carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. How many more interviews?

    carolmaccas66 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel UpinawayRN! I have had to go for 2 interviews sometimes, even when the initial agency has interviewed me. I went for 2 interviews once, with different people, then they wanted me...

  2. Advice for a new grad!

    carolmaccas66 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    You have nothing to lose going for the interview, it will be very good exposure for you and good training if you ever need to sit another one in the future. You need to keep ALL your options open....

  3. Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I work psych every week or so and this is a tricky situation. I've wanted to give prn meds sometimes but the CN has said no as well. I suppose they get to know the patients, and don't want to...

  4. Good hand lotion?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Quark09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A nurse I worked with years ago used to use a hand cream with Eucalyptus oil in it, but I can't remember the name. There are probably all new brands on the internet if you do a search. I'm sure some...

  5. 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've recently started working on a rehab ward. I always make it a point to go in to see every patient, introduce myself after handover, and ask them a few questions (in case the girls 4got to handover...

  6. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

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

    That is part of the nursing problem. Nobody would ever call me a dumb a** because I wouldn't let them. Instead of putting these sorts of things aside, you need to confront those doing it right away...

  7. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

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

    G'day how you going? I too feel exactly the same way as you. Many nurses feel this way. I think we all get so disillusioned that we just put up with whatever is thrown our way, then people quit. I...

  8. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    carolmaccas66 replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    In Aust you won't get a position anywhere as a nurse unless you have at least 12 months of critical care/med/surg experience. It is not a matter of being judgemental, it is the reality of life...

  9. Support needed

    carolmaccas66 replied to b eyes's topic in General Nursing

    ALL threats, whether verbally, physically, by phone, etc must be reported. You feel guilty, but one time when I took a phone call from a very angry and upset parent who's child had been taken away...

  10. need ideas for nights off

    carolmaccas66 replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any gyms near you where you could get fit, go swimming and do weights? There is a 24 hour gym near me (I don't use that one though), also you could do yoga/pilates at home with DVDs or at...

  11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    carolmaccas66 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I finally got around to catching up with some of this thread. I had studied with the JWs 20+ years ago, and this elder told me all these fascinating stories re how he helped get these demons out of...

  12. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    carolmaccas66 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    What a lovely story, thanks so much for sharing.

  13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    carolmaccas66 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    My uncle (my Mum's brother) told us all this weird story when he moved to live near us after his marriage disintegrated. When he was very young he was kind of told by the police to go into the navy,...

  14. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    carolmaccas66 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    wow! are you fay like my

  15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    carolmaccas66 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    OK I just boiled the kettle to make a cup of coffee, but that can wait! My brother's friend Andrew (who is dead now), told my Mum and me this story years ago (I remembered some of these because I have...

  16. Cardiac Issues

    carolmaccas66 replied to s1shaw's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Can you re-train to go into mental health nursing? Your heart wouldn't be an issue in that field. Also what about working as a nurse in a doctor's office? Couldn't your agency find you something in...

  17. Starting to get depressed... (Vent)

    carolmaccas66 replied to LearningRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    OK come on now mate, don't get too down, I am sure we can all think of some suggestions to help you, even if it is just encouragement. Have you seen a doctor re this condition? Regardless of what the...

  18. RN in US moving to Australia

    carolmaccas66 replied to MR2012's topic in International Nursing

    Yes as Leela said go to the AHPRA (Australian Health Practicioner Regulation Agency) website and also contact all the nursing agencies, as some will help you with sponsorship and all the paperwork. Do...

  19. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    carolmaccas66 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a nursing ghost story, though I have always wanted to be a nurse since I was 4 years old. My Mum and her Mum were very spiritual. My grandmother was a protestant, she was also 'fey', an old...

  20. What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

    carolmaccas66 replied to namazonian's topic in Nursing Career

    What about working for a sports club or sporting organisation, like we have over here for our footy? That would be interesting and it pays well (here anyway). Start ringing all the big clubs near you...

  21. What does "Stand up for yourselves" really mean?

    carolmaccas66 replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've done crazy shifts where I've had 7 or 8 patients, 5 or 6 are post op and the amount of work and paperwork kept me busy the whole shifts. These are the very worse shifts. But somehow I got through...

  22. Any experience with Belmore Nurses Bureau?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Leela81's topic in International Nursing

    Heck, just Google nursing agencies Melbourne. I know there are about 300 in Perth alone! You could have your pick of work over there through an agency, if that's what you want. And then when I got a...

  23. sharing personal info with patients

    carolmaccas66 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I tell stories to my patients. But I warn you don't share personal info with patients, especially where you live, etc. Someone I worked with leaked where I live one night, and a drunk guy (who liked...

  24. What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    carolmaccas66 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    "Gee, it's not very busy tonight. Hope it stays that way!" That's the siliest thing I ever heard a nurse comment to me one night, cos as soon as you say that, the phone starts ringing with new admits...

  25. First medication error & on new graduate orientation :(

    carolmaccas66 replied to gardenia09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I fear my own incompetence. (If I'm scheduled for a 6am shift, my ridiculous anxiety disallows me from sleeping the night before.) I fear, even more, somebody else viewing me as incompetent. I'm a...