caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    caroladybelle replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    What!!!!! Are you trying to get a perfectly innocent thread killed. A stray bullet or two might hit a thread just passing by, minding its own
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    caroladybelle replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    We cover pregnancy leave, candy crush breaks, the ribavirin Pt because suddenly every one else is trying to get pregnant, and covering all the MRSA pts because the newly pregnant nurse ( who eats at...
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    Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    caroladybelle replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    At 51, I was keeping up with the new grads. Even after being diagnosed and treated for bilateral breast cancer. However, osteonecrosis of the knee has knocked me down a bit. I am on a desk job at...
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    Stuck myself with dirty needle - please help.

    caroladybelle replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    Do you make him wear condoms, each and every time? With a anti-apnea lubricant. You know that abstinence is the only real protection against contracting sleep
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    International Student seeking information to study in the US

    caroladybelle replied to Phuong.D's topic in Nurse Registration

    Uuhhhhh, it will be difficult if you get your nursing degree, unless you have a Visa that permits you to work. The rules against working do not change when you gain an RN license. For some...
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    International Student seeking information to study in the US

    caroladybelle replied to Phuong.D's topic in Nurse Registration

    A caveat about working in the U.S. while going to school. If you are coming to the U.S. on a visa, much depends on whether it is one that will legally permit you to work. The CNA training is not a...
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    Housing, whats included?

    caroladybelle replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    It depends on the company and the assignment. When I was on assignment in Manhattan (in the city), I was provided with furniture, utensils, microwave and linens. In Florida, I was provided with just...
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    Want advice for BSN

    caroladybelle replied to texasasn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    One big issue is do you have a green card, or a legal status that permits you to work in the US? The second issue, is do you have an Associates degree or a Bachelor's in
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    Why do minorities have more respect for nurses?

    caroladybelle replied to Runman1914's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have to agree with this. Working in Boca, and the Palm Beach area was h$&l. Things are bit more chill in other
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    Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    caroladybelle replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago, I was worked up and pan cultured by ID, for some abnormal diagnostic results, following a trip to Africa. Even had a bronchoscopy done with cultures. Amazingly, nothing infectious...
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    caroladybelle replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    But the OP was not being bullied here on the Board. In fact, the only person that has demonstrated "bully" type behavior here
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    caroladybelle replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    They legitimately questioned the OP regarding the situation. They were not cruel, mean or evil. They did not call her a liar. You, however , jumped to conclusions, decrying the bad behavior of mean...
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    caroladybelle replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    I am merely stating the fact that you are accusing them of being vile when the OP has even identified any specifics of their wrongdoing. As yet, I have not seen posters being "mean" to the OP. They...
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    caroladybelle replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    Well, none of us were there. And despite being asked several times, the OP has not given ANY details that tell us what happened. So we do not know whether it was legitimate or not. We do know that...
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    Can a patient sign discharge instructions after sedation?

    caroladybelle replied to NURSECDON's topic in General Nursing

    No!!!! Big
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    A question for the COBs

    caroladybelle replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I also think that COB is a state of mind, an attitude and a lifestyle more than defined as an
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    Traveling nurse, worldwide!

    caroladybelle replied to Skyballah's topic in International Nursing

    First issue is that most nations will require fluency for health care workers in their language. Second issue is that many nations have their version of proficiency testing just as we do. They also...
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    Fentanyl Drip

    caroladybelle replied to FirstLadyRN's topic in Critical Care

    15mcg/he of Fentanyl should not drop the pressure or hr. That is a very ow
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    Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

    caroladybelle replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Prayed for the safety of those within it: - when a pt's family member gunned down a doctor in cold blood, and barricaded himself in the pt's room. - recently, during some riots, when the hospital...
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    Just made a purchase with an expired card

    caroladybelle replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sign them up at Ashley Madison or
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    What is it like to practice RN in Florida

    caroladybelle replied to babysRusRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a native Floridian, I moved north and wish that I never had to return to working in FL facilities. Regrettably, I have elderly family that I may have to return to care for. I got a bleeding ulcer...
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    Adenosine administration

    caroladybelle replied to sreynolds's topic in Emergency

    Does adenosine ever cause arrest?
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    caroladybelle replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Where are these hospitals that get paid for hosting students? Seriously, the bedside nurse is getting one thin penny if it. Get the useless bureaucrat nurse in her pumps and pearls to
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    caroladybelle replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    There is an old book called "The House of God" about med student and intern training. It has a list of "The Rules of the House of God". One of them is, "Find me a med student that does not triple my...
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    caroladybelle replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can read and fully did read it. And given your rude response, I strongly suspect that your coworker(s) probably have other issues with you. My comment has to do with you making a big deal about...