CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    I keep getting hugged

    CaLLaCoDe replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    One time this patient, a frequent flyer, and attractive I might add, offered to give me a hug in the kitchen while I was having a chat with her. For fear of having my coworkers walk in on us I denied...
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    What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Taxes are so high in oregon water too...$100.00 a month! What type of lifestyle can an RN afford? A roof, six pence for coffee, and a
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    Are you bothered by the noise of the AM shift staff?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Really good point OP. I am having trouble understanding why others wouldn't find merit with your argument. Since the patient's would be sleeping prior to breakfast and the oncoming shift could start...
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    Experienced RN Job Market.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it would be worthwhile for hospitals to train those with little or no experience in these specialty areas, rather than boast that there are too few to fill these positions. Sheesh! Let's face...
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    Experienced RN Job Market.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I'm contemplating agency, but hate the idea of limited benefits. Good luck! Out of work over a year
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    Question about recalling information learned in school

    CaLLaCoDe replied to kris98's topic in General Nursing

    I think that when you actually start nursing, the information you've learned will come back through reinforcement from actual events. After you've seen say 5 MI patients, you'll get used to expecting...
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    Some people should just stay quiet!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she was trying to be argumentative to get your goat. But, she does have a point, why should there be more attention given to one form of cancer versus another form of cancer? I suppose,...
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    Followed MD Order--Now Do I Look Incompetent?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to LaurenBoog's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it really does sound like the step down nurse played some power politics on you. It's not a telemetry med-surge unit were talking about here, its a transition from ICU to the real world of...
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    need advice fellow nurses:(

    CaLLaCoDe replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Luckily your mistake had to do with a mixed up lab and not a medication meant for patient A and given to patient B. Count your blessings. You'll be more aware of paying attention to patients that...
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    We only have one pulse oximeter for the facility, but we have flat-screen TVs!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when a hospital I had worked at provided a sphygmomometer in every room, in a particular drawer in each and every room. Not too long following the generous boost did one find fewer and...
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    What if every nurse walked out for one day?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    How about not showing up for mandatory staff meetings or inservices instead ;-( Patients would remain alive and managers would become quite bummed. And nurses would lose their jobs. And I could get...
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    Flu shot issue

    CaLLaCoDe replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I suppose we could extend this rule, requiring staff to be vaccinated to the visitors, requiring anyone entering a hospital be vaccinated. It's only fair. Besides, they're just as likely to be...
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    Flu shot issue

    CaLLaCoDe replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, one has the right to refuse a flu shot, sign a waver. Some things to consider: 1. Lack of Scientific Support for Vaccination There is no significant scientific agreement, based upon...
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    how many nurses....

    CaLLaCoDe replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some tips: Get your meds earlier from pixis and pass them out an half an hour earlier then specified on the MAR. Don't kick yourself for not completing your med pass within a specified time,...
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    What's your favorite

    CaLLaCoDe replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Raise them up while resting after a long day. Helps the edema to settle, yeah I know you know this already, you're a nurse (silly
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    Help me think of a great name for my company

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    PRIORITYONE, THE NURSING TRIAGE BY PHONE EXPERTS STAGGEREM4MENURSE! RECTUMSEQUEM (LOL) IE. THE RIGHT SEQUENCE?
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    Flipping days/nights while keeping normal off days

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I like your friends idea, you'll have more time to do stuff at night and get plenty of rest prior to the first shift. Tip II When I worked nights, following my three day stint, I would not go to sleep...
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    Cannot find a job in Washington state!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to thrumylense's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, have you tried other areas of nursing outside of ICU? Last year there were several positions for ICU posted for Vancouver in the Oregonian (oregon live.com); however, I do note that these...
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    Business Casual or Professional for Interview?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    When times are hard, polish the apple. Put your best foot forward...professional
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    The Fight For Care

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    I think I know what happens to folks who cannot afford the insurance payments. They become bankrupt and depend on medicare. The system we as nurses find ourselves in is unwitting accomplices in a...
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    I have to brag...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. A glimmer of hope shines through your testimony. Let us all be the better for
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    Must see commercial for nurses

    CaLLaCoDe replied to TDKH54's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps this is why we rarely keep supplies in patients' rooms! My brother in law worked as a manager for KMART and had witnessed a lady stuffing her tummy with various items. When she reached the...
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    Caring for patient as a whole

    CaLLaCoDe replied to GMHarmony's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! We as a species need that one on one attention on a daily basis. Sometimes the quality of the one on one can make up for the lack of quantity. And you can even do this passing meds! I find...
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    I want to be a RN but don't want to deal, with you know...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Actually once you experience seeing people pass or deal with the corpse of an expired patient it becomes less and less shocking, less traumatic. Just a natural occurrence that most people are denied...
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    Hi, just want to introduce myself!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the intro! Now start a controversial "catering to the mentally ill" thread. LOL and...welcome