CapeCodMermaid RN

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    Survey's Over

    CapeCodMermaid replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Too strict with isolation?
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    Is 2 weeks enough orientation new grad?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The new grads I hire get at least a month...some as long as 2 months. It takes time and money to hire someone. I can't throw them out on the units unprepared to take care of my residents. It's bad for...
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    craigslist?...Am I crazy?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I post job openings on Craiglist all the time. It's quick and free! I've gotten some good nurses and CNAs through
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    Starting in a Nursing home vs. Starting in a Hospital

    CapeCodMermaid replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why is it "sleazy" to be fiscally
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    Do you find yourself falling asleep at the wrong times?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Your supervisor overlooked someone sleeping on duty??? In my facility it's an automatic
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    Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    ???fiction
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    Marijuana and Nursing School

    CapeCodMermaid replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    Back when I was in nursing school, we weren't allowed to attend clinical if we had a sunburn. If we had tested positive for weed or any other drug, the dean would most likely have called the
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    help! boss threatening to charge me w abandonment??

    CapeCodMermaid replied to puzzpiece's topic in General Nursing

    We're not supposed to give legal advice,but to the poster who said they'll call you in to pick up your check and then say you abandoned patients....I think you are wrong. You have to have accepted an...
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    Malpractice insurance for RNs?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to SummerLei's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    NSO... Less than $200 for a year...worth every
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    Fentanyl patches

    CapeCodMermaid posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We're having a discussion at my facility about fentanyl patches and covering them with a clear opsite to prevent them from falling off. One nurse tells me the pharmacy says we can't cover them since...
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    Choosing between 2 job offers. HELP!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know where you live, but the pay you quoted is horrible. I start new grad LPNs at $20.00 and that is for day
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    Second career Nurse moving up?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to kcdunlap's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL favoritism. I worked my way up from being an aide to being the director of nursing because I am very smart and work very hard. I've left facilities because they did play favorites when promoting...
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    Weekly Weights

    CapeCodMermaid posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am having a hard time getting the nurses to pay attention to getting the weekly weights done. I've told them more than once but for some reason, they think they are too busy. The system is in...
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    Care Plan Question

    CapeCodMermaid replied to heidi_chick's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You can care plan it with the drug or on a separate behavior care plan. Non-pharmacologic interventions should always be tried before medications. As you know, you have to have resident specific care...
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    Fluid bolus for patient with end stage renal disease?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to lovin's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sometimes patients are between a rock and a hard place....or dehydration and fluid overload....or or or....If the patient is on dialysis the extra fluid can be
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    Second career Nurse moving up?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to kcdunlap's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How long have you been a nurse? There are no hard and fast rules for when to try to move up the management ladder and most times it has not too much to do with how long one has been a nurse. I was a...
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    How to earn the CNA's respect

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not to be picky but....CNAs do NOT have licenses. They have a certification which is a far cry legally from having a
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    DOH investigation

    CapeCodMermaid replied to toomany's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    The DPH in Massachusetts is behind schedule. They are only just coming out on things I reported in June. We haven't had any family complaints since I started there, but when they come in, they have to...
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    Any Advice on Being a Self-employed CNA/GNA?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Guest707336's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sure it's possible but why would anyone want to hire you? Most agencies do background checks and carry liability on their employees. If my family needed a caregiver, I would be very hesitant to...
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    What happens if you complain about psychiatrist and then cancel it..

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Orlette's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but are you saying you were going to date this guy? He said he was going to call and didn't and now you want to know if there's anything to be
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    Long Term Care/Rehab Travel Nursing

    CapeCodMermaid replied to telenurse2009's topic in Agency Nurses

    All the nurses in my facility (Massachusetts) are expected to do admissions. We are computerized and everyone was expected to learn how to use the system. I get calls and mail and email at least 5...
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    Weekly Weights

    CapeCodMermaid replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I had a chat with the aides yesterday. A firm chat...not yelling but they got the point. Amazingly today all the weights were done! Maybe they just need a little push every now and then. I'll see how...
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    Weekly Weights

    CapeCodMermaid replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Because, Brandon, WE have licenses-they don't. If we didn't have them, we'd be doing meds, treatments, assessments,incident reports, calling the MD, dealing with families AND toileting, bathing,...
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    Tattoos are taboo at work. Yes? No?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    My doctor is incredibly smart and has a great bedside manner. He listens to what I say and isn't too quick to prescribe medications. I would not give one hoot if the next time I saw him he had tats....
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    New Grad, 1st day orientation at Nsg Home, Any advice?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to missnoc360's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    You'd get more responses if you posted this in the geriatric nurses forum. LTAC is not the same as long term care. That said, be prepared to be overwhelmed with almost everything the first few weeks....