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  1. Edematous parts

    bay bay posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi all! Any suggestions on how to relieve scrotal edema? Not meant to be a joke. I have 2 guys, one with Pancreatic CA, and pitting edema in his lower extrem. MD has him on a 5 day trial of HCTZ and...

  2. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

    bay bay replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    "Healing Conversations" by Nance Guilmartin I had the honor of meeting this author at a seminar, and found her extremely helpful. check out her website at http://www.NanceGuilmartin.com You won't be...

  3. Edematous parts

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for all your suggestions! It's always nice to "suggest options" to the docs after hearing from other nurses.

  4. You know you work nights when.......

    bay bay replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your daily bowel movement is about

  5. What do you have in there??

    bay bay replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I try not to carry too much in there. I have a bin kept in my car with bandages, foley kis, etc. I usually keep my drug handbook, stethescope cuff, basic bandages, penlight, scissors, gloves and...

  6. What do you have in there??

    bay bay replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing

    A 12

  7. What attracts people to hospice work?

    bay bay replied to hospicegirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I went into Hospice when my mom's prognosis didn't look good. I feared the unknown. I wanted to be prepared to help my mom have the most comfort in what I thought would be her last year of life....

  8. Angry patient

    bay bay posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I have only been a Hospice Nurse for a few months. I absolutely love it, and feel this is where I belong. My question? I'm having a hard time knowing what to say to a man in his early 60's who...

  9. Angry patient

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There is a wonderful story behind it. But long story short, I'm holding a rescued hummingbird. Its my favorite pic. Thanks for inquiring!

  10. secret surgery

    bay bay posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello, Just got a call from a friend who was asking advice and not knowing what to say, I'm trying here. She had breast implant surgery 20 years ago, and now is having complicationss. She needs to...

  11. Vital Signs

    bay bay replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Interesting and valid points Red.. Thank

  12. OK I confess.....

    bay bay posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I just got in my first car accident........While giving report on the phone. I'm ok, it was mild, but Please fellow nurses.. THINK TWICE about doing the same. FYI

  13. OK I confess.....

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi all.. Just wanted to reply about why I was giving report. I admit, I was totally wrong, and I'm embarrassed, because my supervisor has said many times over, NOT to give report while driving....

  14. frustrated and overwhelmed

    bay bay replied to kelluvanurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, and welcome. I can relate to your story because I too, am new to hospice.(3 months) I recently posted about the heavy focus on recerts, paperwork etc, at the end of my "angry patient" thread....

  15. Angry patient

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    To be honest, I felt I could forsee more goals during my first month of working with hospice. Ya know when I was "shadowing" people. I know I have it in me to make up a great unique careplan for my...

  16. Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    bay bay replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Don't ever resonsider your dream of becoming a nurse! This was a learning experience for you. If you think real hard, I bet you can think of 3 positive pieces of knowledge you gained by this...

  17. Does CCCC have nursing programs?

    bay bay replied to Kay28's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    CCCC has an excellent Nursing Program. I graduated in 1993. My nursing career in now in Hospice. Best of

  18. To Hospice nurses...

    bay bay replied to mandana's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am sorry for the loss of your relative. Hearing comments like yours, melts my heart, and only encourages me to be the best hospice nurse I can be. Peace to you and your family.....

  19. Angry patient

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow! That's pretty deep. I like the fact that it is one of your goals. I never thought of it that way.

  20. Angry patient

    bay bay replied to bay bay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You guys are incredible! Thank you so much! We hospice nurses are definately on the same wavelength. Looking forward to signing on this website

  21. heartache of a hospice nurse...

    bay bay replied to flamingochic's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have often thought to myself: Now THIS is what I went to nursing school for! I to, have also felt it to be an honor to take care of patients at this time of their lives. As sad as the situation...