CapeCodMermaid RN

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    Need RN's opinion- BIG clinical mistake

    CapeCodMermaid replied to CrazyheadSN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the responses so forgive me if I am repeating something already said. But, IVP as a student with no instructor present?? I'm not thinking that is a good idea. I'm glad your patient...
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    First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You should have more than 2 days or orientation. My nurses get at least a few weeks. It's worth it to give new grads a strong foundation. If they need it, we extend orientation. Not all places throw...
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    do I have to list maternity/medical leave on resume?

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

    I took time off from working to raise my kids. When I went back to the job force, a few employers asked me to explain the lapses in my employment. I simply said I was home raising my kids.....end of...
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    No more fun scrubs

    CapeCodMermaid replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a place which even tried to mandate the color underwear we were allowed to wear. There was no shortage of docs lining up to be part of the panty patrol. It all lasted a few days and then...
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    What motivates you to go to work every day?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I make a difference in someone's life every
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    Charge Aide, Charge CNA

    CapeCodMermaid replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked in a few places that had Lead CNAs. They were given a dollar or so more per hour and were responsible for making sure the other CNAs did all their work....weights, I&Os, vitals,...
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    Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say IEDave has spent WAY too much time thinking about ways to scam a degree! Get back to your homework, Dave.PS. We don't check on a stated degree before we hire someone. We do,however, check...
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    can my DON force me to work the floor?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Both of the MDS nurses in my building are on the on call rotation. Up until recently, their primary focus was to cover any call outs. You can imagine how motivated they are to cover a shift if it...
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    Giving PRN meds- need some clarification

    CapeCodMermaid replied to nikkicb2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The hour before and after does not apply to PRN's. You did the right thing.I would ask the doctor, though, to reassess the pain management. Perhaps switching to a long acting pain med might be the...
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    IV Push Lasix

    CapeCodMermaid replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I run a silled facility. We give IM Lasix for CHF frequently. We have a policy to give IV Lasix, but if someone is that unstable, I'm far more comfortable sending them out to the hospital.I don't know...
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    Is chemistry hard?

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

    Rocks are hard. Chemistry is
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    Forced to be in charge before I'm ready.

    CapeCodMermaid replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I had been an RN for less than a month. My first day at my first hospital job. I was informed that since I was the RN, I would be in charge. My protestations about being new were ignored and I was the...
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    New RN no experience, might be hired by a nursing home? Need advice please!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations on maybe getting your first job! RNs in nursing homes have a variety of duties---meds, treatments, paperwork, assessments...the difference between what an RN does and an LPN does...
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    would you prefer monday-friday 3-11pm or the weekend shift??

    CapeCodMermaid replied to ChrissybRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In this economy, you're lucky to have your choice. In my humble opinion, you should do the 3-11 shift. There is much more going on--admissions usually happen on that shift--treatments and meds,...
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    taking blood pressure on side with paralysis?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can get a thigh cuff. It's unusual but it can be done. I had a PICC line and the nurses used that arm for blood pressures because I had lymphedema and cellulitis in the other.Your best bet is to...
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    Should I wear makeup to my psych clinicals if I'll be around sex offenders?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Kuniklo's topic in General Students

    I did a rotation during school in a state run mental institution...think Snake Pit. There was a man there who liked to grab women and kiss them. I had on a funky pull over jacket with a pocket in...
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    Wound care puzzle

    CapeCodMermaid replied to ErinS's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We haven't used Dakins solution in years and honestly, we haven't used wet to dry dressings for a long time
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    getting a job with an ASN and a BA?

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

    I have a BA and a diploma from a hospital based program. I've worked in a hospital, for the VNA despite all the job postings saying they wanted BSNs, and now run a very large skilled facility. I've...
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    NEW Staff Development Nurse...

    CapeCodMermaid replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I always kept a folder for each staff member with their inservices and competencies in there as well as a master spread sheet with everyone's name and the date they completed the
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    How to you track weights?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to NotFlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a weight book with a page for every resident. Weekly weights are done on shower day. Daily weights for monitoring fluid overload for CHF go in the MAR and are done as soon as the resident...
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    Help With Staffing

    CapeCodMermaid posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Ugh....in the middle of budget talks. I'm being told for a building my size I should only need 1.5 FTEs for MDS.One unit has 27 beds and averages 90 admits and discharges a month. The other units are...
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    Help With Staffing

    CapeCodMermaid replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yep, that's what I keep saying. So far I've been listened to. Thanks for your
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    Problems with the aging nurses

    CapeCodMermaid replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    If you resent picking up the slack of an older nurse who can't physically keep up, imagine how the older nurses feel picking up the slack new grads create by not knowing
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    How to Determine Whether a LTC / SNF is Well Run

    CapeCodMermaid replied to vintagemother's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Warehousing? My residents all have a private room, breakfast anytime from 7 to 1030 in the morning, activites 10 hours a day...yep....sign me up for that kind of warehouse. Lots of my residents get...
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    What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want a personal day off, plan it. I usually ask the person if I'm the one who answers the phone. I've had people tell me they just don't feel like coming to work. Really? If you're sick, you're...