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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 Spironalactone BIDx's 5 days. Does not want lasix...

"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 disappointed!

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

Your daily bowel movement is about 10:00pm.

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 soap.

A 12 pack:idea:

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. Thankfully, she is doing well, and I found Hospice to ...

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 is experiencing a huge amount of anger and frustra...

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

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 have the implants removed, and her doctor told her ...

Interesting and valid points Red.. Thank you!

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 Cheryl:eek:

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. Granted, the snow did play a factor, I'm sure my reflex...

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. Yesterday, as a matter of fact, I went to my direc...

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 patients, but lately, its been difficult, because ...

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 experience. I had a similar experience watching my first ...

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

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..... Cheryl

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

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

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 may be, you, as their hospice nurse, can have such a...