VivaLasViejas ASN, RN

LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych

Once a nurse, always a nurse!

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    Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

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

    THIS.
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    Bedside reporting as a management tool of humiliation

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

    Hearing about all of this makes me grateful to the Lord above that I got out of hospital nursing when I did. I cannot even imagine working under conditions like this. I refuse to be treated like a...
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    The Nightingale Pledge - Still relevant today?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's not that ancient.....my nursing class took the pledge at our capping ceremony in the mid-'90s. I do think it could use some modifications---dear Lord, please get rid of that "passing my life in...
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    Have you ever disliked a nursing job so much that you quit without notice?

    VivaLasViejas replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do it. It will look unprofessional and possibly torpedo your reputation. In the meantime, keep looking for a new job while you're still employed. Wishing you the best of
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    Pt threw a bedpan...

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

    Not all psychosis is related to schizphrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Bipolar also has its psychotic moments, which can happen at either "pole" of the illness. Not every BP experiences psychosis,...
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    Nursing Care Plans/Diagnosis

    VivaLasViejas replied to VeeVal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, and welcome to Allnurses! For best response to student questions, may I suggest posting future queries in the General Nursing Student forum. There you're likely to get more responses as it's...
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    I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray

    VivaLasViejas replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    "They're coming to take me away, haha, they're coming to take me away, hoho, heehee, haha....." That one used to pop into my head sometimes during a crazy shift when I swore I was gonna lose it if the...
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    Pt threw a bedpan...

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

    When I went to the hospital for suicidal ideation last fall, I was A & O x 4. I also saw black and grey cats running under the linen cart in the ER. So yes, one can be "with it" and still have...
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    When we become the patient

    VivaLasViejas replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Although I'm no longer working as a nurse, I gained a whole new perspective when I was inpatient on a psych unit last fall. The nurses knew I was an RN and gently reminded me (more than once) that I...
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    Pt threw a bedpan...

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

    Of course an alert and oriented person can be psychotic, and vice-versa. But the behavior in this case sounds like a tantrum over not having his/her needs met in what he/she thought was a timely...
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    cost of healthy meals

    VivaLasViejas replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    It can be done.....my hubby and I are on food stamps now and we eat decently through the entire month. We just have to be careful to shop the sales and wait to buy until fruits and veggies are in...
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    Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    VivaLasViejas replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    I'm of the impression that English is not the OP's native language and there may be some communication issues that need to be resolved between her and her
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    Keeping License Active?

    VivaLasViejas replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Update: I did renew my license after all, even though I'm still not working and have no intention of doing so in the foreseeable future. Guess I'm just not ready to give it up yet.
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    What eats at you

    VivaLasViejas replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    The way mental illness is still stigmatized by society. The first assumption made by the media when a school shooting or other tragedy happens is that the perpetrator must've suffered from some sort...
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    VivaLasViejas replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have too many guilty pleasures to list. But I'm eating one of them right now---Oreos with double stuff.
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    Changes in language

    VivaLasViejas replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    One time I was reminiscing about my childhood and riding my bike into town with my transistor radio blasting rock and roll from the basket. My son looked at me quizzically and asked, "Mom, what's a...
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    The FIT Nurse

    VivaLasViejas replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Folks, the OP has apologized a couple of times here. Perhaps we should accept her mea culpa and let this thread
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    FLAME ON!

    VivaLasViejas replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, I spoke too soon---there's a brand-new thread here in General Nursing Discussion about "unhealthy" nurses. Here we go
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    FLAME ON!

    VivaLasViejas replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    And don't forget all the posts about nurses who smoke/are obese/don't exercise/fail to model a "healthy" lifestyle.
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    Sentinal event

    VivaLasViejas replied to NursKris's topic in Psychiatric

    When I was IP, there were about 500 ways a patient could NOT hurt him/herself. But sure enough, a guy we called Manic Man managed to cut his wrists by using the jagged end of a toothbrush he'd snapped...
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    Can I be a registered nurse if I have bipolar disorder?

    VivaLasViejas replied to MeAndArmini's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I like the acronym BAD. Because that's what it
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    Declaratory order Help

    VivaLasViejas replied to ashleyzbriggs's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First, I would change my user name to something more anonymous. It's way too easy nowadays to identify someone even on a nursing forum. You also should contact your state Board of Nursing to find out...
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    Would you quit over white uniforms?

    VivaLasViejas replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    I hated whites in nursing school and burned mine when I graduated. They made me look like an appropriate mate for the Michelin tire man. But I wouldn't quit a job over being mandated to wear whites,...
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    Anyone else tired of LTC?

    VivaLasViejas replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whoa, that's pretty harsh, Jessie. I agree that someone who's burned out needs a change of pace, but that doesn't make them a bad nurse. LTC is a tough job under even the best circumstances. Give the...
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    Moving from LTC to hospital

    VivaLasViejas replied to ahlarabeautty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you would do well to stay in your current position for at least a year before attempting to move on. As for keeping your skills sharp, try working on the skilled wing of your facility if you...