CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    Feeling worn out all the time

    CaLLaCoDe replied to hs2005's topic in General Nursing

    Diet. Staying away from white flour and sugar. Green salads, legumes, whole grains, yeah. Go healthy with the food is my advice. Stay away from the doughnuts. Funny how hospitals will reward our...
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    Thought I was doing fine... THEN got a call from my manager.... :(

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I agree whole heartedly with the above poster Pepper The Cat. Good advice! I would like to add: I believe an ideal time to defend yourself against those false reports, would have been when you first...
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    Possibly moving-multiple questions

    CaLLaCoDe replied to desertnurse222's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Vancouver is rich in nursing jobs. Weather is the same as Portland. Check the Washington Forum for more
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    Need information on moving to Oregon

    CaLLaCoDe replied to HeartOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Jobs in Vancouver are plentiful (a 45 minute drive from Beaverton). You may want to get your Washington license as well. good luck
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    How much liability insurance?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    NSO is my ticket to ride @ 80 dollars a year is quite the deal! They send me quarterly emails besides regarding keeping one's license free from malpractice
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    Written up today for something stupid

    CaLLaCoDe replied to lylenrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes when it is the first day with one's patient it is wise to look through all the orders up to the admission to the unit. I can understand your frustration though. Had you attempted to get an...
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    Terminated from 1st job :(

    CaLLaCoDe replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a perfect example that haste (by your manager(s) for firing you so quickly) makes waste. Unless other grounds for dismissal that possibly weren't mentioned in your post, I don't see how...
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    Too Sensitive?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to franciscangypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Thick skin grows with time. But a caring heart never
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    Online Job Search Sucks....An Easier Way?!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    Used to be where you would sit down in an office and put some effort forth applying, diligently filling out the application, giving the employer the ability to see one's legibility, neatness, and...
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    So discouraged, can't get a job

    CaLLaCoDe replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you're closing in, keep up the follow-up with this employer. Your persistence will make up for their lack of organization or their not knowing as to what side of the net they're playing...
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    Stressing Over Stress

    CaLLaCoDe replied to petitefleur's topic in General Students

    I think my blood pressure rose trying to decipher all these words all crammed together! :lol2: too much stress RNship can sometimes
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    Low census/flex time

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Actually, hospitals generally have a separate account (VACATION) outside of one's regular
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    How many applications on a hospital website

    CaLLaCoDe replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    I think the new system is inhumane. When I was younger, one would apply in person at the HR office, get to say hi to the secretary and possibly see (visually) the nurse recruiter. You'd fill out the...
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    Low census/flex time

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    My past life of working for Legacy, Portland (which was the suckiest hospital on the planet) was to see my flex time PTO ripped out of my vacation funds (first and only hospital I know that got away...
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    Disillusioned, Depression, or Both?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    My last place of work was oncology and it was almost as crazy as yours. One time we were short patients so the unit secretary and the aide were sent home. I got an admit who was very confused and...
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    Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My wife had asked are you a physician assistant and the person responded with "No I'm an MA." I requested her ask this when she was given the change of dosage. I agree there's a vast
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    Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, she just gave the advice over the phone: MD was out of the office, to return on
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    "Did you just take a picture of me?"

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest you dribble some TPN on that there blackberry. Give him some sticky fingers and looked surprised: what's the problem? Would have served him right to be treating you like some...
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    I'm back after a long time!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    :spnngwlcm: BACK!!! Thank you so much for returning and posting. I had similar things happen to me. Nurses looking for stuff and writing lists for the manager to wright up. Does happen, entails loss...
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    can you help me with an interview question?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to mochamocha's topic in General Nursing

    "Tell me a little about yourself..." Gawd, I just hate that
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    how to get in?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to thekid's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Call the unit, ask who the manager is. Find out when they usually have office time. Go in there well groomed with resume and cover letter in hand. They'll know you by sight
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    Hourly rounding signoff sheet

    CaLLaCoDe replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you just love it when the hourly rounding sheet is behind the patient's bed in front of the bedside table between the patient's aunt and sister. Feel like playing pen darts anyone? Thank god I...
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    Possibly moving-multiple questions

    CaLLaCoDe replied to desertnurse222's topic in Oregon Nursing

    1) I personally like my neck of the woods, Maplewood. Since it is close to Downtown and close to the burbs, Beaverton/Tigard. Very wooded here. I like seeing green! Sellwood is quite nice on the East...
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    scared of losing my license one day

    CaLLaCoDe replied to niteowlrn29's topic in General Nursing

    First Law of keeping one's license to practice: Document everything to the fullest. CYA in other words. Less worry will follow you to the board
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    Employment after having report on group one

    CaLLaCoDe replied to melek23's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you tried asking group one for any of the information they have on you? Finding out what it actually says about you? Or if unsuccessful, having a business such as one you know or one that a...