canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    Advocated for PT against the on-calls orders

    canesdukegirl replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    So the NP never actually SAW this pt? I think you did the right thing. I know what you mean about packing in such a small opening. I wouldn't have felt comfortable with it either, especially since...
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    No, I am not going to do that

    canesdukegirl replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I learned this lesson the hard way. When I was doing my very first clinical rotation, I was...shall we say a bit naive. Our focus that day was hygiene. My pt was a 33 yo male s/p lap appy POD#1. He...
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    Diagnostic test results. What do you tell the patient?

    canesdukegirl replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I don't say 'the results are in' even if they are good. That's just adding to the pt's angst. I won't hint around. I page the doc and let them know that the pt has questions regarding test/dx
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    The Bearing Ring

    canesdukegirl replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Very insightful. When my husband sees that I am falling asleep in my supper, he tells me how mad he is that I am being worked like "a government mule". But I don't HAVE to work as hard as I do...but...
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    Got a flu shot - now my entire arm hurts

    canesdukegirl replied to shoelace's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! This is an OLLLLLDDD
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    EBP and Nursing Research

    canesdukegirl replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    So Altra, just so I am clear on your thought process-you think that it is silly to term "evidence based practice" because it is a redundant phrase? Like a practice wouldn't be implemented if it wasn't...
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    Curious, re nursing and weight loss

    canesdukegirl replied to Bonnie86's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started in med/surg, I weighed 122 lbs. I didn't eat during the day because my lunch time was constantly interrupted by the nurse who was supposed to be covering for me, so I shoveled in...
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    EBP and Nursing Research

    canesdukegirl replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Let me make sure that I am understanding you because you and I both slept through that during school! EBP means that data has been collected and the data has proven to increase positive outcomes for...
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    skin breakdown after total knee

    canesdukegirl replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing

    Consider that a TKA takes anywhere from 2 hours to 4 hours. When a pt is positioned for this procedure, the operative leg is oftentimes extended and flexed to ensure that the implant is seated...
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    How much should I get?

    canesdukegirl replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    Yup-me too. I made $14/hr working as a CNA while I was in nursing
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    My patient aspirated during surgery!

    canesdukegirl replied to SweetNothings's topic in General Nursing

    Oh honey, I am so glad things turned out ok.
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    How much should I get?

    canesdukegirl replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    Whoa! Minimum wage in NYC is $7.25/hr. You will only be making $2.75 over minimum wage...and with NO benefits? Keep looking. Your education and experience is worth more than
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    The reverse end of "my preceptor hates me"

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

    I run into this problem quite a bit, but most of the time it's the docs who are hogging my computer. There is only one computer (with a chair) in the OR that is designated for the circulating nurse to...
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    My patient aspirated during surgery!

    canesdukegirl replied to SweetNothings's topic in General Nursing

    If the pt was NPO and you noted this in your pre-op checklist, you should be fine. There are a myriad of reasons as to why gastric contents aren't emptied normally. Don't worry yourself too much...
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    What does "defense verdict was returned" mean?

    canesdukegirl replied to seneyka's topic in General Nursing

    "Defense verdict returned" means that either the judge or the jury's decision was in favor of the defendant. A defendant is one who is being sued, a plaintiff is one who has brought suit against...
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    Taking pain medications while working?

    canesdukegirl replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot give medical advice on this forum. I encourage you to contact your doctor with this very valid
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    "You're a NURSE??"

    canesdukegirl replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the wonderful words, and the reminder of why we do what we
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    Nurse Interfering with Medical Care, AGAIN!

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

    Jackson- I have asked you in a previous thread why you continue to come to this forum. You have stated many times in many different ways how much you abhor nurses. I also asked if you were a nurse. I...
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    Anxiety....I hate it.

    canesdukegirl replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    flarn had some wonderful advice. sometimes our anxiety tends to snowball, and we worry about everything. if you stop for a moment and ask yourself, "can i take care of this issue right now?" then it...
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    I've had it.

    canesdukegirl replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    This is GREAT advice. I don't know if there is a Risk Management department in your facility (I would think that there would have to be), but every incident report that you file goes straight to their...
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    Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    canesdukegirl replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Here's an idea: If you bring your lunch in a soft-sided lunch box, simply use a zip tie. Loop the tie through the eye of the zipper and then loop it to the strap of the lunch box. Nobody will have the...
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    I've had it.

    canesdukegirl replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have the contract that has your hours listed on it? Get a copy from HR if you can. This is
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    Disinfecting Operating Room

    canesdukegirl replied to MidNiteRaver's topic in Operating Room

    We use Metrigard. It kills just about
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    Refusing to do a surgery?

    canesdukegirl replied to michele742's topic in Operating Room

    I used to work in Gyn/Onc when I first started my nursing career. At times, we would use the unit procedure room to do elective terminations when the patient had waited too long or when the pt was too...
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    Can you ever go from a big OR to a small OR and be happy?

    canesdukegirl replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Operating Room

    gr8- I so understand where you are coming from! I went from a large OR to a small OR and then back to a large OR. I find that there are challenges in both arenas, but know that I prefer the controlled...