DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Most Challenging Aspect in Your Nursing Career?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to rednotebook's topic in General Nursing

    When a hospice patient asks me "how is it to die? Will I just go to
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    UGH

    DLS_PMHNP replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is too bad about the long commute. Moving doesn't sound like a good option to you; I would think you should go for the ADN, you can always go back for your BSN, and this does not have to happen...
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    Hospice reading

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Not necessarily books, but I would strongly recommend checking out the Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse Assoc. website. HPNA.org There is a wealth of information, CEs, etc. All the best-
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    Hostile nurses- how do you deal with?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Kashia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I encounter those types, I ask "why are you being rude?" They usually don't have a
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    UGH

    DLS_PMHNP replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Sarah! Keep on truckin' and keep your eye on the prize :) I would go straight for a BSN. When you graduate and are working as a new nurse, you WILL feel overwhelmed. Not a great time to return to...
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    Low Census

    DLS_PMHNP replied to tsunade's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Agreed about new Medicare regs reducing census. AFTT and debility are about 20% of our diagnoses. Very difficult now to get these folks in Hospice, even with multiple
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    What is the difference between a certified Medication Aide and Med Tech?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    A medical TECHnologist requires a bachelor's degree and works in a lab. A medical technician also works in the lab; one year certificate/Associate's degree is required. A medication...
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    What is the difference between a certified Medication Aide and Med Tech?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,
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    Do graduate nurses get hired before passing NCLEX?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to hello_nurse77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    THIS!! Great
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    There has to be an easier way....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Lpn2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Perhaps we can steer away from the grammar debate, and just focus on OP's
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    What type of degree gets the job?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Ang S.'s topic in Michigan Nursing

    Shan, Great idea.. very
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    Burned out already

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Happy to hear you have found your niche, Missy! That is half the battle :) All the best,
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    There has to be an easier way....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Lpn2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Awesome.. how long have you been a
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    There has to be an easier way....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Lpn2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    please remember, grammar is not everyone's strong suit. Besides, this is a message board, not a college paper :) Best,
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    New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with heart.. give it some time, ask a lot of questions. Technical skills (med passes, insulin sub-qs), will come to you in a short amount of time, I'm guessing. The critical thinking part of...
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    Pronouncing patients death

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ambrosial's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I live in Michigan; when I worked at an inpatient facility, I could pronounce death (no one else needed to witness). I'm working home hospice now, and I can pronounce there too, without a second...
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    Burned out already

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hospice is NOT a career to use for "building your nursing skills." It is a calling, an ability to care for pts (and families) and their darkest hours. Agree with Suesquatch- head back to Med/Surg...
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    Don't know if I can keep going

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted to "say"....
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    That awkward moment when....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I have to set my digital clocks and watch to 24 hour time. If I see a 3:00 I briefly think it is actually 0300, when in reality it's
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    What is the quickest specialty certification out there?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jaej5's topic in General Nursing

    THIS!! The hospice cert exam was difficult, but well worth it, I learned A LOT about my
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    What is the quickest specialty certification out there?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jaej5's topic in General Nursing

    I took mine about 2 years ago. Of course, now they are computer scored so you know right away. Yes, it was hard, especially the conversion rate from one opioid to
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    What is the quickest specialty certification out there?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jaej5's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with OCNRN.. I work in hospice, and needed 2 years of hospice experience to have a shot of passing my hospice certification exam. It was a tough exam but I passed it. That being said, I...
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    Questions from new nurses...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    This is great! A brand new nurse with few or no questions, scares the daylights out of me!! I'm sure you will do well, Heather!
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    Nurse Posts About a Patient on Facebook ... Duty to Report?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PacoUSA's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    THIS!!
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    Hospice admissions RNs - thoughts?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Im a Pepper's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    A hospice admissions position, as tewdles stated above, requires a great deal of accuracy. When I do an admission, I am thinking in advance, of what this pt/family may need in the next 24-48 hours....