KaroSnowQueen RN

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    What do you do when you come across a...

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Almost all booze has a smell, beer, whiskey,mixed drinks, they ALL have an ETOH odor to them. But so do many mouthwashes and some medications. The OP should go to her supervisor and report it to...
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    Why Many nurses are No-Codes

    KaroSnowQueen replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are preaching to the choir, pal! I would rather go on to my reward than live an existance like that - its surely not life as I would want to live it. I turn 50 this week and my living will has...
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    Nurses Get No Respect

    KaroSnowQueen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been away from the bedside for three years now. After my first week at my desk job, I realized I hated bedside nursing with a passion. Why? Because it was one of the most stressful jobs in...
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    Just tell your boss your Facebook updates increases your productivity

    KaroSnowQueen replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Yours Mine and Ours. I think the lady was Lucille Ball, but the husband wasn't Desi Arnaz. That said, I don't remember who it was. Gregory Peck maybe? Its been yeeeeaaarsss since I saw that movie...
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    Nurses Get No Respect

    KaroSnowQueen replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a major insurance company reviewing claims. There are annoying moments in this job as well, but nothing like when I had was on the floor. As a matter of fact, the worst problem I have on...
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    What Next for an "old" nurse

    KaroSnowQueen replied to lulu220's topic in General Nursing

    I am an "old" nurse, 50 years old this month, and 26 years as a nurse. Look for a job in a major insurance company. They hire nurses for many positions, personal nurse advisor, various health...
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    Who is happy and satisfied being an lpn and doesn't plan being an rn? Reasons?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to futurenurse1710's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for almost 26 years and only once did I want to go back for my RN, it was so much trouble, and at that time, basically retaking everything I already knew, I abandoned that project,...
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    What is it Like for an LPN working for an Insurance Co?

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

    Insurance companies are looking for people with varied experience. I work for another major ins company, and I have worked LTC, hospital, agency, home health and private duty prior to this job. They...
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    I want to leave nursing....now what do I do?!

    KaroSnowQueen replied to np7797's topic in Nursing Career

    Another thought is to go back and get your masters/PhD in nursing and go into nursing/medical research. Or go for some career counseling, and see what Bachelors/Masters degrees you can get without a...
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    If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Just because you have more education than I do, does NOT mean you are more intelligent than I
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    HELP My Alcohol Past May Ruin Career - ISNAP Related

    KaroSnowQueen replied to IndianaNurse309's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am no expert, but I don't think you can retake the NCLEX once you've already passed it. And so far as fighting the BON and ISNAP, I doubt you'll have much luck. You can consult an attorney and see...
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    Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    KaroSnowQueen replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    My dad and I became estranged in 1997, and I didn't speak to him again until 2006. He also had a new wife I wasn't in love with. I wrote him a one page letter explaining my feelings to him after my...
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    Colds and ATB

    KaroSnowQueen replied to nursesaurus's topic in General Nursing

    THAT I find a bit rude and presumptuous.............maybe its just me but as an LPN who learned this (antibiotics no good for viral infections) in LPN school 26 years ago I take exception to that...
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    How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

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

    Me! I've been an LPN for 26 years. I started to go back for my RN, but it was basically start all over again (this was in the mid 90's), and I just didn't see the point. I have burned out on...
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    Who plays the "I'm a Nurse Card"?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't announce it but I have had to tell a doc who was inferring we would not be able to understand some test results "as laymen". I then put on my pita hat and tell him I have been a nurse for...
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    When death is imminent (long).........

    KaroSnowQueen replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    I think its wonderful that you think of this and try to help them in their last days/hours. Addressing the dying patient's spiritual needs OUGHT to be a priority, as it often helps the family as much...
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    What advise would you give to your younger self?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Go to RN school, find a way and make it happen right out of school!!! Leave boys alone, they are trouble!! Do NOT take your mother's advice on
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    mandatory 15 min breaks...

    KaroSnowQueen replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PLEASE!!! TAKE YOUR BREAKS. I know you are busy and feel it cuts into your work time, but all work and no breaks is a great set up for burn out and physical and mental
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    Mandatory cut-off age for being a bedside nurse?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I will be 50 next month. I have already left the bedside, three years ago and taken a desk job. I personally say OH YEAH!!! And if they want to pay me to retire completely and sit on my duff...
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    Things you wish you knew when you were young?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    If I could go back and give my 17 year old self all the knowledge and memories I have at 50, I would have had an entirely different life. And avoided a lot of
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    Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing versus Doctor of Nursing Practice

    KaroSnowQueen replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My daughter is getting her PhD in Nursing from the University of Louisville. Part of her curriculum is to teach classes to undergraduates. She is definitely going into the research sector when she...
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    Quirky Habits?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    I have a zillion books. Have them in the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, the living room, the cars. And I have been known to go buy books because I was down to two or three 'waiting" and didn't...
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    Pharmacy is now doing our MARS...

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have a house dr, ask him if he could write standing orders that certain meds be given at 9a & 5p, such as lasix. Then fax those for each patient to the pharmacy. They will cry and whine...
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    Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    KaroSnowQueen replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nursing school is a FOUNDATION. You will NOT know all you need to know as a nurse the day you graduate. Once you get into a job, you WILL get orientation. They WILL show you how to do things you...
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    surgical wound - silvadine cream

    KaroSnowQueen replied to lynne smith's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    My DH gets vascular sores, and his MD always has us use a thin layer of Silvadene and cover with gauze