txredheadnurse BSN, RN

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    OH, My Aching Feet...

    txredheadnurse replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    I have multiple lower extremities issues (feet, 1 knee, both hips + lower back issues) and the only thing that has helped me to be able to continue to work is being fitted for Z coil shoes. There is...
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    Are all Group home workers like this?

    txredheadnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Is this a personal care type home? I ask because those type of "boarding homes" are not as regulated as the DD group homes. The training for the personal care homes in my neck of the woods is very...
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    Does anyone have a GOOD manager

    txredheadnurse replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    I have had 3 outstanding managers in my career. The first one I met while I was still active duty military. She was a mentor to me and molded the foundation of my nursing practice from classroom...
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    How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

    txredheadnurse replied to angiebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Older person here so things were considerably different "back in the day" lol. Actually I received my LVN training through the US Army so we were taught phlebotomy, IV therapy (inserting,...
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    worst death you've seen

    txredheadnurse replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    The worst for me was the two brothers with Huntingtons. I cared for them for about three years before they finally deteriorated enough to require leaving the group home for a skilled nursing facility....
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    Pressing charges on a psych patient?

    txredheadnurse replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think you should, at a minimum, report the assault(s) to the police. Technically the police decide, not the person making the complaint, if charges are warranted given the information...
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    DNR POLST not signed by conservator, signed by MD

    txredheadnurse replied to Loving.Very.Nice's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seems someone needs to go over the guardians' head to their supervisor and apprise them of the
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    Moving to Round Rock, TX

    txredheadnurse replied to ShannonN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would say the Chandler Creek, Garden Villa and Brushy Creek Village are probably three of the best ones for their price ranges. Remember when looking at reviews that folks tend to post when unhappy...
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    Moving to Round Rock, TX

    txredheadnurse replied to ShannonN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome to the Central TX area! I lived in Round Rock for 10 years and currently live in another Williamson Co. town. Round Rock has most of your basic shopping and entertainment needs right at hand...
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    What do you think about my pay cut?

    txredheadnurse replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to add something to all the other good advice already posted. I worked for a non profit in the past and we were constantly bombarded with the old song & dance about being a non profit...
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    Background check rejected

    txredheadnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Is there any law enforcement agency in your area that does the old-fashioned inking type of fingerprinting? Done by an experienced person this technique can lift prints from just about anybody. I...
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    UTI and penile piercing

    txredheadnurse replied to schaviano's topic in General Nursing

    I have cared for 1 person who had a Prince Albert (PA) penile piercing and Foley cath. We didn't remove the piercing to place the cath because the piercing did not intrude into the urethra that much....
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    Flu shot controversy

    txredheadnurse replied to JeniRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am old enough to have had most of the childhood illnesses that we now have immunizations for. Believe me I sincerely wish I had had the option of receiving those vaccinations rather than have some...
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    HELP! Loosing my job!

    txredheadnurse replied to Aiten's topic in General Nursing

    Although the manager may well have made an error in hiring a new grad with less than the desired 1 year of experience the OP did not make an error in signing her job description. That is not a...
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    Can you be on medicaid and blue cross?

    txredheadnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    It's simple really. Medicaid is payor of last resort. Medicare is generally payor of first resort...depending on what services are being paid for and the private insurance can be either the primary...
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    Can you be on medicaid and blue cross?

    txredheadnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    To answer the original question yes a person can be on 3 types of health insurance at the same time. I have clients who receive both Medicare and Medicaid due to their disabilities and financial...
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    No Complaining Policy

    txredheadnurse replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Good grief! I'm all for positive thinking, trying to find a solution, don't beef if you don't have a solution to offer but to simply say no complaining with the implication of hit the road if you...
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    A Lesson in Family, Ethics and End of Life

    txredheadnurse replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs. Please know you are not alone. We are here to listen and just "be" there for you. Many of us have walked a similiar path and know how important a safe place to share your emotions can
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    should potential employers use credit checks?

    txredheadnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Well you don't seem to take into consideration that people can be living within their means but if their income steadily declines over a period of time....say over 2-3 years anyone can eventually find...
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    should potential employers use credit checks?

    txredheadnurse replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Considering how many people have really been through the wringer financially over the last two years it seems rather cruel to allow a less than stellar credit report deny a person employment. I have...
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    Nursing interventions for mentally challenged patients

    txredheadnurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Home Health

    I work with this population every day. The developmental delay is not in and of itself something that requires nursing intervention. You gear your teaching to the needs of the client &...
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    Top 3 Qualities of an LPN

    txredheadnurse replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1) Integrity 2) Courage 3)
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    Questions for Veteran LPN's..

    txredheadnurse replied to PfromFL's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Going into my 36th year as a LVN so I believe I qualify as a veteran; especially combined with my military nursing years. I have been fortunate to work primarily in two states that have a fairly...
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    When Is Enough Enough?

    txredheadnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Of course no one wants to let a beloved person die but it is the natural end of things. This lady has certainly lived a full life..over a century which is more than most folks get. Death is not...
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    Do you have to do constant interaction with your DD patient?

    txredheadnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I work with DD clients daily. No one, absolutely no one, needs constant interaction regardless of their cognitive impairment. DD clients usually thrive with schedule but within that schedule there...