CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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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 recently forbad a patient who was chatting with me in the Kitchen/pantry not to hug me, for fear that my coworkers would see me and get the wrong idea. This patient was very labile and possibly...
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    Best Men's Nursing Shoes???

    CaLLaCoDe replied to juniataemt06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Regarding finding a pair of solid white leather shoes, check out the Reebok line of shoes. Of course online shoe sources are great for selecting a pair for its look beforehand. I own a pair of el...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    CaLLaCoDe replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am also a male nurse, who believes you should not breast feed ever! Reasons: 1. My breast fed daughter is too bright! My wife should have stopped at 1 but continued up to three. Keep her dumb, I...
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    Online Nursing Skills Tutorial?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I second the motion, You Tube is amazing for nursing video resources. Just don't tell anyone you saw it on Utube! Might make them wonder what else you've been looking at on
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    Fess Up! How much HSP stuff is in your drawer???

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I must confess to having too much stuff accumulated over time in my junk drawer at home. Nonetheless my thieving goods have come in handy for home repairs, the feeding of wild birds, and sending silk...
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    Registered Nurse

    CaLLaCoDe replied to mardee10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't be too worried, you did the right thing by reporting the incident. Just think of it as a learning experience you'll will always look back on when other's question the need for checking the...
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    A Useful Bedside Test

    CaLLaCoDe replied to ACRN06's topic in Emergency

    I have a relatively low pain threshold. When I assess my blood pressure with one of these machines I can't help to think if it were around my neck I'd be choked to
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    Nurse reality show

    CaLLaCoDe replied to massrn116's topic in General Nursing

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    Arguments Disfavoring Hourly Rounding

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    These are the arguments I want to share with managers and fellow RNs in health care disfavoring hourly rounding. You might have others you want to share. 1. Need for staff nurses to at times dedicate...
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    Examples of .....

    CaLLaCoDe replied to sweetie78's topic in General Nursing

    COW as in someone is hyperlipidemic...??? Please
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    I accidentally swallowed some dish washing soap

    CaLLaCoDe replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    Not an MD, not an MD....only, this one's suds, safe suds
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    Examples of .....

    CaLLaCoDe replied to sweetie78's topic in General Nursing

    Saline saline over the seven Cs. Actually, you know what sailing with one catamaran booie in the water is?? Half normal saline! I once thought Rhinoplasty only occurred in
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    I accidentally swallowed some dish washing soap

    CaLLaCoDe replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    I first wrote to drink a lot of fluid to dilute the bugger, but my funny side got the best of me
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    I accidentally swallowed some dish washing soap

    CaLLaCoDe replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    Do the Dopey
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    discontinued I/O??

    CaLLaCoDe replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    So, if the MD writes an order for I/O to be d/c'ed would not it be fitting for him/her to write an order for IV fluids to run along side this order to make up for NPO status, to keep it in balance?...
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    Burnout in less than 2 years

    CaLLaCoDe replied to snortzmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have been extremely lucky not to face the ugly wretched mass of human waist as you're having to on a daily basis. I would recommend you look for something less front lines (marine-frontlines) type...
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    Did anyone's spouses/partners etc...... have a problem with you becoming a RN?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think what is key is not to play into this stereotype by bringing home rumors (false or true they may be). I for one have learned NOT to mention any attractive female coworkers to my wife, for it...
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    11 patients infected with Hep C in Bulgaria, RN error.

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=101583 Such a sad case of
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    11 patients infected with Hep C in Bulgaria, RN error.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    LilyBlue Good question! I didn't catch
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    IV Slump

    CaLLaCoDe replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a fine thread on TIPS to review to sharpen your IV start technique ;-)
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    Hey that's MY patient!

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    So yesterday I'm to be receiving a patient from ED. I call and ask to get report and am told they will call me back. Never return my call, so I follow up and hear the secretary tell me... Sandy on...
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    Hey that's MY patient!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, not really...BUT Admissions equal work When there is no work there is no pay!!! And when we are called off the pay we receive is taken out of our vacation
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    posting nclex on holidays

    CaLLaCoDe replied to melmer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my boards in California in 2005 and found out a week later, others were not so lucky, took months for their
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    medical mission

    CaLLaCoDe replied to pm2rn's topic in General Nursing

    What about the peace corps, unicef? Two weeks is a mighty short time to set aside
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    Think of your favorite coworker.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    All of those qualities you state above ring true for me. I rank those attributes high on my list. A nurse who has a knowledge surplus can have a need for power so great as to hinder her/his...