VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

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    I am not good at nursing

    VivaLasViejas replied to Lostinorlando's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's safe to say that there's a universal truth in nursing: the first year SUCKS. It always does. We don't know what we don't know. It takes time, lots of it, to feel competent in this field....
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    Cursing in professional settings

    VivaLasViejas replied to Eschell2971's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OK, I'll bite: what does that mean? In TOS-appropriate language, of course.
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    Women's Right to Choose

    VivaLasViejas replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my state (Oregon) it does. We pay for a system that covers free abortions for all who want one, including undocumented immigrants. I hate that my tax money is going toward something I'm morally...
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    Cursing in professional settings

    VivaLasViejas replied to Eschell2971's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There's a place and a time to let your hair down and utter some choice invective, but a professional setting ain't it. I personally have never experienced that in staff meetings or conferences; then...
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    Nursing with RA

    VivaLasViejas replied to ehamlin92's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello, and welcome to Allnurses! So glad you're here! I'd like to invite you to check out our Nurse Disabilities forum. There are many, many different conditions to read about, and I'm sure you'll...
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    Wise One Liners

    VivaLasViejas replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Never, ever say the Q
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    Foley pain

    VivaLasViejas replied to lucy8686's topic in General Nursing

    That's good to know. I'll ask for a silicone catheter the next time I have to have a Foley for any length of time. Thank
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    Women's Right to Choose

    VivaLasViejas replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    Donning asbestos suit now... I am proudly pro-life. It may be my body, but when we speak of pregnancy, we're talking about someone else's body. For me, it's really simple: that "clump of cells" has...
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    Relocate while under monitoring agreement?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Sivraj's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'd stay put if I were you. Your monitoring program is a known entity, and God only knows what you might have to go through if you sign up for another state's program. You can always move after your...
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    Foley pain

    VivaLasViejas replied to lucy8686's topic in General Nursing

    Some people can have nasty bladder spasms with Foleys. I am one of them. Every time I've had to have a catheter, I've needed medication for the spasms. My bladder just doesn't want that in there! I...
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    Ask Me If I'm Safe At Home

    VivaLasViejas replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    This is an amazing story, and Ruby, you are an amazing woman. You are indeed resilient and very brave and strong. Bless you for sharing your experiences with us.
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    BON and alleged verbal abuse via pt

    VivaLasViejas replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP needs to mature and learn some diplomacy. You don't stand at the bedside and complain that you need more help to reposition the 400+ lb. patient; frankly, if I were the patient I'd have...
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    Should I divorce my husband

    VivaLasViejas replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Me, I'd have laughed and then shipped the cards off to Sen. Maureen
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    Nursing Assistants

    VivaLasViejas replied to Bri1231's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, there are two classifications of nursing assistants--CNA, and CNA 2. The CNA usually works in LTC and only does VS, ADLs and simple treatments like butt paste and TED hose. There are a...
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    Feeling embarrassed, ask the md a stupid question

    VivaLasViejas replied to RobertJo's topic in General Nursing

    What you did was exactly what a nurse should do in a situation like this. I can't count the number of times I've called doctors knowing perfectly well what they'd say to what I was asking, but I...
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    New Nurse..Lost a pt. I didn't know ID hurt so deeply

    VivaLasViejas replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    The first death is always the hardest. It's unfortunate that your first was a young man with seemingly everything to live for, but every death affects us differently no matter who it is. I worked with...
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    Vocational Rehabiliation services

    VivaLasViejas replied to sodapopgirl's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm a retired/disabled nurse with bipolar I who had a great deal of trouble maintaining employment during my career. Like you I did better in jobs where I wasn't dealing with people all the time or...
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    What are the top 10 debatable nursing issues? And GO!

    VivaLasViejas replied to RN Instructor1397's topic in General Nursing

    "Old" nurse (who should retire and get out of the way for the next generation) vs. "new" nurse (who is usually, but not always, a millennial). Who should get the
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    Reasons nurses get fired

    VivaLasViejas replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do, don't have a mental breakdown and take three weeks medical LOA. The Americans with Disabilities Act doesn't protect you like you'd think it would. You can file a lawsuit through the...
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    Is this normal??!?!

    VivaLasViejas replied to Gemini616's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know many nurses, myself included, who didn't feel that way when they started out. In fact, like beekee said, I'd be more worried about a new nurse who wasn't nervous. It's actually a good...
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    Maureen Walsh Meme Nurses Week Contest

    VivaLasViejas replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    I have no idea how to make memes, but these are sure funny! Keep 'em coming folks!
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    Help! Career Fair Activity

    VivaLasViejas replied to twss2323's topic in General Nursing

    I got nothin'. That stuff's too complicated even for me to understand! LOL Seriously, I was thinking of maybe talking about the Krebs cycle and its place in the general scheme of things and how it...
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    What causes you to almost scream (internally of course) during your day?

    VivaLasViejas replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    The 19-year-old preggo with piercings everywhere, INCLUDING her labia, who jerks her hand away while I'm trying to start her IV and tells me she's scared of needles.
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    Managing a Department/No Experience in Area

    VivaLasViejas replied to Jory's topic in General Nursing

    Sooo not a good idea. Like others have said, I'd have to question the motives of a hospital that's willing to hire someone with ZERO experience as manager of an ER. What often happens is they hire...
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    Hardship: none of my business or a problem?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Feel better now? I don't understand why the nationalities of the facility owner and some of the nurses matter. This isn't the first time you've posted about them and I wonder if there is some...