canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    canesdukegirl replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    RNGreenhorn- Actually, a cable knit blanket is surprisingly easy...just time consuming. I can't sit and do nothing while watching TV, so I am either doing a crossword, cross stitch or knitting. Yeah....
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    Anything wrong with this order?

    canesdukegirl replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^What he
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    Problems with prefilled NS syringes?

    canesdukegirl replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago when I was hospitalized for a suspected pit tumor, I had a PICC line. Every time it was flushed, I got a little dizzy (I guess this is simply from the cold temp of the saline) and got a...
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    Help a new RN please

    canesdukegirl replied to aheartsaverrn's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! So simple, yet incredibly insightful. OP, as I stated previously, be thankful that you aren't as miserable as your preceptor. With that being said, it is human nature to latch onto criticism. We...
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    canesdukegirl replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    What are you knitting, Sue? I am doing a cable knit blanket for my mother-in-law for Christmas. Can we say TEDIOUS?!? (The blanket, not the
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    canesdukegirl replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, c'mon now! We got your point. Should we have to fight our leaders for what is right? You're damned right we should! Just because someone has authority doesn't mean for a skinny minute that we...
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    An Interesting Thread: Productivity

    canesdukegirl replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Very good points. During our downtime, we have an "accountability" checklist that includes re-stocking, straightening, cleaning and organizing the unit. We are grouped in small teams, so that if...
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    Burnt out already???

    canesdukegirl replied to Blueberrz's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, seeing the state of affairs in our current healthcare system is a bit disillusioning, isn't it? You sound like you may be suffering from senioritis. I remember that feeling well. We can't fix...
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    Help a new RN please

    canesdukegirl replied to aheartsaverrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sweetheart, don't let a jackwagon take up rental space in your head. Seriously, people like that are MISERABLE. She spreads her toxicity to everyone just to make herself feel better. My guess is that...
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    An Interesting Thread: Productivity

    canesdukegirl replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the answer to your question, because I am a self-admitted idiot when it comes to finances. However, it seems that it worked out. Perhaps you can educate me, Tait since I am the Forrest...
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    An Interesting Thread: Productivity

    canesdukegirl replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on a med/surg unit that had a 6:1 ratio with 2 techs during the day shift. The acuity of the patients was high. Many of the staff members felt overwhelmed and went to the NM to voice their...
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    Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    canesdukegirl replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    Carol-you owe me a cup of coffee; mine went directly through my nose as I laughed at your post! I thought that it was just me being overly sensitive to poor spelling...my one true pet peeve. OP, I...
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    Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    canesdukegirl replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    Tricia, Shelly was lucky. She acted quickly and honestly, and was able to utilize her resources. The BON practically laughed this off. She suffered no harm professionally, but had to take a hit...
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    helppp, i think i hate nursing

    canesdukegirl replied to NursesRus's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, you are singing the New Nurse Theme Song. Honey, EVERYONE makes mistakes in the first few months. You have barely gotten your feet wet. Believe me when I say that sometime in the next few weeks,...
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    Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    canesdukegirl replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    Law, Shelly (the OP) has resolved this issue. She is back at work and has been
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    I don't enjoy nursing school...

    canesdukegirl replied to jxlab's topic in General Students

    Aw honey, I hate that you feel so unmotivated right now. I will share with you that my first semester of nursing school was a big burly smack down of reality. I. Hated. It. I doubted myself, doubted...
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    "I just can't help you..."

    canesdukegirl replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Has the doc has considered having a neurostimulator pump implanted? Many times, this is the best approach for chronic pain that is not relieved with oral pain meds. This poor man....how awful for...
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    How to handle nurses who make rude comments

    canesdukegirl replied to studentnursehelp's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. This is quite the dilemma. This poor pt doesn't need a newsflash that he is overweight. He already feels badly enough since he has limited independence. I am not sure what I would have done in...
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    Family members that work together

    canesdukegirl replied to aikz's topic in General Nursing

    I work with my husband when we are deployed to disaster sites. He delegates to me, and treats me no differently than any of the other staff members. I like to rib him when we come home, and tell him...
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    Why do docs do this?

    canesdukegirl replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Docs go into the nurses lounge to see if they are fodder for the rumor mill, of course! J/K...I don't know why they do that in your area. I think it's
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    CRNA???

    canesdukegirl replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is always good to have goals. Nursing school will be difficult enough in itself, however. There are many challenges that you will face, but if you are a determined person, you will overcome all of...
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had to really think about whether or not to pose this question here on allnurses. But after some thought, I would like to get some feedback on how to deal with this awkward situation. I am at a...
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Let me make sure I understand: So if a person views themselves as a victim, they then in essence subconsciously refuse to take accountability for their own healing and subsequently rely on those...
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    Ok to email a thank-you letter? Any advice?

    canesdukegirl replied to TashaC.RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hand write it. If an email address wasn't given to you, then don't go through the back
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    New PCT job and crappy coworkers rant!

    canesdukegirl replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    Keep doing your thang, girl! Your skills will be noticed by your peers. Take your own advice and ignore Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. It might be difficult at first, but stand your