canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    Dad just doesn't understand...

    canesdukegirl replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is great advice. Especially the second paragraph. Does your dad have any idea how much MEDICINE has changed over the past 20 years? Docs are enslaved to mountains of paperwork, married to...
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    Doctor as a patient

    canesdukegirl replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    Please forgive me, as I have not read through all of the posts and I will more than likely be repeating the sentiments of other members. I took care of a former physician-a renegade in his field, who...
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    What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    canesdukegirl replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that one of the biggest setbacks in my experience has been the lack of support (across the board) that nurses receive. I have read countless posts on this forum describing horrific orientation...
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    offended co worker

    canesdukegirl replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    Dude...seriously?
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    Thank you gift?

    canesdukegirl replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    The most memorable gift that I got from a student was a card with heartfelt thanks accompanied by homemade chocolate chip cookies that she made the night before. SO SWEET OF
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    Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    canesdukegirl replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can somebody tell me where the "kicking a dead horse" icon
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    Why can't I leave work at work?

    canesdukegirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, you MUST have some time to yourself! My rule of thumb is to have ONE day that I do nothing but indulge myself in sheer nothingness. I don't book appointments, I don't run errands, and I don't...
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    Breach of Confidentiality?

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

    I was in this VERY scenario the first year I worked on the Med/Surg floor. I saw the parents of my old HS BFF walking in the hall. The recognized me immediately and gave me a hug. We chatted for only...
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    Why can't I leave work at work?

    canesdukegirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    It is normal to feel the way you are feeling when you have been there for the short time that you have. When you are at work, you are CONSTANTLY vigilant, even hyper vigilant at times. It takes a...
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    In the spirit of recent optimism, what is your true love?

    canesdukegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have immensely enjoyed the positive threads started by our members, so I thought I would pose this question to y'all. I will share with you that my first true love is a bit unusual. As many of you...
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    New grad know it all

    canesdukegirl replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I am a primary preceptor in my specialty. The new nurses that I LOVE to precept are the ones that ask, "Why?". Now I am not talking about the "why" questions that a 5 year old asks at the end of every...
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    Do I even bother?

    canesdukegirl replied to battymom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you should apply as a tech. The experience you get just from the milieu of the unit will prove to be invaluable to you. Moreover, if you work hard and show your peers that you are dependable, you...
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    Before you had ANY type of nursing training/education, did you know anything?

    canesdukegirl replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in General Nursing

    I think that by doing your training during the day shift, you will be much more exposed to a variety of situations that will leave you well prepared for evening shift. I will point out a caveat...
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    can they say I was terminated?

    canesdukegirl replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    OP, are you writing a book or have you in fact published a book and are using this forum for
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    In the spirit of recent optimism, what is your true love?

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Filet or NY Strip? I won't ask about the rest! Did you ever respond to the Bucket
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    reamed out for using soft wrist restraints

    canesdukegirl replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I agree with the other posters that expressed that they thought you did the right thing. I would want you to be MY nurse! The pt was anxious and pulling at everything because he was hypoxic. I...
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    Nursing doesnt define you

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

    Esme, I am so sorry that you are feeling poorly. One of the things that I considered in deciding whether or not to come back to work in a physically demanding environment was telephone triage, or...
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    CA new grad RN wants to volunteer in Alabama at disaster sites

    canesdukegirl replied to NewGradRN10's topic in General Nursing

    Edit- OP, I just asked DH about the cali DMAT, and he said that you could absolutely join. He suggested the link that I sent you, so start there. Good
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    CA new grad RN wants to volunteer in Alabama at disaster sites

    canesdukegirl replied to NewGradRN10's topic in General Nursing

    Does your state have a State Medical Assistance Team? It is sort of like the federal version of DMAT. http://www.ca1dmat.org/ My hubby is a disaster relief coordinator for a region in NC. If you need...
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    With all the attitudes at work - Now my daughter is turning into a Diva

    canesdukegirl replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    OP, have you ever watched Two and a Half Men? You know when Charlie is being a princess and Berta gives him the smack down? It reminds me of the way my late mother used to handle us when we pulled the...
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    Acceptable Mens Hair Styles

    canesdukegirl replied to stayhappy's topic in General Nursing

    How 'bout straight up bald? That's my fave on
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    Nursing doesnt define you

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

    lsu
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    Nursing doesnt define you

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

    OMG, dth, from your posts, I thought you were a youngin'! I never looked at your age until now. You have a young heart, my dear one. I want to be you when I grow
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    Nursing doesnt define you

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

    Kasey Kahne is a total
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    Nursing doesnt define you

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

    you da best,