CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    Environment of the room during a code

    CaLLaCoDe replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Someone told me of a recent code where the MD was struggling to communicate with the patient's RN and he held forth with: "My name is Dr.Y. ! I am trying to gain important information from the...
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    There is no real nurse shortage?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Nice! It's the bleeding edge that gets me, no matter how many ways you look at it, I'm here for keeps!!!!! ;-) Now, is not the time for anticoagulating therapy; keep Lovenox (No LOVE: hospitals...
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    True Christmas miracle

    CaLLaCoDe replied to shearernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for
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    Experience vs Money

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I have a suggestion!!! Go per diem as a CNA....Possibly work only once per pay period (Only a twelve hour shift every two weeks) and keep your bread and butter job to boot!! I loved my experience...
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    Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    CaLLaCoDe replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    I want to be simple here! I see no harm in having packaged meds put into a separate ziplock, kept sealed, and checked with the MAR or computer scanner prior to giving them to your patient. Of course...
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    Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    CaLLaCoDe replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    We have this new call light set up at the hospital where I work and most times all you can see is a light on the ceiling, absolutely silent. So, the situation: patient escorted to restroom by CNA and...
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    It's not so bad!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tip of the day: breath through your mouth to take away the lingering hallway smells; also helps to use an isolation mask if the smell is unbearable!!! I too am glad you found a supportive crew to get...
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    Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    CaLLaCoDe replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like your time management skills are in check! I don't understand the complaint of your coworkers either. You may wish to clear this with the manager of the department rather than suffer...
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    Does any other night shifters feel like days has no idea how nights works?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the rub: when I go to the floor during the daytime just to check my schedule, put in for some vacation request and I'm there just doing whatever and I look down the hall. It's around 1000,...
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    Excellent article on nursing shortage

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree, an excellent
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    Filling out an application, need help please!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to tronix304's topic in General Nursing

    I might include in my statement the things that make that campus special, ie. history of the nursing school, its area of specialty (education of patients?) and anything else that pertains to the...
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    How do you, on a Med-Surg floor, get report from the ED?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to cdm.rn2006's topic in General Nursing

    i like the way you put things blee ;-) what helps me is when i have to float to er and i get an understanding of how information is gained, what paperwork to look out for when the patient transfers to...
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    Verbal Abuse?!?!?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CuriousMe's topic in General Nursing

    Verbal abuse is troubling indeed. The following are my recommendations: 1. Never do in kind; hold back anger and judgement and calmly exit if you can to let the person cool down and calmly ask that...
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    How do you, on a Med-Surg floor, get report from the ED?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to cdm.rn2006's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital we receive a NO DELAY fax with information of the patients status (Vitals, Assessment check off), the medications (sometimes written as check MAR! which doesn't help much), and the room...
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    New RN already ready to quit!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to RNroseshea's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your situation; however, if there is any inkling in your bones to wade through the garbage please do so. Perhaps, you'll end up becoming the nice one who changes everything around. I...
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    Your daily tasks

    CaLLaCoDe replied to wlb06's topic in General Nursing

    Looking at these posts makes me want to try ER in my future. Definitely it's a must, especially when I know what I like to have at the ready when I get a new admit in telemetry...it's nice to have...
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    Thank You

    CaLLaCoDe replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    I regret my PM to the OP! I stated (in a tongue and cheek) manner that she had used up her Thank yous...oh well, now the rumor is spinning and I'm to blame! Heaven forgive me for denying thank yous...
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    Whats the average retirement age???????

    CaLLaCoDe replied to futureRN09's topic in General Nursing

    There you go! I too am a firm believer in working till I drop! My dad still works at 80 and he sounds 25 over the phone. Course it helps his being a professional singer/musician and all! My mother on...
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    OHSU & Legacy Good Sam...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to reflex99's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Congrats to you! We have finally sold our home! So I too will be looking for employment in Portland Oregon. Whoever knows any other hospitals besides St Vincents or OHSU to work at that are close to...
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    Why shift diff nights when days are so busy?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    Consider this day person, night folks spend their first day off sleeping, whereas you can go out and about enjoying your day off. Tired albeit, but even still able to function in daylight hours no...
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    Not enough attention to BMs in nursing today!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will be the first to admit that there can be way too many things to do on one's shift and the bowels get secondary treatment. Sometimes it just happens just so. And I end up hating myself for it. I...
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    From the experts: How do you treat a winter COLD?

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm am not a doctor and I never will plan on becoming one, however I do not want to go to the emergency department at my hospital at the first signs of a sniffle as some unfortunately do. So I...
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    We all hate overtime!!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Recently our hospital departmental manager told us that we have to clock out at 0730. Now, if I have had a rough night I'll be found at the computer beyond 0730. I imagine possibilities: when in the...
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    psych floor - but not enough sitters

    CaLLaCoDe replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient just last week, not my patient, but I never say that for fear fo getting the you do nothing but think of your own patients! Well, I was confering with another RN regarding a heparin drip...
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    Please pray for us

    CaLLaCoDe replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sending you a spirit of triumph and thanksgiving...sweet