Sarl86

That's what I went with. Neutral scrub pants. Greys blacks navy's and neutral polo shirts. If it were up to me I'd prob wear whites. I love nurse whites but I'm just happy I can wear some type of scrubs. I'm not into the business casual scene.

Wow jeans? That's crazy to me. I just want to wear scrubs. That's my jam.

Hello! I recently accepted an on call RN hospice position. I am coming from MICU and am accustomed to working in the unit or ER. I have been wanting to go to hospice and I am very excited for the change. The company I acccepted the job with prefers that I wear business casual. I feel that if I do any patient care I would not be comfortable wearing that. The hiring manager says as I'm working at night some RNs choose to wear scrub pants and polos which sounds better to me. Hospice RNs. What do you wear? Thanks!

I will say being a new kid is never fun. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just become instantly proficient in a new specialty?! 8 weeks sounds like a nice orientTion. I would need all they'd give me I'm sure.

Thanks so much for your thoughtful reply. Very informative!

Thanks for the reply! I'm sure it is wearing as well, just in a different way. This is what I'm trying to convey.... I feel like working in critical care we so often torture patients and prolong the inevitable. Hourly finger sticks, multiple lines, drips, being constantly woken, extubated, reintubated, sedation holds, run multiple codes on cancer ridden patients put them through CRRT, bronch etc etc etc. no rest for these poor folks. Family withdrawing patients DNR. those are the things that are wearing me out. I'm certainly no stranger to death I just see it in a completely different setting than hospice does. The change in specialties would no doubt be quite an adjustment. A whole different way of thinking. I followed a home hospice nurse for a few shifts when I was in nursing school and new then at some point my career would lead there. I always enjoy talking to the hospice nurses that come admit our patients when it does happen. It seems like hospice nurses get the chance to do a lot of good. I Appreciate all that you do!

Hello! I am an RN currently working in MICU in urban Tampa with approx 3 years MICU exp, a touch of ER ( about 6 months ) and a year of med/surg My husband and I will be relocating to the northern Virginia/ Montgomery county Maryland area around July of this year. I have been wanting to go to hospice for some time now. It seems very fulfilling. Critical care has worn me out emotionally and mentally. I'm ready for a change. Can anyone one tell me of a good hospice to look into to start? Also, what is the average pay per hour for a hospice RN? I'm unsure what I should expect or ask for when applying for positions. I know the titles and roles vary greatly with RNs caring for hospice patients but I am open. My hours are very flexible and full time is not a must. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks for your replies! Sarah