CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    Charting

    CaLLaCoDe replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    According to rumor, my hospital had a law suit where the computer charting had disappeared, information glitch LOL Woe to the nurse who must defend her/himself with such baloney! Pitfalls of the...
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    How do you deal with ICU superiority complex?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    [banana] [/banana]Best at convoluted code above your egotistical statement. The funny deal with this statement is the fact that we all are specialists to our own floors. I know tremendously talented...
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    Help!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to b eyes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IMO i would let the person know how you respect her feelings and that knowing how many years she's been in this profession, she can smell a BS task from a mile away no matter what. She may not be an...
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    Cancer cachexia and nutrition

    CaLLaCoDe replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    Asking the physician if you could possibly have an order for marinol (a derivative of cannabis) to stimulate the hunger center in the brain, since the patient may be undergoing chemo and this can lead...
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    Why I get the urge to quit nursing sometimes

    CaLLaCoDe replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Garden Dove, Have you ever thought about working for an agency. Just per diem at first and then perhaps bridging the gap. Heck, if you go to an assignment and they just don't like you or the work...
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    Does anyone know how to...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to gofigure's topic in General Nursing

    I highly recommend Radio Shack's pen light, really works well! I don't believe it's too expensive
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    How do you deal with ICU superiority complex?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I like this attitude and will use this ammo when I run across my next young nurse with an attitude and arrogance flowing over the brim ICU preppy...no, really, I will! Thanks for the tai chi tip to...
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    How can we make nursing a more positive profession ??

    CaLLaCoDe replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, talk about insulting, that's just how female nurses are, deal with it! What a put down to those nurses either female or male who hold their tongue and don't lash out, what? Are they considered...
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    "The last place I worked, we did things differently!" (and correctly)

    CaLLaCoDe replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see others who come from a different nursing environment/background as mine to be offensive to say that things were superior at the last facility they worked at, occasionally they're right....
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    For pete's sake, how do I stay well?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    i recommend plenty of yogart to rebuild your natural immunity. it is common to become sick early on in one's career. your body is adjusting to working in a pardon the expression "garbage dump" of...
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    How can we make nursing a more positive profession ??

    CaLLaCoDe replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I echo these same sentiments Things that I find hurtful I do not practice, my philosophy is, would I like coming to work and seeing myself as my coworker? The no no list: 1. Being mean to others; even...
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    how many hours a week do you work?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Christine950423's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 days and nothing more, because I do not wish to become burnt out. Money's one thing, but free time with friends and family is everything. Met up with a nurse today, had to float to...
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    I saw my first patient that died today...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    wow, what a story. these stories we face and hurt the core of our being. oddly, i look forward to looking back awed at having experiencing them and sharing them with grand kids, that is if they have...
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    Have you ever worked in Bakersfield CA

    CaLLaCoDe replied to bignursenancy's topic in Travel

    i live and work in bakersfield, california and if i were to rate my life here compared to oakland, california i'd give it a 6 out of a possible 10. here are the negatives 1. air quality..the worst in...
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    Day in the Life of a Nurse

    CaLLaCoDe replied to chubbi's topic in General Nursing

    I can really agree with this poster. You may have to deal with more vomit, blood and feces than you ever did see in your life, but you'll get used to it, that's all about nursing too! My hospital,...
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    I saw my first patient that died today...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    Dear heartlover07, I just wanted to let you know these initial first steps in the health care field bear so much weight in our impressionable newbie minds. Thank goodness that our care not only treats...
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    Why nursing is going downhill fast...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to markdanurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This final comment is my thought entirely, we are nurses not medical
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    I Don't Have a Math Brain, But Want To Be a Nurse!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Trixie-Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    If you can do basic algebra you can do nurse math, it's easy! ! ! Just remember, practice makes perfect! And if need be you can always use a study group or a tutor. PS. Chemistry was my hurdle; you...
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    Will I need a female RN with me every time????

    CaLLaCoDe replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a male nurse I am cautious to expose my client, especially if it is unnecessary during physical assessment. I keep them covered up, even if they tell me they have no quams about exposing...
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    Thanks to pt's guardian ANGEL...

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    recently i had a patient who was having difficulty with oral secretions and had to be suctioned often during my shift, in addition to breathing treatments. at around 0345 in the morning i remember...
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    I have patient gown dyslexia

    CaLLaCoDe replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working in the stepdown unit as a CNA I would jokingly state that it took a full semester of study and rehearsal before one would be good enough to work those gowns. Working all those...
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    Good online textbook stores please

    CaLLaCoDe replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    believe it or not Walmart.com (nursing books?! oh yeah!) Ebay.com (put the ISBN number in and see your books pop up one by one) Addall.com (used books general
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    "Getting involved with someone else's patient"

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    I am so grateful for the help of others when I might not have all the answers regarding a patient's welfare! Trust me, I know it is a humbling experience, however I am very grateful for their help!...
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    Nursing = stressful career!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I think the additional stress of work and how well we handle it, helps us to be better at regular every day stress. Which is more stressful, having your patient's life slip from you, or have...
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    Showing up to work SICK

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, I have to admit it is difficult to tell if one is sick to the point of having to call in sick, especially if you get guff on the other end of that telephone line... Example: Soar throat...