Nashvillejeanne

Nashvillejeanne

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  1. What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    I have never taken a flu shot and I prefer to allow my own immune system to work for me. I am 58 years young, healthy. Non GMO diet, no soda, aspertame etc.... For the first time, this year I tested...

  2. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    Nashvillejeanne replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked in hospice for 15 years. On a bad case, there is no amount of money that would be enough, on a good case I would do it for free....so far, the good out number the bad

  3. New company

    Nashvillejeanne replied to mdnurse36's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The market is very tight and some practices are on the border of being ethical. The marketer's (or liasons) are given wide berth to promise and then it is up to the Case Manager or Admission nurse to...

  4. To tell or not to tell!

    Nashvillejeanne replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Practice the art of nursing has you know it should be. Set an example for those around you. It is one way of "telling" without saying a word.... "Everything I have learned in life is from those with...

  5. Plan of Care

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Zee_RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You are right to be concerned from the point of view that the RN Case Manager is the one who oversees the POC. The other disciplines can add to the POC but they should show that they are discussing...

  6. Methadone restlessness

    Nashvillejeanne replied to litbitblack's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Methadone is tricky due to the long half life. Work closely with your Medical Director or a Pharmacist trained in palliative care. Try to stay in the same drug family when possible to decrease side...

  7. Accepting an infant in to hospice, new experience, ADVICE please!

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Amburgerz12's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I forgot to add...try to take the ENLEC training courses through the Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. They have adult and Peds couses. Well worth the money and time investment. It is a Train...

  8. Accepting an infant in to hospice, new experience, ADVICE please!

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Amburgerz12's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Amburgerz12....Try to focus on living rather than "dying". Prepare the family gently for symptoms they may see down the road. Treat the symptoms as they surface and ENJOY the baby as long as he/she is...

  9. Hospice oriented staff position

    Nashvillejeanne replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK...ya'll take this with a grain of "nurse humor"....as a hospice nurse of 15 years, I will tell you that when families or staff let on that they are convinced hospice means killing the patient. I...

  10. Accepting an infant in to hospice, new experience, ADVICE please!

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Amburgerz12's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Spidey's mom....we have our special talents and find our best "fit" as nurses. If you had told me I would end up in end of life care, I would have told you you were nuts!! It took taking care of a...

  11. Accepting an infant in to hospice, new experience, ADVICE please!

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Amburgerz12's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    First...don't panic :) I had the wonderful opportunity to care for a baby with the same terminal illness. The referral came while the mom was still pregnant. The mother & dad choose to not...

  12. Holistic Nurses, what are your thoughts on GMO's

    Nashvillejeanne replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    Alphabet-soup RN...you rock and you so get it. Don't buy the lies or the GMO laden food. Personally, I have my own chickens (Lucy, Ethel and Ricky Roo). My own two mini milk goats and have started...

  13. Holistic Nurses, what are your thoughts on GMO's

    Nashvillejeanne replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    I would respectively disagree with you. Having worked in hospice for 15 years I can tell you I have seen more and more cancer in younger and younger people. The closer you eat to natural, non...

  14. What are keys questions in a interview for Hospice Nurse?

    Nashvillejeanne replied to lumbarpain's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    They are trying to determine your critical thinking. Calling 911 is a no no in hospice. So....I would try to call the office and see if the family had called in. Maybe the patient already passed, or...

  15. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    Nashvillejeanne replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would say 20 to 25 an hour.. plus mileage. It is not the kind of job one does for the dough

  16. Treat diabetes?

    Nashvillejeanne replied to nursecathi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The general thinking is you treat the symptoms that you see as they develop. If you "test" for something you have to already be thinking what are you going to do to "treat". For...

  17. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    Nashvillejeanne replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You sound like such a great person, I am sorry you are going through this!! I agree with most posters, cover your *ss and document the "incidents", tell the passive/aggressive nurse that does not...

  18. Private Pay Home Health Care

    Nashvillejeanne replied to SWalker,CPNP-PC's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think there may be some meat to this. It would depend on the area you plan to serve and how you market yourself. Here in Nashville, there are some areas that cater to the music (higher money)...

  19. Retired nursing opportunities in end of life care - Stanford

    Nashvillejeanne replied to davidStanfordMD's topic in Nursing Career

    Interesting idea....kind of like being a midwife for the dying. If you are not taking Medicare dollars then you are FREE of the endless regulations they impose on you. I have heard of 100% non...

  20. Patients not understanding/accepting terminal diagnoses

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Peanut&Buttercup's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Remember, denial is a protection for the family and /or the patient. Moving them along that process takes time and patience. Some never get there and that is ok. Help them where they are!!

  21. need input, want to start Hospice Nursing

    Nashvillejeanne replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you are working in home health and LTC...you are taking care of hospice patients. They are just not signed up. See if you can do a shadow or ride along for a day with a hospice. You may need a...

  22. So what's the one piece of advice you wish someone told you...

    Nashvillejeanne replied to vampiregirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Great advice from above. Here are my "tips" 1. I always take a moment to steady myself before I go in a room or home. I ask that I have the "right" words for this family at this time! 2. I ask the...

  23. Crystal Ball! What's Hospice's Future Look Like

    Nashvillejeanne replied to QEOLAdvocate's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There will always be a need for trained professionals to assist with end of life care. Think of it this way....you are a trained professional in an area that most people have no idea what to do. You...

  24. How Do You Explain to People Why You Chose Hospice?

    Nashvillejeanne replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I see it as an opportunity to educate them on what hospice is and what we do. I hear, "you must be an angel" all the time. BTW, I am definately not an angel lol!! I tell them death is a part of life,...

  25. Hospice Nurse

    Nashvillejeanne replied to gabyfay05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Welcome... You may find an agency that will allow you to "shadow" for a day. That shows interest and you get a feel for what an average day would be like. Expect you will need a background check (will...