txredheadnurse BSN, RN

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    Should I leave this case? Worried.

    txredheadnurse replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Private Duty

    I would suggest you check with your auto insurance carrier and see if you are covered for transporting a patient as part of your work assignment. It has been my experience that if I didn't have a...
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    Most important thing to know in LTC

    txredheadnurse replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You will live or die by your CNAs. They can save you and they can break you. No matter how long you have worked a floor, a wing, a shift or a facility take 10 minutes and prep for your shift. The...
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    The happy policy

    txredheadnurse replied to Tepidorchid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This must be from the same school of thought as the supervisor who wrote me up once for an insubordinate facial expression. No, I didn't stick my tongue out or make a kiss off face. I frowned and...
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    RN jobs in Austin

    txredheadnurse replied to tferdaise's topic in Texas Nursing

    The cost of living is pretty high still in Austin; especially in comparison to the pay rate. The closer to downtown or central Austin the higher the rent. Utilities in Austin can also be rather...
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    Giving meds crushed in applesauce

    txredheadnurse replied to anastasia158's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you ask the doctor to change the tylenol to liquid form? It doesn't have that nasty taste of the
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    Giving meds crushed in applesauce

    txredheadnurse replied to anastasia158's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the facilities I visit are pretty creative in what they mix their crushed meds into such as jelly, sugar free pancake syrup, frozen lemonade and peanut butter. I have used the peanut butter...
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    For those who don't wear scrubs, what do you wear to work?

    txredheadnurse replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a non clinical job so it's business casual for me. Since I travel constantly I prefer knits and light weight cotton/cotton blends. They fold well and a quick press or steam makes them look...
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    Eagle Pass

    txredheadnurse replied to nord11's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am in all the border towns at least quarterly doing QA work and things are basically the same currently as the first poster depicted. Things in the smaller border towns like Eagle Pass and Del Rio...
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    Best vehicle to use for visits????

    txredheadnurse replied to JenRN22's topic in Home Health

    ....not to knock Hondas. Sigh....fumble fingers in the early AM strick
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    Best vehicle to use for visits????

    txredheadnurse replied to JenRN22's topic in Home Health

    My understanding about why the Honda hybrids don't perform as well as the Prius has to do with the way the gas engine gets engaged by the different cars. The Prius is designed to engage the battery...
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    Activities for non-verbal children with mental retardation

    txredheadnurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    Vibrations, temperature sensory input (warmed towels patting face, hands and torso) or touching the outside of a glass of ice cubes as examples, scents, bubblewands, if the child is small enough to...
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    How do you like to be acknowledged at work for a good job done

    txredheadnurse replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sincere verbal praise, useful small gifts (like a good quality pen or a gift card...please no T shirts!) and best of all monetary incentives. Many years ago I worked at a place that rewarded you with...
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    Do LPNs/LVNs have to give up their license to work in dialysis?

    txredheadnurse replied to Let's help out's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm not trying to provoke an arguement here but your post does state that if the work hours requirement isn't met then you can indeed still keep your license active with just CEUs (even if the amount...
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    Do LPNs/LVNs have to give up their license to work in dialysis?

    txredheadnurse replied to Let's help out's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Your nursing license never becomes inactive unless you request it to be made so or your BON/governing body suspends or rescinds it. So long as a nurse pays their licensure fees & completes...
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    What's the craziest getup you've ever seen?

    txredheadnurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Picture this: 1) my first assisted living job sitting in my mini office when I hear a thud-swoosh sound 2) look down the hall and see a lol approaching me with 1 house slipper on and 1 platform 4-5"...
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    Why would an employer ask for 2nd background check?

    txredheadnurse replied to Harrychandler's topic in General Nursing

    Some employers have a policy of rechecking background/criminal hx/complaints etc. on either an annual or biannual basis. I worked for two different companies who did. When I inquired as to the...
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    suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    txredheadnurse replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    If the child has limb flailing in response to being moved for diaper changes, etc. you can position yourself to use your torso or forearm to help block getting accidently hit in the face. Otherwise...
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    Comfortable shoes? Do they exist?

    txredheadnurse replied to Double-Helix's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I totally agree with iwanna....get thee to a speciality shoe store and let them properly size and analyze your feet. That way you will see all the options available and have a chance to try them on...
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    permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    txredheadnurse replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, of course I have had those patients. However most folks will consider using the bathroom if they know they are going to be going somewhere. And, of course, I am aware of those patients with...
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    permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    txredheadnurse replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    My thinking is why didn't someone toilet the patient before transporting them? Prevention is
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    HCR Manor Care Facilities

    txredheadnurse replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked for HCR as Wellness Director during the time of the merger with Manor Care in 1998. Literally overnight my hours were reduced from 40 to 35 a week as they began "automatically" taking an...
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    Compression Hose - What compression gradient is best? Do any come in petite?

    txredheadnurse replied to mibbycat's topic in General Nursing

    Long time user of compression hose here. You do NOT need an RX for compression hose unless your health insurance covers them and requires a prescription. To find a pharmacy or medical supplier in...
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    Does anyone really like their job?

    txredheadnurse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoy my current position....except the amount of driving gets a bit exhausting at times. Mostly I like it because it combines elements I truly enjoy, no hands on patient care, lots of...
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    Are all Group home workers like this?

    txredheadnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    If this home is receiving any funding from the State such as Medicaid funding covering housing, personal care, etc. there this is a state agency of some type responsible for oversight. Contact them...
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    DON fired during state survey

    txredheadnurse replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Seek legal guidance if you feel that is appropriate. However every job I have had in my 36+ years has always had a probationary period of 90-180 days. In that time frame an employee can be let go...