CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    QUESTION: Who have you TOLD about allnurses.com to ? ? ?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I've done that...especially to tell them to do a search this forum for IV start tips...woh, here comes the mother
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    Contagious CNA showing up for work!!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    If only we could tag the bugs and catch the culprit runny nose
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    QUESTION: Who have you TOLD about allnurses.com to ? ? ?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I was thinking we could all have a group get togethor but I guess that's is out of the question, some of us would end up dead from laughter. We'd all be wearing our name tags with yellow...
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    QUESTION: Who have you TOLD about allnurses.com to ? ? ?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    [banana] [/banana] In other words, all nurses dot calm is good therapy!!! I Agree entirely
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    Code of ethics

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Sierra16's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Actually I was just discussing the difference from being an assistant manager of a shoe store to being the nurse to someone at work. In retail you can throw your hands down and run out the door during...
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    HOT TIPS: a NuRsInG school survivor's guide for dummies ;-)

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    recently i was reading rnsoon's thread titled too many negative remarks regarding nursing school here!! stop the discouragement!! and i really enjoyed reading everyone's posts. and for some reason,...
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    HOT TIPS: a NuRsInG school survivor's guide for dummies ;-)

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Turn off your cell phone while your're in class! Case in point: We had a premadonna in our class who would receive a call in class while the lecturer was lecturing, just sit there as if she was in a...
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    If you are the patient's advocate, can you sue the MD?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    No, no such specific incident. Just
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    Which is strenuous, CNA, RN, or CRNA? Please help

    CaLLaCoDe replied to TonyTovar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As a CNA you certainly do have to spend a lot of your day transferring adjusting patient's. However as a BSN graduate you could become a nurse manager (no lifting!), a case manager (discharge...
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    Anyone have a dad for a nurse?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Shan Dannon's topic in Men in Nursing

    What do you suggest? A red crossed bronzed breast plate rather than a nurse's cap? BTW, My mom's a nurse, however my dad sings
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    I about cried for a classmate today....

    CaLLaCoDe replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you could suggest to your friend to see the professor and receive some tips, some strategies to bring into the next exam. Having to get 23 out of 25 right on the next exams appears daunting...
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    Perhaps you are offended by the terms used or the actions witnessed by this poster? I just don't see this post as being offensive. Reality based, however not
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    Gay labeling, is it just plain mean? Or sexual harrassment?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Men in Nursing

    My guts tell me you have a better grasp of the diverse pitfalls we face in our field, being the minority, than I do. I have a feeling you have grown passed any irritating remarks flung at you at the...
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    HOT TIPS: a NuRsInG school survivor's guide for dummies ;-)

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    #30 Tape all lectures if permitted to by the instructor. Great way to 'study' while on the road. Transcribing a lecture is a great way to review prior to test time. PS. I know I've added three tips...
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    Do you ever massage your patients?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give a massage when I'm transporting a patient for let's say an ultrasound. But is not a full on massage. I noticed just using my knuckles on those tough knots on the back, applying some pressure...
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    HOT TIPS: a NuRsInG school survivor's guide for dummies ;-)

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    #29 If you have an instructor go over something you did wrong in clinical, don't even try to make excuses! You'll be digging you're own grave! This is so true! Tell this to my straight A UC IRVINE...
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    HOT TIPS: a NuRsInG school survivor's guide for dummies ;-)

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    #21 If you can, carpool on clinical days; others can catch up on their sleep while an alternate does the driving. Additionally you can vent with others following a difficult clinical
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    How can I show my appreciation to my preceptors? Any ideas?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Nursing

    I've got it! A thank you card to each and enclosed with it a gift certificate to a bookstore! No nurse I know doesn't enjoy reading. Why, it's part of our job to be good readers
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    Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    CaLLaCoDe replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2::lol2:What's that? A French 25?!!! ahemm, soooo sorry to go off
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    Valsalva manoevre

    CaLLaCoDe replied to tahnz0's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking A. Don't you find it funny when someone is about to sneeze and they pinch their nose and you wonder if their ear drums are going to blow out in the process! I thought the Valsalva...
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    What are the most laid back nursing jobs?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Float Pool! Naw, just wish others realized how hard it is to float to an area you're not used to, especially a higher acuity floor! Psych easy?!!! Gosh, the times I have Pscych patients on Tele I'm...
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    Outsourcing nurses, NOOOOOO!!!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to cajjj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well stated argument. I thought I was going to get my head chopped off by stating that the ability to become a foreign nurse in our country is a high hurdle and to think that we will be flooded with...
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    Outsourcing nurses, NOOOOOO!!!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to cajjj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Call me stupid but I just don't see the import of nurses as frightening. The majority of the staff at my hospital on the night crew are from countries other than the United States. The world is...
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    Help me, I am African Amercian male nurse

    CaLLaCoDe replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is the AA male nurses I have worked with have been competent, professional, kind and respectful. That's is all I ask of my coworkers. I am fortunate that at my place of work the workers...
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    Narcotic Pain meds, to give or not to give ???

    CaLLaCoDe replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perhaps rather than giving the pain med early try calling the physician and have him either adjust the level or frequency of pain medication or try something else for example Dilauded for Morphine, or...