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    dealing with Dr's

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I once did finally lose it. The medical director, SNF, a real *****. Obnoxious, foul, and 'incompetent'. If you called this ***** a second after 5PM, he would cuss you out, insult you, and spend 5...
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    dealing with Dr's

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everybody likes to be
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    dealing with Dr's

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RIGHT
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    1st day working agency, advise please!

    SuzieVN replied to 8781RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Did you sign for the txs you did not complete? If not, what did you do about the tx record? Leave it
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    admin's what do they do ??

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In fact, if you think about it- when you go to the offices, there's always a line of people waiting to see the DON (staff, and outside visitors, case managers, phone ringing, etc.)- but the poor ADMIN...
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    admin's what do they do ??

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Then again, your ADMIN might be envious of the DON, a job that is way more interesting, and dynamic, for sure. He wants in on the action,
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    How does your facility confirm you are giving all your meds?

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Labs, as when a patient seizes, then the med level is next to zero? Very common, it used to be, with liquid Dilantin. They were always ordering levels because so many nurses didn't give it. What you...
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    Excercise Question

    SuzieVN replied to springgarden's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Borderline high or high depending on age, and heart rate at peak. That's a good workout for any age, though. A simple answer to intensity: Low- walking. Moderate- power walking or jogging. High-...
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    reapplying at the same company

    SuzieVN replied to hannahkatrina's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Make real sure that when you apply again, that you don't give them information that conflicts with your first application. Mssing a drug testing date has already sent them a red flag. If it doesn't...
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    Which of these labs should be done for all new admissions?

    SuzieVN replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whichever ones are
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    What's the coolest operation you've watched??

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Can't possibly beat this one. But, in here you never know what's going to pop
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    What are HHA, agencies, hospices going to do with ACA?

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A HHA with 350 employees?? I just can't wrap my haed around that one. That seems 'gigantic' to
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    On call- what it really means:

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What does it mean? Taking phone calls from distraught families? Not a problem for me. Going to their home, at any hour? Not going to happen, for me. Referring incoming calls, maybe, to the office...
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    On call- what it really means:

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You know, that I knew, that you would set the record straight, and in all of 16 words, no less! Kudos,
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    Going to Facilities

    SuzieVN replied to idobelieve's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You may be dismayed at what you may perceive to be a lack of attention (or a genuine neglect) to your hospice patients. Once the SNF direct care staff become aware of hospice status, many times they...
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    Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen nasty nurse and DONs, 'destroy' more than a few lives of hardworking, kind-hearted staff that already live lives on the edge, fragile- because it makes them feel better about their...
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    LVN looking to obtain Medi-cal provider enrollment, where to start?

    SuzieVN replied to loladevilleLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nice info. If you chat up enough people in this site, you can find just about
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    LVN looking to obtain Medi-cal provider enrollment, where to start?

    SuzieVN replied to loladevilleLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't see an LVN packet. What would you do/be billing for? There is an LPN in here that says she's a Medicaid provider for private duty care in another
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    a bit in conflict...

    SuzieVN replied to Care a lot's topic in General Nursing

    Except- by not covering them up, you are 'offering' information about yourself that really isn't anybody's business. Certain patint populations, also, may find it
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    On call- what it really means:

    SuzieVN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NICE!
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    a bit in conflict...

    SuzieVN replied to Care a lot's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them you are always cold. Lots of nurses wear long sleeves all year- some do it because they are freaky about germs getting on their
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    Am I being discriminated at my job? Please HELP!!!!

    SuzieVN replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Only an 'idiot' manager would choose to fire a person rather than allow them (BEG, them even) to
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    SuzieVN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This was debated on Intelligence Squared. If you agree, it's not a universal right? You may change your mind after watching the debate. Home â€" IQ2
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    How does your facility confirm you are giving all your meds?

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Only likely to miss a med if the nurse is the type not to give them in the first place. And if she is, she's not going to give it anyway. Real fast way to find out. And besides, the average nursing...
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    [So] My hospital has banned disposable wipes...

    SuzieVN replied to Thunda's topic in General Nursing

    If they are not flushable they can cause serious plumbing problems. But they make wipes that ARE flushable, so this is