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    Curvy scrubs, small waist, large hips

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

    Are you me? When I put on typica scrubs I look like a pear with feet. I wear a white tee under a short-sleeved scrub jacket so I have the pockets I need. I second Tafford and Cherokee. You can wear...
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    Job interview attire help!

    SuesquatchRN replied to PortRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hem the
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    Laid off after 38 years

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    Just good
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    Aspiration: Help request

    SuesquatchRN replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The peg-tube folks we have suffer as much aspiration as do those eating PO. The choice is to starve a hungry man a/e/b his opening his mouth and avidly eating because you don't want to risk him...
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    When Is Enough Enough?

    SuesquatchRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think she was speaking generally, not to the
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    Nursing and dealing with death

    SuesquatchRN replied to borinick1492's topic in Nursing Career

    One has to come to terms with one's own mortality, and that of, well, everyone. There comes a point at which one no longer breaks over every death because, often, one can see that it is a release...
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    Aspiration: Help request

    SuesquatchRN replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While AD is terminal since there is no specific "terminal event" associated with it it does not meet the criteria for a terminal illness. Ridiculous, I know. Report the day people who are not feeding...
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    Anyone get away with a "questionable" hair shade?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Little Miss Blue's topic in General Students

    Fake nails are a definite no-no everywhere but they seem to be tolerated in many
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    Aspiration: Help request

    SuesquatchRN replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Gotcha. We can't do that in NYS for some
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    Aspiration: Help request

    SuesquatchRN replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    See, though, there has to be another diagnosis making the predictability of death callable. That was my understanding, anyway. Can you admit someone with no morbidity other than
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    Aspiration: Help request

    SuesquatchRN replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pureed, teeny bites, and we keep a lot of people going on Ensure and Mighty Shakes. Make sure he is sitting at almost 90 degrees with his head straight. Get the doc to write a protocol for suspected...
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    Aspiration: Help request

    SuesquatchRN replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He does not need a PEG tube. They are awful in instances such as this. They do not reduce aspiration nor do they extend life in this cohort. Someone needs to explain to the family the difference...
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    Great article on hospice/end of life

    SuesquatchRN replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am also sharing this. Thank
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    When Is Enough Enough?

    SuesquatchRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hesitate to share much for fear of being identificable, but's let's just say that yesterday when a 95 yo lady had a mild MI and didn't want to go to the ED I didn't argue. Documented, informed the...
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    Who carries the best PETITE sized Scrubs?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Hanna0225's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Barco. You could try Uniform
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    CHF Careplan Priorities

    SuesquatchRN replied to shelliemarie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds very good. I would, however, go with Decreased cardiac output as that is the root of it all, then fluid retention because that's the cause of the lungs problems leading to impaired gas...
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    Is this a Hipaa Violation?

    SuesquatchRN replied to JWEMT's topic in General Nursing

    I would pm her and suggest she take them
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    CHF Careplan Priorities

    SuesquatchRN replied to shelliemarie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, are they even having trouble clearing their airway? That isn't necessarily the cause of SOB.
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    If med-surg floor is NOT for me, what else??

    SuesquatchRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    juana, the first year is, simply, a terrifying time. Hang in. DOesn't amtter if you're in ICU or LTC, it's
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    MDS 3.0 sub-forum

    SuesquatchRN replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Admins and mods
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    LTC - when residents deteriorate

    SuesquatchRN replied to Meraki's topic in General Nursing

    What do irresponsible workers have to do with corporate "paying the
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    Masters of Social work vs Nursing

    SuesquatchRN replied to Sophiamez's topic in Nursing Career

    Socila workers get paid bupkis and have patient loads that are as bad as
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    LTC - when residents deteriorate

    SuesquatchRN replied to Meraki's topic in General Nursing

    whtg, I can tell you that little things mean a lot to the aides. When they change rotations bring in a dozen Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kremes. Word will go out by break that whtg's gd brought them...
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    Does the edition of a textbook really matter?

    SuesquatchRN replied to krissy28561's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Both of mine had entire sections added.
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    Does the edition of a textbook really matter?

    SuesquatchRN replied to krissy28561's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It doesn't usually matter much but the two times I bought the earlier edition there had been significant changes made. Annoyed me no