SuesquatchRN BSN, RN

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    Flushing a central line

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    We only get PICCs except one of my guys came back with a central. Of course, I have never been trained on one so have researched it. I have read that prior to flushing one is supposed to check for...
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    I feel so incompetent

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a lousy day. Get in and a 93 yo lol who had stomach pain the day before - I had repositioned her and it alleviated it - was puking and sick. Call the doc and am missing a vital sign he wanted....
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    SuesquatchRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nowhere else is it permissible to crack up over a death. Nowhere else are gross things normal. Nowhere else can I vent about a ream of awful prima donna patients without being told I have no...
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    Hospice...hostile and toxic work environment!

    SuesquatchRN replied to RENnurse4/17's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There's always another job. No reason to love a job in a toxic
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    Hospice...hostile and toxic work environment!

    SuesquatchRN replied to RENnurse4/17's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't know what's going on but I would get gone. If the boss doesn't like you it doesn't get better.
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    SuesquatchRN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yup I did it for me. Were I younger I would get some more education. For me. At this point I am too tired to deal with f/t work AND school. But I love
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    Assessing Acute Abdominal Pain vs. Cancer Abdominal Pain

    SuesquatchRN replied to Nurseknit's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So what does he think was wrong with your assessment skills? You identified an urgent problem and sent them to the unit. For the docs to figure that
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    Question about dressing

    SuesquatchRN replied to NurseDianne's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What's the terminal diagnosis? Is your agency necessarily responsible for the dressing
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    Nurse with anxiety/depression

    SuesquatchRN replied to nursepenelope's topic in Home Health

    You must see your PCP and discuss your feelings. Depression and anxiety are medical conditions that can be managed. Ask me how I
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    Getting Thrown Under the Bus

    SuesquatchRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, hang in. And never believe what you're promised on the interview.
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    Assessing Acute Abdominal Pain vs. Cancer Abdominal Pain

    SuesquatchRN replied to Nurseknit's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The perforation signs you mentioned can also indicate
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    What shoes do you wear?

    SuesquatchRN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    Birkenstock. Pricy but they last
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    Nclex pn results have been cancelled

    SuesquatchRN replied to 0000shell's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did you get in with your phone? They're pretty clear that you empty everything, including phones, and put them in a
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    Should we teach unlicensed caregiver . . . . .

    SuesquatchRN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We stopped using the cream because it's expensive to compound. And my agency is all about the census and
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    Training for a new job and NO PAY???

    SuesquatchRN replied to TexasBSNRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh, hells
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    Not sure if I should switch....

    SuesquatchRN replied to HereInTX's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It should pay what you're making because you will work from 5 p Friday through 5 a Monday. 24/7. I love hospice but in no way would I take such a position. I'm too old and
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    Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    SuesquatchRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And you have been polite to me? I was blunt. You and other have been
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    Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    SuesquatchRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did not say that. So much for reading comprehension. Thank
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    Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    SuesquatchRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, for goodness sake. You were quite clear that you wanted her quiet because she was disturbing the other residents. How you got from that to eating one's young I don't know. Personally, I don't...
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    Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    SuesquatchRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My problem with your request is that you are looking for a chemical restraint. Think long and hard before doing that - or at east, don't post about it on a message
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    Anyone else having their per visit pay cut due to Medicare cuts?

    SuesquatchRN replied to Lauren21b's topic in Home Health

    No. But I would certainly be looking for another
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    Nurses carrying weapons

    SuesquatchRN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    I think I love you,
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    Nursing home pt catches on fire

    SuesquatchRN replied to LaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hate when I set myself on fire. Harshes the whole darn
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    Organizing your car

    SuesquatchRN replied to Carla25's topic in Home Health

    I have a bin in the trunk. A file rack is on my front seat. A smaller bin with gloves, alcohol wipes, etc is on the floor in
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    Patients still wanting a lot of treaments

    SuesquatchRN replied to JennNJ83's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    How many is a lot? If you have a census-driven management team they will admit people who clearly aren't