I am a new hospice physician. Their approach to non-malignant pain and agitation in end stage dementia patients appears to occ. favor opioids and benzos for patient “ comfort” over risk of falls. Besides the usual ” behavioral first approach,” I would greatly appreciate seasoned advice as to which specific scenarios should prevail pos or neg 4 adding meds. One example would be patient having increasing falls. Another one is that a CNA has already gotten hurt. What other criteria come 2 mind?

Hello everyone I hope your having a blessed day I live in New Mexico but moving to Colorado Springs,CO very soon I hope! I am looking for some information on jobs that do training and testing for CNA or Medical Assistant! I have been a CNA in New Mexico for about 5 years I didn’t get to renew my certification so I’m working if it’ll be easier to get my CNA or MA in Colorado! This is a huge transition for me and my 4 kids! I’m going through a bad divorce at the moment and want to leave asap

PSA please make sure you have someone around after your egg retrieval procedure. I had what the Dr referred to as an uncomplicated procedure and no signs of any issues when I left the hospital. Later fainted multiple times in the middle of the night and my bf had to take me to the ER. They discovered internal bleeding from an abdominal ultrasound and testing blood cell count. They said it was likely a small blood vessel and slow bleed so it didn’t present any other symptoms after the procedure

I got laid off in December and I have been actively looking since then. I hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, but I have no formal experience as an accountant yet. I have noticed the last few weeks that it seems like more companies are requiring drug testing than a few months ago. I do not sit around getting high all day every day, but I do use it to help with pain and sleep at night. I would qualify for a medical card if I had the funds to pursue it.

Hi everyone! 👋 I'm looking for a role with UCHealth, CommonSpirit, Providence, Optum or a hospice org in the Colorado Springs area. I have 3 years in Hospice & Palliative Access Coordination (Baltimore) and 12+ years in banking, including 5+ in leadership. I'm shifting back to healthcare as I return to school to finish my Social Work degree—fully aware it comes with a pay cut. Open to leads, referrals or advice. Thanks a bunch! Have a wonderful day!

I would just like to share something! About 2 weeks ago, I posted about my job hunting struggles as a fresh graduate and a newly licensed nurse. I just got hired in my dream tertiary hospital as a staff nurse! I am really hoping to be assigned to a bedside job to hone my skills and hopefully get to work in critical care in the future. Have you got any tips for beginners like me who want to do well in bedside? Thank you so much!

I just under went laparoscopic surgery in October and got diagnosed with endometriosis with it forming on a nerve. I had to step down from full time to part time. I physically cannot work like I used to and am limited, I need help finding something remote! Does anyone have any suggestions? I have a high school diploma and almost 10 years of customer service experience.