caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    I could be wrong, but was this a LTC/NH? Chances are, the RN and LPNs have little time but to do paperwork, pass meds, do wound care and tube feeds. That is their role in those settings. That is why...
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    Travel nursing as a CNA

    caroladybelle replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    First, there are very, very few travel positions for CNAs in a good economy- even less so in the current severe recession. Travel positions are ALL ver expensive to the contracting facility and all...
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    Some help please

    caroladybelle replied to tinasmall's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    May I ask, since you say that you have no experience here in the states. Are you a citizen, or have a visa that permits employment here in the states? If not, there are a lot more hoops to jump...
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    Male nursing assistant.

    caroladybelle replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why.....Am.....I.....Not......Surprised? Big Sigh. Well, then I suppose female CNAs don't have to clean female privates because they lift alot. And RNs don't have to clean pts because they chart...
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    RN internship Programs for foreign BSN RN

    caroladybelle replied to senyaless's topic in International Nursing

    As far as I know, most are working positions and they require licensure and a Visa that permits one to work in the US. And to my understanding, coming from the Philippines, you would be affected by...
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    caroladybelle replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I had a tree fall through my bedroom ceiling out to the side of me - it did not change the fact that my hospital expected me to still drive through hurricane force winds, about 17 miles (each way) to...
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    New Job (FINALLY)!!! PBDS Testing??? Anyone know about this?

    caroladybelle replied to Laurie Ann, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It usually isn't a big issue if you hire on as staff, as it is used as intended, as a "development" tool. However, for travelers, it is used as a screening tool (not it's intended use) there is no...
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    HOSPiTAL WORK.

    caroladybelle replied to miidgett411's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is a good idea; However, it may be ver hard to find a job in
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    Poor nurses

    caroladybelle replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    There are several states in the SE that pay that - parts of FL come to mind, especially with the house
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    Laid off after 38 years

    caroladybelle replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers and thoughts are with
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    caroladybelle replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to tell you, but in FL in those conditions even on the coast, you would still be required to report to work. There are nurses fired every year, for not showing up to work during a 'cane, with...
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    Frustrated by job search.

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

    This is probably not prime time for getting a job in FL - this is the off season, and with the Gulf issue, tourism is down. Just try to give it time. My thoughts are with
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    caroladybelle replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I called in to my job at a record store - I had Salmonella poisoning with severe dehydration and was hospitalized for IV fluids. The manager asked to speak to the nurse, to see how long I would need...
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    Signed Contract as a new nurse

    caroladybelle replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please note that very little of your diatribe in your three posts has anything to do with the OP's situation. She is not unhappy with how people are treating her, or with her training. She is upset...
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    fired if they don't like the color of your nail polish...

    caroladybelle replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    In many places, there is no nail paint permitted, thus its not personal. Just as many places do not permit visible extra piercings (other than the standard ears), tattoos, excess jewelry or
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    Qualified New Grad RN, No one wants to hire!!!!!

    caroladybelle replied to Brownie3085's topic in General Nursing

    As virtually every school has clinicals, this does not set you apart from other nurses - experience does. And you will quickly find that clinicals are not even remotely close to
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    BSN versus ADN

    caroladybelle replied to xInspiredx's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There have been about 8 or more threads in the last week alone. Several in the last few days. A brief exploration of the past 24 hours generally will reveal this. And really the data has not...
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    am I the worlds worst nurse?

    caroladybelle replied to brownbook's topic in General Students

    You never know. I admitted a M/S pt at 0100 in the morning, w/pneumonia, to a small town hospital. I was a new grad with the "assess head to toe" beaten into the brain. My preceptor was "do it...
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    BSN versus ADN

    caroladybelle replied to xInspiredx's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Have you tried researching the SEVERAL THOUSAND threads on this site on this topic? All of which rehash the same stories over and over again. Not to be rude, but it is all over this BB. Many of the...
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    caroladybelle replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I called in sick after getting bitten by a raccoon. Became septic and had to get rabies shots. It bit completely through my right hand and I couldn't use it for a few days - plus it was draining...
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    Anyone know how HOAG Newport makes you pay $4000 if you quit??

    caroladybelle replied to confusedRN2010's topic in California Nursing

    A many new grad hires and hires into certain departments require this. Invariably the orientation involved is expensive and time consuming, increases the participant's marketability......and the...
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    Is that too hard to get H-1B sponsor from hospital for now?

    caroladybelle replied to Ethenchoi's topic in International Nursing

    The problem is an H1B status requires one to be a "specialist" with a certain amount of specialized experience. And even with those qualifications, there are very few places offering them. A new grad...
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    caroladybelle replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Actually: I came home and went to bed, after a nightshift. Heard gunshots, called the police and after a certain amount of time to ascertain some safety, went to investigate. Did see someone...
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    H1b Visa

    caroladybelle replied to willawill's topic in International Nursing

    H1Bs are for specialist nurses, thus new grads do not qualify. Plus there are very few of them, competition is quite high - with the US economy what it is, hospitalss would have a hard time proving...
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    Is that too hard to get H-1B sponsor from hospital for now?

    caroladybelle replied to Ethenchoi's topic in International Nursing

    Unless you have a master's degree, or extensive specialty training, you do not qualify for H1B - that is strictly for specialist nurses in certain fields. New grads generally do not qualify. Plus...