canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    An eye-opening experience

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Trek, Yes, they go to school. But you have to be mindful that their idea of school is not the same as ours here in the US. They are TRYING. They want to understand, but are limited by various...
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    An eye-opening experience

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be sad, my dear friend. Every trip we make down there means that we are helping. I noticed that the staff were intently watching every move I made, and started mimicking my practices. Some of...
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    got fired for "clinical issues"... will I find a job??

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very good move. My husband and I started an emergency savings account 5 years ago. We put several hundred dollars in the account every month, and it has grown to the point that we can pay...
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    Funniest Things Doctors say!

    canesdukegirl replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was working with our Chief of Orthopaedics, who tends to not take himself seriously. He was doing a hip hemiarthroplasty and had just fininshed reaming. He then told the rep that he was 'ready for...
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    got fired for "clinical issues"... will I find a job??

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    What can you lose by applying to your old job? I say go for it! Be honest with the ADON and tell her why you were let go. If she knows your work ethic, she will likely hire you again. If not, then you...
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    How many of you have to pay for parking for your work?

    canesdukegirl replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I pay about $400/yr just to park. And then I have to take a shuttle bus to the
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    canesdukegirl replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed watching this. You are so right...a little perspective and understanding seems to put the world back on its
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    Co-worker talking behind my back "did i handel this right"

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

    Y'all, Trek has been through some pretty heinous times lately. She is trying to get back to baseline, and I commend her first of all for reaching out to us, and secondly for getting back into the...
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    canesdukegirl replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, way harsh,
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    Continue being a circulator or move on?

    canesdukegirl replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Have you scrubbed in yet? THAT is where the excitement is! Circulating is just sterile waitressing, really. It can get mundane. See if you can scrub a few cases. That is what made me fall completely...
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    How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    canesdukegirl replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    I think this thread would fit perfectly on our "Your One Stop..." thread. Just
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    Nurses

    canesdukegirl replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in General Nursing

    One of the outlets that we use is this very forum. It is ok to vent, complain and ask our e-peers about a situation that we found difficult. It is NOT ok, however, to attack another member on this...
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    Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

    canesdukegirl replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, thanks for bursting my bubble, folks. All this time, I thought that doctors WERE gods! Now I have to find a good therapist... Thankfully, I have yet to meet a doc who thinks they are...
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    What are your favorite types of patients??

    canesdukegirl replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmm...this is a toughie. Since I work in the OR, I have very limited time with pts while they are awake. I would have to say that my favorite are those who have been down for multiple surgeries. For...
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    Very discouraged!

    canesdukegirl replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Oh honey, it DOES get easier! The first year is the worst, so go ahead and accept that you will feel like Forrest Gump, RN. Like Box wrote, everyone teaching you feels that they are imparting the...
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    20 Things Nurses Wish They Never Had to Say

    canesdukegirl replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this one makes my heart hurt: "No, there really isn't anything more that the docs can do. I am so sorry. I won't pretend to know the difficulty you are going through right now. I can't tell you...
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    undeserved promotion?

    canesdukegirl replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! You SHOULD have been the one promoted. You have the education requirements to fill the position. The MA will no doubt be highly pi$$ed off, and I probably don't need to remind you to be...
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    Switching jobs

    canesdukegirl replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Another member posted the same dilemma, and I suggested the following resignation letter for her: Dear X, Please accept this letter as resignation of my full time position from (insert name of...
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    Turning a pt with hip fracture/broken hip

    canesdukegirl replied to dixielee323's topic in General Nursing

    And one more thing that I must add: Most of these pts will (hopefully) be in Buck's traction. Please, I beg each of the members reading this post, steer clear of the traction. Just one accidental bump...
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    Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    canesdukegirl replied to PchezRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It is never easy to be put on the spot...especially when you are asked what mistakes you have made in the past! I think you did fine. As long as you didn't say something along the lines of, "You know,...
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    Useless "charge" nurse

    canesdukegirl replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    His butt seems to be velcroed to the chair. Let your NM know.
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    what do you think?fired for a comment

    canesdukegirl replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    Oh crap, JR! I think you might have said enough to have a full blown report sent to your state's BON and have a full investigation launched just from this comment. If I were you, I would go ahead and...
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    Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    canesdukegirl replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    it is wrong. do you feel up to the task to change the way things are
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    what do you think?fired for a comment

    canesdukegirl replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    Something else is going on that you don't know about. There is NO WAY that a nurse can be fired for a comment like this. How many times have we said offhandedly, "Oh my goodness. Dummy me! I guess I...
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    Clorox or Peroxide?

    canesdukegirl replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what needs cleaning. C-diff can only be killed with a 1:10 solution of bleach and