Bubbles

Bubbles

Hospice, Case Mgt., RN Consultant, ICU

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  1. I didn't even know this existed!

    Bubbles replied to Morganalefey's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    In my state there are a few RN licensed massage therapists who have their own private practices. Usually they started as RNs and later got involved in the healing arts and combined nursing with...

  2. Does this job offer sound good?

    Bubbles replied to ThinkAgain's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think the real question is what will you be doing, not the money. Thirty patients on vents with IVs and blood and trach care and assessments???? I think you need to have a better idea of the actual...

  3. Spiritual interventions...(When things happen we or the Dr. can't explain)

    Bubbles replied to camtrom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When I was a staff nurse in ICU one of my elderly patients was speaking to persons we could not see. A family member explained the persons to whom their loved one was talking had all died. My patient...

  4. Confused and scared...I need advice...

    Bubbles replied to lssrd7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So you have a BSN and 2 and 1/2 years hospice experience. Can you tell us more about your background? I am assuming you were an RN when you went to work for this company either a AA degree or a three...

  5. Any Fellow Nurses Ever Worked in Healthcare Fraud?

    Bubbles replied to lweave2's topic in Nursing Career

    Occasionally as a Nurse Consultant / Case Manager I would get involved in insurance fraud cases where someone was attempting to blame injuries on an auto accident when injuries actually were from an...

  6. What can I do or say???

    Bubbles replied to loveanurse777's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think you did everything in your power to prepare the son! Denial can be so strong when to others reality is so clear, but thank you for your compassion and kindness. Such a sad situation. Calling...

  7. Unemployed for 2 years, No one wants me anymore.

    Bubbles replied to lumbarpain's topic in Retired Nurses

    I just think it is very sad for you to label yourself as ' lumbarpain' or to say that no one wants you anymore! Please know that you are not alone and someone does want you. There are lots of new...

  8. How would I address a firing?

    Bubbles replied to Izzy11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think the part about being frazzled by the surveyor is very believable. Nurses are human and do make mistakes. You are so new to the profession and I am wondering if your employer had given you any...

  9. RN going back to work as an LVN

    Bubbles replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

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  10. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    Bubbles replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    Reading these posts explains a lot. I feel really grateful to have graduated from a three year hospital school of nursing diploma program. The hospital was across the street from the nurses residence....

  11. The Unemployed RN

    Bubbles replied to diamondeye's topic in Retired Nurses

    From classes given by the Dept. of Economic Security and articles I have read it is recommended to only give the last 10 years of your experience on your resume. And don't put identifying information...

  12. Need Advice

    Bubbles replied to zen0322's topic in Retired Nurses

    Opportunities have been very limited for experienced nurses for several years in my state. Also, if have not been involved in nursing for 5 yrs. are required to take a refresher course in my state. It...

  13. Verbal orders and Hospice?

    Bubbles replied to Kimberly71's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Agree with above nurses! That's why hospice companies provide their nurses with Blackberries and medical directors! So no playing phone tag waiting for orders. Plus the admitting nurses needs to get...

  14. Interview questions for Hospice.

    Bubbles replied to lumbarpain's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Agree that hospice nursing is rewarding, not depressing. At least not anymore depressing than other areas of nursing such as ICU/CCU, oncology, rehab, etc. With all your experience I am sure you have...

  15. Big Brother

    Bubbles replied to mrr5745's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sounds like corporate has no undestanding of how RN Case Managers work! Since I have no experience with computer charting in hospice I don't know if it really makes charting easier, but as a hospice...

  16. Is it time to leave hospice??

    Bubbles replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Definitely sounds like you need a break from hospice for now. Sorry to hear of your experience. I wonder if this is something happening with all hospices. I was a Case Manager with a hospice that was...

  17. Advice needed

    Bubbles replied to dreamriderRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You have every reason to be concerned. I have three years hospice experience with two different hospice companies and the docs were wonderful with each. Our physicians, including our medical director...

  18. What is your Hospice paying for mileage

    Bubbles replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I hope all of you keep track of your mileage and your reimbursement and figure what the federal government allows and use the difference as a tax deductible

  19. How to establish contact with Hospice Case Manager

    Bubbles replied to koalacare's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't believe hospice case mangers are the persons you should be contacting as they are not the people who place individuals in group homes. I am not really sure how homes make the general public...

  20. OMG! My relief staff keeps pushing the "Coming to Jesus" fact..

    Bubbles replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree totally with you. That is so sad to try to take a person's hope away. Your patient's denial will most likely go away the closer he gets to the end. I would say just be kind and supportive and...

  21. sleep breaks?

    Bubbles replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    There have been multiple studies showing the risks of working nights. It is not absurd to allow a sleep break and I am pleased to see that some facilities are allowing this. Trying to sleep during the...

  22. What do you do?

    Bubbles replied to Daisy_08's topic in Occupational Health

    Thank you for writing a professional description of what Occupational health nurses do. I wonder if 'Im that guy' is a nurse. I worked for agencies a two times in my career with the last time pretty...

  23. My Spidey Senses Say 'be careful'

    Bubbles replied to RN Dani SM A's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think you should listen to your gut. One can make the mistake of joining a flaky company, but your RN license is to important to risk where you are. You recognize you are not experienced enought to...

  24. To Odyssey or not to Odyssey, that is the question.

    Bubbles replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So Gentiva bought Odyssey! I didn't know. I was wondering why Gentiva was advertising for VistaCare when there is no longer any VistaCare in this area. Hopefully Gentiva will have better HR practices...

  25. Subbing ?

    Bubbles replied to OTconsideringBSN's topic in School

    Agree totally with mustlovepoodles. I have a little experience filling in for school nurses via an agency. Plus one and one half years occupational health nursing via the same agency. Both are similar...