caroladybelle BSN, RN

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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    caroladybelle replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As there is a Godwin's law, when someone brings Hitler into a discussion, is there a similar law, such as Stalin's law when someone mentions
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    Perfume at work?

    caroladybelle replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I disagree. I work with Oncology patients, and there are frequent complaints about staff members wearing perfume. And if you have never had the experience of a fellow staffer that heats fish in the...
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    Perfume at work?

    caroladybelle replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How mature. The fact is that it nauseates pts and staff, reeks up the room and totally and completely unnecessary. It is similar to people that bring smelly food to work to heat up in the communal...
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    The Emergency Department: Where pain isn't what the patient says it is.

    caroladybelle replied to CaptCrzy's topic in Emergency

    Good luck with that in my hospital. IV Tylenol here stateside is extremely expensive, and takes practically an act of Congress to order. If the pt can take po, it will not get
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    male nurse problems..

    caroladybelle replied to 2bnurseDuties's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are generally several staff called to assist with heavy pts. If you expect help with yours, please expect to help with others. Poop is part of nursing. You will have to learn to deal with it...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    caroladybelle replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am a total fail at sports. Someone takes my sports dude and it's going down,
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    And even more do not know how to accept constructive criticism, without labeling it
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    Anyone diagnosed with cancer working as a floor nurse??

    caroladybelle replied to Oliver1234's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of 2014, and had a bilateral mastectomy done in September. I will be having reconstruction done next week. While I have to take tamoxifen, I did not...
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    Healthcare deductables

    caroladybelle replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is not about slavery. And there is a big difference between slavery and paying a higher deductible for insurance. I regret that you feel that they are similar, but I suggest that you speak to...
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    Healthcare deductables

    caroladybelle replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What place does it have in the State of the Union speech? It is a private company doing what is legally permitted to do, and you may choose to buy the product or
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    Perfume at work?

    caroladybelle replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Professionals in health care should know not to wear perfume. There is nothing professional or polished about being stuck in a meeting, with someone smelling up the place with a scent that one does...
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    skeptical of another nurse

    caroladybelle replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    As far as agency being problematic, much depends on the agency. When I worked agency, mine probably screened stricter than many the facilities that I worked at. Interesting, when one travel group...
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    skeptical of another nurse

    caroladybelle replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    On the topic of sleep deprived, I almost wonder more if she had taken a stimulant or something, because the behavior is more hyper or a bit manic, than sleepy. Either way, it is not an appropriate...
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    Care plan.

    caroladybelle replied to Sochbrown's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You cannot create a care plan with symptoms or a
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    Running low on soap

    caroladybelle replied to simonsmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The CDC would probably
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    caroladybelle replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I see that you are not busy, Nurse. Could you come and assist me with a sterile procedure, right
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    Rant about toenails

    caroladybelle replied to DBK99's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No clipping of nails on my unit, diabetic or not, family or otherwise. Family or pt may file nails with emery board if needed. The reason. I work with severely pancytopenic pts undergoing aggressive...
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    Male locks (hair)

    caroladybelle replied to ColorGreen's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually, I know plenty of Orthodox Jews adapt their headwear, clothing and hairstyles when dealing with nonOrthodox businesses, employers and living in areas that are less tolerant of religious...
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    Salary for Florida Nurses

    caroladybelle replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Florida Nursing

    Generally, the one with the worst ratios and most pathetic working
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    Nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center strike Monday

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

    Because they have to retain services of agency nurses that staff strikes. Most agencies that staff strikes, require a minimum set period, often 10 days or 1-2 weeks. Otherwise, it is not financially...
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    Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    caroladybelle replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In 21 years of nursing, two cases of nurses that were stalked by MDs (attempting affairs, marriage on rocks, etc.), and a few cases of fellow nurses stalking nurses. Or estranged husbands/boyfriends...
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    Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    caroladybelle replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Police officers, parole officers, social workers, teachers and the like, often get paid much less than nurses and are often at greater danger, while they have significant responsibility. Yet, they are...
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    Atheist at Catholic hospital

    caroladybelle replied to kaydensmom01's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    In Florida, one of the largest hospital groups is by the Seventh Day Adventists. While there are some Adventists on staff, they hardly are a majority there. But there is more of a feeling that G-d...
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    caroladybelle replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Then perhaps you should not attach your personal hyperbole to an unrelated quote by
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    caroladybelle replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    The poster that I quoted, posted that breasts are not removed to remove risk of disease. I merely pointed out that was incorrect. In addition,most genetic testing, including for BRCA 1/2 advises and...