LJLeach

LJLeach specializes in Hospice.

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1. Advice needed, please

   LJLeach replied to angeludance's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Dear Angeludance, Please don't get discouraged. Many of us (long time hospice nurses) have had similar experiences where bosses have stabbed us in the back. :angryfire Don't give up. You are now an...

2. Is Everybody Moving to California?

   LJLeach replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

   I was beginning to think that all of California was moving to

3. I feel like just giving up...

   LJLeach replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   What I'm curious about is: Why, after being struck by this first patient, do you still have her on your caseload? Doesn't your agency have a policy in place that would protect you? (At my agency...

4. Guys, I'm scared and new to Hospice

   LJLeach replied to dosamigos76's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Take it EASY on yourself...You'll do fine. Don't be afraid to ask a LOT of questions... (remember your other team members WANT you to succeed, otherwise their caseload increases). One thing I've...

5. I Got The Job!!!!!

   LJLeach replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   hooray for shay!!! congratulations!!!:balloons:

6. IV fluids in hospice

   LJLeach replied to lsyorke's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   The only time I've had a Hospice patient that received IV fluids was one that was admitted with ideopathic diarrhea. The doctor left to the Hospice nurse the responsibility of telling the patient that...

7. Any recommendations for new hospice RN?

   LJLeach replied to Nickle's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I recommend "Pain: Clinical Manual" by Margo McCaffery. It's available through Amazon...

8. calling all hospice nurses!

   LJLeach replied to lesrn2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I work for a large Hospice in Phoenix, and as a case mgr, I work standard business hours (8-5), and take a lot of paperwork home. Because it's a large Hospice, they have enough staff to have nurses...