VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

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    green poop

    VivaLasViejas replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Pediatric

    Not green, but mustard yellow.........that's what my 9-month-old grandson's post cibum diapers usually look like. He does it so often, and in such quantities, that we call him "Mustard Butt". The...
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    Are Crocs good for Nursing

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

    Crocs made it possible for me to survive my last six months of hospital nursing. I still wear 'em to this day, although I prefer the closed style since they're a bit dressier (and keep my feet dry...
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    Nursing management

    VivaLasViejas replied to fostchri's topic in General Nursing

    You can't allow that to happen. If you're a parent of two or more children, you probably know what comes of allowing one kid or the other to influence your decision-making. Being a manager isn't much...
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    Nursing Management Question

    VivaLasViejas replied to Toquay's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed!
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    Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    VivaLasViejas replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I literally fell asleep in the bathtub. It wasn't until I slid under the water and snorfled up a noseful of it that I realized I'd totally conked out in
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    Nursing Management Question

    VivaLasViejas replied to Toquay's topic in General Nursing

    Although I think Daytonite said it best, let me add this: I think too many of us middle managers try to 'run with the hares and hunt with the hounds', so to speak, and it causes many a downfall...
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    Opinions spouted on religion and politics at nurses station

    VivaLasViejas replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to get in the middle of a perfectly good argument, but may I remind everyone that hypocrisy comes in ALL flavors---no single religious, philosophical, ethical, or political persuasion holds the...
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    Becoming an ADON at an ALF or LTCF

    VivaLasViejas replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the DON for a 42-bed ALF, and I have an associate's degree. I've had to learn management the hard way---by doing it (and making a ton of mistakes along the way). But this is not a job for a new...
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    I wonder if I'd like LTC better as an RN?

    VivaLasViejas replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sue, you might want to try a position in assisted living. Your responsibilities would be far greater than those of an LPN in LTC or acute care, but the physical labor and med passes are usually done...
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    Can we still be friends?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Jelli_Belli's topic in General Nursing

    I've long believed that people can forgive just about ANYTHING.........except a co-worker who rises from the ranks. I went through a difficult period back when I first hired on at the hospital where...
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    Should Government Pay?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Shaggyb2000's topic in General Nursing

    I can't give this a Yes or No answer, because it's not really a Yes or No question. To my understanding, government is supposed to provide for the general welfare of the citizenry; but what does that...
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    Close to breaking... seriously.

    VivaLasViejas replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Please see if your hospital has an EAP (employee assistance program). Seeing a counselor is free of charge and completely confidential, and you may be able to get as many as six visits. I don't know...
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    What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    VivaLasViejas replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yup.........that'll be me as well. And if someone comes at me with a 'silver bullet' at 0500, they're going to find themselves on the business end of my foot. I'm only half-kidding, too---having...
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    Short Cuts in Nursing

    VivaLasViejas replied to NeuroMedic's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nor do ADNs---we so-called "shortcut" nurses---necessarily kill patients. It is precisely this attitude that turns some nurses off to the idea of further education, not only because we don't have the...
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    Passing meds you did not pull.

    VivaLasViejas replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Said hypothetical nurse already KNOWS the answer to this hypothetical situation, and thus, I suspect, is looking for confirmation of her hypothesis. And what it is, should be a no-brainer for anyone...
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    Cheers and Geers from our Peers !!

    VivaLasViejas replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in General Nursing

    Cheers to my wonderful staff members for letting me push them hard over the past month in order to be ready for our state survey, doing everything I've asked and more, and still coming into my office...
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    What in the world?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Nurseang74's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me as though your former employer has committed some major fair-employment law violations. File a complaint with the Labor Relations Board nearest you, as well as your local employment...
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    Is age 45 too old to start nursing???

    VivaLasViejas replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!!! I was a few years younger than you when I graduated, and I had to get out of med/surg by the time I got into my late 40s, but that's because I've not treated my body kindly. Now that I'm a...
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    Got called to HR...what fun!

    VivaLasViejas replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I had the very same thing done to me at my last job. Funny, how I'd never had issues like this anywhere else I've worked, only at this one hospital.......and now I work in a place where almost...
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    Nurses Needed At Qualcomm

    VivaLasViejas replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in California Nursing

    I'd drop everything and volunteer in a heartbeat if I had the means to get down there. No matter how long I live in other places, San Diego County was, is, and always will be my home, and my prayers...
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    You Just Don't Care!!!

    VivaLasViejas replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Caroladybelle, you should consider submitting this post to one of the nursing journals for publication..........what a true-to-life, well-written story!! There isn't a nurse on earth who's ever worked...
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    Delegation

    VivaLasViejas replied to tudugger's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ALF health services director and assistant administrator, and for me, the deciding factor in whether or not to admit a prospective resident is: if this were my parent, would I be comfortable...
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    Why. Why, oh Why?

    VivaLasViejas replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've done the vacuum cleaner thing. And the remote thing. AND the refrigerator thing.:imbar Too funny,
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    I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    VivaLasViejas replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read the entire thread, but it's clear to me that this event should be reported to Adult Protective Services. The fact that the resident allegedly assaulted the nursing supervisor is...
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    So I'm fired. Again.

    VivaLasViejas replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue, for what it's worth........it took me NINE YEARS to find my niche in nursing. Nine years to find the place I want to call home for the rest of my career. Nine years to learn what I do best, and...