Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing
This last week, my job was difficult. Being a person who simply wants to fix things, I realize this: I cannot fix death. There is no magic wand in hospice care. Our victories are small, profound, and...
Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing
I think I will stay where I am. Yesterday, was surreal, I had a very saucy 90+ lady who is dying. This woman was throwing out jokes...and sass faster than I could count. I comforted her the best I...
My patient was a 93 year old lady who suffered from Alzheimer's. That particular day was wrought with gastro-intestinal issues for me, I let out a horrific burp right in front of this dear lady,...
Poppyfields00 replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing
I am so fortunate, one of the nurses I work with has been at it 41 years. She is a wealth of knowledge. She had to assess my competency, and YES, I was intimidated, and she tried to trip me up, (I,...
I am a hospice home health aide. I enjoy providing the best patient care I can. Frankly, this is a job I LOVE. However, we should always, always, challenge ourselves. IF I decide to, go on, and go to...