KaroSnowQueen RN

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    Mind Boggling - Not going to graduation?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Back in the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth, we had a capping ceremony - I didn't attend because I wasn't sure if I was getting funding to continue going to school, this was about halfway...
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    Help! About to start 1st Lpn job and am unsure of what the meds I am prescribed.

    KaroSnowQueen replied to angeleyes123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you listed it on your drug screen and passed, then what medications you take is none of their business. Later on in your career, and as you talk with other nurses (or just listen as they talk!!!)...
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    Just curious...Do nurses hate Birth Plans?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Birth plans. Hmmm. When I was pregnant with my oldest, 30 years ago, there was of course, no such thing. When I had my second,both of us were laid off, and our insurance did NOT continue when we...
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    Return to work early after surgery

    KaroSnowQueen replied to LittleOneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them no, No and DOUBLE N-O, HELL NO!!!!! She is wrong for even asking. Don't consider it. Not for one
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    Verbal, Written Warnings and Termination

    KaroSnowQueen replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    "I have a clinical instructor who is trying to get rid of me by saying I do med errors. She succeeded today. Why are clinical instructors allowed to single out one person and ride their backs? " When...
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    Interpretations please

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    Being a generally non-animally sort of person, I would take it as an insult, as Clydesdales are thought of as huge, clumsy type creatures. I know, I know, several of you have just said how wonderful...
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    Two nurses quit without notice......

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its not unusual in my corner of the world for LTC nurses to quit without notice. Not like it happens every day, but.... Its usually a facility that has gone downhill in the manner in which it treats...
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    Code Status of a Conserved Patient

    KaroSnowQueen replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask your social worker to call the hospital's medical records and see if there is a copy of the DNR there signed by the conservator. If not, she needs to call the conservator and get one sent...
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    7 nights in a row!!!!

    KaroSnowQueen replied to reddellrn's topic in Rehabilitation

    I did that when I was younger and LOVED it!!!! It's like having two weeks of vacation every month. Now that I'm 20 years older I doubt I could do it and live to tell the tale. But if you're young,...
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    Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

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

    I too am on the fence with this one. Yes I know it is most likely considered a restraint by the state. However, I am claustrophobic. When I had to have an MRI, I nearly lost my mind just thinking...
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    Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    KaroSnowQueen replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    The last place I worked at as a floor nurse had "Hospital Week" and we got tote bags, key chains, etc all with the hospital logo on it. Most of which fell apart in six weeks time. And we were told...
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    Strange things people present to the ER with....

    KaroSnowQueen replied to klcrn1987's topic in Emergency

    When I worked the floor, every year we would get at least 2 or 3 of these: a guy, say 35 or 40, decides for his New Year's resolution he is going to quit smoking and take up jogging. So he throws out...
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    Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    Toxic work
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    Pets in the office? (LTC)

    KaroSnowQueen replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely DIE if someone brought a snake to work. And if it got loose, OMG, call 911 because I will fall over and pass out for sure!!!! :sofahiderYes I am a big baby, but I doubt I'm the...
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    Am I approaching this in the wrong way?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I have a one-liner from the first season of Burn Notice that I like to use, it applies to many situations, "You know spies...they're just a bunch of b*tchy little girls." Insert nurses or any other...
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    How do you wear your hair for work?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to ChasingRain's topic in General Nursing

    I have hair down past my butt. When I worked in a clinical setting, I wore it in one long braid down the back, and if I was doing something icky like a massive dressing change, before I got started,...
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    LPN starting pay $26.50!

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

    WOW!!! I have 25 years experience and have yet to crack the $20/hr mark for straight time. I can get more than that as agency, but not as a regular employee. I work in the Louisville KY
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    Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to say I have worked in various LTC facilities, and I have to say it would be a cold day in Hades before I voluntarily worked in one again. Why? Because they are (and I have worked in 4 of...
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    Pain & Nursing Judgement

    KaroSnowQueen replied to nightyngale's topic in Pain Management

    I don't know about the legalities but I have always been told to premedicate before therapies or ugly wound care regiments. Also to use judgement in giving one or two tabs for c/o pain, as well as...
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    Do you regret going into nursing?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sorry I went into nursing. It remains a very big focus in my life. And it helped me to feed and clothe my many children for many years. I am however, sorry I stayed in so many worthless,...
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    What I have learned from working with a QUAD

    KaroSnowQueen replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh get a grip! The OP already said she used the word "Quad" rather than violate the all important HIPAA and call the patient by name or type in the equally awkwardly long "my patient who happens to be...
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    Magnet designated hospital--anyone work at one?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to CathiP's topic in General Nursing

    l personally have not worked at a Magnet hospital, but my daughter did and she was miserable there. The working conditions were the same old crap. I was taken to that same hospital for an emergency...
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    Pre employment physical while pregnant?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to xaymi's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that, due to physical nature of a CNA's job, I doubt your employer will allow you to come back to work within less than a week of giving birth. I know, I know, women used to have babies...
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    Cant keep a watch working!

    KaroSnowQueen replied to CNA2day's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem. No watch stays running on me. A $10 watch from Walmart, a $200 watch from the jewelry store. Same deal, works a few days, occasionally a few weeks, but won't work on me. I...
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    Is it true about the poo?

    KaroSnowQueen replied to gaia1214's topic in Nursing Humor

    My daughter is an RN, currently working on her PhD in Nursing. My sister in law is an LPN in peds. There are many times at Christmas dinner, or other gatherings where we are told to SHUT UP!!!! or...