CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    Remedy for restless leg syndrome?

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Just listened to a dialysis patient, mind you I'm not a dialysis nurse, share a remedy she received from another patient for restless leg. She digs a hole in her garden, buries her legs in the...
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    Support Kaci Hickox

    CaLLaCoDe replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Today, 26 of November, twenty-fourteen--I was surprised to find no "nurse breaks quarantine" thread when I looked it up, thinking it would be a hot topic. I am glad I eventually have found the thread...
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    Don't yell at co-workers in front of people

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have trouble with the above post. Main reason, I never complained immediately to management or supervisors of managers on the floor. I found it best to take the person aside and tell them what has...
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    Why I am Grateful for Burning Out as a Nurse

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Cynthiahowardrnphd's topic in General Nursing

    Hurray! You're whole again! Well, it appears nursing philosophy (or I might call it the healing art) assisted you in the enabling of yourself to seek a better way after reviewing your state of...
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    Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My wife called her Doctor's clinic today in order to discuss her Provera prescription. She was told that the Physician was out of the office and would not be back by friday, so "we'll have our MA...
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    Group one employment corp: Have you asked for your info?

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone on these forums had sent a request or had contacted group one, whose job as a corporation is to feed information from past employers (corporate) to future potential...
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    When nursing gets icky but you still love your job...How to deal?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is just so lovingly compassionate. Florence Nightengale could not have stated it any better! When your gut tells you to do something, even if it may appear counter nursing culture, do it...
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    Ever since the economic nose dive spiral...

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since we had this recession 2008 and onward... Are you having to work more strenuous shifts? Are your patient loads more taxing? Are you hit with austerity measures? ie, sent home early, called off,...
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    So disgusted with everything

    CaLLaCoDe replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    What gets me riled is having just one of those nuts complain to management regarding your care and you could find yourself hitting the pavement the next
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    When nursing gets icky but you still love your job...How to deal?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a halloween thread? Seriously though, I agree the stench of a dying patient is sometimes unbearable. Breathing through one's mouth when in the room helps. Don't care for masks, I prefer...
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    Salem Hospital is hiring RN's

    CaLLaCoDe replied to swooosh's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I called the hospital to talk to the nurse recruiter yesterday and she said "We only hire BSNs since we are a magnet hospital and all of the Adns on staff are busy working towards their bachelors."...
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    Is nursing a depressing job?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    There's always a balance of patients who die or get worse and those who are seen by you the nurse making fantastic recoveries. To see a patient who was on the brink of death living life again is most...
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    Treat all patients the same

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry. If I have a kindly old lady who greets me with my first name and shares her life stories; Well, I will be more apt to give her better care than the grumpy, loud-mouthed meth addict down the...
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    Salem Hospital is hiring RN's

    CaLLaCoDe replied to swooosh's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The link above does lead to a job requirement BSN posting. However... I'm sorry to disagree. I have looked at some other postings from this hospital and the descriptions do not specifically state a...
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    I need you guys, i think nursing is making me mentally ill

    CaLLaCoDe replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you return to your shift be an ass when she gives report to you. Interrupt, walk away inappropriately, demand she answer a question you'll know she'll cover in report, turn around to look at...
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    Salem Hospital is hiring RN's

    CaLLaCoDe replied to swooosh's topic in Oregon Nursing

    One element that can help is to include various elements of the job requirement described by the employer in your resume. Some computer programs select candidates whose resumes have these job...
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    Magnet Status, and the inclusion of ancillary staff in celebration

    CaLLaCoDe replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    If they didn't receive anything, I'd share some of the
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    Portland Job Market for Experienced Nurses?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    First of all get ACLS under your belt, secondly keep applying to hospitals, thirdly seriously consider a job in California, Bakersfield! Registered Nurse - Telemetry San Joaquin Community Hospital,...
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    Salem Hospital is hiring RN's

    CaLLaCoDe replied to swooosh's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks for posting this! A lot of us have given up hope. This might be our last
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    what do you put for activity if the patient is paraylzed from waist down?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    I would emphasize extremities she can move. Assisted patient with upper body ROM exercises, prevent muscle wasting and contractions. Patient ADL activity (involves upper extremities to brush teeth,...
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    Ever since the economic nose dive spiral...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose the GW/CSA title reflects the ignorance of the general public to understand the role we play. Education is a must in these circumstances. A fine
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    Bad Experience with Nurses at hospital, rethinking my major now.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Lindsey-Student's topic in General Nursing

    OP, the best thing you can do is to become the better nurse, out nurse the horrible nursing you received! Look at this whole experience as a learning moment not to be
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    Applied to OSH mental health, tips!

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I went in yesterday for an interview for the forensics psychiatric position. According to the email I received it stated that there would be an exam, followed by an interview. Heads up, the exam is...
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    Lame Nurse Practitioner

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was hit by an automobile from behind while riding my bicycle and had a laceration to my left knee. Yesterday I went in to get my sutures removed from my knee. So the nurse practitioner removes one...
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    Lame Nurse Practitioner

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The wound has necrotic black tissue and hard for me to see from my perspective, not good flexibility following the accident. If you're having trouble seeing the work at hand, using a magnifier is...