carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I also wanted to point out that many, many times as an agency nurse I have worked in very overcrowded hospitals/aged care places with NO nursing aides, CNAs, or whatever you call them in your country....

  2. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly did not think I was being patronizing. If ur happy with ur life, I don't care - good luck to you. So be it. The offer to help still stands

  3. Are you insulted????

    carolmaccas66 replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    When all is said and done, in the end, you have to make yourself happy - not your family, children, parents, sisters, brothers or anyone else. If ur happy just say so, give a big smile and just act...

  4. How the heck was I supposed to answer this interview question?

    carolmaccas66 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I just read this. Don't assume anything in an interview - that they will 'just know'. Always outline everything in as precise detail as possible, even if you end up saying too much - better than...

  5. How the heck was I supposed to answer this interview question?

    carolmaccas66 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Interviewers always give you medical scenarios. Always take a minute to think (say something like Hmmm, good question I will just think about that), then follow your DRABC - Danger, Response, Airway,...

  6. Freaking Out... not really about nursing...

    carolmaccas66 replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    You can count on it! I would love to visit Melbourne again. Keep in touch.

  7. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I also worked in a dirty job that paid $10 an hour when I was studying. I wouldn't get out of bed for $10 an hour now. Boy did I live on a VERY tight budget. But I did it and others can too, if...

  8. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious. Why don't you go and study for your Bachelor of Nursing? or BSN whatever it is called in the UK. What is stopping you? Or do you like being a NA? You'd get more money as a RN wouldn't...

  9. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I agree other things hinder people in their career. I'm sorry life is hard for you at the moment. Life is TOUGH no doubt about it. But if you constantly make endless excuses, it will only hinder you...

  10. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually just talking re that particular PCA in my post, to use her as an example. I agree with what you say. Negative thinking people will be negative in every situation - where it be work,...

  11. The CRAZIEST "Baseline" You've Ever Heard

    carolmaccas66 replied to MoLee228's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a student, I helped care for a cardiac patient who's heart rate bradyied down to 19, and he was immediately attended by the MET (Medical Emergency Team) people. I remember thinking: he...

  12. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    carolmaccas66 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a PCA who constantly moaned about how hard her job was, about life in general - you name it. I have worked with some fantastic and very hard working PCAs as well. All I can say is nobody...

  13. New Grad, don't want to work in hospital

    carolmaccas66 replied to ladybuglouRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would urge you very strongly to try and get some critical care hospital experience, such as on a med/surg ward. The experience is fantastic and will stand you in good stead for better jobs later on....

  14. Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    carolmaccas66 replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    I'm more concerned that - according to the programme I watched not long ago - Hooters does promote itself as a family restaurant too. Are children seeing these ads as well and getting the wrong idea?...

  15. ANGRY...venting

    carolmaccas66 replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear you sound a bit more cheerful! Pls let us know in the future how you get

  16. Calling all Nurse Mamas... Please help me!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading thru all these responses, and I remembered what a friend of mine said after she had twins. Her hubby tried to say well I work full time, and don't have time to pick kids up from...

  17. Surgical Nursing in OZ

    carolmaccas66 replied to thegardenofpromise's topic in International Nursing

    Get your running shoes on! It's quite different from medical as you have to juggle many patients, have patients coming back from/to theatre, catheter bags to empty, a million obs to do - especially...

  18. Can anyone tells me a few situations that you would avoid using IV opioids on a pt?

    carolmaccas66 replied to SamZ's topic in International Nursing

    If they are on a PCA many hospitals don't give extra opioids, some doctors do, depends on the patient, their tolerance level to pain, and what dose/drug it is. A bit off topic but good info to think...

  19. Japan!

    carolmaccas66 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good point! I myself don't buy 2nd hand mattresses or sheets, etc. But I do wait till they are on special to get the bargains, he

  20. Calling all Nurse Mamas... Please help me!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a Mum so excuse me if this doesn't help. Is there anyway you can cook stuff ahead of time, freeze it and put it in plastic microwaveable contaners for hubby to defrost, then heat up for the...

  21. ANGRY...venting

    carolmaccas66 replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand all of your post, but vent away. We are here to listen and help as best as we can. Get busy and re-vamp your professional resume (CV), and get the hell out of there. Let them know...

  22. Japan!

    carolmaccas66 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're right Happy - we have all turned into big, whiny babies. I find the world depressing an hard to live in - it's a very selfish, speed & greed attitude which is prevalent today. We can't have...

  23. Freaking Out... not really about nursing...

    carolmaccas66 replied to KJStarling's topic in International Nursing

    I don't live in Melbourne but have visited there (albeit a very brief visit years ago) but you couldn't go wrong. Friendly people, tons to do, great for kids, lots of free stuff for kids to do as...

  24. How to get a nurse to give a quick change of shift report

    carolmaccas66 replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It took over 45 minutes for me to listen to a taped handover one day, and I gave up. I had to leave to take a patient down to the GI Unit and I hadn't even finished getting handover. I told the shift...

  25. I hate what's happening to nursing...

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

    I don't think in Oz we have as many problems as the US RNs. We have many public hospitals where I've also worked my butt off and worked long hours, but they are not profit driven, though patients can...