canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    i hope that he will respond in a positive manner. i don't want him to be uncomfortable, or feel that he is being attacked. i plan on letting him know that i am impressed with his clinical skills, but...
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    Cna's view of nursing

    canesdukegirl replied to evolvingrn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lord have mercy y'all.... There are CONSCIENTIOUS CNAs that do their job without prompting, do it well, do it efficiently and document what they do. You never have to search for them, they are always...
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    OC-have you read Adam Corolla's book titled "In 50 Years, We'll All Be Chicks"? One of the chapters in this (hilarious) book addresses the steep incline of reported allergies. It is quite
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    what do you talk about at work?

    canesdukegirl replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I'll take a Sam Adams Seasonal.
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    what do you talk about at work?

    canesdukegirl replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy being a part of the smack talking once NFL season starts. I like to talk about my puppy and LOVE to hear stories about my co-workers' dogs. Occasionally I will ask my peers about a new recipe...
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Irish, I know that this hit a personal nerve with you. Please know that I am not trying to be 'meddling'. As I wrote on a previous post, "My worry is that this dude will cause distractions for other...
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    What are my chances?

    canesdukegirl replied to J.A.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, it might pose a problem, but you would serve yourself well by speaking directly with the nursing admissions officer. The LAST thing you want to do is spend all of the time and energy (not to...
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    Just finished my first interview--feeling not so great

    canesdukegirl replied to nulife4good's topic in General Nursing

    Oh honey, I really think you are being too hard on yourself. Your answer was GREAT! When did they say they would be getting back to you? You now have the experience to know what to say. Personally, I...
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    What are my chances?

    canesdukegirl replied to J.A.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your overall GPA sounds acceptable, but I highly doubt that you would be accepted into a Master's Nursing Program without first being a nurse. I might be wrong about that-you should check into that....
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the perspective, Jolie. I am hoping that my casual chat with him will help him realize that he needs to zip it when he is at work. I have chosen to go this route rather than discussing it...
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    Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    canesdukegirl replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    again, i hear what you are saying. in essence, you are stating that you shouldn't get wasted prior to a job interview. you are right-that is the epitome of stupid, but the scenario that the op...
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is precisely what I was leaning toward. You pinpointed what I was thinking. Thanks,
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    She was let go,
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the sound advice, M and XT. I never considered what stage he was in regarding the healing process. He clearly has no boundaries. He is an EXCELLENT employee clinically and is very capable...
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    My knee-jerk reaction was that he was telling tales in order to get attention. But I also know myself well enough to realize that I don't interpret people well because I am usually so focused on...
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    An odd staff member

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    He did just move here from another state, so you may very well be correct in guessing that he just wants someone to talk to. However, he apparently has made new friends here outside of work since he...
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    A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    OK, I'll join you Canoe. A hundred years ago before I became a nurse (or was even interested in the medical field), I had a dx lap. I wasn't prepared for the meat-locker temperature, the noise,...
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    Any techniques for cleaning feces off of a patient?

    canesdukegirl replied to Nerd5000's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, use a towel first to get the goopy stuff off first. I like the idea of using a trash bag-you could cut the sides 1/4 of the way down and then put the flat side under the pt's butt-sort of like...
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    Delegation...question from a nursing student!!

    canesdukegirl replied to kdh_psn's topic in General Nursing

    Delegating is a learned skill. You must first have confidence in yourself in order to instruct another to perform a task. You must have sound leadership qualities to delegate. Scenario: I am the OR...
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    How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    canesdukegirl replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here is the bottom line from my perspective: 1.You have worked hard to get through nursing school, sacrificed countless hours of your personal life to graduate from school, finally passed the NCLEX,...
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    HIPPA VIOLATION???

    canesdukegirl replied to Misstlewis's topic in General Nursing

    Write a letter to your OB/GYN's office and outline (in a factual manner) what transpired. You may not be the only patient with concerns regarding this receptionist. It is not a HIPAA violation. The...
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    Need some advice about charting (RN)

    canesdukegirl replied to SJE RN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I was going to write,
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    I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    canesdukegirl replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i have to disagree with you here. two of my best friends are co-workers, and i have gone to the ends of the earth for them, and they have done so for me. it is difficult for me to trust someone (on a...
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    Do you constantly worry?

    canesdukegirl replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    It really is all in your perspective. Yes, we have serious jobs, yes we are responsible for the lives of our patients and ensuring that we render safe care to each one we are assigned to. Pilots are...
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    I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    canesdukegirl replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The next time you feel like you are at your boiling point and feel yourself wanting to spout off, count to ten. I am serious. It seems sort of childish, but it will save you some grief in the long...