canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    Would You Marry or Date a Patient or An Ex-Patient of Yours

    canesdukegirl replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Why OF COURSE!!! I went into nursing specifically because I wanted to hook up with a vulnerable, totally dependent, snokered-on-Versed patient who would WORSHIP me as the golden angel that I am in his...
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    More realistic alternative to sentimental "Nurse's Creed?"

    canesdukegirl replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    "I open my bleary eyes and smack the alarm clock, I don't want to be late; for my pay they will surely dock. I shuffle into the shower while waving hello the the moon, I better eat breakfast, 'cause...
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    Thoughts about Organ Donors?

    canesdukegirl replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    Very punny, Brian:) I agree with the posters on this thread expressing that the TV show you were watching must have been trying to scare the bejeezus out of its viewers. Total bunk. Now you must ask...
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    Recovery Room Nurse??

    canesdukegirl replied to BellaRN24's topic in Operating Room

    I went straight from a med/surg floor to the PACU. I LOVED IT!!! PACU was a great learning experience and I will always value that time. I think you will really enjoy
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    To Swab or Not to Swab......

    canesdukegirl replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    "Cleanse the access diaphragm of vials using friction and a sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol,14,17 ethyl alcohol, iodophor,17 or other approved antiseptic swab. Allow the diaphragm to dry before...
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    To Swab or Not to Swab......

    canesdukegirl replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I always swab a new vial. The flip cap on a vial is there to protect the integrity of the medication along with the rubber stopper. I don't consider the rubber stopper top sterile. (say that fast 5...
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    What is your greatest fear in nursing.

    canesdukegirl replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we are mostly calm under pressure...but in my personal experience, I pay for this calm under pressure. It takes about 24-48 hours for me to process a traumatic event emotionally. We must divorce...
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    What is your greatest fear in nursing.

    canesdukegirl replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever woken up in the morning and had cobwebs in your brain? Had a few cups of coffee, gotten your blood pumping, but still find yourself having brain farts? My biggest fear is having the...
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    Free flap reconstruction - two scrub teams and one scout

    canesdukegirl replied to Picklednerd's topic in Operating Room

    You should have two teams. This is essentially TWO separate cases. One team per surgeon would be
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    They won't stop calling me!

    canesdukegirl replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    PERFECT! :yelclap:This is great advice. OP, please keep us
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    They won't stop calling me!

    canesdukegirl replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    SO proud of you,
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    Back Stabbing

    canesdukegirl replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    Scenario: A staff nurse (Nurse A) that worked primarily on open hearts in the OR applied for a position to be "team leader" for the Heart Team. She has been working at the hospital for 3 years. All of...
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    They won't stop calling me!

    canesdukegirl replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is not the facility's responsibility that the OP has children. It shouldn't MATTER that the OP has children. She was hired to do a specific job in a specific time period that both her and...
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    Can't sleep. Ever. And I'm getting fat.

    canesdukegirl replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hilz-I think the 911 concoction would be ill advised for the OP to take since she already has a heart condition. OP, rotating shifts kill any sort of circadian rhythm that your body has developed...
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    vip floor in a hospital

    canesdukegirl replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of an entire VIP floor, but I used to work on a med/surg floor that had designated VIP rooms. These rooms were just a bit nicer; wooden headboards, nicer curtains, bigger bathroom,...
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    Nurses eating and drinking at the nurses station

    canesdukegirl replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Having a covered drinking container at the nurses station doesn't bother me, IF it is hidden from pts. What bothers me is seeing residents, attendings and anesthesia staff carrying around coffee, soft...
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    What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    canesdukegirl replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once had a pt's brother tell me that he didn't want me taking care of his brother during surgery because "my name sounded Middle Eastern". My last name is a very common German name. When I assured...
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    fun: what does this photo say to you?

    canesdukegirl replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    "Thank GOODNESS my deodorant is working!" "The coffee shop is CLOSED this morning?!?!?" "Learn to spell it correctly!" "I didn't let the Dermabond dry first." "Nurse Barbie is driving me mad!" "Which...
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    standards of nursing specific to OR

    canesdukegirl replied to mrw322's topic in Operating Room

    You could use the Alexander's text as a guide. AORN does have PSRP as Boxr wrote, but it is horribly expensive. I like her idea of borrowing one from the hospital. You could call the Nurse Educator...
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    Calling Off Sick --Do You Ever Think People Lie?

    canesdukegirl replied to It'sInTheBlood's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to sound brash (and please, members... be gentle in your torching of me with this), but when you call in sick, just call in and say that you won't be coming in because you are sick. Let...
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    can patients keep their underpants on for surgery

    canesdukegirl replied to brownbook's topic in Operating Room

    When I am ready to prep my pt for surgery and see that they have their drawers still on, nothing makes me more angry. I always have to remove them, and when I have a pt who weighs more than 150 lbs,...
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    Giving Report to Medics... What do they know?

    canesdukegirl replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    VERY good point! Nice job,
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    No creativity in nursing? Hah!

    canesdukegirl replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Another good tip-if you take one of those "noodles" that kids use to play in the pool and cut one side lengthwise, you can wrap them around sharp edges or make nifty arm rests on...
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    Why aren't nurses mandatory reporters of ALL abuse?

    canesdukegirl replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Review the Nurse Practice Act in your state. As RNs, we are REQUIRED to report abuse: "Registered nurses are among the health practitioners who must report known or observed instances of abuse to the...
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    Why aren't nurses mandatory reporters of ALL abuse?

    canesdukegirl replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    (Insert admiration emoticon here) RN/W, you continue to amaze me with your words of wisdom. You are SO right. It does take quite a bit of time (and a great deal of frustration on our part as nurses)...