CapeCodMermaid RN

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    scared sick....literally....need some advice here stat!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Before you call the State or the BON or anyone else, why don't you ask the poor woman if something is wrong. I see all time on here nurses who say making this mistake or that wasn't really their fault...
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    Is this illegal?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to markfish's topic in Nursing Career

    We don't have a union but we have polite management.....me.If we have a per diem who hasn't worked in 3 months, despite being called and asked to pick up hours, we send out a letter explaining that we...
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    DON Interview...Advice needed!

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

    Are you sure you are ready to be a DON? Your only experience in LTC was as a CNA? Do you know the regs? Can you stay within budget and still provide excellent care? Are you prepared to work 50-60+...
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    Please, take your Warfarin!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to nursej22's topic in Cardiac

    It's the same as rat poison...no surprise they don't want to take it. And Pradaxa isn't any
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    Charting blooper

    CapeCodMermaid replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of my nurses was an excellent nurse, but a rotten speller. I was doing chart reviews and found on the dementia unit she had charted "cognitive deficate". Once I stopped laughing I asked her if it...
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    Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    We are a society of quick fixes. Why try to eat a better diet and exercise more when a pill will help control your cholesterol or blood pressure? Why exercise to get your endorphins flowing when you...
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    HELP, new nurse and I dont like it

    CapeCodMermaid replied to mqnurse36's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was younger, in my 40's, I did more than 3 16 hour shifts a week and 2 8 hour shifts. Call outs were a huge issue and since I was the manager, I was the one to stay. I was tired by the end of...
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    Obese lady

    CapeCodMermaid replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes a few kind words or a moment of unspoken understanding does more good than all the medication in the cart. We had a morbidly obese woman who was not doing anything for herself. She had a bad...
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    Admissions...who decides?

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

    The hospitals here flat out refuse to do
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    Admissions...who decides?

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

    The language in Massachusetts says "the licensed professional" must complete the PASARR...RN,LPN,or Licensed social
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    Admissions...who decides?

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

    I've been under the radar so to speak. I'm glad things are working out for you. The people my company has slated to be screening....one nurse in the bunch of 10...one is an xray tech and one is a CNA....
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    Am I making the right decision?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    At the risk of getting flamed: is English your second language? You're at the end of your robe? I second leslie's post...speak to the DON. Perhaps you could have some more orientation. Or speak to the...
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    Can a Nurse Manager Critique My Resuem

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

    I'll critique it for you. Just don't get insulted if I correct your spelling and
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    Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking about doing this but was told that it would need a doctor's signature to be valid. I'm not sure if that's true or not,but it sure is a good
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    First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have an honest talk with the DON and ask for more orientation. Two days just isn't enough. See what she says....it won't hurt and maybe her answer will surprise you and you'll get some more...
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    New Grad in SNF

    CapeCodMermaid replied to rene2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG---this is NOT how things are usually done in a good facility. He sounds dangerous and he wouldn't work for me for more than 5 minutes. You shouldn't have left 2 hours before the end of the shift....
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    Terminated vs Resigning

    CapeCodMermaid replied to djmac's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Did she count the narcotics off with the supervisor? If so I don't see how she could be reported to the
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    Harassment at work, patient to staff

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Tiredoftheabuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Make sure all these behaviors are documented in his care plan. People with brain injuries are some of the hardest to deal with.You realize that none of this is aimed at you personally. Always have a...
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    Harassment at work, patient to staff

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Tiredoftheabuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your 'little secret' is a clear violation of HIPAA laws. If your incident reports disappear, you have more problems than a nasty resident. Incident reports are internal documents that are supposed to...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    CapeCodMermaid replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a guy come in for rehab after he let his girlfriend stick part of a an aquarium tubing in his member. I really wanted to know how anyone thought PT or OT was going to help.We nicknamed him...
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    Madame, your ignorance is astounding

    CapeCodMermaid replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    That reminds me of the time I had a brand new grad working on my floor. I showed her the med cart and started telling her about the med pass. She looked at me and said with derision "I didn't spend 4...
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    Family pushing antidepressants...why won't I agree??

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm not one of those 'better living through chemicals' nurses and, frankly, I think many people take far too many medications. BUT, when you have exhausted all other treatments as you apparently have,...
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    what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My cell phone (we don't do overhead page except in an emergency), chap stick, a multi-colored pen, and hand
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    Harassment at work, patient to staff

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Tiredoftheabuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you have any legal recourse. Speak to the social worker, the DON, the doctor, and call the Ombudsman. I've often called their office to ask for help with particularly difficult...
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    No wonder our profession is messed up

    CapeCodMermaid replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is no difference in the scope of practice between as associate degree nurse and a nurse with a BSN.I've met some wonderful NPs and some I wouldn't let treat my houseplant. Same with...