carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

Med/Surg, DSU, Ortho, Onc, Psych

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  1. Need help for getting a job

    carolmaccas66 replied to ms_charm's topic in California Nursing

    I'm not in the US, but what about trying the nursing agencies near

  2. Are we trapped by our nursing degrees? Is nursing worth it?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that caliotter. I want to get out too, but can't at the mo - just moved (had to, didn't have a choice) & hoping the work will pick up after Xmas. I will have to get extensions on my...

  3. Not a waitress or barista

    carolmaccas66 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    If nurses keep running after visitors, when it's NOT their job, then visitors will expect it. And Banora with the meal tray, we don't pick trays up in the hospitals I've worked at, cos there's nowhere...

  4. Leaving Work at Work

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

    You will always have this. I wonder re many of my patients on my days off. It shows you care. Writing a journal each day helps, as it unloads your mind, then you can read back re what has happened and...

  5. Retired, now what?

    carolmaccas66 replied to sueff's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think this is great advice. What hobbies do you do

  6. Not a waitress or barista

    carolmaccas66 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    What about the ones that decide to come to the ED for whatever, usually non-urgent reason at 9pm, when all the arvo staff are ready to knock off, then request a hot meal, coffe, a bun etc. We say we...

  7. Not a waitress or barista

    carolmaccas66 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I'm sick of it too! I had a person ask if he could get cappucinos up on the ward! Ahh, no I said you have to go down to the cafe for that - grumble, moan, moan. They should have one up here, he...

  8. I'm very tired after bad job experience

    carolmaccas66 replied to oldLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I refuse to do LTC or NH work now. Old people are just shoved away in these places and nobody wants to bother with them - especially family. You were doing the right thing, but the 'right...

  9. Are we trapped by our nursing degrees? Is nursing worth it?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I've put a message on this one yet, but here's my story: I went into nursing because I thought - and was told by people who were nurses - that there wasn't a better education to get....

  10. Why Nursing staff harm thier charges??

    carolmaccas66 replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Anger and hurting people is actually a self protective mechanism. Humans are the only animals who murder without a reason. This is why I don't work with older people or dementias: I cannot stand the...

  11. Blood admin question

    carolmaccas66 replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    RNmom24, this is why I like AN. I too have learned something here today - and I'm still learning as well after 3 years of RN

  12. Blood admin question

    carolmaccas66 replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    The reason it is all done at the bedside is so you don't accidentally pick up someone else's blood (unlikely but it could happen) and hang that instead. We were always taught to do blood at the...

  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

    Good on you Angel! I've been chewed out by everyone it seems today. I think you just have to tell people things straight sometimes. I don't BS around now, and after the day I've had with my agency, I...

  14. Retired, now what?

    carolmaccas66 replied to sueff's topic in Retired Nurses

    You sounded like one terrific nurse! I'm sorry all this has happened to you. You sound very lonely and lost. I used to do reading for kids at a primary (elementary) school. Also you can go on various...

  15. Unsure where to start as a new grad nurse? (INFP)

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

    I would say to you to try and do a year of med/surg. That way, you can get a handle on a fast-paced environment, learn heaps quickly and you will always have that under your belt. You can do LTC later...

  16. Know anyone waiting for their pay from Code Blue nursing agency

    carolmaccas66 replied to Alleegrrl's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Alleegrrl, I'm not waiting on any money from CB, but it's good to see someone being proactive re that company. My agency (whom I won't name on here), recruited a lot of their workers. I went thru...

  17. I really need some advice ASAP

    carolmaccas66 replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    She was venting. You must remember we are all human; there is only so much psychological damage the mind can take. She did not know you were listening. And these types of patients - let's face it -...

  18. After my 12, I just want to go home! RANT

    carolmaccas66 replied to SweetseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't know how u do 12 hour shifts. I've done 10 without a break and it nearly killed me. My feet and legs ached & throbbed for 2 days (and I do have good nursing shoes with support arches in...

  19. Dead bodies?

    carolmaccas66 replied to relgis15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not bad or anything that you got used to doing this. It's your brain's way of keeping you sane. And sweetie, the dead cannot hurt you. Their troubles are over. When I help out with the dead (I'm...

  20. Will nursing grow on me?

    carolmaccas66 replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all these posts yet. If you don't like nursing now, I can almost 100% guarantee you, in my experience, that you won't like it in future. But finish your course as you don't have long...

  21. Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    carolmaccas66 replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I can't comment on this as in Oz we aren't allowed any MJ - you would be fined/have to go to court. Anyway, my gf - a midwife - was in 2 serious MVAs/MTAs. She was on very strong painkillers like...

  22. advanced practice NP coming to Brisbane from usa

    carolmaccas66 replied to amyleighACNP's topic in International Nursing

    Hello. I'm not a NP, & not in Brizzy, but try: www.hotcourses.com.au for all the university & TAFE courses run in Oz (and other countries I think). Try www.careerone.com.au for jobs, but...

  23. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    carolmaccas66 replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm starting a pool: best guess as to how long it takes for this thread to be closed down? The winner gets a free kudos on their next post!! My guess is one more day. And to make someone cry just...

  24. Feeling alone & depressed today

    carolmaccas66 replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in General Nursing

    Mark do u have legal aid over where ur living? Here in Oz we can take a case to them and if they think it's worthy, we are granted $10,000 in expenses for the case (includes lawyers etc). That would...

  25. Feeling alone & depressed today

    carolmaccas66 replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in General Nursing

    I think BrandNewLisa's suggestion is excellent! Well done. Mark we ALL do & think stupid things when we're younger - no-one is exempt! I don't care what they say. No-one is perfect. I applaud you...