SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    Unusual physician order

    SuesquatchRN replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Offer him the bottle of Vick's you need with you for the smells. A little dab'll do
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    New Nurse 4 Med errors in 6 months

    SuesquatchRN replied to lpncharlie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with IowaLPN. These are almost inevitable given your circumstances. Look for a non-float spot and hang in there. When I was floating as an LPN in LTC I had a med error, always omission,...
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    need some advice purty please

    SuesquatchRN replied to Sad RN05's topic in General Nursing

    1) Call your attorney. STAT. 2) Did I mention to call your
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    SuesquatchRN replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I am not saying this guy's a good nurse, but aside from signing for Procrit that wasn't given, we don't know anything about the rest of it. Did he ever even see the orders for the labs? I just...
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    Confused patient

    SuesquatchRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    *snort* at the decadron
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    HIPPA after death

    SuesquatchRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Still ain't nobdy's business. The family may disclose what they wish but not
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    Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh, Philly. You'll be fine. It's not like you've never seen snow. And even in Philly you'd be expected to show for a nursing shift.
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    Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Plattsburgh is flat, and Bear Mountain is a different mountain chain entirely. :) Where do you live
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    I notified the wrong family of a death

    SuesquatchRN replied to kcmRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heh. I hovered and cracked up. I'm glad the family was okay with it.
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    Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Studded snow tires, leave early, a sleeping bag and bag of salt in the car, flares, front or four wheel drive only, jumper cables, anti-gas-freeze in the tank. I did fine. Lived in the Adirondacks...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    SuesquatchRN replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    I can give you the most likely scenario. It was still on the MAR, it was still in the cart, and he was pulling meds for 40 patients probably on evenings. And tired, because he'd been asked to pick...
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    Could there be a nursing job out there that wouldn't freak me out?

    SuesquatchRN replied to lostRN101's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You really need to see you PCP and get the medical issues taken care of. I know of no jobs anywhere - incuding Walmart - that don't involve
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    Do I need a better stethoscope?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Loloberry's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I do have a hearing deficit - moderate - and swear by Littmann. Any one you buy will be
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    After termination: A Great Update

    SuesquatchRN replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    Way to land on your
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    Med-Surg Unit needs to spend money

    SuesquatchRN replied to mstere's topic in General Nursing

    Sit to stand
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    how long for a stage 1 pressue ulcer to heal?

    SuesquatchRN replied to night RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Quick intervention is the key to keeping it from
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    I hate being a nurse

    SuesquatchRN replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Streamline, don't quit. Get in a year and then come to hospice where you can
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    I hate being a nurse

    SuesquatchRN replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I sure
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    Confused patient

    SuesquatchRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We cover risperidone and haldol, also the more expensive ones such as Seroquel and the bank-breaker Zyprexa. Haldol just works quickly and
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    First week with patient, family driving me batty!

    SuesquatchRN replied to MsBlissful's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You can't fix crazy. You can also set limits, maybe with the help of the
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    Am I Being "Exploited"?

    SuesquatchRN replied to LongislandRN23's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, you're being screwed. You're a f/t employee sans bennies and without a per diem rate. Bluntly, I'd quit unless there's nothing else at
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    I hate being a nurse

    SuesquatchRN replied to okthen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was just going to suggest hospice. And
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    Dream job if you weren't an RN

    SuesquatchRN replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Trophy
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    psychotropics

    SuesquatchRN replied to katoline's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The GDR (gradual dose reduction) can be tried once and if it doesn't work documented up the yin yang. MDs can also write justifications for not attempting. You can also reduce by a very small amount....
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    Complaint Survey

    SuesquatchRN replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Once we determine that someone repositions himself we d/c the clock. Also once we know they will not comply. And we document it all over the care plan and in the nursing