SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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  1. SuesquatchRN

    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    SuesquatchRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What does he want her check
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    SuesquatchRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Blackcat, it is great that you were able to care for her at home. It was your dismissal of everyone who can't that
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    Narcotic diversion, but not to self

    SuesquatchRN replied to LowPaidNurse21's topic in General Nursing

    The DON wanted this nurse gone. Period. And found a way to get rid of
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    SuesquatchRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wrote this a er ago, for school. Why Granma is in a Nursing Home “Mary, don’t pinch!” I yelp, wresting my wrist from the grip of a grinning, demented little old lady. “Here’s the rest...
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    "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    SuesquatchRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some can, some can't. Before I worked in LTC I thought the same way. Boy, have my eyes been
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    improving staff responsiveness

    SuesquatchRN replied to idonthaveaphd's topic in General Nursing

    This is true. However, if the staff are also required to act as
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    Seems a bit excessive to me....

    SuesquatchRN replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Mazel tov to one nurse who's making it
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    Please Help my narcotic situation

    SuesquatchRN replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the clarification. Point is, 95% of 'em'll die during or soon
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    Disposable Bedpans?

    SuesquatchRN replied to scarlet87's topic in General Nursing

    I think they're a fabulous
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    Please Help my narcotic situation

    SuesquatchRN replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    No, it wouldn't. Non-opiate naive people can tolerate a lot, and a lot of everything is what this lady needs. And her doses are not enough, hydromporhone IS dilaudid, lasts only 3-5 hours with a peak...
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    Dilemma... How to leave gracefully

    SuesquatchRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Nursing Career

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    Yes to nursing renewal termination

    SuesquatchRN replied to chicksmom101's topic in General Nursing

    I think you'll be
  13. SuesquatchRN

    Am I just being a big baby?

    SuesquatchRN replied to mamarhonda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same here.
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    Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    SuesquatchRN replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    It's never stood in my
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    Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    SuesquatchRN replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    I just disclose everything I'm on. Including benzos and
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    Please Help my narcotic situation

    SuesquatchRN replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    Resps of 12 are fine. Let her sleep. And Narcan not only reverses narcotics, it also shuts down the body's natural endorphins and she will awaken in incredible pain. Is the resident now at least...
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    Am I just being a big baby?

    SuesquatchRN replied to mamarhonda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Come to Texas. WHile I detest the NYS DOH no one was getting rich at the expense of the residents' well-being. Here, I wonder how, with the usual staffing I see ( visit facilities as a hospice...
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    Opinions on Technology With LTC Residents?

    SuesquatchRN replied to SeniorHomer's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Homer, the biggest thing I have found for engaging those with dementia is a special way of approaching them. As an example, questions that can't be answered with a yes or know will leave some of them...
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    Advice needed...how to survive the night shift commute...literally.

    SuesquatchRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would kill me. KILL
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    Weird question about interview (re:overweight/ not needing insurance)

    SuesquatchRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    And if you mention not needing it they may presuppose an underlying
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    mandatory reporting

    SuesquatchRN replied to farmgirlie9's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? Maybe the agency didn't want to rock the boat and lose the case. The legal protections are all well and good. You know as well as I do they're worth
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    Am I just being a big baby?

    SuesquatchRN replied to mamarhonda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have one two-person transfer your level really isn't that heavy. But it's still tough. I would suggest that you sit down and write out: how many need feeding, how many total assistance with...
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    Advice needed...how to survive the night shift commute...literally.

    SuesquatchRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating shifts is the culprit. Days OR nights would be better than
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    Incontinence care and cloth diaper service?

    SuesquatchRN replied to SallyD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck.
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    Opinions on Technology With LTC Residents?

    SuesquatchRN replied to SeniorHomer's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Homer, IME those requiring a memory care unit don't have much ability to remember what they already have learned, let alone acquire new knowledge. You would better serve them with helping them to...