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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Skilled Notes

    tnguy31 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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...

  9. 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....

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. Recommendation for RN handbook (pocket guide)

    tnguy31 posted a topic in General Students

    I have been out of the field for two years. Recently taking on a part-time job for hospice. I feel like all of the knowledge and skills from school are gone. I'm looking for a pocket guide for nursing...

  13. Recommendation for RN handbook (pocket guide)

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in General Students

    Thank you

  14. 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

  15. What meds to keep

    tnguy31 replied to laderalis's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for posting this topic. I found it so

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

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

    Congratulations!

  17. March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    tnguy31 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I got the same clothes as you! Who's the nurse

  18. Ethical dilemma

    tnguy31 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi nurses, Please give me your thoughts and advices on this. An 80 yrs old female is admitted to hospice program with the diagnosis of end stage COPD. She was also prescribed hypertension medication,...

  19. Ethical dilemma

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, it's not your brain or the flu lol. I didn't make it clear, i think. The problem is I think she doesn't need to be on this med at

  20. Ethical dilemma

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Asst. Admin, My thought was she doesn't need the medication, maybe. I spoke to caregiver, and he stated that she has never had depression; her other caregiver stated the patient is a cheerful person...

  21. Ethical dilemma

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks everyone. It's my lack of knowledge. Will learn it from now

  22. Need to interview nurses for an assignment

    tnguy31 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, I'm working on one of my nursing class for a BSN program, and the assignment requires a written paper upon interviewing a nurse. I'm currently not working nor have any network to other nurses....

  23. Need to interview nurses for an assignment

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thank you so much for your input. I was able to contact a nurse from local nursing home and interview her

  24. New Grad for Hospice

    tnguy31 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Please help me out! I'm a new grad, graduated in 2010 and has been off the field for two years. I recently took on hospice job. It's been two months; things are getting better; I learned a lots from...

  25. New Grad for Hospice

    tnguy31 replied to tnguy31's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much Flarn and