carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. QUEENSLAND Nurses- thinking of you!

    carolmaccas66 replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Yes I was sitting crying wathcing the news as it said 2 mothers and their children were killed when swept away. I wonder if any nurses have been called in? If I was up there I'd definitely be offering...

  2. med/surg

    carolmaccas66 replied to oliviajolie's topic in General Nursing

    It's basically just busy, busy, busy. Insanely so when you have 7-10 patients, and half of them might be post op, you're trying to check observations (obs), cath bags, wounds, do neuorological obs as...

  3. 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 know what u mean steelydanfan! I work in mental health and they're like 'your bloods/breath test came back positive for alcohol, cocaine, marijuana (pick your drug of choice), and the patients look...

  4. Need some advice...fast

    carolmaccas66 replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    I'd re-schedule. I've been watching the international news and the recruiters should understand. You can't go for a job if you have a bad accident and are badly injured or killed, God forbid. I'd ring...

  5. 5 days with days/evening switch is nuts!

    carolmaccas66 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand. I did 7 rotating shifts once - never, ever again. I refuse now. I felt like I was drunk at the end of it and got ill to boot. I have never understood why we can't do 5...

  6. Relocation Info

    carolmaccas66 replied to Revvy1337's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Aust so costs would be different. I spent nearly $10,000 moving and I have been on the phone re other jobs today. It's very hard surviving without work BEFORE you move, so get on the blower and...

  7. 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

    Oh here's a great one I just remembered Was working in a small country hospital as a RN with an EN under me. He was being abused because a patient had been fasted overnight and was waiting to be...

  8. 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 would LOVE to be able to say: My crytstal ball and magic wand are broken today, otherwise I could do all, answer every question you have ever, and cure you all of your

  9. 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

    This post made ME laugh out loud - Aussie bogans! Ha

  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

    My badge says 'Registered Nurse in bold, black letters. Here, if you don't believe me I will take it off and show it to you. We even have a website now where you can punch my name in and it will say...

  11. 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

    This is the funniest comment I have read in a long time on here! It reminds me of the young Dr I stood next to when he told the family (who were like hill people, not the brightest sparks), their...

  12. 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

    Tacky behaviour from the family to say the least. I met that type working in the hospice ward - aruguing over grannys/grandpas will standing above them even before they had

  13. 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 often thought of doing this! Let them sit on the toilet and read all day to their heart's content! I think many people do this at home so it's why they like it (I do at times!) I like the ones...

  14. Help! How do I fix this?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in General Nursing

    Your old NM shafted you, good and proper. What an ayehole - yeah I know the type, old, bitter and needs to retire but 'the hospital won't run without me' type by the sounds of it, and they just go...

  15. Snow Days....

    carolmaccas66 replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    All the suggestions and reassurances on here are great, but I reckon you need to call your NM back, and tell her everything you have told him/her on here. You need to ask them what is EXACTLY expected...

  16. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the little old lady who's hubby I'd just admitted who leaned over to me and whispered: 'I think he's got that old timer's disease coming on dear!' What a

  17. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    You loose woman you!

  18. My God, these family members!!

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

    It always stuns me how rude people can be, don't worry about it, but it makes you feel down at times. I've put on weight from studying and working shiftwork and was asked if I was pregnant one day. I...

  19. Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    carolmaccas66 replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't say she couldn't ask anyone, and perhaps it may seem harsh. But when you do rosters it is highly irritating to try and ring 20 agencies to get staff to cover them, especially at 3 am. I do...

  20. Nursing Grad Questions

    carolmaccas66 replied to R2K2NE1's topic in General Nursing

    I can't answer all these questions but when I was in a room and gave an injection once (the facility was very old) I forgot to take the yellow needle disposal container with me and there was none in...

  21. Does this sound ok?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Scratch that. It's too crawly and 'I'm sorry for doing this to you' for me. No-one is entitled to know your reasons for leaving a position - they can ask but you don't have to answer. U can just say I...

  22. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    carolmaccas66 replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    If my facility paid for me to do languages I would definitely do it, that is for sure. I already pay so much for ongoing education, it's not funny. I've spent $10,000 or thereabouts what with moving...

  23. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    carolmaccas66 replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    I got told at one hospital, not to use the language facilities too much as it cost $100 AUD per hour for an interpreter, but the interpreter didn't earn that much. Most of the cost went in fees to the...

  24. How long does it take you to calculate the doctor's med/IV order?

    carolmaccas66 replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in General Nursing

    In Aust we double check everything - I even check NS for a flush which many nurses I've noticed do not. The other poster was right - don't worry re speed, it is better to go slow than make a huge...

  25. Considering nursing...need advice!

    carolmaccas66 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    My gf taught smaller to older high school children (not music), but she actually had a nervous breakdown and one day just quit her job. Look, I am a practical person. Nursing is harsh. You need a VERY...