VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

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    Need employment, poor work history

    VivaLasViejas replied to rue1725's topic in Nursing Career

    Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. :hug: Ditto as to what Crunch said above. Never lie about previous employment......it will come back to haunt you, as all it takes are a few...
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    VivaLasViejas replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    HAHAHAHA!!! Reminds me of the time during my last Med/Surg job, when I had an elderly female patient who was actually quite alert, oriented, and charming. She wore an adorable bed jacket and sat up...
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    Background checks

    VivaLasViejas replied to anemone's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yes, the arrest will show up on a LEDS check, and unless Cali is vastly different from Oregon, the application for nursing school will ask you directly if you have ever been arrested, charged, or...
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    So unhappy, then a huge life change--is this a sign?

    VivaLasViejas replied to wannabecnl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you for updating us. You have gone through hell in these past weeks, and you deserve nothing less than all the compassion and support you can get. Consider me one of your supporters. Gentle hugs...
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    a positive thread?!?!

    VivaLasViejas replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the OP started this thread to exchange positive thoughts. :) There are plenty of threads for those who want to talk about how tough nursing is, complain about their jobs, argue over who's...
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    a positive thread?!?!

    VivaLasViejas replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I echo the previous posters in welcoming you aboard here at Allnurses! :yeah:As they have stated so well, there is no better place on the Internet to come when you need to vent, find sanctuary,...
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    Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just an FYI: The private messaging system isn't fully enabled until a new member reaches 15 posts. Until then, they can receive, but not send PMs. Hope that helps clear up some confusion.
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    Lost It At Work: Sent Home for a Four Day Weekend to Gather My Thoughts (rant, vent)

    VivaLasViejas replied to clinicalteach's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    As will I. Go get 'em.......you KNOW you are
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    Who can apply heat in a SNF?

    VivaLasViejas replied to nurseyrn2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Generally, only licensed staff can apply heat in a SNF setting. This is because there are so many things that can go wrong with frail elderly folks and heat---thermal burns being only one of the...
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    are there any nurses out there who haven't been vaccinated?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Students

    Kendel~You have shown by your willingness to listen to good advice---and your restraint in addressing some not-so-nice posts---that you have what it takes to be a GREAT nurse! Best of luck to you in...
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    Tips on taking the CNA Exam.

    VivaLasViejas replied to Tasha1635's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The written exam is pretty much a piece of cake; it's the practicum (skills demo) that can be intimidating. You'll want to get a good night's sleep and eat a light but healthy meal before your test;...
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    how to leave work at work?

    VivaLasViejas replied to erhnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cannot possibly add to that post. Well said, my friend.
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    What is with all the crying?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Rick68fl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Rick~ A little FYI about the waterworks: to a great many women, crying is what cussing and punching things are to a guy---a proven stress-reliever. Doesn't mean we do it in front of patients and...
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    scoop method for recapping

    VivaLasViejas replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    Assisted living facilities are different, as they are based on a social model of care rather than the medical model. Thus you don't see sharps containers all over the place---usually the main one is...
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    What can they do?

    VivaLasViejas replied to RachRN66's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    In most areas of life, I'm pretty much an open book; but after seeing what others have gone through in the mental-health and substance-abuse arenas, I believe it's best for nurses to disclose as...
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    "What I Really Do" meme

    VivaLasViejas replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    How do you make one of those? It would be fun to have one showing what the various folks in my life think I do.......like my husband (he visualizes me running down the halls with a crash cart).....my...
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    Phasing out alarms?!?

    VivaLasViejas replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The alarms really only warn us that residents are already up and moving.......they don't do a thing to keep 'em off the floor. :) I concur with Nascar nurse on this one. Alarms are a noise issue, and...
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    Lost It At Work: Sent Home for a Four Day Weekend to Gather My Thoughts (rant, vent)

    VivaLasViejas replied to clinicalteach's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Nascar covered just about everything, so there's not much I can add except my sympathies. :hug:I've held this same position in both good AL facilities and bad, and if you don't have great chemistry...
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    VivaLasViejas replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've done that more than once myself, much to my embarrassment (and a VERY sore tailbone). And don't you just love the "Croc Stop"---you know, where you're zipping along and one clog suddenly decides...
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    Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    VivaLasViejas replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ouch..... Reminds me of one of my verbal-incontinence episodes when I worked acute care. I was in this funny, breezy mood when I started my shift; I had five easy patients and the ER was deader than a...
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    VivaLasViejas replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It may not be 'fair', but as a manager I tend to regard interviewees with long fake fingernails, multiple piercings, tight jeans, and too much perfume as not serious about working in health care. I...
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    Help! New grad RN in CA with probationary license

    VivaLasViejas replied to marky_mark's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're very welcome. Please keep us posted and let us know how your interviews go.
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    DWI and taking the NCLEX..

    VivaLasViejas replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't think it's necessary to pile on the OP for this. She made a horrible, horrible mistake and will undoubtedly be paying for it for a long time to come; she knows it, she's owning it and I don't...
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    Help! New grad RN in CA with probationary license

    VivaLasViejas replied to marky_mark's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't add much to ocnurse1's post, but having been in recovery myself for 20 years, I believe that nurses who have had substance abuse or mental health issues in the past are in a unique position to...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    VivaLasViejas replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :rotfl: