Angela Christensen

RN, BSN, MBA, LMNOP... Hospice Nurse/Administrator. Detroit is where I live, NOLA is home. Cancer Survivor/Warrior. #vincam

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@PiecesofMargo This makes me smile! I would give anything to have one more luncheon with my mom. I know parents can be annoying at times, but please treasure her presence. The day will come that she won’t be around. 💜

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@PhoebeF43986 @InterestingSTEM As a hospice nurse, we do parenthesis draining regularly for comfort if the patient has that issue - and yes, the fluid can be flushed down the toilet.

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@InterestingSTEM Albumin stat!!!

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@PiecesofMargo Hospices deal with people of all different religious and spiritual backgrounds. You can outright refuse spiritual care, but I don’t advise it even for atheist patients. They quite often are very capable at helping people find peace, even without a religion discussion.

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@PiecesofMargo Most hospice chaplains are ecumenical and don’t wear traditional churchy garb. But share your concern with your nurse and they will pass it along. I promise, every hospice has made accommodations for patients with religious trauma.

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@_CarolinaCT Oh how the time flies!!! 💞

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@_CarolinaCT Thinking about you!!

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@WednesFri $500? - let it go!

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

7 years ago today I had my last infusion. It’s my #Cancerversary

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@_CarolinaCT Oh Lady! I’m here if you need a friend!

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@jtrebach I’ve often called a Dr with “AQR”. (Ain’t Quite Right). Can’t put my finger on it, but I’ve been with this patient for hours/days and something AQR. Usually they are crumping.

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@_CarolinaCT Happy birthday, Lady! Congrats on another spin around the sun! 🎀

[matt bernstein @mattxiv]

the way she says motherfucker like a child who learns a new word and wants to use it in every sentence

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@_CarolinaCT Excellent news! Exciting and a little nerve wracking (if I remember correctly)

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@_CarolinaCT Yes. 🎀💗🎀

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

I am a hospice nurse. I HATE funerals. All the obligatory pomp and circumstance for those that are still alive. As the most immediate family member, I already said my goodbye. I will not have a funeral. My loved ones know my wishes. Give me strength today!

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

My dad passed away yesterday, at home, with his family by his side. I was able to care for him at home and keep him safe. I’m so glad his suffering is over. #DaddysHands #Parkinsons #Hospice

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

It’s amazing how exhausting it is to sit at a dying loved ones bedside.

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@kiswanson All the reports I heard indicated he went into the ambulance with oxygen. After he arrived at the hospital the announced he was intubated. Reports from the field said he had oxygen on. Can’t find photos

[Angela Christensen @hadraina]

@kiswanson I get that bystanders can do compression only CPR, but there was an ambulance on the field. Shouldn’t DeMar have been intubated?