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    Prison Nursing- what does it involve?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Correctional

    Sure sounds spooky, but is it really? I've heard all kinds of stuff, mostly that you pass meds, and a guard is at your side throughout- but some places have armed guards, some don't? I've also never...
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    Expungement: Reality check.

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Not legal advice. A summary of what I have found, is all: In theory, it means you no longer have a conviction. It's meant to help people clear their past, start afresh. If your application asks if...
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    Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SNF. RN supervisor summoned (overhead, at about 0300) me to one of her rooms. She was attempting to insert an NG tube in an alert man, about 40, alcoholic, with varices. Told me she felt a 'blockage'....
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    DON: Do you hire nurses with misdemeanors?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My case is misdemeanor DUI. No action against my nursing license after the BON investigated- meaning it's clear, as is my DL. It's not a barred offense from the OIG/CMS standpoint. If I applied and...
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    Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    RN or LPN City or State $ per visit $ per other $ to be on call mileage Y/N other comments?
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    What is the main revenue source for LTAC's?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Are most of the patients classified as disabled, and therefore on Medicare? Do they use an MDS to determine reimbursement?
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    What's the coolest operation you've watched??

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Mine was a C-section, in the Army. Wsn't in nursing school, and at the time didn't know I would be 'ordered' into later by the Army? Slice, slice, slice- hand in, out comes a baby, in like a minute?...
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    What's the worst you've ever been dumped on?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    3-11 shift 22 beds, census 21 Start report 3:05 patient falls, bleeds, 911. IR, transfer paper, copies of chart, etc. 3:10 patient left alone on toilet by 7-3 falls, hits head, 911. IR, transfer...
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    What are HHA, agencies, hospices going to do with ACA?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From all I read, none provide benefits. With ACA, and 50+ employees, businesses will have to provide coverage or pay the fine. Any talk of what they all plan to do? Pay the fine? Offer coverage that...
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    Letters of recommendation.

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Any insight on the weight given to them, versus a telephone reference? I can't locate my former bosses, but I have letters from several of them. I'd cringe to have anyone think, for a second, I'd...
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    Why nurses treat nurses so badly.

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is it because nursing is female dominated* ? *Female dominated field would also mean that nurses have a lot of coping issues- single mothers, child care, financial pressures, etc. Is it an anger...
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    Tricks of the trade: Diversion- stories of the stupid and sly?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    RN drank a bottle of codeine at night, passed out. I called 911. RN emptied a vila of MS (RED), replaced it with NS (CLEAR). I sent it to be tested. LPN wrote oders for oxcodone, over the course of a...
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    Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    DISCLAIMER: Only partly intended as sarcastic dark humor! Reading about all the petty, tyrannical, nasty and miserable LTC types (management or vanilla staff) that 'live' to treat others badly, gave...
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    Can I post resume online without my name on it?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Or other personally identifiable information? I'm leery. Anway- if they are looking for history and education, can't my name and specifcs come afer they have shown some interest? Also- beware those...
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    The most gruesome situation you've encountered?

    SuzieVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    During Army Reserve weekend warrior days we went to the children's hospital burn unit. It was a regional center. One lady 'Lois', fell asleep smoking on her wedding night (her new husband burned to...
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    Tired of disciplining people

    SuzieVN replied to salvadordolly's topic in Nurse Management

    You have anger issues, you have control issues, and you have just ... issues. Your posts speak for
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    Tell the CNA to clock out and go home

    SuzieVN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nasty. I am so far only the second (known) advocate for CNAs, that are treated like hell. If others might consider a pause in their 'holier than thouness'? I ask you: what is the real reason that...
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    please help MDS Coordinators

    SuzieVN replied to ctowles72's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    When the vent comes off- is that patient now going to get OOB, walk around, be independent with ADLs, or be able improve with them, maybe with skilled therapy? Is the trach itself permament? What is...
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    12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule.

    SuzieVN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Do I understand you correctly?: Dingbat day nurse always arrives a half hour late. Then she has to do her make up. By then, I've missed the window to get on the road before rush hour, which adds...
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    12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule.

    SuzieVN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You don't really sleep when you work nights, you pass out as someone said. It's never a refreshing sleep. You always crave sleep- is justnever goes away, that tearning to sleep. Ever think of cutting...
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    12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule.

    SuzieVN replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You started out c/o that you have no life. You ended by saying you don't need a life. And with depression, if you are on meds, nights will make you ill. Also, you won't be sleeping with your husband....
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    How does your facility confirm you are giving all your meds?

    SuzieVN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check my new post in this section, about 'writing people up'. You'll get a laugh, at the same time being aware of the seriousness of what you have posted, in
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    doctor's office accessing of scripts

    SuzieVN replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am blown away by so many people that have no problem at all with the continued loss of privacy. The thing is= you have 'no' idea, NONE, what may happen in thre future due to anyone having your...
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    Problems at the SNF

    SuzieVN replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get your posting numbers up and I'll message you an answer to your
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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

    They call it 'practicing medicine without a license', which is a felony. Yes- everywhere nurses are allowed to use (unspoken/unwritten) discretion- but to determine what labs to draw on a form,...