QuiltDog

QuiltDog

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  1. student with terminally-ill parent

    QuiltDog replied to Sudsy's topic in School

    Is the parent on hospice services? If so, they may provide bereavement services to the children and support to the

  2. What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    QuiltDog replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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?

    QuiltDog replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    I agree

  4. Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    QuiltDog replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    LMAO! You took the words right out of my

  5. How to becom hospice nurse?

    QuiltDog replied to rksghtk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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

    QuiltDog replied to Elle23's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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

    QuiltDog replied to Elle23's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

    QuiltDog replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always thought it was Song in My

  9. Hospice DX not dementa

    QuiltDog replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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

    QuiltDog replied to smileyitnthesunny's topic in Health, Stress Management

    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

    QuiltDog replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    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?

    QuiltDog replied to Jackie, BSN, RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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!

    QuiltDog replied to Janinern84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Textbookrentals.com is like Kayak for textbooks. I have used Chegg often and find their prices are

  14. New hospice nurse with questions

    QuiltDog replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    QuiltDog replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to loose my

  16. How many times?

    QuiltDog replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Y r u bullying

  17. How many times?

    QuiltDog replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would love to answer you, but I think I will start a new thread to do

  18. Is This Bullying?

    QuiltDog replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just a little sloppy when they put it in your g

  19. Is This Bullying?

    QuiltDog replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I Jiggle like Jell-O in my new Jello-O scrubs, is that

  20. Is This Bullying?

    QuiltDog replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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. I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    QuiltDog replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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?

    QuiltDog replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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?

    QuiltDog replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't stomp on my dream, you crusty old

  24. Is This Bullying?

    QuiltDog replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But it's my DREAM to eat red

  25. need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    QuiltDog replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...