carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. Help need advice - I am a new grad with no luck!!! Suggestions welcome

    carolmaccas66 replied to MisLead in Kentucky's topic in General Nursing

    Hey what about applying to nursing agencies? They might train u up in a job somewhere. I feel the same way. I was told when nursing is the best thing to do, it's a great 'career'. Now I just feel...

  2. Nurses writing Scripts for Doctors

    carolmaccas66 replied to fawnsternurse's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do this routinely for a GP, but only for repeat scripts (ie: the same script just re-written), and the Dr would sign & check them. I think it's OK cos the Doc is the one responsible for...

  3. WOW! The public really doesn't like us, huh?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never saw this thread before for some reason? I did a vent thread not long ago because nurses are not seen as professionals. We are viewed in a completely different way by the public and even by...

  4. Math question I can't find the answer to!

    carolmaccas66 replied to studystudy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What u have posted is very confusing. As far as I know the formula for babies/paeds or adults who don't weight much (elderly/anorexics for example) are calculated thus: mcg/per kilogram/per hour. Thus...

  5. 55yo and want to work in Oz

    carolmaccas66 replied to uswoman's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah no worries. I've never been asked my age for nursing jobs, just as long as u have experience & are fit enough for the duties. We have registration now u can use in any state & territory...

  6. Having trouble with a difficult situation

    carolmaccas66 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just read ur last post, we used to have a memorial service for our hospice patients, all the patient's families & nurses etc used to attend. Maybe u could do something like

  7. Having trouble with a difficult situation

    carolmaccas66 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't deal with this, but I'm sorry ur going thru this. Peads deaths must be the most awful part of nursing to deal with. I have sat with a mother who had tried for years for a baby, and got pg....

  8. does it matter what department?

    carolmaccas66 replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for anything and everything. All those departments sound good. But if you go to paeds, you may not be able to work with adults later, so you might be limited in what jobs u can apply for downt...

  9. "6 months notice is customary"

    carolmaccas66 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Call back the mother. Tell her STRAIGHT on the phone that you do not appreciate being spoken to in that manner. Direct confrontation always works best. She will be taken aback. And no you don't have...

  10. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    carolmaccas66 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I had to go in on my last 6 week clinical when I felt horrid; hot, flushed, sick to my stomach, sore throat, etc. I couldn't call in sick, cos I'd had 2 days off already (was waaay run down from...

  11. Help! How do I sign my name??

    carolmaccas66 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I just sign my name and then 'RN'. I don't put BSN in any notes; we don't have to do that. Put all your titles on your jacket. The doctors do, so why shouldn't we? We can't sign ourselves anywhere...

  12. Two med errors... I'm sick!

    carolmaccas66 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Med charts all need to be re-done as well so we can interpret them properly - it is a big problem over

  13. Two med errors... I'm sick!

    carolmaccas66 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I blame the whole health care system. We are TOO BUSY. It's hard trying to do hundreds of meds (in large nursing homes you do give hundreds in 1-2 shifts), and we have to check every single one....

  14. Do you think AN posters are TOO cynical?

    carolmaccas66 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, I've been reading some threads on here inbetween moving house (nearly finished, just having a breather). Do you think some of us older ones (for arguments sake over 25), have become TOO CYNICAL...

  15. postgraduate course interview

    carolmaccas66 replied to caramel79's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know really, but if you've had one interview & they want to do another one, brush up on all u know re the course & they will probably (only guessing here) ask you more about clinical...

  16. 55yo and want to work in Oz

    carolmaccas66 replied to uswoman's topic in International Nursing

    if u have tons of experience, you won't have problems getting a job. my other friend is older; she won't tell me her age but she must be about 55 or 60 :) and she gets heaps of jobs. no nurse...

  17. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    carolmaccas66 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add: I don't encourage young people especially to go into nursing as a first degree, because it can be very traumatic for them seeing trauma for the first time, dealing with psychotic...

  18. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    carolmaccas66 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I meant that I did not feel respected as a PROFESSIONAL PERSON who has worked in hospitals & health facilities for 26 odd years (I've lost count actually). I don't want to see anyone young get...

  19. PICC line removal, a sterile procedure?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Anoetos's topic in General Nursing

    Anything to do with PICC lines, you always follow aseptic technique. Anyone who tells u anything else is either not a RN, not a very GOOD RN, or doesn't know what the hell they are talking

  20. Do you think AN posters are TOO cynical?

    carolmaccas66 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting comment Davey, well worth another

  21. I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    4got 2 ask do you have family who will support you

  22. I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kudos to you for being mature & getting help sweet heart. I nurse many people just like you in psych. I don't think anyone would be surprised you turned to substance abuse to cope with what u went...

  23. Help! Common meds given in the hospital

    carolmaccas66 replied to busttamuv3's topic in General Nursing

    'Common meds' depends on where u work. Most elderly people will be on heart meds, anti-hypertensives, anti-cholesterol meds. Psych patients may be on meds for the elderly and psych meds. Med/surg...

  24. does anyone know how can i get acept from fiu or keiser

    carolmaccas66 replied to viky jean's topic in Florida Nursing

    We are just having a big, online discussion re these types of questions. Here's an idea I am going to just throw out there: why don't u ring them and ask them their requirements? No one's situation is...

  25. To those who want to leave nursing

    carolmaccas66 replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OK, so you admit you knew this post would generate heat. That is a risk u take when posting something. But I REALLY have to say this: YOU THINK NONE OF US WORKED HARD TO GET WHERE WE WERE?? Matey, I...