carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. Tips for Psych nursing

    carolmaccas66 replied to HeatherPsychRN's topic in Psychiatric

    This question is very hard to answer. Psych nursing covers an awful lot of conditions and mental health illnesses. Some tips I can think of off the top of my head are these: - Don't stand over...

  2. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    carolmaccas66 replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  3. ITALY>FINLAND>UK...and maybe AUSTRALIA

    carolmaccas66 replied to icecool's topic in International Nursing

    Salary goes by what level/division RN you are, so I can't tell u what you will earn, but probably to start off with anywhere from $37-$40 per hour, more on arfternoons, night shift & public...

  4. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    carolmaccas66 replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OCNRN63 was only pointing out that it doesn't matter if u weren't called by ur pet name - she wasn't having a go at you or putting u down, that I could see. I myself have been in a bad situation where...

  5. ITALY>FINLAND>UK...and maybe AUSTRALIA

    carolmaccas66 replied to icecool's topic in International Nursing

    If you need to make money, contact the agencies listed below: NURSING AGENCIES, AUSTRALIA Hendercare - http://www.hendercare.com.au/ Mediserve – http://mediserve.com.au/ Drake, Australia -...

  6. Am I Marketable? At All?

    carolmaccas66 replied to luvtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I saw u say you don't want to work ER/ED, but u get great experience working there. Also u can't really afford to be picky - take what comes along, & try to see it as an opportunity and a...

  7. Am I Marketable? At All?

    carolmaccas66 replied to luvtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in the US, but when I had no experience, I had to move to get it to another Australian state. I KNOW this is not what u want to hear, but I read re too many grad's who say I can't possibly...

  8. New PCT job and crappy coworkers rant!

    carolmaccas66 replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    The only way ur going to 'win' over them is to stand up for yourself. If they push you out the way, push back! NOBODY would come & push me out the way if I was in the middle of something. When...

  9. My first true rant... my new job STINKS. :(

    carolmaccas66 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I've walked out on a toxic job, after c/o lazy CNCs etc. I rang & left a msg for the manager one day, then the next day dumped my uniform at the front desk. The clerk told me I had to take it...

  10. I wish I could just shut up already

    carolmaccas66 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I too was raised by a mother who thought hitting and beating us for everything we did wrong was the answer; that was how her generation dealt with kids. However it had the opposite effect on me - I DO...

  11. New Nurse Stressed & Need Advice

    carolmaccas66 replied to seashells2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Cut down ur hours. It's a myth that we can do everything. You can't and you are already stressed due to this situation. Sit down with hubby & really look @ ur family budget. Many people say we...

  12. I got in to nursing school! Now overwhelmed with stress

    carolmaccas66 replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are way over reacting. You need to get calm and deal with your stress as poster 1 said, otherwise it will affect ur grades. Didn't u think about this before u went to school? Sorry but it was THE...

  13. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    carolmaccas66 replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  14. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    carolmaccas66 replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to clarify something here and be picky. We were taught during our training at night to ALWAYS turn on the main overhead light, or the reading light to do medications; I remember our lecturer...

  15. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    carolmaccas66 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm also wondering was the OP still over the limit when they drove to the interview, presuming they drove? Scary, scary,

  16. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    carolmaccas66 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    rn/writer, don't even bother trying to sound reasonable with these people. They come on here ASKING for our years of experience and PROFESSIONAL advice, which we try to give in a mature manner, then...

  17. how long do I have to be a bedside RN???

    carolmaccas66 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have to decide if nursing is for you. I see so many posts on here as to how younger people (I presume ur young from the way you talk about the oldie nurses), don't like shiftwork, or the...

  18. The PROFESSION of Nursing

    carolmaccas66 replied to dzadzey's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi dzadzey I often wonder how professional nursing is. I don't know many that treat it as a profession TBH. I'm tired of being told by our gov't that we must uphold certain standards (which are too...

  19. Interview in another nursing program after being dismissed

    carolmaccas66 replied to NvRGvUp's topic in General Students

    I think ur finding it hard to move on. Failing is devastating, but it isn't the end of the world. You need to analyse WHY you failed firstly: was it poor study habits, lack of time management, not...

  20. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    carolmaccas66 replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK your illogic is getting to me now, I must say. Please read this statement carefully: Sometimes RNs DO NOT have 'JUST 2 SECONDS' to grab you and show you what to do! We get very, very BUSY,...

  21. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    carolmaccas66 replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a patient on a few occasions. All I can say is: wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your

  22. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    carolmaccas66 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We judge because we care. I have nursed too many people and families who have lost loved ones to alcohol - the relatives who thought their 10 or 20 beers every couple of days/weeks whatever wouldn't...

  23. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    carolmaccas66 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You drank 10 or 11 beers before going into your new work place, to sign paperwork? I am surprised you were able to get up to be out the door and @ your new workplace for 11 am. I would say stop...

  24. Supporting your black friend: "Black pain as Back pain"

    carolmaccas66 replied to TempRNce's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't understand the point of this post really. Have you back pain and/or have u been discriminated against? You sound very bitter. Since we can't give out medical advice - please see your GP/PCP....

  25. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    carolmaccas66 replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel like I'm being told off by a student. And it's not a good feeling as a RN, I must say. OP, I do agree with the us & them mentality as I mentioned in another post. You are not a RN yet by...