VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

Once a nurse, always a nurse!

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    Watch out - Its Death Angel!

    VivaLasViejas replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like Nurse Kevorkian myself...........I've lost eight of my ALF residents in the 2 1/2 months I've worked in this facility. I wish they'd quit dying on me---everytime we lose one, we've got to...
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    How does your own PCP treat you?

    VivaLasViejas replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    My PCP has been my doctor since I was a welfare mom back in the early '90s. He's seen me through a lot, and he's always respected me for doing what I did to get through school and become somebody....
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    Geriatrics without working in a nursing home?

    VivaLasViejas replied to itsmycalling's topic in General Nursing

    Assisted living and memory care facilities are less heavily regulated and generate a little less paperwork, and the residents are usually great to work with. I'd recommend getting some NH experience...
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    An MI at age 38!!!!!

    VivaLasViejas replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my gosh, Anne---that's SCARY!!! Prayers being sent for you, not only for your health but for some relief from the stress........who's going to watch over your family if you're not here to take...
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    OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

    VivaLasViejas replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    I think ampules are dangerous. A few years ago I did exactly the same thing to my thumb that the OP did, only I was too stubborn to go down to the ER and get it checked.....all I did was sit there at...
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    are nurses more depressed than the general public?

    VivaLasViejas replied to hnurseh's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. THAT sure didn't take long...... Thanks, Steph, as
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    are nurses more depressed than the general public?

    VivaLasViejas replied to hnurseh's topic in General Nursing

    Well, now, that explains a lot to me as well. I've been baffled for years about my lack of desire to socialize. I always used to be up for a good time no matter what, and then a few years ago it all...
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    Curious: WHATS WITH THE CLOGS?

    VivaLasViejas replied to EmergencyMedicine's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    "The beatings will continue until morale improves. Signed, The
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    Curious: WHATS WITH THE CLOGS?

    VivaLasViejas replied to EmergencyMedicine's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Now THAT is the beginning of
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    Hourly rounding... I have the time

    VivaLasViejas replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Alas, it will take a paradigm shift in the nursing culture to accomplish this, and we are collectively so beaten down by the system that we no longer know how to fight for our rights. I'm not sure how...
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    Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

    VivaLasViejas replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmm.......let's see. I almost never get "sick" anymore---as in colds, flu, bronchitis, etc. My immune system's strong enough to fight off the squirrels in the front yard. Everyone around me can be...
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    Hourly rounding... I have the time

    VivaLasViejas replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's what the world needs..........Stepford nurses.:icon_roll Even if I weren't almost 50 years old and a gray-haired granny, as an educated professional I have no problem "Just Saying NO" to...
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    Help for my asthmatic patient!

    VivaLasViejas replied to jen826's topic in Pulmonary

    As someone who suffers from asthma too, I've learned lots of tricks over the years to help both myself and my patients when breathing treatments aren't enough. One thing that helps is positioning....
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    Results of 5th Nursing Article Contest

    VivaLasViejas replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    CONGRATULATIONS to all of
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    Pre-operative sedation

    VivaLasViejas replied to AmbCareRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have to agree with the above. I've received Versed prior to my last several procedures, and once they get about half the syringe in I am NOT responsible for what comes out of my mouth!! It's like...
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    are you required to call DON first before calling MD?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a DON in a high-acuity assisted living, and yes, I appreciate a call from staff when a resident becomes acutely ill and needs a higher level of care, even if it's just a trip to ER. But when the...
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    Duoderm as adhesive tape?

    VivaLasViejas replied to baby21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's some pretty expensive
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    Dry Drunk needs to get back on track

    VivaLasViejas replied to Lori75's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CONGRATULATIONS on five years' sobriety!! I know what you mean about the "dry drunk" phenomenon; I've been through several memorable episodes when the only thing I DIDN'T do was actually take a...
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    Need Help From Nurses In Recovery!

    VivaLasViejas replied to bossynurse101's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That makes three of us, at
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    Brookdale Senior Living

    VivaLasViejas replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So am I! I'll see you
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    Thank you notes to patients?

    VivaLasViejas replied to darkblue's topic in General Nursing

    Oh. My. GOODNESS. Can I :barf01: now? Seriously. I am SO glad I don't work in a hospital anymore.......this is even worse than
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    endometrial ablasion

    VivaLasViejas replied to Laurab14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Weight loss? I should have been so lucky! When I had mine, I was told it might end my periods and would definitely affect my fertility (thank God---I was 43 and more than ready to be done with worries...
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    husbands that won't help

    VivaLasViejas replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, my instructors all said the same thing........"don't get married, don't buy a house, don't have a baby, and don't get divorced". Which is much easier said than done. My hubby and I came thisclose...
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    Great article about nursing and living

    VivaLasViejas replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow........very profound. Thank you for sharing
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    Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    VivaLasViejas replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Present and accounted for. Thanks to all who reported