CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    Caught a big med error!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Nice work! Hats off to your observing this! Curious why it isn't mandatory for two RNs to check off a pressor when hanging it? I mean we have to do it when hanging chemo, why not with lethal drugs...
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    Can someone explain this mess to me?? sorry so long

    CaLLaCoDe replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with BFR. You are going to become burnt out mighty quick with this stressful job. Update your
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    Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    As an ADN I find no offense to those who have a BSN or any other credential on their badge. I respect their status. It is NOT snobbishness; only a factual representation of what they earned in the...
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    Am I a stalker????!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    You are a business person and a nurse who is really smart and uses the brain you were given! Too many of us are timid when it comes to initializing contact and following up. You can't do everything...
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    Can a doctor ask a nurse to write the order when she is standing right there??

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Parul's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have written orders up for doctors while they were rounding on my patients. Trick is to have them sign your written work and not have them skip out on
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    First shift on night

    CaLLaCoDe replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked nights, I'd rather work days and get the pay (differential) cut to boot. I am glad to know that some are happy on nights. We need you. And day people, treat your night people with...
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    First shift on night

    CaLLaCoDe replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    not all of us take offense to your post. hey, everyone's allowed to voice their own point of view! we don't all have to agree with it! wecome
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    First shift on night

    CaLLaCoDe replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, that's great! Keep us posted. Remember, some night shifts can be kinda fun, so
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    Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Always in the back of my mind when in public, anything could happen, be prepared. Good work. Glad you took care of it rather than driving away. Hope you weren't late for
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    Does anyone hate their job as a nurse?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Pongoo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that this happened to you! Why can't we support one another as nurses? There's definitely something wrong in
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    Does anyone hate their job as a nurse?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Pongoo's topic in General Nursing

    There are moments when I dislike being a nurse: understaffing and a shift leader who won't call in a sitter when you plead that your new admit is "insane!" and you end up spending most of your time in...
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    Experience too old?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered applying for something less specialized just to get your foot in the door? ICU, Rehab, geriatrics, medsurge, telemetry, or LTC? Once hired, keep an eye out for Nicu openings at...
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    Nightshifters

    CaLLaCoDe replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Very nice threads on Night shift Tips: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/sleepless-night-shift-70450.html...
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    What do you do when telemetry calls?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    First law after getting a call, check the patient. ;-) A lot of times I will look at the tele strips from several days back to see if their is a trend. Sometimes the patient has a string of PVCs...
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    How can I manage my anxiety on the floor?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I have found if I don't show big time fear emotion, like panic, when the situation is stressful, say when a patient is having trouble breathing for instance. Just do the work of getting my patient...
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    foley irrigation

    CaLLaCoDe replied to care&share's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it's calcification of the foley catheter tip and may require removal and re catheterization of your patient. Just a thought. Has this patient suffered any neurological trauma?...
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    Family Members With Nothing Better To Do.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Honeynurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is why a nurses value should NOT be based on the value judgement of the patient's family. Our customer service bent, brought on by corporate interests, just needs to be
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    Recent Curiosities Since ER Visit.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Decadron is a
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    Family Members With Nothing Better To Do.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Honeynurse's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of hospitals practice this sign off sheet business. Get you to to go in the room, as if you wouldn't anyway, every one or two hours. I don't know if it is mandated by joint commission, but it...
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    Family Members With Nothing Better To Do.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Honeynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we could just ignore them, but these situations can get us fired. Remember, some of us work for corporate buggers who make it a point to fire folks for customer complaints and poor customer...
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    Welcome to your new job! Lesson #1 Lock up your valuables!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to SimonJester's topic in General Nursing

    I don't bring any cash or valuables into work for this very reason! 1. Had my wallet stolen prior to being a nurse in a retail store (employees only area) 2. Had a stethoscope stolen in the dressing...
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    Family Members With Nothing Better To Do.

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Honeynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it should be stipulated on that little sign in the room that a patient who requires total care or partial care gets priority. I hope you manager didn't or won't fire you for a customer...
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    VENT - Caring for patients in 3 bed rooms

    CaLLaCoDe replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    What I don't miss about multiple rooms is the gossiping that goes on between patients, either they're against you as a group or for you. I prefer the latter. The first hospital I worked at as an RN...
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    weird interview...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to aura_of_laura's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she may be suffering residual effects from hanging around the mentally ill. Too bad for her. Good for you. Best to know about this sooner than
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    I took NCLEX-RN today; here are my thoughts...

    CaLLaCoDe replied to TheCommuter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ten multiple multiples, holy ****! I had three in 2005; times surely have changed. Cyberspace high fives all around. Best darn person to get an RN got an RN today!!!!...