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    First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

    caliotter3 replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    Why don’t you try taking three days off to rest? When you return, don’t make any med errors for the shift. Successful. Good. Next shift, don’t make any med errors. Continue in this fashion one...
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    If you are currently still employed, are you giving money to family members or relatives laid off or furlouged?

    caliotter3 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We have had heated discussions about behavior and rent in the past, especially when his sister was here too. My daughter said she was tired of hearing about it and that I should kick both of them out....
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    If you are currently still employed, are you giving money to family members or relatives laid off or furlouged?

    caliotter3 replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Have told my grandson he won't have to move out should he lose his job, he can get by rent free. Did, however, ask for housework in apt if he's not working. We would have to see how that goes. I...
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    CNA 11 Years need your help

    caliotter3 replied to L.P.CNA's topic in General Nursing

    Not surprised at all and really, the facility employees gave the family plenty of incentive to sue. This is basically what the OP's former employer is trying to avoid by terminating her. Pure and...
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    Any CA LVNs doing a hybrid bridge program out of state?

    caliotter3 replied to Elleveein's topic in LPN to RN

    There is at least one thread about this program with posts from CA LVN's who attend it. It seems a lot better than the one in FL with the word "international" in its name that one CA LVN warned CA...
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    Any CA LVNs doing a hybrid bridge program out of state?

    caliotter3 replied to Elleveein's topic in LPN to RN

    There is a program at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson Kansas. You attend clinical each term for about 14 days or you can bunch up your clinical time at the end of the program (I believe)....
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    Reporting a doctor to HR

    caliotter3 replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    Agree with previous post. You said nothing that could clearly win your case in a pecking order dispute. Keep your mouth shut and keep your job or find a new
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    Resigning

    caliotter3 replied to Buddy24's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for the update. Glad things are working out for
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    Resigning

    caliotter3 replied to Buddy24's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well tell us! What was the reaction of your former CNM? And CONGRATS on the right
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    States are reopening. As a nurse who takes care of COVID, how do you personally feel about going out and seeing people?

    caliotter3 replied to EDScrubLife77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think this is probably foolish and too early. I intend to hunker down even more than I am already. Of the five major underlying conditions I've seen listed, I fall under four of them. I have no...
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    Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    caliotter3 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    And some are in
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    Audio Recording in the Workplace

    caliotter3 replied to mmccool719's topic in General Nursing

    At the time there were no other nurses on the case. I reported this to the agency and made clear that she used the word "lawsuit"; the agency said that basically they did not care and that I could...
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    Question about prescriptions

    caliotter3 replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that Uber and Lyft are not an option. Since it was too far to walk, it took several hundred dollars for a plane ticket, car rental, and lost wages for a relative to fly in from out of state...
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    Would you "adopt" a nurse or allow yourself to be "adopted" (For Nurses' Week)?

    caliotter3 replied to Sour Lemon's topic in General Nursing

    If my employer can’t see fit to give me an acknowledgement or, better yet, equitable pay, I certainly don’t want handouts from the public. Give it to someone in
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    As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

    caliotter3 replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, the solution is to become an RN. Do it now while you are young or you can face a career of feeling “lesser than” at a lesser rate of pay. There are so many more ads for RN positions over...
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    Resigning during or right after orientation, advice please

    caliotter3 replied to Michelle_11_'s topic in General Nursing

    I’m sorry to say that it is a reasonable assumption that you will be “not eligible for rehire” should you resign. I would find a new job first, then resign, with the thought in mind that you are...
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    From Homeless to Job Searching

    caliotter3 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You would still have no problem getting on with home health agencies to provide extended care. Explain to the DON that you have been away from nursing and ask for some extra orientation and perhaps...
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    Sudden death of my dad. Where can I go for answers?

    caliotter3 replied to Buckie's topic in General Nursing

    When I had questions about my husband's sudden passing, I hired a doctor to do an autopsy that I paid for. To this day, I don't know how I managed to do that. The doctor gave me a written report and...
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    Audio Recording in the Workplace

    caliotter3 replied to mmccool719's topic in General Nursing

    You have stayed there too long. The pay can’t be that fantastic or you would be content with things as they are. The client sounds somewhat off kilter. He should have fired the nurse a long time ago...
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    Audio Recording in the Workplace

    caliotter3 replied to mmccool719's topic in General Nursing

    And this is exactly why it is important to exchange phone numbers with other nurses working on a case. The agency certainly has a stake in not warning their employees, but there is something...
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    Audio Recording in the Workplace

    caliotter3 replied to mmccool719's topic in General Nursing

    I have been told point blank by a family member that they were installing cameras to record, specifically to obtain evidence for lawsuits/accusations. I wasted no time quitting that
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    Fear and Anxiety

    caliotter3 replied to spark plug's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You should see all the discarded gloves and masks around my apartment building. More than the dirty diapers, fast food trash, and beer cans that usually decorate the
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    Is NPO really NPO??

    caliotter3 replied to LH366's topic in General Nursing

    This is my understanding and how I have seen it play out. If the doctor wants sips or ice chips, best to clarify it with an order, just in
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    Nurse performs a nursing action off the clock. What are the repercussions?

    caliotter3 replied to guest1110906's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the agency told you what you wanted to hear. Not unheard
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    Nurse performs a nursing action off the clock. What are the repercussions?

    caliotter3 replied to guest1110906's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen with more than one agency over the years, reporting the nurse’s presence and actions while off the clock will result in negative repercussions for the reporting nurse. If that...