canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    HIPPA Training!

    canesdukegirl replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I must confess something that many of you may view as shallow or petty. I CANNOT STAND to read something that is littered with grammatical errors. I immediately get so distracted by the errors...
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    What would you do?

    canesdukegirl replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    TOTALLY
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    improper charting vs backstabbing?

    canesdukegirl replied to ferretface's topic in General Nursing

    My knee jerk reaction to this scenario is that the nurse that wrote in a legal chart that you were being rude was being petty. There are better ways to handle a situation such as this. Talk to your...
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    What would you do?

    canesdukegirl replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    I would snatch that home health job in a skinny
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    CNOR

    canesdukegirl posted a topic in Operating Room

    After studying for two grueling weeks non-stop for the CNOR exam, I took it yesterday. AND PASSED!!! Just wanted to do a little happy dance and share with my e-colleagues the good
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    HIPAA privacy question

    canesdukegirl replied to nurseandre34's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This one is a toughie. Granted, the pt is a legal adult and can consent for herself. However, if the pt is unwilling or uncomfortable speaking up for herself, she may have consented to having her...
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    Do CNAs make for better nursing students?

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

    I think CNAs absolutely make great nursing students. They don't have to learn medical terminology, they already know the "unwritten rules" of how a hospital works, and they are comfortable with...
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    CTOR or Neuro

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseLumpia's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with Argo. I think you will be more marketable if you learn CTOR. You will also be able to use more of your assessment skills when things start to go south. I know what you mean about becoming...
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    How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    canesdukegirl replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm...yeah. I think your stress level is through the ROOF honey. Before I write another word, here is a hug from me to you (insert big hug here). I know what you mean about feeling like a "fraud"....
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    How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    canesdukegirl replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    you must be very detail oriented to work for an insurance co. you have to review every last entry and check and double check things. i would not suggest this line of work for someone who is not detail...
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    tips on being an effective charge nurse?

    canesdukegirl replied to minnib's topic in Nurse Management

    Wow, this is an old thread, but I am glad it was resurrected. Good tips
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    Question, about HIPPA

    canesdukegirl replied to purse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I see nothing wrong with going to see your pt. I can't see how it can possibly be a violation of HIPAA, but if you have any doubts, I would read through your policy and procedure manual. Sounds like...
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    stress relief kit

    canesdukegirl replied to ACute RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no you didn't!
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    stress relief kit

    canesdukegirl replied to ACute RN's topic in General Nursing

    MedicalLPN, you are so silly! I can't say that I haven't indulged in the occasional glass of wine myself after working in the seventh level of hell. I asked my DON the other day if she would share...
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    Most amazing thing

    canesdukegirl replied to justbarbi's topic in General Nursing

    OK, Rachel, you owe me a box of
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    Most amazing thing

    canesdukegirl replied to justbarbi's topic in General Nursing

    The following scenario is one that I had posted some time ago, but this thread reminded me of my most amazing experience. Thank you, OP for starting this thread. You just reminded me of the absolute...
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    Being overly sensitive/overly emotional when dealing with patients

    canesdukegirl replied to kynchanted's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I can totally relate to you. I was also worried about being overly emotional while in the clinical setting. I tend to feel things down to my very toes, and I had a hard time learning how to...
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    Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    canesdukegirl replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    1.CNAs do back breaking work with little or no words of encouragement. For the most part, they are golden, and we as nurses would be totally in the weeds without them. Yes, there are the few that milk...
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    OR manager working a room

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseLumpia's topic in Operating Room

    I strongly believe that any manager should be able to run circles around their staff in the OR. The reality of the situation is that very few managers are able to perform the job functions that we as...
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    How would you handle this?

    canesdukegirl replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whaaaa? I am completely missing
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    Does it sound like i got the job?

    canesdukegirl replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed-they usually don't ask you to do a drug test if you aren't going to be hired. How did the interview go? Do you like the
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    What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    canesdukegirl replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    Where I work, calling in sick is equivalent to committing a crime. Although the bosses are not supposed to talk about the staff who call in sick, the reality is that they tear them up one side and...
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    A disgruntled ex calling the bon on me.

    canesdukegirl replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    The people at the BON are not idiots. They will see it for what it is-trifling BS. I would take his threats with a grain of salt right now...these things have a way of backfiring, and HE will be the...
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    Bad Idea???

    canesdukegirl replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see anything wrong with her plan...but she may surprise herself when she finds out all of the scut work that docs actually must do. It is NOT glamorous. She may end up falling in love with...
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    Burn unit interview, HELP!!

    canesdukegirl replied to yehboy's topic in General Nursing

    Right on target,