CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    Can't get a job :(

    CaLLaCoDe replied to cheesecake89's topic in General Nursing

    Call the unit and ask. They don't know you want to work there. You might be a disgruntled family member wanting to complain or
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    How often do you get raises in a hospital?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I did get a recent raise two months ago and am promised one in July. (whoopy ;-)) However, these days, being sent home early or being canceled does not a LIVING WAGE make!
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    Has being a nurse made you tougher in other aspects of life?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:smokin::chuckle:smokin: Too bloody Funny! But, sadly a reality! When two or more nurses are gathered beware....
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    Can't get a job :(

    CaLLaCoDe replied to cheesecake89's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you both. What if you volunteered at the hospital of your choice and made chummy with the floor of your dreams manager? Just a thought. Or apply for unit secretary jobs. I am wishing...
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went from TeleRNer to CallaCode Anyone else go for the name
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    How is this possible

    CaLLaCoDe replied to meluhn's topic in General Nursing

    this is me. if i only didn't have a conscious!
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    How is this possible

    CaLLaCoDe replied to meluhn's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I choose a break over charting and end up paying for it later. I have no problem clocking out before I'm through. Right now, I'm just happy to be
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    What is the name of this book I've seen mentioned on here???

    CaLLaCoDe replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing Against the Odds: How Health Care Cost Cutting, Media Stereotypes, And Medical Hubris Undermine Nurses And Patient Care (The Culture and Politics of Health Care Work) I recently placed a hold...
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    MDtauntress Carpujetqueen DilaudedDamsel
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you madwife...your name is classic! Who would ever suspect a midwife would ever get angry? Your just as smart as your name implies! Witty! I do so like Deepfried, such a funny story how that...
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    How about Leavesemdead. Isn't that what that med could do in an instant, just titrate the mics up a little. See what happens
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I kinda like my new handle, reminds me of hellacious nights that I no longer have to live out, because I'm on Days...Oncology not telemetry. Also it could be considered a four letter word, because...
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Earle, Like the name change and the ;-) is kinda
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    Patient Satisfaction: Where Does it Start?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a person from corporate once say at the podium that our patient customer service aught to be more up beat like Disneyland's or The Seattle Fish Mart. Ex: "Halibut on the fly, I got it Joe!"...
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    "I love it when a man takes a woman's job."

    CaLLaCoDe replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    A Warning: women who want to steal a man will commonly hug and hug some more to effectively lure the "man of their dreams" away from his
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    Insightful Questions...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Delirium, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahah, Leslie...that's riotous! TeleRNer name change....Now call that code and don't forget to DO YOUR
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    Vid: Army Nurse Killed In Combat Laid To Rest

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    Honorable nurse sweetheart, rest in
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    Vintage vid: Nurse in training journal

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    That was such a sweet touching personal first person account of nursing school in the thirties. Thanks for sharing. Wish I'd had the wherewithall to spend time writing all that occurred during nursing...
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    "I love it when a man takes a woman's job."

    CaLLaCoDe replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    I love when a female coworker touches my back. But rarely does this happen for reasons known. The other day the Pharmacist just touched my back below my collar and she's hot. Can't help it, I'm...
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    best reads for us going into nursing

    CaLLaCoDe replied to bohica's topic in General Nursing

    I put Nursing Against the Odds on my Hold list at my local public library. Looking forward to it, thank you! Nurse! was an interesting read, the author aspires to be Florence Nightengale to defend...
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    Is it legal to write a order 4 months after you took it?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to BigSurKay's topic in General Nursing

    I would not dare do that, what would you tell the MD when he or she states that she/he never did such a thing? One day in court not worth spending! Call the Doctor and get a new order. Situations...
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    Got my foot stuck in the door...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Approach the management and demand they put you on the list for days at
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    Got my foot stuck in the door...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, and is there really a nursing shortage,
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    best reads for us going into nursing

    CaLLaCoDe replied to bohica's topic in General Nursing

    Not a guide, but something I read prior to contemplating nursing school and highly recommend. Intensive Care: The Story of a Nurse by Echo Heron A classic
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    Got my foot stuck in the door...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    At this time, I would be grateful just to have work. However, if you are able to find work in an acute hospital setting, this will surely help your skill level. And possibly you'd find a heftier...