SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    Refusing meds

    SuesquatchRN replied to penlight32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have found that if I approach the resident with respect (not to imply that you don't) and explain, "Good morning, Jack. Are you ready for your blood pressure meds?" Giving them the choice and...
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    F329 and Psych Meds

    SuesquatchRN replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We don't do the reduction, thank the FSM. My doc refuses to mess with stable people. Bless
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    don't burn bridges!

    SuesquatchRN replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same
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    LTC helped this new nurse develop a backbone

    SuesquatchRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I don't get them up. However, she is now rallying. Energizer Bunny she is.
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    When a resident won't follow the rules

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

    Kick him to the curb. I would bet MA would help. He's costing a lot of Medicaid money. Call the
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    When a resident won't follow the rules

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

    They get to go sit on the patio and have a smoke? You have a nice place there. Seriously. We have ONE person allowed on the patio unsupervised. But my DON is paranoid and reactive. I know in NY we...
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    When a resident won't follow the rules

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

    We're having quite a time with elopement as the weather has gotten nice. "I just wanted to sit on the bench and drink my coffee." Can residents legally leave alone in Mass? Would he be safe? Where...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I might wear them if I were 30 years
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I was a child it was nurses in whites and caps! I remember getting my tonsils out and climbing out of the crib to find them to tell them I was all better and could go home. I saw a see of white...
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    Is anyone else having to get wound certified

    SuesquatchRN replied to susanthomas1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    There is no way that you can take on wound care and assessments in addition to your MDS duties. No. Way. It is incredibly time consuming and can't really be adequately done except by the nurses on...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LOL! I think you nailed
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Why has one poorly worded comment now gone for three pages? What does that say about us, that we can't just cut her some slack and let go of it
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am not regarded as such. I have tremendous autonomy and responsibility in my role and am respected by the physicians with whom I work. I also respect the LPNs and CNAs with whom I work. I have...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Scrub tops and professional attire is a discussion that does not require the challenges of being a nurse. Many have said that they will welcome her opinion after she has had some experience. She has...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You did. While she is not a nurse, she is certainly performing nursing duties and working in the health care field. This dismissal of aides is offensive. Mine are my eyes and ears, some more so...
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    GirlSmiley has certainly been in the field long enough to have experienced the cattiness that can go on. While the aides don't have the same responsibilities as the licensed personnel everything they...
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    Cosmetic Surgery RN- waste of time and experience?

    SuesquatchRN replied to nursemimi08's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it. Take it a day at a time and get some time away from the bedside. Worry about your next job when you decide to get one - if you do.
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    LTC helped this new nurse develop a backbone

    SuesquatchRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have one right now who I keep "snowed." The only time she isn't miserable is when she's asleep. And if she's awake she wants her Vicodin and Xanax. Here ya go. I get annoyed at TPTB insisting...
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    LTC helped this new nurse develop a backbone

    SuesquatchRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    kittyhawk, understand something. Some of the residents, old and worthy of respect and dignity as they are, could get on Mother Theresa's last nerve. NO ONE is made that way.
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    Would you be insulted?

    SuesquatchRN replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Huh?.
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    and i really
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    Would you be insulted?

    SuesquatchRN replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    He had to
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    how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    SuesquatchRN replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought I'd make incredible money as a nurse. I thought I'd make decent money. I do, especially for a rural, poor area with a low cost of
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    Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    SuesquatchRN replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not really. The prgrams here require quite a few pre-reqs before entry. I don't think that it is all about money. I think it is the lack of respect some feel. I certainly felt it as an
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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SuesquatchRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really don't care what other people wear. I can tell you, however, that whites work. They command respect without my even saying a word. I was standing at the nurses' station in a white scrub...