SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    blood sugar checks and insulin

    SuesquatchRN replied to makes needs known's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked in places where the treatment nurse did the sticks and gave them to the meds nurse. It worked
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    State surveyors here again...and being super picky...

    SuesquatchRN replied to IowaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We break even. For profit. The profits are slim. The county home has a hundred beds and last year ran a FOUR MILLION DOLLAR deficit. Old, sick people are
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    New to LTC and to Nursing!

    SuesquatchRN replied to kfarinato's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A watch with a sweeping second hand. Clamps in case you have a foley. Your decent steth and don't let it walk off.
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    Several topics-new to LTC

    SuesquatchRN replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Supervisor.
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    New to LTC and charge?

    SuesquatchRN replied to eesmith3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have a lot more patients. They are chronically ill, most have dementia. The families can be harder to deal with than the residents. You are not paid hospital money and won't be. You don't do...
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    Walking away from nursing after 8 months

    SuesquatchRN replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, honey, I'm sorry. Don't give up. It gets better.
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    Mobbing support - threats, hostile work environment

    SuesquatchRN replied to NurseBrittney's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, why was it so important to you to convince her it was the machine? Why couldn't you just say, "She seems to be breathing okay to me, but if your think it is a respiratory problems...
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    To the RN I just had hospital orientation with today....

    SuesquatchRN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. I'm the only nurse in my facility who will do "tech" work, including those who were techs
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    Mobbing support - threats, hostile work environment

    SuesquatchRN replied to NurseBrittney's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I'm now a unit manager of a 44-bed unit in a SNF. There is a lot to be done beyond passing meds and doing treatments, neither of which I am expected to do because managing IS actually a f/t...
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    Information Needed: Online Programs

    SuesquatchRN replied to ann1120's topic in Online Distance Learning

    http://www.vto.vt.edu/
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    New to LTC and charge?

    SuesquatchRN replied to eesmith3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you want to leave SICU? I love LTC but it is not remotely similar to hospital
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    Several topics-new to LTC

    SuesquatchRN replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You will get this down. And you'll actually get your residents care for while fighting fires. Get the hang of the facility and how it operates and when a job you want opens apply. I was the night...
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    New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    SuesquatchRN replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're gonna be rockin' it in no time.
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    Information Needed: Online Programs

    SuesquatchRN replied to ann1120's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ann, in what state do you live? NYS has a great online program. Check out your state university and see what they
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    Dealing with family complaints

    SuesquatchRN replied to recentlycertified's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Guilt.
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    MRSA-healthcare workers and nose piercings

    SuesquatchRN replied to angelstrings's topic in Infectious Disease

    Oh, good. You said "ring" earlier, which is entirely
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    MRSA-healthcare workers and nose piercings

    SuesquatchRN replied to angelstrings's topic in Infectious Disease

    angelstrings, I would think about the usual edict against drop earrings and then think about a nose ring and demented, combative residents. I'm just
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    Fall risk

    SuesquatchRN replied to zeppzepp2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What did your CI say? It was not your fault if you followed the care plan - which you did. You did not make an error. However, to be on the safe side, don't do that again.
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    Narcotics missing

    SuesquatchRN replied to abundance56's topic in Psychiatric

    If once a month an Ativan is missing is that a big deal? That's what I'm talking about, not boxes of Fentanyl patches and packs of Vicodin going
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    Fall risk

    SuesquatchRN replied to zeppzepp2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If they are truly independent we leave them alone.
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    Narcotics missing

    SuesquatchRN replied to abundance56's topic in Psychiatric

    Doesn't sound like your boss is concerned. Let it go. I've had narcs missing and it wasn't a big deal. It also doesn't happen
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    Do you experience jealousy from friends/family members?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I've nicknamed my mother the misery monger. She is angry that I became a nurse, is angry that I am wasting my time on the BSN - meh. I call as duty requires and let it roll off my back. I do find...
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    manly scrub top protocol...

    SuesquatchRN replied to AVMadd's topic in Men in Nursing

    Cherokee makes a zip-front top with two pockets for men. I've seen a lot of guys in them. And I don't know why you couldn't buy the Cherokee Workwear two-pocket tops. They're unisex. I couldn't...
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    Help please - need a nursing watch w/ a small wrist band

    SuesquatchRN replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Can't you poke another hole in the
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    Med question?

    SuesquatchRN replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And Greta, the first thing we do when anyone is wonky is dip the urine. A UTI that has us uncomfortable can really whackado and old person. Seriously, any deviation from baseline is, "Dip her." You...