caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    caroladybelle replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    What world are you in? The US consistently rates much lower than many other nations, on most indexes that measure health. Just because we can get many (often unnecessary) tests and procedures quickly...
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    Tylenol max/safe dosage

    caroladybelle replied to Gabby-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why the heck are they using a med like vicodin/lortab along with MS Contin?! MS IR is a frequent choice so that you can easily esculate the extended release if needed., I would think. But at very...
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    rn application from philippines for the US

    caroladybelle replied to nevergo_1989rnma's topic in International Nursing

    The prospects for employment as a new RN in US are quite poor at this time. And with retrogression, many immigrants are waiting 5 or more years before being considered by immigration. In the US - ALL...
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    Retired nurses displacing new grads?

    caroladybelle replied to lmnop's topic in California Nursing

    Several issues: First, foreign nurses are not being brought in nearly like they have in the past. Immigration of nurses is close to a standstill with retrogression in place, it is taking 5 or more...
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    Legislative Issues

    caroladybelle replied to JustinAllen's topic in General Nursing

    Medicare and Medicaid cuts are serious issues that affect nurse. The facilities are already seriously underreimbursed, and further cuts are expected. In places like FL, this will cause further...
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    Relocating to Orlando Area

    caroladybelle replied to NursKris82's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are only a couple of union hospitals in FL. And the one that I know of, has ratios of 6-12 pts per RN with a tech for every 8-12 pts on some "specialty" medsurg floors. Obviously the union is...
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    I want to travel to NY in June...HELP!!

    caroladybelle replied to Ashley RN's topic in Travel

    First, in this economy, it is quite difficult to get any good travel assignment with only one year experience. Like staff positions, there are dozens or more applicants, most with many more years of...
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    How valuable is speaking Spanish in health care?

    caroladybelle replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you live......Very
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    Prospective Chicago Male Nurse looking for advice....

    caroladybelle replied to strivingtowin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Several issues with your time frame. Contrary to popular belief, most ADN/ASN programs last 3 years with the prereqs. Those in most schools, have to be completed prior to admit to the nursing...
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    I'm not taking those staples out

    caroladybelle replied to Darkfield's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am surprised that you are not permitted to remove staples. And second, with regard to the Resident, what MD would want to leave staples to hold the purulent drainage IN!!!!!! Generally, most MDs...
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    What sort of drug test is typical in nursing schools?

    caroladybelle replied to 2bNurseMackie's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a prescription for it - no problem. They do not tell us the method because they do not want people evading. You will also be taking 'random' tests throughout
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    Do not touch my stuff!

    caroladybelle replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    Why would you leave it out if it was that important? Much like those who complain about being gossiped about. If you don't want to hear gossip about yourself, don't give out
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    Sterile gloves during procedures

    caroladybelle replied to brown678's topic in General Nursing

    In my pt population, my pts have extended periods of virtually no immunity. Such as WBCs We use sterile gloves and alcohol wipes to open/close tubing attachments to central lines/IVs. No claves...
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    Travel Nurse Bait and Switch?

    caroladybelle replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    This is a frequent scam with several variations. The main theory is that the nurse interviews for a higher level unit with favorable ratios and conditions, such as oncology, Bmt, IMU, telemetry....
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    Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    caroladybelle replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    That's pretty much what I
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    Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    caroladybelle replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Unfortunately,moony of the ones knocking HAVE tried
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    I'm so sorry....your spouse just died.

    caroladybelle replied to APRN.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been castigated by families because I didn't tell them over the phone that their loved one had died so they could prepare themselves. When someone dies, there is NO kind or absolutely correct...
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    Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    No one is asking to be perfect. It does not matter where you have worked that has spellcheck or calculators. And it does not matter that it has been 30 years since college. You are in school, and...
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    Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    caroladybelle replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First the question should be, "Why do SOME nurses feel the need......". And the answer, is "because they feel like it". Why do some people have things that ID them as Jeff Mom, srvivr, a supporter of...
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    Minimum nursing staff levels?????

    caroladybelle replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not to mention that a nursing student should been educated as to the inappropriateness of that. And put it under homework assistance/student/school type
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    Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    It is basic math, and I would think that knowing basic math should be a requirement for getting a license in a health career. It really should not be too much to ask. Virtually all nursing courses...
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    Rocephin Question

    caroladybelle replied to janat's topic in General Nursing

    Many people have more pain with the lido, but Rocephin IM is going to hurt no matter what. (they occasionally try the old lido before an IV stick- I personally find the lido is more painful then the...
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    So angry and annoyed!

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

    Some of us have had the compassion in us either beaten out or chewed off by pts, MDs,management and the public. Having a sick parent allows us to feel anger, but does not give us permit to behave...
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    Hiring Managers can you explain this to me...

    caroladybelle replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Often people get interviewed and then a hiring freeze is ordered by those higher
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    So angry and annoyed!

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

    Let's see: we want 100% awesome care for our loved ones. We want nurses that care for them as they would their own loved ones. We also want them to be perfect. No smoking, drinking, cursing, off...