VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

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    Made a med error and am Furious!!

    VivaLasViejas replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    None of us walks on water. Who among us (that have practiced for any length of time) can honestly say we have NEVER made a mistake? I think most, if not all of us, can relate to the OP's frustration...
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    A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    VivaLasViejas replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot, for the life of me, understand the objections to "universal" health care. What could possibly be wrong with having basic health care for EVERYONE?? The use of ERs for non-emergent conditions...
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    Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    VivaLasViejas replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! Great thinking,
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    Missing Narcs

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

    Thanks to those of you who responded to my post, and for understanding that a manager's job isn't as easy as it looks. If I had a dollar for every time I've heard someone say, "All the 'suits' do is...
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    Missing Narcs

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

    Stupid, stupid, stupid..........what management team with half a brain would ignore reports of missing narcotics??!! I am a DON in assisted living myself, and the company that manages us is...
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    The truth about EAP Counseling

    VivaLasViejas replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    I echo what Deb said. A year ago this month, I was in pretty much the same place as you: burned out, and no longer certain nursing was worth all the stress and pain. The EAP therapist helped me...
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    What about the birds??

    VivaLasViejas replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, that's about it:lol2: Actually, I worry more about bird bombs than anything else........they mess up the paint on our cars and leave ugly grey smears all over our picture windows.
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    considering move to oregon?

    VivaLasViejas replied to debinius's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm with you, Weetzie!! I'm just like a cat---I HATE being cold and wet. Even right now, with a snowstorm reportedly heading our way, I'm dreading the chill, although I do get kind of excited about...
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    What about the birds??

    VivaLasViejas replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    I've also heard that an owl flying over a house is a harbinger of death. It's probably only a superstition, but I've never been comfortable with the family of them that live in one of the tall pines...
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    Nursing and The Social Class

    VivaLasViejas replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that the truth? I don't think they even let you INTO Los Angeles if you don't make at least $200,000 a year:lol2: A few years ago, my DH and I briefly considered moving back to my hometown in...
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    Nursing and The Social Class

    VivaLasViejas replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that explains why our taxes are so high.........this places my family in the upper-middle class!! Who'da thunk
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    transitioning from home health nursing back to hospital

    VivaLasViejas replied to ktrn03's topic in General Nursing

    I've held a position such as you've described, and as much as I hate to say this, it was the hardest work I've ever done. For two years I was an admissions nurse working 11 AM-7PM, and the more I...
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    Vatican said to be rethinking condoms

    VivaLasViejas replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me, Tim, but your post troubles me. Over the years, you have made it quite clear that you consider yourself a Christian, yet you seem to have no problem "bashing" another Christian faith...
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    Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    What a difference a year makes. I was just reading through this thread and happened upon my post from September 2005, and I'm happy to say that my answer then no longer holds true. The answer today is...
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    seen from the other side of the bed- what's the best way to communicate this?

    VivaLasViejas replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you went through this. What you experienced is completely unacceptable. As a nurse yourself, you are in a unique position to help make things better for the next surgical patient, and...
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    Rules for Med-Surge

    VivaLasViejas replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If your nurse has asked you to put on the call light whenever you need to get up to the bathroom, PLEASE do so. It does not matter that you have been capable of walking yourself to the bathroom for...
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    Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    VivaLasViejas replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    This case could set a very dangerous precedent indeed. I've tried putting myself in the shoes of the various people involved: the family of the 16-year-old who so tragically lost her life, the nurse...
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    palomar medical center-question???

    VivaLasViejas replied to taapple's topic in California Nursing

    I was born there many, many moons ago, as were three of my five children. I can say that their OB, NICU and peds units are among the best I've seen anywhere. Granted, this was all a long time ago, but...
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    Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    VivaLasViejas replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Diaper" is another term I dislike........how undignified! As is "bib" for clothing protector and "sippy" for the adaptive cup used by stroke patients and others who have trouble holding onto...
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    Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    VivaLasViejas replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I HATE 'noncompliant'.........makes it sound like medications, treatments and such are orders to be obeyed unquestioningly by the patient. It's judgmental, and as such it shouldn't even be in the...
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    You Don't Qualify! Try Again Next Year!!

    VivaLasViejas replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry your aunt is going through this. However, I'm not sure this is the best place to seek advice. For one thing, your aunt is the one who should be fighting this battle; if she chooses not to,...
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    Cat like reflexes in nursing! LOL!

    VivaLasViejas replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    How about vomit-dodging? That's my personal favorite LOL I also once fielded a telemetry unit that a demented patient pegged at me.......I walked into the room, saw a small object coming at me at the...
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    Nursing school with small children?

    VivaLasViejas replied to merrick's topic in General Students

    It can be done..........my own kids were 10, 7, 4, and 18 months when I started college. It wasn't easy, of course; even though I had plenty of help from my husband and sister, I still had to give up...
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    Non-English speaking patients

    VivaLasViejas replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that people coming to live in the U.S. should learn English. The fact that many of them do not makes caring for them very challenging indeed. However, it's our responsibility as nurses to...
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    British Man Injured After Lighting Firecracker in Buttocks

    VivaLasViejas replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That kid must've eaten a whole BOWL of stupid for breakfast that day!! Sounds like a future candidate for the Darwin