canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    took NCLEX-> Failed

    canesdukegirl replied to kyle_99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP, here is a big hug from me to you ((((HHHUUUUGGG))))! Do NOT identify WHO YOU ARE with the challenges you are currently facing. YOU are not a failure...you failed an exam. Several "great minds"...
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    Maybe bedside nursing isn't for me

    canesdukegirl replied to stewiegriffin's topic in Nursing Career

    YES!!! All the time! It is part of the beauty of
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    Hypothetical question

    canesdukegirl replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    If you find yourself in the position to resign because you have landed the job that you want (and I am crossing my fingers, toes and everything else for you!), ask for a meeting with your NM and give...
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    Do they not want the truth in exit interviews?

    canesdukegirl replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Exit interviews help upper management dissect the root cause of many issues. You may not hear about it, but I wouldn't be surprised if this manager was not given some gentle re-direction in regards to...
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    sponge in ear

    canesdukegirl replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Esme on this one. I have never heard of an absorbable sponge. If the pt had some type of ear surgery, then I can see Surgicel being placed, but that would absorb in a few days. Did the sponge...
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    "Really...all I need is a bovie and a hemostat"

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    Go for
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    Dead bodies?

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

    This baby was expected to be stillborn. The nurse that assisted in the delivery was focusing on the care of the parents, which I understand. They were heartbroken and the mother was almost in...
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    Blood admin question

    canesdukegirl replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing

    I have always asked another nurse to come into the room with me as I am reading off the blood bank paperwork so that the other nurse can read back to me the pt's name and MR# straight from the...
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    If allnurses.com has helped you please provide a quote

    canesdukegirl replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses at once encapsulates and yet widens the perspective of its members. Never have I been able to share my experiences with so many peers, resulting in a deeper understanding of myself, a...
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    Private sitters in the hospital

    canesdukegirl replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    Was this private health care giver on the clock? If so, what did her duties entail? I can't give you a factual answer because I am not sure what the rules are when a private entity is involved with a...
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    Dead bodies?

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

    I will never forget my first pedi death. I was working as a CNA in L&D during nursing school, and a pt delivered a baby with anencephaly. The mother did not want to see the baby, so the nurse...
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    Will nursing grow on me?

    canesdukegirl replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    OP, along with your considerations regarding nursing in general and after reading these posts, what are your thoughts? Do you want to continue with your nursing program? Would you like to explore...
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    Dead bodies?

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

    YES! You are so
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    Dead bodies?

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

    It is a very harsh reality check to prepare and take a body up to the morgue. I have done this a few dozen times during my career, and it never gets easier. When a pt dies in the OR, I take my time...
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    Can I challenge taking the CNA I class in North Carolina?

    canesdukegirl replied to tasharob1981's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck to you Tasha! It must have been difficult for you to make the move, but I am sure that you are happy to be with your Mom, as I am sure she is relieved that you are with her. What nursing...
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    Does my clinical intructor not like me or am I being sensitive?

    canesdukegirl replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    You must be sensitive because you are trying to do the best you can. I can relate! I agree with the posters who mentioned that she skipped you because she wanted to allow more time to discuss your pt...
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    Will nursing grow on me?

    canesdukegirl replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    It DOES get easier with experience. The OP might find a niche that she has an interest in. She has already asked about case management (and I don't have the answer to your question,
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    Will nursing grow on me?

    canesdukegirl replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    One of my best friends is a sales rep for orthopaedic implants. He was a scrub tech for a few years before he decided to embark on the path of medical sales. He is truly invaluable to the surgeons and...
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    Will nursing grow on me?

    canesdukegirl replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    Girl, trachs still gross me out! As a matter of fact, I get a little green when a pt is being extubated in the OR and there is a ton of mucus on the ET tube. Ewwww! You have listed some key things...
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    What should my next step be??

    canesdukegirl replied to chicklet74's topic in General Nursing

    I would call again just to make sure she got your
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    Becoming an RNFA....Steps that I should take?

    canesdukegirl replied to AaronsMommyxx's topic in Operating Room

    Yep, you pretty much have it correct. The most ideal program for new grads with an interest in OR nursing is a nurse residency program. This program typically lasts for a year. I have seen both ADNs...
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    meeting with manager

    canesdukegirl replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you certainly know what you did wrong. No sense in telling you what you should have done. Ruby gave you some great advice. The best plan of action would be for you to write down some of the...
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    bad nursing care rant

    canesdukegirl replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, I am so sorry for your friend's loss. I know that questions regarding his care will continue to plague you. There are no comforting words to offer in the face of such tragedy...my heart goes...
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    Advocated for PT against the on-calls orders

    canesdukegirl replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    After reading this, I got to thinking a bit regarding the culture order. Do any of you know how long a culture is good for after the sample has been taken? I looked up my hospital's policy regarding...
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    Scrub training

    canesdukegirl replied to SkipBeat's topic in Operating Room

    Yep, talk to your manager and let them know that you are interested in learning how to scrub. Sometimes they will let you double scrub and learn that way, but if your OR is already short on RNs, you...