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    Fingersticks

    SuesquatchRN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was told to use gauze to wipe away the first drop and was then told that the NYS DOH will ding you on infection control if you do that. I took to waiting a sec for the alcohol to evaporate. I...
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    O hai hospice!

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Mazel tov,
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    O hai hospice!

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Say hello wo a new hospice nurse. I'm really excited. If there is such a thing as a calling this is mine.
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    MD's orders

    SuesquatchRN replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    He was pushing his weight around, or swinging his, well - you know. You did well to stand your ground. Next time, yes, I think finishing when he's done would be better. After all, he IS God. And a...
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    psychotropics

    SuesquatchRN replied to katoline's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We care planned meds as that for which they were used - if it was depakote for behaviors we care planned for behaviors and as a psych. It it was trazadone for sleep it was care planned as a psych and...
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    Q.I.S.

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

    Finger crossed and good vibes
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    How do you do it?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    School on top of it is a killer. I did my BSN online and I worked, studied, dropped, and lived with a filthy house for a year. But live through it. The degree opens a lot of
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    How do you do it?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heh. DH thinks he helps. Heh. Heh. WOOOHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Luckily, we have no children at home. Can you nap for an hour before the kids get
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    Why Long Term Care?

    SuesquatchRN replied to jocelynlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your mileage may vary.
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    Why Long Term Care?

    SuesquatchRN replied to jocelynlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For me to pass 8 a.m. meds to 24 patients I need a minimum of two hours and probably won't finish on time. Then there are noon which are a good hour and, if you are on 12s, 1600, which is a good 1...
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    new to management..Need help

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

    And Depakote levels need periodic
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    looking for advice:Recently had a patient to brake a bone from a fall

    SuesquatchRN replied to epg712003's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We once had someone stand up. The minute she bore weight her tibia
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    Greys Anatomy Scrubs

    SuesquatchRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use Cherokee Workwear as my standard, in which I am comfortably a large. I am a large in GA but barely. The shoulders are perfect, the hips a big snug. I have wiiiiide
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    Why Long Term Care?

    SuesquatchRN replied to jocelynlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    busymommy, you will NOT be doing bedside care in LTC. You will start by banging out medications for five hours a day, minimum, and the rest will be treatments, usually fairly minor but plentiful,...
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    No hospital bed?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Out of curiosity does she have COPD? I've had residents who never used their beds, all with significant dyspnea if they lie flat. One had a recurrent DU that never got beyond a stage II. Can she...
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    Don't you hate secrets?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well, I have learned that sometimes denial is the only defense mechanism people have. I am going to have to learn to help them to acceptance, but without ripping away their only coping skill....
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    how long does it take to get used to what you do? (working in LTC)

    SuesquatchRN replied to kimogieo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Being new to nursing is scary. It's going to take at least six months to feel reasonably comfortable, and another six to really settle in. This would be in any setting, not just LTC. Hang in
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    looking for advice:Recently had a patient to brake a bone from a fall

    SuesquatchRN replied to epg712003's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had patient falls with fractures. I'm still licensed.
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    Worst potential employer experience ever!!!! Was it ok to call HR and say no thanks?

    SuesquatchRN replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. A key punch test? For realz? Nah, get gone and let them know
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    New to LTC, need some advice :)

    SuesquatchRN replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gieokhae, your boyfriend doesn't sound too supportive and that's a big red flag to me. Nursing school and working are stressful enough without someone sulking and nagging. As to getting comfortable,...
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    Should I go for an ADN or do an LVN-BSN program?

    SuesquatchRN replied to guevarrar's topic in California Nursing

    Go straight to BSN. Your LVN experience coupled with a BSN will open many more doors in the bay
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    I've been gone for a year-obsolete?

    SuesquatchRN replied to crissrn27's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    3.0 is a huge PITB, but it isn't unlearnable. A couple of weeks doing it would have you right up to
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    ethical question

    SuesquatchRN replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    They like you. :) And remember, you're a person, not a
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    Don't you hate secrets?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In LTC people were SO relieved when I broached the subject of death. They knew and were so pleased to have "permission" to ask about what was
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    What "killed" the patient EICU or the nurse and alarm fatigue.....

    SuesquatchRN replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    From the first page of the first article: "From this carpeted, fluorescent-lit support center, called an "eICU," Lilly and nurse practitioner Joanne Lewis were supervising the care of 109 of UMass...