caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    The happy policy

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

    Guys, I have worked for Disney....... It doesn't work that well, there is not enough money in the world to get me to do so again, they do not pay well, and the conditions left much to be desired, if...
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    treatment of student nurses on the floor

    caroladybelle replied to teterichko123's topic in General Students

    You are making a big assumption with that statement. The vast majority of students that I have precepted have been in NONTEACHING facilities, and virtually all hospitals where I was a student were...
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    How to put travel nursing on resume...

    caroladybelle replied to RNDude1's topic in Travel

    I put my company on a line, and then assignment hospitals listed below it, with some
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    Isn't the employer suppose to pay for your travel?

    caroladybelle replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    They are not your "employer", therefore no. Some will, especially for highly experienced or sought after candidates. But that is not an entitlement, by any stretch of the
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    what is a background check?

    caroladybelle replied to sorry's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much anything can be found depending on the nature of the check. Most employers are looking for criminal activity. Some also check for credit, bounced checks, bankruptcies, etc. They also...
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    Vaccination Waiver Please Help Quick!!

    caroladybelle replied to HHagedorn's topic in General Students

    To my knowledge, in previous years, the H1N1 is not included in the standard flu vaccine. Many hospitals prefer the injectible vaccine for current employees, that are currently employed, d/t issues...
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    What's up with Florida Hospital?

    caroladybelle replied to aimswenk's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't see why they would need H1b workers. There are loads of local nurses out of work, and the economy of FL is quite bad right
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    Pregnant Nurse

    caroladybelle replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought of asking your
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    Petition to forgive student loan debt!

    caroladybelle replied to Devie06's topic in General Students

    So why did you not move to those areas. And pay the tax burden that those nations carry, and live on the pay that they offer. Another question, why did you choose to "drown yourself" in student...
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    Petition to forgive student loan debt!

    caroladybelle replied to Devie06's topic in General Students

    Heck to the NO!!!!!! I am all for the petition of "If you CHOOSE to attend a college, you have chosen to pay the bills that entails". The "I don't want to pay higher interest rates because you chose...
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    I really need any info you may have...Please

    caroladybelle replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what information are you looking for? You have spoken to the NCSBN regarding the situation, and they have provided their answer quickly and directly. What other information do you expect to...
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    US to UK transition, pls help.

    caroladybelle replied to hilife_RN's topic in Immigration Advice

    Unless you have citizenship in the UK or another EU nation, getting the permit to work there would be quite difficult. Plus, there are significant training/educational
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    lpn jobs abroad

    caroladybelle replied to inaday1's topic in International Nursing

    Have never heard of US LPN status being accepted anywhere else for immigration or travel nursing purposes. As far as the ME, my understanding is that these days, they strongly prefer/ require...
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    Medical Assistants the new RNs???

    caroladybelle replied to ayorenee's topic in General Nursing

    Oncology clinics that give chemo utilize RNs, because in most places, LPNs/MAs cannot hang chemo. Beyond that, for about the last 30 years, it is mostly MAs in
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    What is your definition of an RN?

    caroladybelle replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    Can we get the name and number of your nursing instructor, so we can "discuss" with him/her the appropriate assignments for nursing school. After all, if s/he is going to assign things like this,...
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    Is this a strange way of viewing your co-workers?

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

    Exactly what does getting a reference from a priest or pastor have to do with being a kind and compassionate nurse? In my experience, some of the most compassionate nurses that I have dealt with, are...
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    No blood transfusion r/t high WBC??

    caroladybelle replied to Aeterna's topic in Oncology

    Intially, with an excessively high WBCs (blast crisis) the blood is quite thick. Pouring PRBCs which are quite thick, into vessels just worsens the blood flow. In addition, with huge amounts of...
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    Travel Nursing

    caroladybelle replied to Jaysanamommy's topic in Travel

    Please review the numerous numerous threads on this same topic. Reputable travel groups do not take travelers with less than one year experience as an RN for an RN position in a speciality. Now if...
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    caroladybelle replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

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    Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    caroladybelle replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have a community college degree from a Florida school, and have worked there for a while. But I also came in with experience and had worked there as a traveler. I have seen UofM and JH grads turned...
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    Nurse pressing charges

    caroladybelle replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the case of the man here that shot the MD who gave him bad news on the prognosis of his mother, and then started the hostage situation at my hospital......this was not his "official" behavior....
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    caroladybelle replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    When I see: Craig's list BMI/age requirements Private Duty Nurse Why do think that this has very little to do with actual nursing, quadraplegia not
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    caroladybelle replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing was said about "attractive", the issue was the BMI per the OP. Which brings up another issue. Why does one assume that "normal" BMI =
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    caroladybelle replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Actually that is pretty standard for many ME assignments. Even if it is not listed in stateside ads, there is frequent discrimination there regarding age, weight and/or appearance. The pay rates also...
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    Nurse pressing charges

    caroladybelle replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We are all going to die. And many "terminal" pts will be living 5-10-15 years with their incurable diagnosis. Witness AIDs - people that were given a 1-2 prognosis at diagnosis in the early 90s are...