KaroSnowQueen RN

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    Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was under the impression that all countries with a UK history (UK, Canada, USA) all celebrated Halloween. Am I incorrect in that idea? I seriously don't
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    Wrong for all the right reasons?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to busybee123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Soooooo, did the other nurse take the test? If it were me, and that's easy to say when I'm not there and not involved, I would think acceptance of the test, "Why yes of course I'll take it. I have...
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    Calling in: different time frame for night and day shifts?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked the floor, day shift had to call in one hour prior to shift (altho they were thrilled if it was earlier), and second/third had to call in at least two hours
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    Annoyed- Surgical Tech does NOT equal Nurse!

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN with 26+ years experience and I would go toe to toe with any RN in anything below an ICU setting. Yes, they have had a longer education, but IMHO that doesn't make them "better" than I...
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    Feeling like a bad mom

    KaroSnowQueen replied to MelanyJ's topic in General Students

    If your kids are very small, they will remember very little of this time period. I know its hard, especially when they are old enough to verbalize how much they miss you!!! But I talk about that...
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    Did i do something wrong? CPR question

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Chixie's topic in Emergency

    OP, you are fine. I cannot count the number of people whose ribs I have broken during CPR. It happens, it is an "expected" thing. IF you are able to bring them back, a few broken ribs are nothing...
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    Do you give meds without seeing the MDs order if he MAR has been checked?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to canadianRNeducator's topic in Patient Medications

    Excuse my terminology here, but ARE THEY HIGH???!!!!????? *wine:smokin: WHO in the world would have actual time for that? If you are checking for original orders for five (or eight!) patients, some...
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    is this considered a drug diversion?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is two things: 1. a "serious" case of missing paper - call the pharm for another one, make one up out of blank paper, whatever. It is NOT drug diversion if all the drugs are present and...
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    Fired because they "can't afford me"...now what?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT A FLIPPIN' JERK HE IS!!!!! I don't have any job advice but I sure would be doctor shopping! I hope things get better for
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    Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for 27 years now. They were saying "They're going to phase out LPNs" back before I went to LPN school, and I have heard it said off and on over the years. And it also depends on...
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    Is this wrong?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to juststartinout's topic in Nursing Career

    Go to your interview. Ask questions. Ask for a tour of the facility. Have the nurses at your current employer actually worked at this hospital? Or is it hear say, or even worse, sour grapes because...
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    LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am afraid every LTC I ever worked at was that way. Even if it wasn't when I started and a couple weren't, eventually the company gets sold, or an administrator quits or moves on, and the new...
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    About transgendered patients

    KaroSnowQueen replied to YEGRN's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago we had this in an LTC. A "female" patient known as (fake name) Susie Brown. Wore makeup, ladies clothes, ladies jewelry. Had breasts, wore a brassiere, but also had a member. Legal...
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    How do you balance your med pass?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Jag815's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, as may have seen, you are not alone. Even those of us who have worked somewhere for years, get in a rhythm, and are doing good, we can get side tracked by the unexpected (a fall, unexpected MD...
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    Can they fire you for not picking up overtime?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Caller ID and/or a machine. DO NOT ANSWER IT IF IT IS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!! Next time you work and they ask if you got the message, "Oh yes , but it was long past shift starting time when I got home and...
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    Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been : spit on, slapped, punched, kicked, had my fingers twisted, my hair pulled, my glasses yanked off, had my arm broken by a male patient who was being actually physically restrained by at...
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    Is it legal for them to have me take sick call unpaid?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    For those two hours each day you should make your hourly wage, with overtime if applicable. You should also be reimbursed for a portion of your phone bill. If they don't like that, then they should...
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    Highchairs Do You Like Them?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to flumazenil's topic in General Nursing

    NO!!! I am short, I am round, I am old, and they are a nuisance to get up on. Even if I wasn't old and round, I am still short, and incoordinated as heck, and still wouldn't like them. Then I have...
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    It cost me $59.25 just to apply for a job?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    IF you don't get hired, I'd ask for a copy of all that paperwork so you could take it with you to other places who might ask for it. I would HOPE if you do get hired, that at least some of that...
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    Turmoil with salary vs lifestyle - need advice.

    KaroSnowQueen replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Save up your money, then plan to move somewhere that the housing cost and general cost of living is less. I live 50 miles from the nearest large city, and commuted for years (an hour each way)....
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    I need 25 people to answer the following question....

    KaroSnowQueen replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Might have a different degree, might have taken a different path in this profession, but Yes I would still have been a
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    Top 3 Qualities of an LPN

    KaroSnowQueen replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Knowledgable 2. Organized 2.
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    Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    KaroSnowQueen replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I used the name of my employer a few months ago to see how many people identified themselves on FB, and was appalled to see how many there were! I do NOT list my employer, and never ever say anything...
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    Tell me someone else has felt like this....

    KaroSnowQueen replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    Time, observation and organization. When you are in orientation, take notes of the routine your preceptor uses. then use her routine, make your own observations and alter it to fit your personal...
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    How does your hospital book beds?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you sound like you are on the sister unit to the one I used to work on!!! I understand completely, and we used to have the same thing happen, day in and day out!!! Are you in