caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    Is Medication Aide/Tech Training Available in Georgia?

    caroladybelle replied to Jimmyd's topic in Georgia Nursing

    While it has been many years since I worked in GA, at that time, there were no nonnurse medtechs permitted. And even in states that permit non nurse medtechs, it was permitted only in LTRs, ALFs,...
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    How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    caroladybelle replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, I am really glad that I do primary care these days. Second, in regards to the "my" debacle. Possession works both ways. When I was in "team" nursing, I was oftenreferred to as "my RN", "your...
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    Random drug tests

    caroladybelle replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You should not be exposed to MJ smoke, especially in your car, and that is something that you certainly have control over.Start enforcing a no toke rule and you will have nothing to worry
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    Not doing what I was hired for

    caroladybelle replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    It has less to do with common sense and more to do with legalities. In some states, a hospice (as well as some other healthcare entities) cannot choose or decline patients based on their DNR/nonDNR...
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    Pt's/visitors reading Fifty Shades of Grey???

    caroladybelle replied to neverbethesame's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Let's see here:"Forever" by Judy BlumeThe Kent family chronicles, including "The Bastard" - I learned a lot about history and sex.....and I really do remember the history parts. "Skye O'Malley"...
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    Winthrop Hospital PBDS

    caroladybelle replied to NewRNBritty's topic in New York Nursing

    Please do a search for "PBDS". There are numerous threads on this
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    My boyfriend's ex is a drug seeker/substance abuser/narcotic pill popper

    caroladybelle replied to Queenofhearts_'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you have not personally seen/witnessed the drug use, you are assuming based on his word. And he is not an unbiased reporter.If HE believes that she poses a danger to others or is abusing drugs, HE...
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    No dnr

    caroladybelle replied to aphillipi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is literally illegal in many states to require a hospice pt to be a DNR.Admittedly, that policy makes little sense, but it is considered a form of discrimination in providing care.I personally...
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

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

    Sorry, not acceptable at all no matter the stress. This facility is well known for it's diversity and the pt and family were well aware that attendings were not Christian. The names, attire and...
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    Favoritism in nursing?

    caroladybelle replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As this occurs in virtually all professions, I don't see why you are singling nursing
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    Frustrated with contract offered and excuses by travel company

    caroladybelle replied to ruralccnurse's topic in Travel

    First, still not a lot of travel jobs out there and few for med surg, compared to 4-5 years ago. Second, lots and lots of experienced travel nurses for few jobs. Third, lots and lots of experienced...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Need help please...

    caroladybelle replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    It also matters little what employees can legally do. Healthcare has big giant grape vine that travels for great distances. And other people WILL be aware of allegations, true or untrue.As a nurse,...
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    Well, now I've heard it all!

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

    In places like New York City, where affordable apts are hard to come by, it actually has been known that shortly after a death, people will try to rent the apt, to get a bid in as quickly as...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Given that I am the one that usually is asked and generally relents to changing my schedule (inconveniencing me and mine) or picks up when they have to leave early. Thus how they choose to behave,...
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    Things interviewees have said...

    caroladybelle replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THIS!!!!!!!!!!!THIS!!!!!!!!!!!THIS(and then, they are surprised when they don't get the
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My question to the single Moms: Why is there no other parent? Barring being widowed young, the victim of rape or incest, having an unfaithful/abusive spouse that one gets divorced from, there should...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Then that is an issue with your employer that should be addressed. If it is mandatory, then they need to be ponying up the pay. Otherwise, it is
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

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

    Why, the irony.......The facility for which I work, is virtually always listed as a top hospital on major polls for best care - both nationally and internationally. It has pioneered many lifesaving...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are many of us that are single breadwinners, all of us are in a rough economy, and few have an aupair. Yet we still manage. And why on earth are you choosing to marry someone who has poor...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I do not know baby2009's situation. Did her spouse die or she the victim of incest, assault or her former spouse unfaithful or horribly abusive? Barring those situations, there is another parent...
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    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

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

    We recently had a family member of a critical ill patient, demand during a medical crisis, for all of those that do not believe in Jesus to get the $%^& out of the patients room. Had the pt not...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And have difficulty finding another good one in the area that will accept you as a patient when word gets
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    caroladybelle replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Men's Rights groups call it the "Golden Uterus Syndrome". Though I do not agree with MRs much, I have to say this phrase is apt. You know, we had parents that taught us not to call except for...
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    Is it ever ok to stand up to a doctor?

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

    It is perfectly okay to stand up to an MD, when appropriate and indicated. It is never okay to be an unnecessarily rude person. So there were issues on both sides....