VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

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    scrubs and ironing

    VivaLasViejas replied to CT Pixie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I guess I'm a slob---I never buy anything that requires care beyond washing and drying. I can't imagine wasting my precious, limited free time sweating over a hot iron........I did enough of it when I...
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    Continuity of the Pen Addict Thread

    VivaLasViejas replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Uh-huh.........I'm hearing you
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    Continuity of the Pen Addict Thread

    VivaLasViejas replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Yanno what frightens me? The fact that I totally UNDERSTAND all this!!
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    VivaLasViejas replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I'm the same way. I can only speak and understand 'street Spanish'. The kind of Spanish spoken in Spain sounds completely foreign to me. I have to admit, I probably know more than 100 different...
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    Introductions--It's all about YOU!

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

    Sounds like my job!! I wonder if we work for the same corporation?:) I love my work though, no matter how much of a zoo the community can be at times. I too have a wonderful ED and we are putting...
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    VivaLasViejas replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Ah, what a great combination.........a 21st century presidential campaign and 19th century
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    Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    VivaLasViejas replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Tony! I'm no marriage counselor, but I have been through a similar situation, only it was reversed---I was the one with all the ambition and drive, and my husband seemed content to just muddle...
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    Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    VivaLasViejas replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Moderator's Note: Please remember to debate the TOPIC and keep the tone respectful. I'm sure many of you who experienced Katrina, Rita, and/or other serious hurricanes have passionate feelings on...
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    Warning Signs

    VivaLasViejas replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    No pun
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    Prayers thoughts check-ins re Gustav

    VivaLasViejas replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Amen..............and cyber-hugs to all who are in the path of the storm. May God keep you and yours safe from all
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    Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    VivaLasViejas replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you SHOULD be with your baby. For those of us who've raised our kids and lived a decent length of time, it's different..........I wouldn't think twice about going in to work and doing whatever I...
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    Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    VivaLasViejas replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I AM in administration.........and yes, if the collective excretory material collides with the oscillating ventilation system, I'm going to be in it up to my eyeballs, just like everyone else. Not all...
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    Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    VivaLasViejas replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. I'm right there with you.........I would more than likely tell my husband to take the family and pets to safer ground, and I'd stay at my building taking care of our residents,...
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    The Patient I Failed

    VivaLasViejas replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a tragic story, beautifully told. Thank you for sharing
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    Nurses and Weight Loss Surgery

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

    I want a lap band, but am having the usual trouble with my insurance company (even though God knows I pay high enough premiums that I should get it for free!). They need to move into the 21st century,...
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    Do you ever get called doctor?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Conrad283's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have one resident who calls me Doctor, probably because I'm the closest thing to a medical director in an assisted living community, and I've recommended a few things to him that have enhanced his...
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    Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    VivaLasViejas replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not particularly squeamish, but when I was fresh out of nursing school, I had a patient with no circulation in one foot. I was changing the dressing when two of his toes literally fell off into my...
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    Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    VivaLasViejas replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    And now, back to our regularly scheduled
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    New here, so lost, upset, and in need of support

    VivaLasViejas replied to chaotic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am really impressed with your grace and perseverance in dealing with your illness. With this attitude, you will do well not only in nursing, but in life...........being willing to take...
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    Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    VivaLasViejas replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    As always............VERY well said!! And very true. Sixteen and three-quarters years after I took my last drink, I STILL crave alcohol. Not every day, of course, but during times of unusual stress or...
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    What would make you say "I could never do that"

    VivaLasViejas replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    No sick babies, no prisoners, and no psych patients. I prefer my old
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    Culture Change in Assisted Living

    VivaLasViejas replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are slowly working on Culture Change in my community. We've started with grouping sections of rooms and keeping the same caregivers in those sections as much as possible; we are also changing to...
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    Ten years at allnurses, this is about me!

    VivaLasViejas replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful!!!
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    VivaLasViejas replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I love the way you put that,
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    The Resident from Hell!

    VivaLasViejas replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definitely, a PT/OT consult is in order, as is a urology eval. He could have an infection; he could have stones; he could have an enlarged prostate; he could have all three. And frankly, if he has any...