canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    disaster relief training for a new RN

    canesdukegirl replied to KJ RN '11's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.marc.org/emergency/DMT/ I think this is what you are looking
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    Personal calls received on work phone? What should I have done?

    canesdukegirl replied to starfishlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never forget the day that a staff member called out sick. Around 1400, he gets a call from a woman who sounds rather panicked. I usually won't put through personal calls unless it is an...
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    Do you get over it?

    canesdukegirl replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing gory movies (meant to gross you out as much as possible) and witnessing an accident are things that you aren't DIRECTLY involved in. When you are working to save someone's life, the...
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    canesdukegirl replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG diva! The SAME thing happened to ME!!! I got written up, tho, cos I used one of the cute little yellow flushes, cos yellow is my favorite color and stuff, and my manager (pffffttt...what a Nazi...
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    Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    canesdukegirl replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wait a minute...she RAMMED his gut with her HEAD?!?!? OK, guess she'll be going to the Spine Clinic next week. I feel ya, OP. It must put you in an awkward position if you are constantly asked to...
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    a mess!

    canesdukegirl replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    Oh honey, that is a hot mess indeed! Yeah, you gotta write an incident report. This med student is treading on dangerous ground, and if he isn't reprimanded, he could seriously hurt someone. Don't...
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    Issues @ work with coworker

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

    rn-logic wrote: first, i have to say that we've heard the side of your story and that i’m concerned about yours and everyone else comments. it makes me believe by reading your complains about...
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    canesdukegirl replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    How bout this one: "Um, like I really enjoy taking care of people and stuff and know that I would make, like the PERFECT nurse coz I am the only girl in my dorm that has Band-aids and stuff. The only...
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    Issues @ work with coworker

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

    So this nurse, who has just gotten a DWI and has convictions for felony controlled substances is taking care of CHILDREN? Anonymous email to the BON is definitely in order
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    "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Iris- I think that the thread has run its course. The original post is barely being addressed at this point.
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    Issues @ work with coworker

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

    Oh wait. This nurse got a DWI?!?! And she is still
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    To chart, or not to chart

    canesdukegirl replied to soon2have2's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm...kinda makes you wonder why this policy was instituted in the first place, doesn't it?!? So let me make sure I have this correct, because I am an airhead and get confused easily. You were told...
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    money

    canesdukegirl replied to Anktshah's topic in General Nursing

    What's a "KA"? Knights Anonymous? Krazy Animal? Knitters of Afghans? Knot Around? Karate Artist? Kaopectate Administrator? Seriously, though...what is a
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    Holy cow! Now i'm confused!

    canesdukegirl replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Snow...I just told my husband about you and your new job (he is oftentimes a wonderful resource when I am trying to answer a member's question or relay relevant information). He and I just toasted...
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    "You are an angel!"

    canesdukegirl replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    what a great story! the seemingly little things in recovery really do matter, don't
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    Holy cow! Now i'm confused!

    canesdukegirl replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the compliment. I just wanted you to see the big picture instead of feeling "left out". You are head and shoulders beyond 'new grad' status, BECAUSE you have experience. In my bones, I...
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    "You are an angel!"

    canesdukegirl replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Star- I understand what you are saying. On the other hand, laypeople don't understand what really goes on behind the scenes in our profession. They have no idea that we advocate for them, they...
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    money

    canesdukegirl replied to Anktshah's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I get what you are saying, but let me offer you a different POV: My dad was an attorney. He worked WELL over 16 hours a day for several years in order to make partner. My 3 brothers and I rarely...
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    Holy cow! Now i'm confused!

    canesdukegirl replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK, Snow. Let's regroup. So it looks like you are not in the intern program. You were hired as a new employee and have 3 months of orientation time. Thankfully, you have experience as an LPN and can...
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    Should you go into nursing wanting to specialize?

    canesdukegirl replied to Elizabethx1090's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What motivates you in life? What drives you? Do you love excitement or do you crave routine? WHY does nursing interest you? The beauty of the nursing profession is largely due to its flexibility. If...
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    Holy cow! Now i'm confused!

    canesdukegirl replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    3 months sounds about right for a nurse with experience. However, if you are doing an internship, it SHOULD be for an entire year. That being said, I don't know of an internship program offered for...
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    discipline of nurses vs. other health care professionals

    canesdukegirl replied to jrt71's topic in General Nursing

    It's at the bottom of the post, right beside the Quote button. Do you see
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    When should I call? Now or next week?

    canesdukegirl replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    :clpty: YAYAYAYYAAAAAAAYYY!!!! I am SO happy for you honey! Way to
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    discipline of nurses vs. other health care professionals

    canesdukegirl replied to jrt71's topic in General Nursing

    You pose a very good question. I think the reason why nurses are held to such a high standard is largely because we ARE entrusted with people's lives in the most literal sense, just as Esme...
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    You Might Be An "old" School Nurse

    canesdukegirl replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Do y'all remember snapping off the needle after use? Scary to think that we did