carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. I've Had Absolutely ENOUGH And I Cannot Believe The Managers I work Under!

    carolmaccas66 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was trying to say on another thread. If there's no order for something & something is 'just expected' then not done, we get told off and/or written up. If something is written up...

  2. Knowing the worst and not saying a word.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I know this sounds hard hearted, but try to stay out of it all, though you can still remain professional and empathetic. I have worked hospice and seen nurses who get too involved with patients, and...

  3. Asking for guidance/opinions just like everyone else.....

    carolmaccas66 replied to BrandNewLisa's topic in General Nursing

    Sweetie, you remind me so much of a guy your age I used to work with. He passed his 1st year of his RN BSN. Then in the 1st semester, 2nd year he failed by ONE POINT. He ranted & raved &...

  4. Love Fest

    carolmaccas66 replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    Creepy......this is NOT

  5. Neck manipulations

    carolmaccas66 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    You can refuse. The chiro can also do deep tissue massage (DTM) instead, like my physio did with my neck after my MVA. But the chiro I saw was brilliant - he could manipulate you so that I hardly felt...

  6. Anxiety....I hate it.

    carolmaccas66 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    Hey loveishope, how is the back pain matey? When I get anxious I write in my journal. It sounds like a small thing, but I can read over everything that has happened, and then get it straight in my...

  7. Back Pain.....Taking my life away

    carolmaccas66 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I know EXACTLY what you mean. I never get back pain or neck pain (get aches when on computer too much sometimes), but I pulled my shoulder muscle not long ago & it has been tight for a while now....

  8. How to survive orientation. Any advice?!

    carolmaccas66 replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there. It's normal. Heck, I've sometimes had 2 minutes (or no) orientations on a new unit. What sort of unit/ward are you on sweetie? Have a game plan, use a cheat sheet. Ask a zillion...

  9. Where to study?

    carolmaccas66 replied to kel05's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yes I absolutely SHUDDER to think what mistakes may happen due to lack of quality clinical time. I also feel sorry for the RNs who have to supervise more and answer more questions,

  10. What is something I can give to my doctor to thank her?

    carolmaccas66 replied to starrys's topic in General Nursing

    I gave my doc a book re old medical stories once. It was on sale at a large bookstore. He told me he took it home, & he & his wife had a lot of fun reading it. The secretary always give...

  11. How to stop visitors from using empty bed???

    carolmaccas66 replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    After I told one family repeatedly with their 10 wild kids that the bed was NOT for jumping on, I finally lost it. I said right everyone out now except TWO PEOPLE. Then I said the other bed is not for...

  12. Should i be a nurse?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    My gf & her hubby are teachers over in an eastern country & from what she posts on FB & to me, they have wonderful lives. Why anyone would want to be a nurse, is beyond

  13. Please share your story

    carolmaccas66 replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in General Nursing

    To be perfectly honest, nursing infects my whole day and night. I'm on call every day (unless going out multiple appointments, or going somewhere special), so am always thinking re work & ensuring...

  14. Applying for AUS

    carolmaccas66 replied to callista_05's topic in International Nursing

    Contact the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency at:

  15. Rough night at work...

    carolmaccas66 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    He's not lonely & he's not afraid. He is trying to manipulate you (perhaps unconsciosly). He's probly had people running around after him his whole life. The more you give in to manipulator's...

  16. Needy, needy, needy... vent please.

    carolmaccas66 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Sweetie, it sounds like ur a great nurse, kudos to you! Just remember to tell patients if u give them more codeine - or whatever - that it does cause more constipation. Might be worthwhile looking at...

  17. Where to study?

    carolmaccas66 replied to kel05's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yes, Scrubby is a very knowledgeable wee lassie! I worked with a Uni of Adelaide new grad finishing his grad year at one of our major hospitals. This young man was extremely competent and very glad...

  18. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    carolmaccas66 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Racklebrown, I hate it when family/friends ask you medical questions, then u give them advice - and then they don't listen or follow it. I don't get into this 'help me' attitude now - can't be...

  19. Needy, needy, needy... vent please.

    carolmaccas66 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Why u have a patient who needs to use his bowels at 2am is beyond my ken. I had a patient like that not long ago. She was absolutely obsessed with her bowel. U have to remember with the older...

  20. sneaking meds in food

    carolmaccas66 replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting discussion BTW. It's good reading everyone's diff

  21. sneaking meds in food

    carolmaccas66 replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I understand that. But, as I said where I am, we are taught self defense techniques, and we can ONLY use them to get the patient off of you and to protect yourself. If you have to hurt them, you...

  22. insignificant complaint...lol

    carolmaccas66 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I for one like 6'2 hairy dudes!

  23. insignificant complaint...lol

    carolmaccas66 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is, I would never have my last name on my badge. And the hosp's/agencies don't allow it. You would be surprised at the length some psych patients will go to get revenge on someone. And...

  24. Per diem job interview, do I tell I'm pregnant?

    carolmaccas66 replied to txm910's topic in General Nursing

    I just posted a heap of stuff & lost it - again. This happens a lot on this site. You are almost asking permission from us to lie. No I think it's not OK. My old boss did recruitment & she...

  25. sneaking meds in food

    carolmaccas66 replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in our law class, I remember our instructor saying that even if someone has POA over a confused/dem/alz patient, then they IMPLY consent by signing them into a facility & giving the...