caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    How do I clear my FBI Identification/Rap sheet?

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

    Well, until they are dismissed/you are exonerated, or they are expunged, it isn't something that the FBI will correct. Until the court takes action to remove them, they are an accurate part of your...
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    Question regarding lack of bed bath in ICU

    caroladybelle replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    An individual that injests that amount of tylenol on the night his wife is about to start nursing school. The biggest issue here is not that he may or may not have gotten a bed bath. And he may be...
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    How many of your schools require a pharmacology class?

    caroladybelle replied to Coruscatedgirl's topic in General Students

    Pretty much every good school I have heard has it, or it is integrated in the
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    What countries are in great need of nurses today[2010]?

    caroladybelle replied to ezela's topic in International Nursing

    The problem is not finding a job in many nations - the problem is getting the legal permission to practice nursing there and the legal permit to even be employed there ina any capacity. The vast...
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    What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    caroladybelle replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    That! Jeans are not a good idea - My workplace specifies over and over - NO Jeans. People still show up in them - trust me management notices though they may not say anything. No flip flops, or open...
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    help..copd patient

    caroladybelle replied to berawo's topic in General Students

    What do you think should be done? What does your book/work book say? And then you can illicit
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    Background Check Policy

    caroladybelle replied to lassie5380's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Virtual all states and health care agencies do some kind of background check. As to what bars one from working/getting a license varies so incredibly widely that no one is going to have a universal...
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    Article on proposed Kendall Regional Trauma Center

    caroladybelle replied to phosphorus's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are much bigger issues at work. Miami definitely needs more trauma centers. But do they have the MDs and specialized health care personnel, willing to put forth the time and effort to properly...
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    they think i don't care

    caroladybelle replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly what in the OPs' post indicates : - there were females involved. - that anyone wants her to freak out. Prior to nursing, I worked in male dominated businesses - trust me, mean are just as bad...
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    So... have I burned my bridges with this hospital or can I recover?

    caroladybelle replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Several issues: HR has a very ugly job, especially these days. The lowest ones in the office (the secretary or assistant) takes the brunt of every disappointed job seeker/job holder/job loser for a...
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    help about position paper

    caroladybelle replied to jackie20's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried Google - plenty of issues and topics
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    RN told she will now get LPN wages

    caroladybelle replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Good points but a small discrepancy. Per federal policies, I believe that RNs can fall in a class that actually exempts them from legally having to be paid OT. This may be stricter on the state...
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    Do nurses still time tape the bag when hanging fluids?

    caroladybelle replied to Selene006's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the
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    Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    caroladybelle replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    I've been hospitalized and had my own coworkers give me IM injections and help me shower. Quite, frankly, I was too sick to care. My question to the OP - if your nursing student SO is concerned about...
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    Nursing after pre-med coursework?

    caroladybelle replied to beastykato's topic in General Nursing

    reUhhh, it isn't much different in nursing. By "law", we are supposed to get a break - we are legally permitted them and our paycheck charged for them. However, chances are we rarely leave the floor...
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    Screening for employment

    caroladybelle replied to SN09's topic in General Nursing

    Quite a few hospitals as well as travel nursing agencies screen for
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    No phones at clinical

    caroladybelle replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    I've seen the many, many threads, and no, setting up the equations is very basic math. Or it was considered so back when we were actually required to DO the math, before being permitted use of...
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    Not a drug user but tested positive for cocaine

    caroladybelle replied to ntotalshock's topic in Texas Nursing

    First as someone that desires to enter nursing school and become a licensed nurse, hanging out with a someone uses cocaine is a very BAAAADDD idea. If the drug gets found in your residence, on your...
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    No phones at clinical

    caroladybelle replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    Yes, but they have GRADUATED. They are not still in school, and learning the basics. And the MDs are also generally not employed by the hospital and as far as know, there are few P&P books for...
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    No phones at clinical

    caroladybelle replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    And there is nothing to stop you from using the FACILITY'S accepted references and technology - that is what it is there for. And that is what great nurses do. That is why you have a P&P book...
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    No phones at clinical

    caroladybelle replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    No one said that I do not like electronic media...nor that my facility doesn't use it - they use plenty. I did not bash it - I offered a common sense suggestion. And given that they usually create...
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    FREEDOM! I Quit my med-surge job!

    caroladybelle replied to zofran's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. Good
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    Do you need to be "Chemo Certified" to give chemo?

    caroladybelle replied to pcbnurse's topic in Home Health

    No you don't need to be chemo certified. But you should educate yourself regarding the drug that you are
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    the National Right to Work Foundation propaganda

    caroladybelle replied to nicurn001's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Why did this get posted without a clue as to what it is about. It would be helpful if the OP posted a link to what they do not wish to respond to/waste time with. And why would I google SIEU or...
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    No phones at clinical

    caroladybelle replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    Have you considered actually doing the old fashioned way, without the epocrates, skyscape, camera or cell phone? You know like many licensed nurses do, and have done for ages. You will find many...