SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    SuesquatchRN replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    or we could hire more nurses to do what are and always have been nursing duties - such as passing meds. why are we so willing to deprive other nurses of nursing jobs to save the facility a
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    Time management help?

    SuesquatchRN replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, Jen, use the pill halver to cut the MVI with minerals and the calcium in
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    Remind me why I do this

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I spend my life investigating bruises. I have almost nothing to do with anything except making all of our care plans and investigations State-proof. The CNAs who are good are great. The ones who...
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    Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

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

    It's not a higher standard of practice. Both RNs and LPNs are held the the standard of "best practice" and the RN has some things she can do that the LPN isn't permitted
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    Time management help?

    SuesquatchRN replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seriously, put the pills whole in applesauce and say, "Good morning! Here you go!" When they ask why they're in applesauce, "Well, I know you dislike taking so many pills. This is easier. They go...
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    Grey's Anatomy Scrubs really that great

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

    Then unless you are very short-waisted and narrow-hipped I would pass on them. You aren't a junior
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    men in printed scrubs

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

    No one is going to assign that scrub as part of a uniform. I am not sure what you're trying to do here. Stir the
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    nurses hide from high-needs pt

    SuesquatchRN replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna bet she has c-diff and they won't stem the tide while the organism is in
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    how do i find a rural nursing job?

    SuesquatchRN replied to EMTRN2B's topic in Rural

    If you are looking upstate NY look in http://www.pressrepublican.com, PostStar.com - Glens Falls, Saratoga, Lake George, and Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady,
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    Did i pick good nursing diagnosis' for this patient?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Shandigidy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look at her slow respiratory rate. Look at the trach. AIRWAY - artificially remains open. What would apply? BREATHING - slower 2o probably heavy sedatives, which slow the CNS Impaired nutrition -...
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    How will I correct Prevalence of antipsychotic w/o psychosis - QI/QM?

    SuesquatchRN replied to lionjr's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Any current diagnosis that drives care is included. If they were schizophrenic three years ago they are still schizophrenic and need the Seroquel as much as they did
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    A question to ponder (insert a little sarcasm while reading)

    SuesquatchRN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Falls.
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    nurses hide from high-needs pt

    SuesquatchRN replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

    And you can bet your sweet bippy that because she is care-planned for two and you didn't folow it the facility will deny the ensuing workman's comp claim and write you up as
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    Independent LOA

    SuesquatchRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because years ago it was truly a home and not a quasi-hospital with more regulations than a nuclear power
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    Grey's Anatomy Scrubs really that great

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

    It also depends on your build. They are a junior cut and even when I am skinny I can't wear a
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    nurses hide from high-needs pt

    SuesquatchRN replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds like the kind of patient I avoid, yes. I do what needs to be done and will answer her call light the first 22 times but I won't cater to a non-compliant, demanding,...
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    role of nurses in nursing home

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are MORE OF THEM POSTING IN THE GERI FORUM.
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    role of nurses in nursing home

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't work in Texas. Again, try the Geri forum. There's a lot of discussion of that
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    role of nurses in nursing home

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ms RN, go into the Geriatrics forum. There are dozens of threads on this. And yes, they hire us. I do MDS, care plans, and incident investigations. Wounds, some floor stuff, grab a med cart when...
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    men in printed scrubs

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

    *snort* It would be fine on a
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    role of nurses in nursing home

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    TX uses
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    men in printed scrubs

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

    The guys I see in prints tend towards chili peppers.
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

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

    A "lap buddy" is a restraint that looks like a cushion. It tucks into the front of the wheelchair. The more industrious and determined remove them. We have two ladies in Merry-Walkers and neither...
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    Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

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

    Have you tried a
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    How to get the cna's to follow instructions

    SuesquatchRN replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They did back you up. When the three of you each wrote her up she was let go. Well done!