QuiltDog

QuiltDog

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  1. student with terminally-ill parent

    Is the parent on hospice services? If so, they may provide bereavement services to the children and support to the
  2. I just heard about that today, too. Not enough Tylenol in the world to get rid of my
  3. whats so good about working in a hospital?

    I agree
  4. Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    LMAO! You took the words right out of my
  5. How to becom hospice nurse?

    Our hospice does hire LPNs, but your job options are limited compared to having your RN. I don't see a push in my area for a BSN, but more for hospice
  6. CHPN certification

    I agree, Westieluv. The reality is that we deal with a multitude of terminal diagnoses, plus all the comorbids. Managing symptoms and teaching families how to care for their dying loved one is a...
  7. CHPN certification

    I would not try to take the CHPN exam without at least a couple of years of hospice experience. Get into the field and take the time to learn all about it! It is a great specialty- good luck to
  8. Goodbye...

    I always thought it was Song in My
  9. Hospice DX not dementa

    My understanding is that you need to specify the type if dementia (Alzheimer's or Lewy body), not just "dementia" AFTT can be used as a secondary dx but not the primary Same with debility See if you...
  10. Burned out after only 2 years

    Have you considered working for a hospice? With your experience you would be good fit. Doing hospice nursing saved me after many many years of hospital nursing Good
  11. Disease of the month

    I have always liked the comatose patient neatly arranged in the bed in the highest position! TV hospital beds never seem to have (or need) side
  12. Intermediate to Hospice Nursing?

    I agree. I explain to candidates that you need a familiarity with more than the terminal diagnosis. We look at the whole patient, so you are dealing with the patients hypertension, diabetes, etc....
  13. bargain shopping for books!

    Textbookrentals.com is like Kayak for textbooks. I have used Chegg often and find their prices are
  14. New hospice nurse with questions

    Remember to use the other members of the team, such as SW and SCC to help you meet the patient and family's needs. One of my biggest learning curves when I first became a hospice nurse was to think it...
  15. I don't want to loose my
  16. How many times?

    Y r u bullying
  17. How many times?

    I would love to answer you, but I think I will start a new thread to do
  18. Is This Bullying?

    Just a little sloppy when they put it in your g
  19. Is This Bullying?

    If I Jiggle like Jell-O in my new Jello-O scrubs, is that
  20. Is This Bullying?

    I just don't think it is fair! That red jello worked hard for her straight Cs in Jello Skool! She shouldn't be bullied because she is the favorite Jell-o....stop the
  21. Since 1986!! I remember glass syringes and taping IV bags. Those darn bags would open up on you when you weren't looking. Mixing IVPBs. Can't believe I have been a nurse this
  22. Is This Bullying?

    I have tried to make red jello 765 times and failed! But I really WANT to make red jello!!!! Please tell me I am not a failure
  23. Is This Bullying?

    Don't stomp on my dream, you crusty old
  24. Is This Bullying?

    But it's my DREAM to eat red
  25. need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    Good luck with your interview. I have been a nurse for 28 years, the last 10 in hospice. It is the best job I have ever had! I cannot ever see returning to hospital nursing. That said, it isn't all...