carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. fun: what does this photo say to you?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Can you tell I'm having a REALLY bad day....or do I have to sit and EXPLAIN to you that your behaviour is P*****G ME OFF! Think long and hard b4

  2. Is this fair??

    carolmaccas66 replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't get out of bed for $9.25 p/hour, let alone $11. And not giving breaks to people @ work is illegal. Contact your industrial relations department & get them to sort it

  3. Is this what a EEN is all about ?

    carolmaccas66 replied to BanoraWhite's topic in International Nursing

    I was saying on another thread a few months ago new grads will have to really consider moving to get the jobs they need. All major hospitals use EENs in SA at least. In WA they use many in the private...

  4. What's the longest time that passed before hearing back that you got the job?

    carolmaccas66 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still waiting to hear back about some

  5. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    carolmaccas66 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    That reminds me of a story a nursing tutor told me many years ago (she wasn't my tutor, I worked for her). Anyway they were trying to teach nursing students re being non-judgemental and they had two...

  6. Us RN 2 months in melbourne. Advice

    carolmaccas66 replied to livv's topic in International Nursing

    Why not try nursing agencies? They could probably steer you in the right direction and u could then apply for what you want full time. I envy you and Ceridwyn! I have just had dinner and wine with...

  7. To flush or not to flush...advice please.

    carolmaccas66 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe people DON'T flush! It was absolutely DRUMMED into our heads, and all your rationale is correct. I know a student RN who failed her 2nd year unit cos she kept forgetting to flush so...

  8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    It scares me that surgeons who get things wrong like the above have a license to hold a scalpel! Makes you shudder if they know what they're

  9. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    carolmaccas66 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a responsible and mature person. If u were upfront with me re this, I would certainly employ you because u have shown a commitment to what you believe in, which shows strength of...

  10. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    I once gave an annoying patient $2 to go get a beer at the pub so he would just leave me alone! And he DID leave so it

  11. language barrier- weird situation

    carolmaccas66 replied to JSlovex2's topic in General Nursing

    My gf is Spanish & had to go EVERYWHERE with her parents when she was young 2 translate. Her Mum made a HUGE effort to learn English, but her Dad only ever ended up speaking some words, &...

  12. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    carolmaccas66 replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a RN but when I tried to explain to a non-nurse (and the daughter of a RN) why nursing is so difficult and unlike any other job, & why it's so difficult to change bad/dangerous/bullying...

  13. Can I carry my own pulse ox?

    carolmaccas66 replied to TeleRN311's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a RN who brought nearly everything with her (barr a dynamap!) She was extremely efficient and

  14. To the cynical nurse

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

    My post certainly wasn't directed at any one personally, but you seem to have taken it that way. I was merely relating what has been MY EXPERIENCE only. I'm sorry to hear ur own flesh & blood...

  15. To the cynical nurse

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

    I'd rather be cynical than naive, cos if ur the latter, you get cheated, robbed and/or taken for a ride every time. Being cynical has also stood me in good stead I must say; I always listen to that...

  16. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    carolmaccas66 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Shannon. I read EVERY post thoroughly b4 posting, just to ensure I've read what they said. Nobody on here - that I have read so far - or myself, has a problem with someone not doing one thing. But...

  17. Why so nasty?

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

    You answered your own question. TELL HER you don't think it's appropriate to act as she is, regardless of time of day, whether or not she's had coffee, ect. If you confront her, I can almost guarantee...

  18. 42 getting back into the nursing game

    carolmaccas66 replied to christinacub's topic in General Nursing

    Hey why don't you try all the nursing agencies near you? Then you can usually choose your shifts/days etc you want to work. They can probably put you in different areas as well to see how you go, and...

  19. How do you avoid double/triple charting? Tips.

    carolmaccas66 replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to double chart. You can actually write in a column of the ob's chart 'refer to ....... chart for (whatever)'. I don't double/triple chart on computers either - I don't care what the policy...

  20. Disrespected daily by residents

    carolmaccas66 replied to b.randolph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with The Commuter. The other posting was ignorant to say the least. Has the poster who said saying the N word is 'just habit' (whatever excuse people like to use) ever BEEN the victim of...

  21. Disrespected daily by residents

    carolmaccas66 replied to b.randolph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nothing will change until you either: 1) quit 2) start standing up for urself & telling people this behaviour is RACIST, UNACCEPTABLE and HIGHLY ILLEGAL. And sorry, don't agree with the other...

  22. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    carolmaccas66 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm baffled - I really don't know how else to get this through people's heads! I don't CARE what you believe - good luck to you with your beliefs - I really mean that! And what didn't I understand...

  23. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    carolmaccas66 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've said all I will say on this topic. I can't make it any clearer: IF YOU DON'T WANT TO DEAL WITH BLOOD/BLOOD PRODUCTS, DO NOT BECOME A

  24. DONE with interviews and indecision - it's depressing

    carolmaccas66 replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried nursing agencies? I worked for one agency here in Oz where the hospital was willing to 'train' me in different areas, though I didn't end up getting a permanent position there (long...

  25. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    carolmaccas66 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    JWs also need to check with their elders re what they can and can't do with blood, as I have known some who won't handle any blood, but do obs; others were told to follow their own conscience re this...