CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    To All Nurses....

    CaLLaCoDe replied to NurseWannabe1129's topic in General Nursing

    You will treasure these initial introductory days in nursing. As a "baby duckling RN" your first impressions, the kindness shown by experienced nurses, the hardships faced by patients (my first...
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    Hypothermic patient: what to do, what to do???

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently received a patient from recovery, post op robotic laproscopic hysterectomy and her temperature was too cold to be considered WNL (92 degrees Fahrenheit). This is what I did: Got warm...
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    Nights vs/ Days?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to brokenmouth's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked nights and now I am fortunate to be working days. Nights Pros: 1. Better pay (night shift differential) 2. Time to spend with patients and not be interrupted; however, sometimes one is...
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    Hypothermic patient: what to do, what to do???

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question. No, I was not found in trouble. I just had not dealt with an hypothermic patient before. New to me. And I usually don't post the things I was found in trouble for; someone...
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    Used Trashed Nurses Shoes on eBay for 9.99

    CaLLaCoDe replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    ITEM CURRENT BID BIDS ACTIVE MRSA $5.00 2 Product Discription: You are bidding on an active MRSA bug obtained from the nare of an...
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    Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a preamble. I have no disrespect for nurses' aides, since I was one myself what 3 years ago. It's a very difficult and financially unrewarding career (disrespected and belittled). Lately, I do...
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    what did you learn in the real world that you wish you learned in nursing school?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that no matter how precise your care is, no matter how fantastic a charting you have charted, no matter how grateful your patients are with your care. Your whole practice can fall apart...
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    Cardia step down unit interview

    CaLLaCoDe replied to ChiTania's topic in General Nursing

    you know what's interesting here, i had these questions thrown my way at an interview recently. no, an interview may not be a test entirely. but by all means be prepared for a questions involving...
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    Cardia step down unit interview

    CaLLaCoDe replied to ChiTania's topic in General Nursing

    1. If your patient is diaphoretic, complaining of chest pain that juts down his or her arm, and is looking a little pale what orders do you anticipate getting from the Doc? 2. If the above patient is...
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    Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I also note having seen the Guide thing by Earle's name. Gosh, of all the folks to have died been translated back again it would have had to of been her!~! Pure angelic sense. Really! If I'd had a...
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    Help-my Hubby's Jealous Of allnurses.com

    CaLLaCoDe replied to bossynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is you tell them that you're addicted for all the right reasons. Your mental health being chief among them. For you really can't explain to hubby and kids the exasperation you felt when...
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    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    As an xy nurse now working oncology not telemetry, I can simply state I have had run ins with jerky male nurses as well as outstanding ones. However, I believe all nurses give a special meaning to...
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    Echo Heron

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    When I loaned an Intensive Care paperback to a colleague at the hospital (an aspiring prenursing student), I knew all too well she'd be a fine nurse when she reported to me how her family complained...
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    Grrr... Report!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to JustaGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    here's the thing, you extended yourself on your end, even to the extent of covering any loose ends. you're amazing! too bad, that that other rn was too into ego stuff to give you an apology for...
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    recently i was approaching another nurse (who happens to be effeminate and thought to be gay, but who cares really?) to give report and when beginning report was dumbfounded when a nurse in the...
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    PBDS Questions

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Narine's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all the posters for including helpful tips on passing the PBDS! As a new hire, I reluctantly had to take this test. This was my the third time and unfortunately my computer froze this time...
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    newer grad feeling inept at rounds

    CaLLaCoDe replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    You can always call pharmacy and find out that way, rather than trouble someone you think might not easily approachable. On my new work adventure, I've thought about bringing doughnuts to sweeten...
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    torn between two loves! your opinion:

    CaLLaCoDe replied to nurse2Bdec08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go to NICU! I look and I see all signs point that way. I know of very few bored NICU nurses, the learning curve is pretty steep. Trust yourself, you know what's best for
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    bone marrow test??

    CaLLaCoDe replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone known or been a bone marrow donor? Is the procedure painful? Any risks one takes with donating bone
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    How to get that first RN job?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your concern... In my neck of the woods the healthcare system can take a long time to call regarding work, following up after an initial interview, and in general be a (nail biting)...
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    Most RN's first borns?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Baby of the family!!! Dad was not an alcoholic. His dad was national chairman of the prohibitionist party 1908--1924; Ironically my father's oldest brother rebelled and became an
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    At age 39, should I start nursing program?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    i had a classmate who was 47 when she started nursing school. quite grandmotherly cute when she had to use her reading glasses in class; she mocked me when i would laugh and say, "just you wait,...
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    I am SOOO NEW!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to jaja0914's topic in General Nursing

    I think I am going to disavow my camp leanings from earlier in this discussion. '-) But seriously, this statement by Tweets is good advice! Get some fun out of life before you haven't any in...
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    VENT... beware- not a happy post

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Sue, I've seen, felt, and heard all that you write. I am shocked yet bemused that other ICUs suffer the same dilemmas, go figure! I however have had MDs help me hoist a hefty 400#der and use the...
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    I am SOOO NEW!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to jaja0914's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Jules A, get up to speed looking at NCLEX guides. I especially liked Saunders. We all have our biases when it comes to these guides. I liked that Saunders didn't cost an arm and a leg...