SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    Residents who are constantly on the call bell... help!

    SuesquatchRN replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you bring her out to the nurses' station? She sounds lonely and needy. And, yes, incredibly annoying. The company and ability to watch the goings-on might
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    What would you do?

    SuesquatchRN replied to new_worker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nope. Not for the commute, but the one-day orientation for a brand new grad. That means they're willing to use you up and throw you under a bus if necessary. Hang in. Dress nicely and walk into...
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    Need Advice

    SuesquatchRN replied to Tina**RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

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    vancomycin in end of life?

    SuesquatchRN replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sure as heck wouldn't set a rate per a visitor. That, you did wrong! Don't do that anymore.
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    I finished the BSN.

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And I am really enjoying having my life back.
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    I finished the BSN.

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No. I am 57 and tired and want the remaining years I have to myseld.
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    I finished the BSN.

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks. I just don't have much to say these days.
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    I finished the BSN.

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks,
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    I should be grateful to have a job,but

    SuesquatchRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They are. You just have to learn to write people up. That's taken me a long time but it's the only thing some people notice. I tried being the nice boss and it doesn't work. I'm still nice but if...
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    Cna bonding too much with me...

    SuesquatchRN replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    Well, she clearly wants attention but she is also clearly mentally ill. Be kind. Be distant. Refer her to resources that can help
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    Questions about a recent offer (med/surg)

    SuesquatchRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    It's a no go, TC. The pay and responsibility indicate to me that they can neither attract nor retain experienced personnel and you would be too much on your own. You do have a lot of skill and...
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    I should be grateful to have a job,but

    SuesquatchRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear you. KTW, I lasted one year as an LPN because I hated the way we were viewed. In my first month workling in a clinical setting as an RN I became a unit manager. The layer of middle management...
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    When do you cut off your family?

    SuesquatchRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "her aunt that rarely sees her but buys her the coolest stuff." That sounds like a decent role. Why not stay in touch but avoid physical
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    Should I go back to school

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ennis08's topic in General Nursing

    Not true here. In hospitals they're being picky but in LTC? They/we're desperate for RNs. And LPNs,
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    Missing Daytonite

    SuesquatchRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    She gave a lot to the students
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    What do you say?

    SuesquatchRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    You handled it
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    Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    SuesquatchRN replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Glove boxes are routinely changed out at night when staff have time. Frankly, I no longer worry too much about family members. I know that they are upset and lashing out and I'm there. When...
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    Resident Care Conferences/Staffings

    SuesquatchRN replied to dkrzysik's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think it's going to come in the care conferences. We are looking to improve our food service. The rehab wing is really nice already and the consistent thing people want is better food and...
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    What do you think about my pay cut?

    SuesquatchRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't ask what the salary was before
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    Resident Care Conferences/Staffings

    SuesquatchRN replied to dkrzysik's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What problems are you having at the conferences? We rarely get family members attending but the biggest thing we give them is an outlet to express their worries. A lot of the meeting is generally...
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    New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

    SuesquatchRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My DON hires the RN over the LPN simply because in NY LPNs have had their scope severely limited - overlimited. We try to have an RN in the building at all times to assess after falls (LPNs can't...
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    Work was good today

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gor slammed with 4 new admits in the afternoon - can't let those beds be open for the weekend. Anyway, all of the RN Managers and the DNS pulled together and got it done. Only stayed a couple of...
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    Unions anyone?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can tell you that my facility is not making much of a profit. We do more than break even, but rake it in? Hells, no. My DNS probably makes 40% more than I. And it wouldn't be worth the extra...
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    promotion?

    SuesquatchRN replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same here, sans the
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    promotion?

    SuesquatchRN replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ebear's right. If you don't get it just start