CaLLaCoDe BSN, RN

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    New RN on a cardiac floor

    CaLLaCoDe replied to 82Angie's topic in General Nursing

    You're too nice Dura Matter! Yeah, keep the peace and try to work with your preceptor first! Department harmony
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    New RN on a cardiac floor

    CaLLaCoDe replied to 82Angie's topic in General Nursing

    Speak to the manager of the cardiac wing and see if you can get a better preceptor. I had a lame preceptor when I started cardiac. He left me with all 6 patients on the third day and I found him in...
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    Why dont' nurses help each other?!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to scorpio24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the above poster ", depends on who's on duty." Moreover, I do believe if you offer to lend a hand every now and then and when someone asks for assistance, you'll encourage a more team...
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    Pulled to another unit by unit manager

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your unit manager sure pulls her own weight. Floating is no big deal. I hope your skills were up to par for that other
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    Take-home pay

    CaLLaCoDe replied to BSNbyFaith's topic in General Nursing

    1700 after taxes for a two week period at 31.50 hourly. State Taxes high here in Oregon lessen a better standard of living for me! 90 a month for water and a 4000 annual tax on my house, ouch. But...
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    does the med asst. program count as my pre reqs???

    CaLLaCoDe replied to reanbean's topic in General Nursing

    If the curriculum for your degree included anthropology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, statistics...by all means these courses usually count as prerequisites for nursing school. And yes, I agree...
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    I'm not asking for

    CaLLaCoDe replied to aeonaaron's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer at your local hospital. Recommend a good book: Intesive Care: The story of a nurse by Echo Heron. I believe this book gives a novice a clear picture what nursing involves and what...
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    Scanning meds

    CaLLaCoDe replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    It's a pain in the butt at first, like most things. However, once you know the system, you don't want to go back. Works well, especially when checking "right med right patient." You see because you...
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    Frustrated preceptor

    CaLLaCoDe replied to OncRN612's topic in General Nursing

    Set up a conference with the department head and go over weighty issues. Perhaps you and your boss can set up some goals (safety goals!) and if she can complete the goals without stumbling...
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    Order for a consent

    CaLLaCoDe replied to kanashe's topic in General Nursing

    MD is responsible to describe the procedure and obtain the
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    Help...I CAN'T fail nursing school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to Ecpi Raleigh 07/09's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry but after having had mean S.O.B (and not short of breath) instructors. I can identify with this student's concerns. Sometimes being prepared cannot prepare you for an instructor with an...
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    Deemed unsafe

    CaLLaCoDe replied to mimi225's topic in General Nursing

    Re Moogie's post: (L) AV shunt is the reason behind not taking the BP on theLeft. I disagree regarding an entirely different reading would have been read if the BP were taken on the leg. Usually a...
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    Deemed unsafe

    CaLLaCoDe replied to mimi225's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you weren't kicked out because of this incident! I agree with the instructor that your action was unsafe, however to remove you from school because of it would be a little too harsh
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    Do You Remember Your Patient's Name?

    CaLLaCoDe posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit I am not a strong customer service devotee. Oddly, I'd rather save the patient's life than know the name of the patient's life I saved. Sometimes I'll use sir or madam but rarely use...
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    Do You Remember Your Patient's Name?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I am always impressed whenever I go to see the dentist. The staff, the doctor, the receptionist, everyone calls me by my first name. I wonder how different it would be while I was there I was...
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    Do You Remember Your Patient's Name?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2:
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    Do You Remember Your Patient's Name?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Interior of Hospital Room a quarter past one o'clock. NURSE JANE My patient's not responding! Call a code! (MD with RT and a nurse from ICU ENTER Nurse Jane's Pt's room) MD What happened Jane? NURSE...
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    Hi my name is Jane, I'll be your glorified waitress today!

    CaLLaCoDe replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know that this nurse loves the work but hates the things that detract her from doing her work! I feel her pain! #17...Pay attention
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    Advice regarding termination

    CaLLaCoDe replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some helpful info on this site to handling firing with your next work search:
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    Reflections on being an older nurse

    CaLLaCoDe replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you didn't give it up either! You sound like a fine school
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    Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

    CaLLaCoDe replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I really like this thread, how it mimics real life in nursing. How no one knows everything and it takes a team to come to a common solution. Hey, that's why I like coming here. Keep it up everyone!...
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    Really, I don't know where they get their info from..

    CaLLaCoDe replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    At my last place of work BSNs earned 50 cents additional an hour. The BSNs will be laid off later than the seasoned ADNs perhaps?? Let them go and get their debts along with the BSN, meanwhile after...
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    Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

    CaLLaCoDe replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I usually spend most of my day with that type of patient and end up cheating the care of my other patients. Perhaps a sitter is in order. I did want to mention that I didn't look at who started this...
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    Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

    CaLLaCoDe replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1.Controversial method that has been spoken of: Mention to her that her husband is in the room next door trying to get some sleep and by the way it's 10 o'clock at night; it's time for you to get...
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    when to write a nurses note?

    CaLLaCoDe replied to garyg's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    20. Pain **21. Patient's time of departure to a procedure or diagnostic (in hospital or at an offsite clinic) and status; time of return and status. 22. IV placement and removal. **I always forget to...