SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    Doubting being an RN b/c physical problems

    SuesquatchRN replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you. Frankly, nursing will eat you up and spit you out,
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    Injury of Unknown Origin

    SuesquatchRN replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't document unknown. Seriously. If you can figure out how it happened it is known. Unknown does several things: requires that witness statements be gathered for a bunch of shifts back, and also...
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    Thinking of leaving bedside nursing due increasing documentation, short staffing, etc

    SuesquatchRN replied to JordanRose's topic in General Nursing

    I gotta say, I've been on the floor and a manager and managers are not exempt from having to comply with the endless regulations and governmental hoops. Seriously. Being a nurse exec means -...
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    cebuana nurse!

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Looks like you've decided to stick out your LTC job. It sounds like you're doing well.
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    how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    SuesquatchRN replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    That's okay! Email me. I work med/surg - ortho now. Bites.
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    how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    SuesquatchRN replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    I gotta say, I'm a NH nurse who finally landed a hospital job and it ain't what I expected. In LTC nurses have a LOT of autonomy and power and here I feel like half of my job is, "Would you like...
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    Do you need a license to practice as a RN or can you just how proof of passing NCLEX?

    SuesquatchRN replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    License.
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    Can refusing mandation during state of emergency get you fired?

    SuesquatchRN replied to abouttofly's topic in Disaster Preparation

    CNAs in NYS cannot be charged with abandonment. But yes, you can be fired for any reason they like. NY is an at-will
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    Alert & Oriented & I want to go home

    SuesquatchRN replied to HannahLeah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I just left LTC for a hospital gig and I must say, I miss a lot of it. I miss being able to actually know a patient's history, to actually make a lasting difference in people's lives. I now...
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    Finally allowed to sit for a probationary license, good or bad?

    SuesquatchRN replied to nurse_wannab's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I've seen people hired with restricted/probationary licenses. I'd go for
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    I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will be adding to this as I gather my thoughts, but this should be a good beginning. Several strong suggestions: Pay the $12 for the flash cards - EVERYTHING is on them Buy the Mosby's. Carpenito...
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    Does a pressure ulcer = incident report???

    SuesquatchRN replied to optimist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A pressure ulcer is not an incident report, although your facility should have an investigation conducted specific to how it originated. An incident means precisely that - something happened all at...
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    Reducing ED transfers from SNF

    SuesquatchRN replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Educate, educate, educate. The new DNS at my last job (I just moved) instituted IV training for all staff. Very intense, very valuable, and it included which fluids to run for what. She ordered...
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    How to help my CNAs

    SuesquatchRN replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have always stressed to the aides that everything they are doing is a nursing duty. I show them that by assisting with toileting, making beds if we're really short - granted, there are times I...
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    Fighting family in Long Term Care

    SuesquatchRN replied to ADPIE1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I take the offenders aside individually and ask them to behave. Diplomatically. I explain that they are upsetting people in their home. If it continues I ask them to leave. I have never had to...
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    How to handle suspected med error?

    SuesquatchRN replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Med errors need to be reported at the time of discovery for many reasons, not the east of which is patient safety. We had a Coumadin screw-up a couple of months ago that involved five nurses over...
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    Loving my new job

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

    Mazel tov! It's about damned time you got a decent
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    Appalled at LTC standards of nursing care

    SuesquatchRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Call the hotline. I would have sent anyone doing such a thing home STAT and then informed the DNS and admin. After I was pulled off the offender and Mirandized for
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    IV fluids in LTC setting?

    SuesquatchRN replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We see some but will be seeing more and more. CMS is pushing LTCs to keep their residents there for most therapies, including IV fluids and
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    Terminated 15 mins after state left

    SuesquatchRN replied to newtress's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I'm sorry, newtress. I think you should use caliotter's reason for leaving and you'll be snapped up by a reputable company in a
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    Appalled at LTC standards of nursing care

    SuesquatchRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I assess every morrning. I manage a skilled unit, 38 beds, and examine every resident during breakfast. I don't necessarily do much more than say good morning and see if they're at baseline, but if...
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    What is the term for word confusion in the elderly

    SuesquatchRN replied to newtress's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    expressive
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    I need to quit but feel like a heel.............

    SuesquatchRN replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Quit!
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    When is enough enough?

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

    And another good one bites the dust. Good luck,
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    When is enough enough?

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

    Well, my facility is creating an ADON spot. My first reaction was, "ME ME ME!" but upon reflection I realized that I am at precisely the management level I'm comfortable with. I don't envy you your...