SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    I feel so incompetent

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was kidding, nursey. It wasn't your fault, nor was it even serious. That's a 1/2 cup of orange juice crisis.
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    What is the nurses job in regards to restraints in a nursing home?

    SuesquatchRN replied to ArtofGrace's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use them when necessary. Mostly lap buddies and chairs with trays for those who keep forgetting they can't
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    I feel so incompetent

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, you hijacked her
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    Dopamine drips in SNF?

    SuesquatchRN replied to mercury7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In NYS the ONLY IV meds that can be administered are abx. That sounds almost like a critical care
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    New nurse blues!

    SuesquatchRN replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It takes a long time to develop a routine. I would, however, ask the offgoing nurse to give you report before she finishes her charting so that you can get going. And hang in there. It'll
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    UTI questions

    SuesquatchRN replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No
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    cebuana nurse!

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm glad. You were so frustrated not too long ago.
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    New grad fired 2x- now what?!

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

    Heh. Dig around for a thread named, I think, "So I'm fired. Again." It isn't
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    how to be perfect in a world expecting you to be perfect..

    SuesquatchRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, honey, you are a tired perfectionist. Cut yourself a break and get some help with mom. And see your doctor - there could be something physiological underlying it all. As nurses, we often forget...
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    White Supremacist patients

    SuesquatchRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I judge. I'm a nurse, not a saint. I still provide good care. "I beg your pardon?" When he explains just make the my goodness face and continue
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    Male Nurses

    SuesquatchRN replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in General Nursing

    Testosterone.
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    How can I make the paperwork and everything more organized?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Mom02895's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I keep a steno pad in my pocket - gotta have big pockets - and jot down a list and notes all through the day. Learn to do your job efficiently before you decide to stay or go. And then, if you...
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    How can I make the paperwork and everything more organized?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Mom02895's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest piece of advice to you: do not try to change anything. Yet. You will be resented, and royally. Keep on doing what you're doing and in six months, when you are accepted and the newness...
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    Can't get it out of my head

    SuesquatchRN replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    You took the words right out of my mouth. And you are a true
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    Does her family know how sick she is?

    SuesquatchRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A ot of the nurses where I am have told me that I can't discuss this. The DON and admin and physicians have all asked me to bring it up. I will continue to go with my heart and head and advocate...
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    Does her family know how sick she is?

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Asked the doctor this morning. I told him that they come in a lot and he mentioned comfort care, which can mean many things, but it always means end-of-life. They had come in to see their mom and I...
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    don't burn bridges!

    SuesquatchRN replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Scmoo, you did nothing wrong. Let me tell you a story about burning bridges. A nurse I worked with called off a lot. Not a great nurse. Lots of personal problems, couldn't always concentrate. Gets...
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    I'm done!...Vent!

    SuesquatchRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    It was a rough few years before I found the right spot but don't give up. It's out
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    Please be honest!

    SuesquatchRN replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I love what I
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    What standard is most common for nursing assessments?

    SuesquatchRN replied to ImproveOutcomes's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't lawyers. It's
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    What standard is most common for nursing assessments?

    SuesquatchRN replied to ImproveOutcomes's topic in General Nursing

    Acute care everything is
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    manual BP's?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    So you only want to use yours on healthy
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    manual BP's?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer the manual cuff. In fact, whenever I'm doing a serious assessment I use it. I'm in LTC so the cuffs are fine for the a.m. meds, but not if I'm really trying to figure out what's going
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    Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    SuesquatchRN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Find your dad and make
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    Residents

    SuesquatchRN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just choked on my iced