CapeCodMermaid RN

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    need to vent

    CapeCodMermaid replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you give the right meds to the right residents? Then all is good. So what if you were slow. I've been a nurse since 1982 and if I had to do a med pass,it'd take me 4 times as long as the people...
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    LTC Nurses... please answer

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    New grads who know nothing about taking care of people; nurses who refuse to change with the times; lack of
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    Should I disclose info during an Interview?

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

    I do the hiring for my facility. I would question the character if someone who wasn't truthful on a resume.Background checks are expensive. We only do them if we are going to offer the job.And, I've...
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    How to protect my license in SNF?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to ProudNeWRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Again......a union will NOT protect your license from being taken away. It might be able to prevent you from being fired, but if you are unsafe and the disciplinary process has been followed, you can...
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    Is WOCN an entry level position?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You said you'll die of boredom if you have to watch a monitor, but you want to be a WOCN? Wounds can get nasty, but they are hardly
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    Should I disclose info during an Interview?

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

    I'm not sure I understand. You took 8 years in between school and passing the boards? So none of your experience is new? If you don't put that on your resume it's lying by
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    How to protect my license in SNF?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to ProudNeWRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't listen to that nurse. Usually in a good company, no one gets fired if the state finds something wrong. If anyone, it's the DNS who gets fired. Unless you've abandoned patients or done something...
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    Cursing in LTC

    CapeCodMermaid replied to wecan11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not about whether YOU consider it a swear word. It's whether the resident does. Certainly saying "oh sh**" if you drop a pill is far different than cursing at the resident, but we need to...
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    Salary - is it normal to work 60 plus hours a week?

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

    A few questions: what is a DCE? Director of clinical education? Depending on the size of your building, combining those 2 jobs might be doable. Talk to your DON....maybe she's clueless about the...
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    Cursing in LTC

    CapeCodMermaid replied to wecan11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nurse or CNA if they cursed at a resident, most likely I'd fire them. It could be considered verbal abuse or even a
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    New Grad applicant walked on a unit today...

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

    You assumed the nurse manager knew you were there to apply for a job. Maybe you looked like a catheter salesperson. I get on average 20 calls a week from random salespeople. The first time they call,...
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    CEU help?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to FinallyLPN,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Massachusetts our license is good for 2 years....birthday to birthday starting the year you were first granted the license.I've found interesting, useful CEUs at Western Schools....online or on...
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    Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Pet rabbits can carry tuleremia....far worse than the flu. I'm getting my vaccine as soon as we have them available at
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    Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not exactly true, CountyRat. Warm fuzzies promote the flow of endorphins. Endorphins boost our natural immunity. Therefore, warm fuzzies help us stay healthy.
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    DON interview help

    CapeCodMermaid replied to trini1186's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    That's as many as I can answer
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    First med error

    CapeCodMermaid replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems all y'all are more worried about yourselves and not about the residents who could suffer because you made a mistake.Not all SNfs are horrible. We give new nurses at least a month of...
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    Should I become a nurse for the money??

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Wot chick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How do you figure that being a nurse is as dangerous as running into a burning
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    ALF

    CapeCodMermaid replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'd be more afraid of taking a violent sex offender than of paying him back some
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    Policy Re; AMA

    CapeCodMermaid replied to nursy54's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never seen a regulation regarding AMA, but I can tell you I've worked in 9 different facilities and the policy was always the same. In order to get home care, there has to be a doctor's order If...
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    What do you pick for breakfast?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee. That's it. Breakfast is only had on vacation (what's that?)
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    Policy Re; AMA

    CapeCodMermaid replied to nursy54's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If someone signs out AMA, we give them nothing....no meds, no scripts, no services. They sign a form saying they understand. Then we put them on the "Do not EVER readmit"
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    Wet Hair Don't Care?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to 2BRN123's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, we had to have our hair off our collars....no pony tails allowed. AND we had caps. I had long curly hair. I'd put it in a bun on the top of...
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    Really in need of some time management help. :(

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds as if you're doing wonderfully well for a brand new nurse. You're giving good care and getting out on time. Don't be so hard on yourself. Speed will come with
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    Being called "ignorant" by your boss- am I over-reacting?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Cat_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Am I missing something? 120 residents and only 3 nurses on day shift?I can't imagine calling someone ignorant in public. No wonder your turnover is so
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    A&P "coloring book"??

    CapeCodMermaid replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I started nursing school years ago, I bought a Grey's Anatomy (NOT the TV show) coloring book. I found it very relaxing to color after a hard day of