse, but your support and encouragement give me

11. Venting and seeking advice

    tnguy31 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello to all nurses, I have been holding myself back from writing this topic for awhile, but being in this site for a year now, I realize the great support from all of the nurses here. So I'm writing...

12. Recommendation for RN handbook (pocket guide)

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in General Students

    Thank you

13. What is your go-to book for hospice documentation?

    tnguy31 replied to St_Claire's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi Tewdles, I'm very new to hospice as well as nursing. I try to find the Corridor handbook that you mention, but nothing related pops up on google. May I ask what is the exact name of the

14. What meds to keep

    tnguy31 replied to laderalis's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for posting this topic. I found it so

15. Just took my NCLEX-RN Mar 20.. too scared to do the PVT

    tnguy31 replied to keepcalmlisten2demi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!