canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    Mother Hen

    canesdukegirl replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was on the flip side of this issue one day. It is common for the resident or the med student to get the stretcher from the hallway to bring into the OR when we are finished with a case. The...
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    I can't believe this! This is crazy!

    canesdukegirl replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    Umm...why is he so concerned about getting her into trouble? He didn't do anything wrong, but she certainly did. I wonder what his wife thinks? Does she even know? I would be willing to bet my...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    OK, back up on that yellow brick road, Dorothy. Leslie has years of experience in numerous fields. I can't figure out why you would attack her by stating that she has an "issue with her place of...
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    What do you think of this?

    canesdukegirl replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Your story sounds like something out of a Stephen King novel! What a nightmare! I am with you-I would certainly feel violated to some degree. As for being a HIPAA violation, I dunno. I would think...
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    Stryker Ex-Fix

    canesdukegirl replied to Mr. & Mrs. RN's topic in Operating Room

    I am close friends with a Stryker rep. Let me ask him and I will get back to you regarding this
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    magnet status: does it really mean a better place to practice?

    canesdukegirl replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    THIS^^^ is why I adore you, wooh. Direct and to the point. No BS. You are spot on, my
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    magnet status: does it really mean a better place to practice?

    canesdukegirl replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Along the same lines regarding the hoopla of Maggot Status, I just have to say something here. You know all of the "festivities" that occur during Nurses Week? Have ANY of you actually had time to...
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    Adding NS to blood transfusion?

    canesdukegirl replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen anesthesiologists do this to get the blood in quickly. It kinda freaked me out at first
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    magnet status: does it really mean a better place to practice?

    canesdukegirl replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Maggot Status is what we call it among our peers. I have yet to see any changes that directly impact my practice for the better since my hospital achieved this status. I still don't understand all...
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    Stryker Ex-Fix

    canesdukegirl replied to Mr. & Mrs. RN's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, flash them with a bio. Shodobe is correct in his assessment that since the rods go through bone, it is technically considered an implant. Even though these external fixators come out eventually,...
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    A true life horror story

    canesdukegirl replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    Weird that you posted this. I was just thinking today of a pt that I had when I first started my nursing career. I had a Stage IV ovarian ca pt. Her K+ was very high. We gave her some Kayexalate and...
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    What to do? Not so great encounter with HR....

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

    I agree with Insa-you are over thinking this. The HR person was probably had a lot of things on her mind-which does not excuse her poor manners, but you probably just caught her off-guard since you...
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    Question for OR nurses, regarding standing up for yourself.

    canesdukegirl replied to Java_Wench's topic in Operating Room

    Oh yes, you can certainly stand up for yourself. However, you have to understand first where the surgeon is coming from if he starts acting like The Hulk. For example, I worked with a surgeon who has...
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    OR Circulator Response Time

    canesdukegirl replied to lucyc's topic in Operating Room

    Is there someone else who can rotate call between them? I am sure you have probably already thought of this, but it seems as if there should be more people taking call. Can the manager take call?...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    Wowzers! 300
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    So if bile is a detergent...?

    canesdukegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was doing a lap chole with a trauma surgeon last month. He was quizzing the med student on the function of bile. When we started taking down the gallbladder from the liver, the gallbladder was...
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    Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, give them ONLY the court dates and let them know that it is for a divorce. DO NOT HOPE that they keep it to themselves; make it clear to them that your expectation is that they will say...
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    Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    LoveJoy-I must caution you about whiting out "divorce hearing". If you submit paperwork to your NM that simply says that you must appear in court on such and such a day, then the NM is left to wonder...
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    Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would give them a copy of the letter from your attorney with your court dates. Just because your hearing is scheduled for 0900 does not mean that they will call your case first; it means that you...
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    How to answer the 10 year goal question??

    canesdukegirl replied to Telelizard's topic in General Nursing

    Y'all are too funny. Hey Mickey, can you give me some tips on catching that big game fish next time I deploy my downriggers?!?! I think that the OP is just preparing herself for any questions that may...
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    So if bile is a detergent...?

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks y'all. Yep, good ol' warfarin sure can make the rats bleed
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    How to answer the 10 year goal question??

    canesdukegirl replied to Telelizard's topic in General Nursing

    I would give the most honest answer you can give: Nursing has shown a fast paced pattern of evolution. 10 years ago, we did not have computer charting, linked charts, or radiographs online. We...
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    Should we consider Charlotte?

    canesdukegirl replied to weluv3's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey Michelle, I have heard wonderful things about CMC, if that is where you are looking to apply for a job. They have the financial backing to keep their salaries competitive, and they have lots of...
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    Starting salary for new RN grads at NHRMC

    canesdukegirl replied to Risgirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    this is all very sound advice. if i were you, i would stay in ny and get a couple more years of experience under your belt. then apply to travel companies. my phone rings at least 3 times a week with...
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    no win situation

    canesdukegirl replied to ulmaulma's topic in General Nursing

    Whispera, you are SO ON TARGET, my friend! OP, I agree with Whispera 110%. Switching jobs is very stressful, no matter the field. If you suffer from anxiety in the first place, you will feel it moreso...