BerryhappyRN

BerryhappyRN MSN, RN

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  1. This isn't the hospice I used to know

    BerryhappyRN replied to jeannepaul's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ohhhh jeannepaul how right you are! It is NOT the same! I am a hospice case manager for ALF's and boy do I get BS calls!!! Scabies, dry eyes, foot fungus, dandruff, EVERYTHING but what is related...

  2. End stage glioblastoma

    BerryhappyRN replied to Horseshoe's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a hospice nurse. Unfortunately difficult deaths do occur. I have been in this exact situation and very often, sadly, it has been with young patients. Sometimes hospice can do as much as...

  3. How do we do what we do?

    BerryhappyRN replied to nursecathi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Because you have had significant personal death experiences, please work hard to not be a "grief thief". If you feel your own emotions rising while working with a hospice family, excuse yourself and...

  4. Hospice Admissions nurse

    BerryhappyRN replied to neonurse97's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have heard really rough stories about working hospice admissions. You must have excellent assessment skills, strong counseling skills, work well independently, and have the tenacity of a used car...

  5. CHPN Certification

    BerryhappyRN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there! I used the online study guide but didn't like it. There is a time window and my test fell about 3 weeks after my online study guide window closed, leaving me to finish up my studying...

  6. Can I enroll for a Master's degree right after I get my RN license?

    BerryhappyRN replied to BloggerNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you have a BSN? Was your RN program for your RN with an AA/AS or RN with a BSN??? Assuming you are graduating with your BSN then definitely you can. If you are a graduate RN with your AA/AS then...

  7. BSN MBA

    BerryhappyRN replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am struggling with the same thoughts. All of the RN BSN/MBA nurses I have ever worked with were employed as VP's, Director's, Department Heads, etc... I have had the best experiences working for...

  8. Case Load and Productivity

    BerryhappyRN replied to nutella's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yup too much! I am struggling to keep 16 patients compliant with wound care, charting, and weekly communication with each family. At my company the "ideal" case load is 12 but we rarely see that...

  9. Are online RN to BSN/MSN programs legitimate?

    BerryhappyRN replied to RNikkiF's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In my experience it doesn't matter. All people care about are the letters after your name. I earned my LPN at a local technical school, my ADN/RN online with Excelsior and will finish my BSN at a...

  10. Give me the good, the bad, and the ugly details of your recent interview!

    BerryhappyRN replied to WakeYourMindUp's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Can I just tell you the third interview included the ENTIRE team of 15 people?! Me all alone on one side of the room, and them 15 strong on the other three sides of the room. I was so terrified that...

  11. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    BerryhappyRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    LPN 38 ASN/RN 43 BSN 46 MSN ASAP DNP Eventually... Luckily I am picking up

  12. How old is too old?

    BerryhappyRN replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I too am an "adult" RN. I started LPN school at 37 and am now almost finished with my BSN at age 46. Not quite where you are, but when it comes to being back in school we might as well be twins!...

  13. General rant

    BerryhappyRN replied to Tenebrae's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Unfortunately, sometimes we don't get them to where we want them to be before they go. Realize that will happen sometimes, but also realize if you weren't part of his care his death may have been...

  14. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    BerryhappyRN replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OMG those are crazy numbers!?! Maybe it's because you are in NY. In Florida we make almost half as much but I suspect our cost of living is also about half as

  15. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    BerryhappyRN replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I live in southwest Florida and make about $45k salary plus mileage, benefits, bonuses etc. I am thinking about going to PRN with the same company and would make $30 per hour plus mileage but no...

  16. Tell me about the Liasons where you work.....

    BerryhappyRN replied to jschut's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OMG you must know my company's liaisons!!! Yes, they are horrible monsters of the universe! I think they even make commissions off of hospice referrals! There is plenty of death out there without...

  17. Duplication of services

    BerryhappyRN replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nope. No biggie. Hospice nurse handles everything having to do with the terminal diagnosis, you will handle the rest. Believe me (coming from a hospice RN), your hospice nurse will be thrilled to...

  18. Nurses have an Attitude Problem

    BerryhappyRN replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is hard, sometimes we come off rude. That's the side effect of being responsible for someone's life or their death. Deal with

  19. thinking about dropping out of MSN WGU

    BerryhappyRN replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hmmmmm you've got lots going on. I agree quitting is generally not a good idea, but your child is at an age where you are very involved in his/her day to day life, and that will not change for quite...

  20. Nurses in: Fla, Tenn, NM, TX--help needed

    BerryhappyRN replied to Nash3222's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello there! And welcome to sunny Florida! The ZERO income tax state! The state with 1,300 hundred miles of coastline! Nothing against Texas, but if you want a life of flip flops and tank tops...

  21. Hospice Case Management

    BerryhappyRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh yeah, by the way, all of my patient's are in assisted living facilities! There is usually at least a med tech around if not nurses to provided support and education. Good point Tammy G! Home...

  22. Hospice Case Management

    BerryhappyRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi there! I am a RNCM (hospice RN case manager) in Florida. When I first started this job other nurses told me I will have "Princess Hours" and they were correct. I RARELY work past 4p or earlier...

  23. Just landed my first hospice job! How did I do?

    BerryhappyRN replied to dmatthewb's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NICE DEAL! I'm a Hospice RNCM in Florida and have about the same deal. We don't have to work weekends but we can volunteer to pick up a triage shift for some extra $$$. Here is another quick tip:...

  24. Hospice DX not dementa

    BerryhappyRN replied to Kerber's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Doesn't your MD have to sign the order to change the Dx? Consult with the MD. Also, at 100 there must be some vascular

  25. Does this sound like a good job?

    BerryhappyRN replied to maejerri's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked night shift in homes. My hours were 12am-8:30am. As much as I love Hospice, I HATED going to strange address in the middle of the night! It is very dangerous driving around in strange...