VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

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    Brookdale Senior Living

    VivaLasViejas replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My job as HCC for a Brookdale facility is going well so far. I'm two weeks into the position, and while 73 residents seem to be a lot (I'm used to 42), I'm sure I'll be on top of things within another...
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    Staffing petition

    VivaLasViejas replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    I signed as
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    When Suicide Occurs on the Unit

    VivaLasViejas replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    ((((((((indigo girl))))))))) I can't even imagine what you must be feeling. You are an incredibly strong and brave caregiver, and I hope you are taking extra-special care of yourself right now. Just...
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    A month ago I felt like crud..

    VivaLasViejas replied to BlueRidgeHomeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thank you, my friend..........i'm glad i've been of some help:heartbeat god is so good and so good to us, isn't he? there have been times during my sobriety when he provided the only support to get...
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    I can't stand my new job at ALL. Thinking about quitting

    VivaLasViejas replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be out of there in two shakes of a lamb's tail. But then, unsafe workplaces and paperwork that's designed for the express purpose of making nurses' lives even harder than they already are have...
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    things friends/neighbors have asked you "because you are a nurse"

    VivaLasViejas replied to aloevera's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have an elderly neighbor whose daughter took care of her, but didn't seem to understand much about her medical issues. One day she (daughter) knocked frantically on my door, wanting me to do...
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    horror scene

    VivaLasViejas replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sure moving the resident to another room didn't help any---she was almost certainly confused about where she belonged. You are not to blame for her fall. No matter what nurses do, some LTC...
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    Would you feel comfortable with putting your loved ones in a nursing home?

    VivaLasViejas replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My father and mother passed away when they were still comparatively young (59 and 66 respectively), so I was never faced with this issue. But knowing what I do about nursing homes, I'd have to say NO...
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    A month ago I felt like crud..

    VivaLasViejas replied to BlueRidgeHomeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :yeah: I'm so proud of you!!! Those first 30 days are definitely the toughest, and I can assure you that it'll never be quite that hard again. I can also tell you from experience that you'll probably...
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    peripheral neuropathy

    VivaLasViejas replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had some sort of neuropathy in my right foot for years. There's no pain, but the numbness has progressed from the outside of the baby toe to the entire outer part of the foot, the sole, and the...
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    CMSRN - any effect?

    VivaLasViejas replied to RockyCreek's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When I worked acute care, the CMSRN earned me an extra 3% per hour and it looked terrific on my ID badge. It doesn't do much for me now that I'm an assisted living nurse/manager, but I'm still proud...
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    VivaLasViejas replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We spend more on healthcare and cover fewer of our citizens than any socialist country, yet OUR economy is headed for the hopper as well. So much for that argument. And "socialism" is the proverbial...
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    Bullying in the workplace

    VivaLasViejas replied to nmred's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's what happened in my last hospital job, the bully was one of the assistant department managers who'd been with the organization for 25 years. Now, I'm pretty thick-skinned, but how many people...
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    VivaLasViejas replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do I want universal health care? YES. Do I want the federal government to run it? NO.There are far too many ways the feds could, and no doubt would, foul it up. My preference would be for the feds to...
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    Bizarre Admitting Diagnosises

    VivaLasViejas replied to MedicalLPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I love "Weakness" as an admitting dx, myself........when I worked Med/Surg, it was basically a wastebasket diagnosis for the frail, confused, incontinent elder whose family had finally decided it was...
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    Ugh!!!! Getting the dreaded phone call!

    VivaLasViejas replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers going out for you and your family.
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    Brookdale Senior Living

    VivaLasViejas replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm starting with a Brookdale facility this coming Monday. The pay and benefits are much better than I've had before, and I understand the company is big on continuing education, especially for its...
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    what NOT to do when job hunting.

    VivaLasViejas replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, PLEASE don't tell me that your ten-year-old daughter has migraines 2-3 times per week and that you may have to leave in the middle of the shift to go get her from school and take her home and hold...
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    Would you hire me back if you were them?

    VivaLasViejas replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

    From a management perspective: 1) I would have some concerns about your professionalism, given the emphasis on the personal in your statement to the hiring manager. Though obviously heartfelt, the...
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    "Women Are Catty"

    VivaLasViejas replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    ~sigh~ Do we really need another discussion on generalizations? Judging by the number of folks currently viewing this thread, I'd have to say "Yes". Carry on.........but please remember to keep things...
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    I need help for a friend

    VivaLasViejas replied to militaryspouse98's topic in General Nursing

    Regretfully, this question requires expertise that we cannot provide on this forum. Your friend needs to seek advice from a qualified legal professional and/or her state Board of Nursing; this is far...
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    What age do you plan to retire?

    VivaLasViejas replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I got started too late in life to even think about retiring.......the best I can hope for is to someday be able to work part time. It's OK, I can't imagine staying home all the time anyway---I've been...
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    Please Keep Our Friend in Your Thoughts

    VivaLasViejas replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Spoken like a mother of
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    Any Red flags for a LTC NOT to tak the JOB

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

    Talk to the staff about what they like and don't like about working there. Also try to find out what the turnover rate is..........if a facility is constantly running ads in the paper, it's usually...
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    Please Keep Our Friend in Your Thoughts

    VivaLasViejas replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    My sentiments