caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    the National Right to Work Foundation propaganda

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

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    Over riding a resident?

    caroladybelle replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    I don't play with chest pain, and the nature of the complaint, yes, I would have done it stat, regardless of the time or inconvenience. The pt was postop with a sternal incision......this could be...
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    Need help please....

    caroladybelle replied to rita.kumar83's topic in International Nursing

    What visa is she coming in on and does it permit her to
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    6 DUIs, felony child neglect and now a nursing student

    caroladybelle replied to pug07's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The title of the post is highly misleading and should be changed as laypersons often read this BB and may easily misconstrue. "and now a nurse" is not a nurse.....she is a nursing student. And while...
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    Not a nurse...but, a concerned father Grade 3 IVH, PVL, Seizures

    caroladybelle replied to concernedfather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Really no, not with the details that you are providing.......and it would be inappropriate to give or take away hope based on limited data. Thus the reason for the policy of not giving advice. Again,...
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    Not a nurse...but, a concerned father Grade 3 IVH, PVL, Seizures

    caroladybelle replied to concernedfather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am sorry to hear about your daughter and my thoughts are with you. I regret that we can say to you is limited as the site does not permit medical advice to be given - it goes specifically against...
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    patients family photographing your badge?

    caroladybelle replied to melgrek's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer not to be photographed for the most part. I would permit them to write down my name and position, but would have a serious issue with being
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    Verifying Multiple State Licenses

    caroladybelle replied to coco3299's topic in Nurse Management

    Why would one need to verify the licenses from the other states? And if you think verifying is pricey, try optaining
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    Hijab (headscarf) Nurses

    caroladybelle replied to skybmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    There is a big difference, though. Head scarves get washed regularly - the nursing caps did not. One could also argue that since the head scarves can be washed regularly and completely cover the hair...
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    salary Rn

    caroladybelle replied to JonB04's topic in General Nursing

    What does Obama have to do with anything? And salary.com is not all that accurate. The other issue is the salary isn't that important...if you can't get a job after you
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    Hijab (headscarf) Nurses

    caroladybelle replied to skybmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I know plenty in Baltimore, along with Orthodox Jewish nurses, and Sikh MDs. No problems here, but then it is a teaching
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    Is there 1 test that will accurately predict NCLEX passing chances??

    caroladybelle replied to drjoey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, there is
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    Interracial marriage and physiology..this is for a paper

    caroladybelle replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    A big issue to consider is how many people are "sure" that they are only of a certain race. At this point in history, it would be close to nearly impossible, in most places to find subjects for...
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    I think I was terminated from my PRN position...

    caroladybelle replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Because it is none of her business when the OP is off at a separate job. Only when the OP is available to work. Days off does not equal free to schedule her for
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    Celebrities who were formerly nurses...

    caroladybelle replied to Gldngrl's topic in General Nursing

    Vanessa BrIscoe of musical group Pylon became a nurse. David Lee Roth was working with EMS, I
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    Public Health and birth control

    caroladybelle replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Someone may actually "need" an abortion, as their life may be seriously endangered by continuing a pregnancy. And if you want to go into healthcare to help people and you work in a field that...
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    wanting to work in america

    caroladybelle replied to tannera's topic in International Nursing

    Not Aussie, but.... If you have a Wegman's Grocery in your area, they have a good selection of specialty imported foods in most places. Or order from Amazon.com...they carry
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    New grad considering Travel nursing. Anyone recommend it?

    caroladybelle replied to kurisutien_BSN_rn's topic in Travel

    That and there is the knowledge base issue. More and more facilities require various tests of knowledge/critical thinking such as PBDS, etc. As a regular employee and as a new grad, one is generally...
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    New grad considering Travel nursing. Anyone recommend it?

    caroladybelle replied to kurisutien_BSN_rn's topic in Travel

    UUUUhhhh, NO!!!!! As an experienced nurse and as a previous traveler, no way in heck should a new grad travel. It is dangerous to them, their license and the pts under their care. Facilities that...
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    First Nursing job, and I drowned!

    caroladybelle replied to galenanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be glad to get out of that ridiculous situation, with your license
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    Nursing and sexual orientation

    caroladybelle replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, nursing tends to be okay regarding sexual orientation. It tends to be a live and let live profession...at least as far as that aspect goes. I have found that most places, people try to...
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    wanting to work in america

    caroladybelle replied to tannera's topic in International Nursing

    It depends on many things: Your nursing degree What country you come from? Your level of experience. Whether you have citizenship here or legal ability to work here? If not a citizen, are you married...
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    I am an American.

    caroladybelle replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thus another really good reason for the Medical Director to speak to
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    I am an American.

    caroladybelle replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My two cents... The NM needs to speak to the MD, and explain that such blatant bias (in that he makes this request of FEMALE nurses and not male nurses) is not socially, legally acceptable practice in...
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    Just sign for it

    caroladybelle replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah,