Nashvillejeanne

Nashvillejeanne

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  1. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Nashvillejeanne replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    Maybe I will help to hear a different perspective. I am just a mom and a RN.. but mostly just a mom who lost her oldest son to an OD in the summer of 2015. My heart broke the day his heart stopped...

  2. Celebrate Recovery

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Sally87's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe I am coming from a different perspective. I am a mom and a RN who lost her son in 2015 to a heroin OD. I never thought it would happen "in our family." I have overwhelming guilt at not being...

  3. a day for reflection

    Nashvillejeanne replied to poppycat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First, congrats on your success! I celebrate your ability to beat the monster of addiction. that being said, I am just a mom and a RN.. but mostly just a mom who lost her oldest son to an OD in the...

  4. Heroin pandemic

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Addictions

    I am just a mom and a RN.. but mostly just a mom who lost her oldest son to an OD in the summer of 2015. My heart broke the day his heart stopped beating. No, it shattered. I have yet to recover. Oh...

  5. Holistic Nurses Entrepreneurs

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Holistic

    Wondering if you had considered looking into essential oils particularly in the geriatric population? The nursing home industry is always looking for ways to decrease psychotropic medications and you...

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    I am so glad the Dept of Ag that certifies organic farms is putting us through the hoops we must jump through on a whim, without any evidence at all. Considering the fees, site visits and paperwork...

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    I am a "real farmer" and run a 50 acre CSA. Five acres are set aside as a community garden. We are a small community and it helps to set aside for those in need. It is a u pick area. Right now we are...

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    Actually, as an organic farmer I would whole heartedly disagree...but you go right ahead and eat your processed, GMO laced food and I will be glad to provide hospice services down the road....Enjoy...

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    I love how people try and "guilt" others into getting this vaccine EVERY YEAR, with absolutely NO REAL EVIDENCE of its value, efficacy or safety. And if you have ever had a serious reaction, or...

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    The analogy is simple...it is either my body or it is not. I choose not to vaccinate. I don't work directly with patients so I don't risk a vulnerable population. However, with the border wide open...

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    I read the inserts and choose not to flu vaccinate. I have had the flu once. Yeah, I felt like crap for a week, but I survived. I stayed home and kept it to myself. It is my body, my choice...it that...

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    I would advise you look outside the US for research in this area. It is interesting that the entire country of Russia has outlawed the import of GMO foods...from anywhere in an attempt to protect it's...

  13. The Dangers of Ignoring "Conventional" Treatment

    Nashvillejeanne replied to dinah77's topic in Holistic

    After 15 years in the hospice field, I am not so sure the cancer kills the patient or is it the chemo/radiation that kills the patient? Either way the patient is dead. We should be able to choose our...

  14. Struggling with grief

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Nursekim82's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I found journaling helped. Start an online blog...maybe reaching out to others may help. Somehow putting in writing always helped

  15. What would you do if you knew someone was actively using

    Nashvillejeanne replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so sorry to hear you are in this bad spot. I can only speak from my own experience. I lost my oldest son last year from an overdose. He was only 30 years old and had been clean a year, then...

  16. Has anyone had experience in starting a podcast?

    Nashvillejeanne posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi... I am certified in Hospice and Palliative care, with 15 years in as a hospice nurse. I would love to do a weekly podcast with the ability eventually to have call in questions. Subject matter...

  17. Scary Territory

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Nrsasrus's topic in Home Health

    Here are my tips... I would advise you to always listen to your "inner voice". If it feels wrong, then it is. Leave the area and call your office. I use to carry a sign for my dash that read, "...

  18. Newly hired New to hospice

    Nashvillejeanne replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Welcome!! Now, take a deep breath :) Remember it is all about symptom management. Try to anticipate your disease and dying process. Dying happens in stages, like a birth...all go through the same...

  19. CHPPN/CHPN exam-HELP!

    Nashvillejeanne replied to elb3006's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I found it to be focused on grief and care of patients throughout the lifespan. Lots of peds questions. A few conversion questions but not many. Lots of symptom management and disease progression!...

  20. end of life dilemma

    Nashvillejeanne replied to realcare's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am thinking the real question here is , "why?" Is there fear of pain? Fear of loss of dignity? It seems the important thing is to work the problem, and pull in counseling

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    Your anger is better aimed in the proper direction. Email you representative to close our borders...rather than be insulting to few of us who prefer a natural lifestyle. Take

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

    Nashvillejeanne replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    Thank you for the feedback. I understand the concept of the immunocompromised public. When I get symptoms I stay HOME. I don't go to work or out in the public while sick. I live in a very small rural...

  23. GIP Computer Charting

    Nashvillejeanne replied to gobux90's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have seen it in the COP's but can not recall where....I hate when that happens :) Try a search in CMS/hospice/regulations or check the Federal Register....also, check the Open Door Forums on the CMS...

  24. To Say or Not to Say Hospice?

    Nashvillejeanne replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Maybe I have a different take on this subject. I usually reply that I will not come right out and use the "H" word, but if I am asked directly I won't lie to a patient. I tell them I a specially...

  25. Banned foods in other Countries

    Nashvillejeanne replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Holistic

    I would call them well informed. I am not an "anti vaxer". I choose to not vaccinate. It is a personal choice. You can do what you wish. My body belongs to me. This is about medical