CapeCodMermaid RN

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    Odd requests

    CapeCodMermaid replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :eek:It was a patient. If it were one of the docs, more than a few nurses might have volunteered to
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    Comfort care

    CapeCodMermaid replied to meghanls's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what state you're in. Some states allow living wills as legally binding documents. Some do not. Health care proxies are supposed to do what they know the patient wants, but that doesn't...
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    Need STAT advice ~lowball job offer~

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

    I agree with the posters who cautioned using a website as the basis for making a decision about a salary. I checked out my field on salary.com and according to that, I'm way overpaid! A lot depends on...
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    Do they let family members work in the same floor?

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

    I think nepotism is when you hire your OWN family, not two members of a different family. In small communities it's not all that uncommon. I've never found it to be problematic. The real issues arise...
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    I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow...I'm surprised at all the people who suggest ass kissing is the way to go. It's great to be friendly with your co-workers but when you're new, you need to concentrate on the work. Of course...
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    "No Complaints Voiced"??

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Hooch's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to write "denies pain" as opposed to "no complaints of pain". In the first case, it's plain that the questIon was asked. The second sentence leaves a question....did they have pain but...
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    Speaking foreign languages

    CapeCodMermaid replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    It's against the regs in every long term care facility I've ever worked in. English is what the residents speak and English is what the staff should speak in all resident areas. Frankly I don't care...
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    what would you have done

    CapeCodMermaid replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way a nurse in LTC would be able to do a head to toe skin assessment on every resident. That's why the C.N.A.s are SO important. They'll see most of everyone's skin every shift. Rely on...
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    facility responsibility to the obese

    CapeCodMermaid replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

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    Pyridium onset?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I can buy it over the counter and it's not
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    Advice for pre-nursing student

    CapeCodMermaid replied to nhunter6's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't like old people? How will you even make it through school? There are old people as part of any field of nursing except OB. And, a little unsolicited advice, you should put a name in your...
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    Nurses who have relocated.What would you do? Your opinions please.

    CapeCodMermaid replied to nina_RN's topic in General Nursing

    have i flashed back to the 1950's??? plan ahead to see what his job prospects
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    facility responsibility to the obese

    CapeCodMermaid replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Jolie, You may think it's a reasonable treatment plan, but people still have the right to make bad choices for themselves. It little matters who is paying the bill. I've had several very very heavy...
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    Discharged at the point of death.

    CapeCodMermaid replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's a shame these patients are put through this. I think sometimes the transfer and ambulance ride is what kills them. I am a bit puzzled as to what the precious poster meant by "way too sick for the...
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    Vodka tampons?!?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    Lol....my dog snorted confectioner's sugar
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    Would you have called?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    In this case, I think ABT is antibiotic. I've seen ABX for antibiotic as well. We no longer use HS but write out "at bed time". Another very good reason not to use
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    unit manager interview/salary

    CapeCodMermaid replied to sophie09's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You will probably be asked what are your strengths and weaknesses. What's your management style? What would make you a good UM? Why do you want to work here? What would you do if.....? Do you have...
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    In Survey - facing G tag!

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

    I've seen G tags given lately in situations where there was no harm. I'd be glad to help if you want to send a
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    Would you have called?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I think FT is feeding tube, but I've never seen that abbreviation used. The original order was a simple If...Then...sentence. Another example: discontinue foley catheter. Due to. Void in 8 hours. IF...
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    Vodka tampons?!?

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    I've heard of kids soaking gummy bears in vodka so they can eat them in front of their parents. Jeezlies peezlies...I thought I was a wild kid because I put a Fizzie on my tongue instead of in a glass...
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    Long term foley use

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    You can go to the CDC website...search 'changing indwelling catheters'. The CAUTI study shows there is no need to change catheters routinely. They should be changed for blockage and the like. The...
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    Long term foley use

    CapeCodMermaid replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree.changing a catheter every month is not necessary and only serves to expose the patient to a higher risk of infection. After 5 months of a catheter, the poor man's bladder won't be working all...
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    I need ADVICE!!!

    CapeCodMermaid replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No one expects a new nurse to be as fast as a seasoned nurse. I hate that the med pass has become the be all and end all of the LTC nurse's day. Most of the residents don't need half the meds they...
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    I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    CapeCodMermaid replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP said it was long term care. I don't know of any long term care facility with six RNs for 38 residents. Finish out your last few
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    Need help for getting a job

    CapeCodMermaid replied to ms_charm's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know why anyone thinks nursing homes will hire someone with no experience. We have clinically complex patients with far less support staff. I've hired new grads but usually only one every six...