canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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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

    Didn't that guy say he was an
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    Dealing with rude doctors..

    canesdukegirl replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For some reason, docs seem to think that we all carry around a crystal ball and can actually SEE what they are doing as we call/page them for a question or follow up. I work in the OR and sometimes...
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    When should I call? Now or next week?

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

    OOOOOOOOOOOOO! I like this advice! PERFECT,
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    private duty nurse

    canesdukegirl replied to yin-yang's topic in International Nursing

    Maybe the OP meant 2 DAYS off in three weeks? She wrote "2 times off in three weeks"...I
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    Nurse In Style- Because We Care!!!!

    canesdukegirl replied to nursenyiva's topic in General Nursing

    You'll Look Hot While Giving a Shot! Classy Couture For Those Who Cure Look Like A Stud as you Hang Blood! Classy Threads for Administering Meds Scrubs With Flair for Nurses Who
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    To all you preceptors out there...a question.

    canesdukegirl replied to MN-Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Find out if she likes to have manicures/pedicures. I don't care for them myself because I have issues with someone other than my husband touching my feet, but a great deal of my co-workers RAVE about...
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    when a male patient pulls foley out..

    canesdukegirl replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Urology consult.
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    Infusing medications with blood

    canesdukegirl replied to smshelby's topic in General Nursing

    Running blood with Protonix changes the osmolarity of the solution, making it hypotonic in nature; thus leading to red cell hemolysis. Good call, Simply! Blood should always be administered with only...
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    what would you do!!!!

    canesdukegirl replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    This is straight from the NC BON: "RN who accepts responsibility of monitoring status of the patient cannot assume other responsibilities such as performing a procedure which would leave the client...
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    what would you do!!!!

    canesdukegirl replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    I specifically remember learning how to intubate during my ACLS class. I vividly remember my instructor telling me not to "rock the blade" onto the pt's teeth, but instead pull up and out in order to...
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    Some perspective on nursing profession bashing

    canesdukegirl replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know XT, this is why we all love ya so much here! You contribute an honest perspective. XT's comment above makes me remember the time that I was called in at 0230 for an emergency crani. All of us...
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    What do you think about the way Mr.BossMan has dealt with Charge nurse on my floor?

    canesdukegirl replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    Well written. I totally
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    Sports medicine nursing?

    canesdukegirl replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    I do Sports Med surgery. It's fun, but very very
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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

    Makes me thankful that my hubby's sperm are on
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    "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me for not reading through all of the posts, as my comment will likely be redundant. It seems that the crux of the matter is that these parents have verbalized bad experiences with nurses who...
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    Facing a management position...

    canesdukegirl replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your charge nurse skills should be the perfect segue into a management position. You already know how to set boundaries, to be fair, and to multi-task when you are slammed. You already know how to...
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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

    Is it just me, or have the "I just found out I am pregnant right before my interview/job start/nursing school, and don't know what to do" threads just
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    OK- need some help with ancient nursing history

    canesdukegirl replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    XT-you make me giggle. I adore you... I used to see older nurses stick a used needle into the bed mattress for safekeeping till they were done with the task at hand. Thank GOD for sharps containers....
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    Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    canesdukegirl replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I actually tried to give you REPEATED
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    Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    canesdukegirl replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Quiet certainly helps to heal. I suppose you are going to have to learn sign language now to communicate with your HOH pts. Since administration is so hell bent on this new method of healing, I...
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    Thick skin

    canesdukegirl replied to Chixie's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me for not reading all of the responses, as I assume that I am being redundant in my following statements. To develop a thick skin requires a recipe of self confidence, knowledge of facts and...
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    Two job offers...torn on which to choose - advice?

    canesdukegirl replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever worked just weekends before? The only drawback to weekend shifts is that you will lose you social life to a degree. I did this for a few months on a trial basis, and decided against it....
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    Circulators-do you ENJOY your position?

    canesdukegirl replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Sometimes circulating DOES get boring. I liken it to 'sterile waitressing'; get me this, can you run and get that, I know you are busy, but I really need XYZ, can you please call TUV, can you answer...
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    Things that make nursing better...

    canesdukegirl replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Computerized charting is a great tool, when it is created by those in the medical field. A wonderful tool is the touch screen. I can chart with great speed if I have a touch screen. One of the...
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    Self-driven training

    canesdukegirl replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    I could have written your post when I first started in the OR. My 'orientation' was awful. There was no real nurse educator, but a staff member that was allowed to run roughshod over all of the new...