SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    Policy/Procedures or DON rules?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you are in a "right to work" state good luck with
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    is this considered a drug diversion?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same here. We used the binder until we stopped for the reasons you outlined/ We now have a bound
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    what should I start to get RN job

    SuesquatchRN replied to smilelee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    California is particularly flooded with nurses right now from what I understand. Just keep applying, and good
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    What kind of nurse are you?

    SuesquatchRN replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    LTC..
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    Unbelievable

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

    I feel your pain. Corporate has been pushing us to accept anyone who shows up. I would absolutely not accept the set-up he is dictating. And I would be smoked at being omitted from the hiring...
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    Do you think we are over regulated?

    SuesquatchRN replied to StNeotser's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And now our less stable residents are losing their beds. Thank you, man I voted for. What a sop to the insurance
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    Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    SuesquatchRN replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I like students. I attribute their standing around and looking lost to their being, well, lost. And
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    How likely is to sue nurses?

    SuesquatchRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    The facility will throow you under the bus in a heartbeat should it help them. CARRY YOUR OWN MAPLRACTICE. Professional Liability Insurance for nurses, nursing medical
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    So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    SuesquatchRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Double
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    Have you used ethics hotline?

    SuesquatchRN replied to RNBSNxo's topic in General Nursing

    God, no. I like having a job too much. And this issue has nothing to do with the ethics hotline and is a waste of their time. As to reporting her, report her for what? Being lazy? Last I knew that...
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    RN--TO LPN

    SuesquatchRN replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in NY in LTC, LPNs basically can't even touch an IV. A lot of facilities are doing more sub-acute care, or wanting to, which is the reason for the push to RNs as they are needed for abx...
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    How likely is to sue nurses?

    SuesquatchRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse can be sued as an
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    Choking in LTC

    SuesquatchRN replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, ask
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    1 Year...hard to believe.

    SuesquatchRN replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    I know. Well done, B, well done.
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    Choking in LTC

    SuesquatchRN replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Durn, I don't care if I am dying, please reduce my fracture while I
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    Choking in LTC

    SuesquatchRN replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Suzann, you do EVERYTHING for a DNR patient that you would do for one who is full code. DNR just refers to CPR. It does NOT mean "leave to die." Heimlich. Suction can cause dysrhythmias. Usually...
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    Describe your dream LTC

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, we MUST pretend that a) there are no regulations, b) all of the families are sane and reasonable, and c) everyone does their job willingly and happily and well. This is pretend. My ideal...
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    Must read books for a Geriatric Nurse?

    SuesquatchRN replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly, I can't think of a thing. Maybe the movie Harry and
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    Patient refusing meds, combative

    SuesquatchRN replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, you nailed us. We don't mind if they sit in their urine for days on end while their skin breaks
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    Patient refusing meds, combative

    SuesquatchRN replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We deal with a different population that do you, nurse2033. I understand the concept of informed consent. Understand that we have 38 chronically ill people, some of whom have no more capacity to...
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    I never want to hear those words from you again

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Heh. From the admin to me, this morning, about staffing. My magic words were, "We're always short." We have 120 beds. 38 are mine. 20 of those people are totals. Hoyers. We are supposed to have...
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    Patient refusing meds, combative

    SuesquatchRN replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I certainly don't force meds into someone's mouth. Leave and reapproach and when she has forgotten about meds, when nourishments are being given out, crush it very finely and put it into her snack....
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    Patient refusing meds, combative

    SuesquatchRN replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sneak the med into ice cream or something the resident
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    Passed CPNE in Mansfield 9/24-9/26 with NO REPEATS!

    SuesquatchRN replied to Murse901's topic in Excelsior College

    :ancong!:
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    At least I hope this feeling is normal...

    SuesquatchRN replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just hang in there. Believe me, you'll get it down. And tell PT to wait their