SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    I think I'm being used as a pawn

    SuesquatchRN replied to lsid16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, keep your head down and your mouth shut. Nod a
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    Not many people that I can talk to about this...

    SuesquatchRN replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, it takes a year to stop shaking. Honest. Just hang in. It WILL come
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    This is a discussion in the CANADIAN forum. Very
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    Full Code Hospice Pt Acute Change in Condition...What to Do?

    SuesquatchRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the absence of an OOHDNR (out of hospital DNR) it is, in my state, illegal to withhold resuscitative measures, no matter how frail the patient and how futile the
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    Home Health care RN?

    SuesquatchRN replied to chikah_dorah's topic in Texas Nursing

    The hardest thing about HH is finding a place in the home to set up your stuff and work. People live in sometimes squalid conditions. Good
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Oh, I wasn't offended, just clarifying. I get astonished at the differences just between states, and I would imagine there are some between your provinces, as
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    Home Health care RN?

    SuesquatchRN replied to chikah_dorah's topic in Texas Nursing

    30 is a lot of visits for an RN. The usual is 25. However, the money is
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    There's a tremendous difference in scope of practice within the various states here, let alone US to Canada. I moved from NY, where I started as an LPN, and found myself frustrated by the limitations...
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    Full Code Hospice Pt Acute Change in Condition...What to Do?

    SuesquatchRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is offensive. We do not turn down those patients because that choice is not ours to make, and everyone is entitled to dignity and symptom control at
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    New Nursing Career: 90 days - UM suggests I voluntarily resign

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

    Hang in, Michael. I'm really good at getting fired. And walking out. You'll find your
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    Aggressive residents?

    SuesquatchRN replied to freesia29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds as if the OP's facility is understaffed and accepting everyone. Often, people who won't allow themselves to be moved for cleaning hurt and their pain isn't being adequately treated. And now...
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    Full Code Hospice Pt Acute Change in Condition...What to Do?

    SuesquatchRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have to ship. And yes, one can be on hospice and remain a full
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    HELP!! No charge nurse, no supervisor and OUTRAGEOUS ratios!!

    SuesquatchRN replied to ncrn4806's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Safe Harbor in TX can be activated for an unsafe assignment. But don't think for a minute that there's no
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    Medicare Diagnosis Changes

    SuesquatchRN replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Equestrian, your description was fabulous but entirely unnecessary for anyone in end-stage renal disease who has discontinued dialysis. Automatic meeting of criteria. Just on the
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    Old nurse verse New nurse

    SuesquatchRN replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This isn't new nurse vs. old nurse; this is caring vs. burnt and bitter. Keep it up. I would love to work with
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    Medicare Diagnosis Changes

    SuesquatchRN replied to Stella1688's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've heard nothing about getting rid of dementia but AFTT and debility are on their ways out. They aren't diseases but syndromes and really, not every old person needs
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    may 15, 2013 cpnre, opinion anyone??

    SuesquatchRN replied to fjcruisergirl's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Good Lord, this has has a lot of knowledge about nursing from people who haven't yet
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    SNF rehab unit 25 patients to one nurse

    SuesquatchRN replied to mellster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is the same everywhere.
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    Employer bait & switch, regret accepting hospice position,

    SuesquatchRN replied to Lucky724's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Walk out and leave it off the resume. Chalk it up to thieves hiring you and get
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    Top 3 admitting terminal dx

    SuesquatchRN replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    CMS has now disallowed AFTT and debility. A lot of people admitted to hospice these days, while dying, don't need palliative care. It's become another moneymaker. None of my AFTT people have pain or...
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    Attending Dr not on board with hospice meds...

    SuesquatchRN replied to smalltownLVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I always assume the attending wants to stay on but will always ask, upon admission, if s/he would care the defer to our medical director on comfort measures. I have never gotten a
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    Praying in the work place

    SuesquatchRN replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Depends on where you are. I keep my head bowed and my mouth shut during the daily prayer. I'm in TX and diversity here means Protestants AND Catholics. I moved here from NYC. Can you imagine my...
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    very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    SuesquatchRN replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Career Builder. After you hang in for another five months. You can do it standing on your head. You WILL find another job. Get that one year in one job in place. And
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    Putting in my letter of resignation today

    SuesquatchRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    You'll do fine PRN. Apply to a couple of agencies and you'll work. If bennies aren't an issue even better. And do NOT let them guilt you into taking more than you want to handle. There's a reason...
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    Transitioning from MTF

    SuesquatchRN replied to rnnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Ask a lawyer. Seriously. We can't possibly know the statutes in your state nor how your transition will affect licensure. If it is as you say I'd lawyer up STAT. And best of luck. I hope you find...