canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    Things you "should" be taught in nursing school

    canesdukegirl replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish that just one class was dedicated to conflict management in the workplace. There have been COUNTLESS posts by new nurses on this very topic. It is a real issue, and one that should be addressed...
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    If I hear this/see this one more time, I'm gonna scream!

    canesdukegirl replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Your post brings to mind a conversation I had recently with a surgeon. I was scrubbed in with a transplant surgeon and as we were closing skin, the circulator and I were discussing the challenges of...
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    VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    canesdukegirl replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I think that we have all been duly informed that Trek is not a nurse. Can we dispense with this 'she is NOT a nurse!' newsflash now? Trek has had countless heartbreaks in succession. Her dream was to...
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    RN in the OR?

    canesdukegirl replied to 2bDocOc's topic in Operating Room

    Are you a surgeon? Just curious. You have posed a great question. Many times when I spend 20 minutes of turnover time in search of an all-elusive gel pad, I ask myself, "Did I REALLY go to school for...
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    VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    canesdukegirl replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    :hug: I am so sorry that you are dealing with this, Trek. You have had so many challenges thrown in your path over the past few years, and your resilience continues to inspire me. I can only offer you...
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    The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    canesdukegirl replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Last thing my co-workers want to hear when they get to work: "Dude, I am so sorry. I ran out of Gas-X today. And I had chili last night. Yeah...with beans...and sour
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    New Nurse Issues the CNAs

    canesdukegirl replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh
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    New Nurse Issues the CNAs

    canesdukegirl replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I no what you mean. We need too quit being the grammer poleece.
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    New Nurse Issues the CNAs

    canesdukegirl replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Colleen, At least your didn't write, "Now before anyone blasts me for being the grammar police, I'm just wondering how the OP's superiors take the written complaints seriously if their not being...
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    New Nurse Issues the CNAs

    canesdukegirl replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Collen in this instance. Perhaps you are sharing your background to let us know that you were raised in a fashion that made you strong woman. Nothing wrong there. HOWEVER you can still be...
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    Need Help!!!!

    canesdukegirl replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Nursing

    I think Jess hit the nail on the head. Telephone interviews are so nerve racking to begin with, so being prepared with written notes helps tremendously. Do you have a friend that can call you so you...
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    Watchers vs. Doers

    canesdukegirl replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind when the watchers are watching me do something, but I sure as heck take exception to the peanut gallery telling me which color I should paint the deck when the ship is sinking. Nothing...
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    Makeing 80k

    canesdukegirl replied to LTmurse78's topic in General Nursing

    Get a couple of years of experience under your belt and then start applying to travel companies. It is possible to be a "local travel nurse", but some companies have restrictions written into the...
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    Strange Story

    canesdukegirl replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Only if you don't mind a LOL grabbing your sac when you turn her. Every. Single.
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing that ran through my mind when I read that the nurse documented but did not give the stated med was, "Wow, no wonder this pt was tx to the hospital needing several transfusions." Then I...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    Crunch, you owe me a coffee. Mine went straight through my nose when I read this! I am still
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    Every single time I read 'ect' when I know that the poster means 'etc', I automatically read it as ECT Shock
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is the MDS coordinator. It isn't always peaches and cream. She found a discrepancy, she has tracked an unsafe pattern, and is taking steps to protect the patients in her facility. Wouldn't you...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    The OP wrote that she is the MDS coordinator for her facility. Her JOB is to identify and follow up on discrepancies and errors. Thank goodness that she found this error and is being an advocate for...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    OP, get offa this site and start your report to the BON. It scares me that someone is practicing with the godawful standards that this man is getting away with. I hope to God and all that is holy that...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    Oh. My. God. SIX more doses?!?! What in the heck is going on there?!?!? My mind is spinning right now. There are SO many things wrong with this that I can't even articulate my next sentence. Wow. Just...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    canesdukegirl replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    Your post gave me shivers. I think that you know EXACTLY what you should do. Contact your BON. Do so anonymously if that makes you feel more comfortable. This is just plain
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    Scared of the docs!

    canesdukegirl replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    In order to overcome a fear, you must first identify WHY you are afraid of something. For example, I used to be TERRIFIED of heights. I had no reason to be, but I would hold my breath when my husband...
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    What are some good things to keep on hand in your work locker?

    canesdukegirl replied to Kilika421's topic in General Nursing

    Salt. For some reason, salt is as scarce as hen's teeth on my unit. I can NEVER find salt, and when I work an off-shift, the cafeteria is closed. I bought a big honkin' salt grinder and I value that...
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    Does nursing satisfy your needs?

    canesdukegirl replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Of course. My comment was more of an introduction to my listed