caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    what do i do about an instructor who was inconsiderate about depression?

    caroladybelle replied to chariot's topic in General Students

    You deal with hurt feelings and you move on. As a nurse, you will have much worse things said to you. And have to continue on with a smile on your face, rolling with the verbal
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    Do you still perform skin testing prior to giving IV antibiotic?

    caroladybelle replied to plethoraldork's topic in Patient Medications

    Never have.It is rare to do sensitivity/allergy test doses with some the chemos that are known to be prone to hypersensitive
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    Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    caroladybelle replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The people that will not diet because their nurse, MD, NP, etc. is overweight are generally for an excuse, any excuse not to change.They have only themselves to blame if they use that to not change,...
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    Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    caroladybelle replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You could review the answers to the large number of threads already posted on that exact topic. There is a lot of data already on the BB regarding that
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    Can the board really make me take 2 classes here in the states if I failed 5 times?

    caroladybelle replied to robbie619's topic in International Nursing

    No, they cannot "force" you to do anything. But they can refuse to grant you a nursing license if you do not.I would like to think that any state would require some remediation if someone failed the...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    caroladybelle replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    The fellow that came in from a motel after getting his member stuck in the motel pool
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    Tips for getting help from family while in school....

    caroladybelle replied to hb08491's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My question is WHY was he not doing these things BEFORE you started nursing school? And how did they get done in his life before you two started living together? It is sad, the number of men that I...
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    have you seen septic shock develop this QUICKLY?

    caroladybelle replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    SIRS can develop quite rapidly in some circumstances. Admittedly my patients are hemo/onc and generally immunocompromised, but have seen where merely flushing a central line/access has sent a pt...
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    Nurse wants to work for free, looking for volunteer work

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

    The issue. As nursing does not have an established "residency" unlike many healthcare professions, the first job, generally fulltime done shortly after licensure, suffice. Thus, if you go several...
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    Forced ultrasounds

    caroladybelle replied to nurse2033's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Conscious Sedation is relatively easy, cheap and safe with properly trained personnel. We often do it at the bedside for PTs getting a bone marrow biopsy or for LPs. I believe for my niece's wisdom...
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    east coast people

    caroladybelle replied to sdeal's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have worked at BIDMC and Mass General, both in Boston and liked them. I have worked NYP-Cornell which was good and BIMC in Manhattan which I would not recommend. Be aware that there are many...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    caroladybelle replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Evidence based practice would have led you to wear the Ef-me pumps...... Not the cha cha heels,
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    What's your protocol for pregnancy?

    caroladybelle replied to Double-Helix's topic in Oncology

    Per several studies/OSHA, there is no danger to pregnant nurses from hanging chemo or caring for chemo patients if ALL PEOPLE HANDLING THE CHEMO AND PT FOLLOW PROPER CHEMO PRECAUTIONS. Please note...
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    Salary offered seems too low

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

    It depends on the state and area that you live
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    caroladybelle replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I went to school for 6 years for my NP and do all the work of an MD. Why is it that I make less money than them?That is soooooo
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    caroladybelle replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So tell me which specialty in nursing requires the least math.... Because I can't be bothered to learn basic math that I should have learned before I graduated elementary
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    Should I wear makeup to my psych clinicals if I'll be around sex offenders?

    caroladybelle replied to Kuniklo's topic in General Students

    Agree with
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    Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    caroladybelle replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I, too, would like to know what lies that you personally have witnessed PP say.I have been to PP a number of times, and neither seen them lie about pregnancy nor have I seen them promote death. From...
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    Nurses picket at Florida Medical Center

    caroladybelle replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Florida is one of the worst as far as pay and ratios. I support my fellow nurses in
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    Over crowded ga hospital preceptorship

    caroladybelle replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My regrets. The attitude exemplified by these statements right here, tells me
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    Over crowded ga hospital preceptorship

    caroladybelle replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Your issue should be with your school, NOT the state of Georgia or the facilities that are kind enough and generous enough to offer preceptorship, limited though openings may be. Some (not all) states...
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    background failed for banner!

    caroladybelle replied to amberjo555's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The "left the scene of the accident" would ding you for many facilities. Not all, but many. You ask how you can qualify for a license yet not get a job. Your being granted a license designates that...
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    Priority patient...abd pain, vag bleeding, or broken arm

    caroladybelle replied to JDD1017's topic in Emergency

    Not nearly enough data for to make an appropriate decision. However, in triage you will first look and question them, and then get vital signs. In many cases, those will lead you to
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    Male nurses student and skipping OB/L&D clinicals

    caroladybelle replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In the USA, virtually all nurses are educated and tested (registered) as generalists. Which means that we must get education, and by extension, clinicals in ALL major areas of nursing. And...
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    WHY do nurses apologize for doing their jobs?

    caroladybelle replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    When I disturb ANYONE, especially in their off hours, I always express regret at disturbing them. It doesn't matter if it is an MD, manager, fellow nurse, clerk, housekeeping staff, etc. If I must...