txredheadnurse BSN, RN

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    Have you been assaulted by a patient?

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

    Traumatic Brain
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    Have you been assaulted by a patient?

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

    Two broken ribs and a heck of a contused neck from an ICU patient. It would have been worse if the doc and MP who responded to our tiny little cleaning ladys' call for help hadn't pulled him off me....
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    Did Nursing Supervisor do the right thing?

    txredheadnurse replied to EtoseLvr03's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if the DON meant a review of the patients chart, significant health events, etc. for the period of time from 2008 to 2009. That type of review can definitely be done by any nurse with...
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    Would I be a terrible person if . . . ?

    txredheadnurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    This is a terrible burden to bear; to be a caregiver, a "fixer" of others problems and yet unable to fix someone so dear to us. Your distress is totally natural as is your desire to not see someone...
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    How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    txredheadnurse replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    Zilch. Nada. Zero for past 4 years. 1 bonus in 10 years. Health insurance premiums have increased almost 75% in 4 years. They axed the buy back program for PTO and capped how much you can carry...
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    Even the media doesn't consider us "nurses"?!

    txredheadnurse replied to CT Pixie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Regardless of whether or not they mean offense it is still disparaging; still a slap in the face of those of us who work hard to give the best nursing care we can. IMO nurses are simply...
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    Even the media doesn't consider us "nurses"?!

    txredheadnurse replied to CT Pixie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Amen
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    How to handle inappropriate comments

    txredheadnurse replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that a slight head tilt with a raised eyebrow is quite effective in stopping a lot of mean spirited or inappropriate remarks dead in their tracks. Or as my dh says you gave them "the...
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    HH and new car

    txredheadnurse replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    I am not a tax expert but I believe all you can write off regarding a car used for work only is the federal mileage allowance. If the car was registered to a business and not an individual then you...
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    Pharmacy is now doing our MARS...

    txredheadnurse replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a closed door pharmacy that is under our corporate umbrella. They do our MARS. I hate their MARS. No matter how many times I clarify meds, dosages, times etc. every month it is the same...
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    Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    txredheadnurse replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    They charge for their services. That is the basic definition of a business and they are open to the public, i.e., one is not required to purchase a membership or association
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    Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    txredheadnurse replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    There are actually quite a few different things service dogs can do besides guide work for the blind. In addition there are other species than also provide service work to humans with a variety of...
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    So I am sitting here...

    txredheadnurse replied to Tait's topic in Nursing Humor

    He really is "full of it" isn't
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    Question about Assisted Living

    txredheadnurse replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I would venture to say you don't have a crash cart and/or AED because most ALFs are not required to have all staff CPR certified nor even necessarily have a licensed nurse on premise at all times. A...
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    TN ICF MR/DD RULES & REG's HELP

    txredheadnurse replied to lorienb's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in this field in a different state so the details and specifics may not align between the two areas. However one of the constants is maintaining the ratios of staff to client. In my state a...
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    How much does Adult Day Care pay LVNs?

    txredheadnurse replied to ra3583's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Texas I was offered $14/hr.....which is really low for this
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    EKG use in the home health

    txredheadnurse replied to blenfield's topic in Home Health

    We have a local mobile X ray service in our area who has added on site EKGs to their list of services. It is very handy to have that option
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    Help- Nurses late for shift

    txredheadnurse replied to maryen's topic in Home Health

    If you are being paid hourly your employer is required to pay you for all time you work. If the relieving nurse is falsifying her time card that is not your responsibility. Unfortunately it sounds as...
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    Really need help with this issue, LONG

    txredheadnurse replied to vintagechic13's topic in General Nursing

    You can also report this to Medicare and Medicaid hotlines; and any private insurance carriers that were noted in the charts. Most insurance companies are very motivated to investigate any fraudlent...
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    Do you LIKE every patient that walks through your door?

    txredheadnurse replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Nope I don't like some of my patients. Add in the fact that in my current job I deal with the same folks on a long term basis and it can be tiresome to deal with those who set my teeth on edge....
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    Free Time for Doctors Visits?

    txredheadnurse replied to blissmissrn's topic in Private Duty

    I second the other posters stance about not providing care or being in attendance if you are not on the clock. You are not covered if anything happens to you or the client while you are not on the...
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    wound that won't heal!

    txredheadnurse replied to libbyjo5's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible to add protein powder and other nutrients to tube feeding formulas. I agree he needs a nutritional consult to help from that end in assisting healing. Also he probably would benefit...
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    wound that won't heal!

    txredheadnurse replied to libbyjo5's topic in General Nursing

    How is his nutritional status? Is he getting adequate protein intake? Adequate amounts of zinc and vitamin C? Has he been evaluated for diabetes? It has been my experience that in addition to...
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    Is full-time as an LPN usually 36 or 40 hours a week?

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

    I had a job that considered 30 hours a week full time in regards to qualifying to receive benefits. In the current financial climate more employers are looking for ways to not pay benefits or limited...
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    School/residentail care of DD children

    txredheadnurse replied to wyowyome's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    One additional training resource is a DVD produced by a company called ResCare. Just google for the website. It is geared towards UAP giving meds in group homes and shelters. It is pretty good and...