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  1. In Support of the Home Health Care Planning Improvment Act

    tencat replied to Hazelbaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Have to agree. Home healthcare requires a skilled need right now, and I don't think that's helpful to many people who really need home health, such as Alzheimer's patients who may be healthy as a...

  2. non paid lunch

    tencat replied to irish123's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty standard where I've worked. If I were you I'd make dang sure I took those five hours of breaks and not work during

  3. A Definite Over Stepping of Boundaries

    tencat replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Very unethical and inappropriate of the nurse. You are right to be

  4. How bad will this make me look if I call in tom?

    tencat replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Taking one of these kinds of days today myself. I really don't care how it 'looks'. I'm emotionally and physically exhausted and not asking anyone else to pick up my slack for the day (home hospice...

  5. Things that make me HATE nursing.

    tencat replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  6. Statins and side effects

    tencat replied to granzanz's topic in General Nursing

    It's a bit suspicious that Crestor funded the study.....wouldn't use statins unless it was absolutely

  7. What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    tencat replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Dementia patient, bedbound, no BM for several days. Caregiver encouraged to use OTC laxatives as suggested by physician. Caregiver calls nurse's boss and demands number for physician because nurse...

  8. how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    tencat replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I go shopping and do so in my scrubs. I also work home hospice. I'd worry more about schools where there is no standard for clean and kids carry every germ known to

  9. How do you react to being humiliated by nurses?

    tencat replied to Miwila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Very, very uncalled for behavior on the nurse's part. As a CNA and a member of the team you deserve to be treated with respect and professionalism. And you have the right to demand that from your...

  10. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    tencat replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, that makes sense, Leslie. I suppose I was assuming that the work had to be done while the patient was in this plane of existence.

  11. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    tencat replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey, thanks Finn and Leslie. Interesting idea about 'cooking' and religious/family issues......I think you're on to something there, Finn. What happens to someone's death journey when the brain is so...

  12. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    tencat replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Finn, why would you get tossed out of allnurses? Haven't heard you say anything over the top and inappropriate. I don't think I've posted much in this thread, though I am a hospice nurse. The...

  13. CNA & post mortem care - mandatory?

    tencat replied to aerocats's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Really it's not as bad as you imagine it to be. It is the last thing you can do for a patient, and it means a lot to the families when you clean up grandma and put her in a pretty night gown (this is...

  14. Does hospice home care require OASIS charting?

    tencat replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    I charge for every minute I chart or do paperwork. I won't work without being compensated. No, we don't use OASIS, but there is a boatload of paperwork to fill out and keep current, and some of it...

  15. Nurses and their own families...

    tencat replied to Delirium, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I really applaud you, Straydandelion. Being a caregiver for loved ones is probably the hardest job there is. Often with Alzheimer's the patient does have to be in a facility due to the fact that at...

  16. Spook stories

    tencat replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    I think the thread is called "Best Nursing Ghost Stories" or something like that. It's a long one and a good one. I'll see if I can find it and bump it

  17. Transfusion helpful in end stage cancer?

    tencat replied to IngeMu's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It depends where she is and where her family is in regard to her dying. Is she accepting death, are they accepting death? If not, I'd gently point out that giving the transfusions is just prolonging...

  18. Flu Shot ??

    tencat replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Had the flu twice: once as a kid and once as an adult. Both times I was sicker than snot....Ugh. I always get a flu shot and drag my family in as well for shots/nasal

  19. Is Pregnancy A Pleasure Or Stress..............?

    tencat replied to najad22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    UGH. STRESS. I'm preggies now and NOT enjoying the ride. I'm not one of those ladies who is all glowy and fawny about how wonderful it is to be pregnant. I HATE IT. I love my daughter, and I...

  20. My husband wants me to quit

    tencat replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Students

    Dearie, this is a BAD sign. It appears he wants to control you. That needs to be nipped in the bud now. If you're married you have every right to have a say in how money is used, especially if you...

  21. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    tencat replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Excuse me, but don't even go there about me being non-patriotic. How dare you insinuate that because I think we are very greedy as a country I am not patriotic? So I shouldn't criticize 'my' country...

  22. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    tencat replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmmm.....have to agree and say I think healthcare should be available to everyone. Heaven forbid we tax the rich what they SHOULD be paying in taxes so that the middle class wouldn't have to pay for...

  23. Roxanol Dosage Error?

    tencat replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the order was written wrong. It should have been 5mg/0.25mL. Hospice nurse was probably thinking of the standard we often use: 0.25mL to 0.5mL q 4 hours. We use a range where I work depending...

  24. PRN Nurse and High school teacher? Insane?

    tencat replied to niubiochem's topic in General Nursing

    Not a bad idea, but you'll have to take time to establish yourself in both professions to be able to master both jobs. I would guess you'd need at least two years in nursing and two years in...

  25. 4 months and already "burned out' any ideas?

    tencat replied to kk2000's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Inpatient Hospice sounds like it could be really hard if the environment is toxic. Maybe even if it's not toxic. I don't think I'd like it very much. I need time to decompress by myself. My car is...