canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    Your thoughts on being "written up".

    canesdukegirl replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

    The thing that struck me in your post was that the manager was actually reviewing video footage. Ummm....seriously, dude? And she walks around with a cup of coffee on a regular basis? Who is writing...
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    New OR nurse needs some advice

    canesdukegirl replied to smiggers's topic in Operating Room

    OP, don't let the docs know you are flustered. It's akin to a shark smelling blood in the water. If you are uncertain about something, ask your tech. It the tech doesn't know, then make a call to...
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    Holiday rotations...

    canesdukegirl replied to Bec7074's topic in General Nursing

    Like Gitano and Loriangel, my hospital also requires everyone, including the NM to rotate holidays. I like the way my unit sets the holiday schedule, because if a nurse works a major holiday like...
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    Should I Apply for Management??

    canesdukegirl replied to NurseAnnie123's topic in Nurse Management

    I think you should apply for it. My fear is that your CNO may have mentioned to your boss that you are interested in the position, but that's just a guess. Nothing is confidential anymore, it seems....
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    Job offer and can't fullfill the shifts with the agency...

    canesdukegirl replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your same shoes when I got a job offer from a hospital that had just lifted a two year hiring freeze. It was the same hospital my hubby worked for, and I really wanted to get the job. My...
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    Covering 3-11 shift for a sick call.

    canesdukegirl replied to mbrj's topic in Operating Room

    I don't know about the mandate thing. It almost seems like punishment for calling out, and we can't help it when we are sick. How does the rest of the staff feel about it? Can your unit afford to hire...
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    If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

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

    Back in the day when I used to work on Med/Surg, I made good and sure that I had my crap in a pile when I called the doc in the middle of the night. I remember one instance where my 50yo POD1 s/p...
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    Stop the drama

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

    Nip. It. In. The. Bud. The only way that drama queens get fuel is when they are recognized and validated. Ignoring their tantrums and antics can only go so far...they will dig into their bag of tricks...
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    Stupid things that nurses say

    canesdukegirl replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    These have been great posts! I committed colossal faux pas RIGHT in front of my NM, who was new at the time, and doing a clinical immersion for a few weeks before she started her NM duties. She was...
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    Stupid things that nurses say

    canesdukegirl replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Scenario: Introduced myself to a pt in the pre-op holding area. Proceeded to do all the checks-consents, labs, ID band checks, interview, etc. I was very professional and to the point. There was an...
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    Need some career advice. - long

    canesdukegirl replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in Nursing Career

    Where is your heart? It's clear to ME, but you are dealing with so much static right now that it may not be clear to YOU. Apply for the NICU job. You aren't losing anything by doing so, but you are...
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    OR Pet peeves

    canesdukegirl replied to MsLeylaBar's topic in Operating Room

    Glad this thread got re-vitalized. I have some things to add: 1. You are relieving the circulator for shift change. The case has been going for 4-5 hours, the kickbucket is so full that sponges are...
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    Cliques

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

    Elle, In my experience, the culture of nursing school is far different than the culture of a nursing work environment. I also experienced an almost dichotomous feel of the classroom, so I know what...
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    canesdukegirl replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you work for a state hospital, and you had either a federal or state sponsored loan, they absolutely CAN garnish your wages. I found this out recently when a co-worker had this happen to him. He...
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    Should I be worried?

    canesdukegirl replied to mikala3's topic in Patient Medications

    Your preceptor is supposed to check behind you in ALL of your tasks. It is just as much HER mistake as yours, and the fact that she wrote you up for it may just backfire on her. How are you supposed...
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    Nurses who talk snarky to patients

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

    What kind of reporting system do you have? Is it anonymous? At my facility, we have an intranet "incident reporting" system. You can send it with your name or not. When I see something blatant, I...
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    Please Tell Me What You Think

    canesdukegirl replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is nearly 6 years
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    canesdukegirl replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are correct in pointing this out, Applewhitern. I didn't mean to come across as comparing our conditions to those in other countries, but I did want to point out that nurses in other countries...
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    CNA/PCT during RN program

    canesdukegirl replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    I worked first as a unit secretary while I was getting my pre-reqs and then as a CNA when I finished my first year of nursing school. YES!!! It helped TREMENDOUSLY! I was able to learn so much just by...
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    new grad on open heart OR team

    canesdukegirl replied to mitcheda84's topic in Operating Room

    Wow Cheese, you certainly answered that question enthusiastically! OP, there is truly nothing else I can add to Cheese's answer. Everything was thoroughly
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    canesdukegirl replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well stated. When administrators are constantly beating the mantra "service at all costs", we tend to subconsciously own it. Then we kill ourselves to make our managers happy/avoid getting written up...
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    What are your tricks for leaving work at work?

    canesdukegirl replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I always talk to each other during lunch, so he knows when I have had a particularly bad day. When he wants to make my day from hell better, he'll tell me to meet him out in front of...
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    Career Change and need SERIOUS help

    canesdukegirl replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmmm....you sound very frustrated and burned out...after only one year. You mention that you are on the CNA registry, so does that mean that you have worked or are working P/T as a CNA? You DO have...
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    Can we say...sour grapes?

    canesdukegirl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a bratty drama queen. Soooo not your problem! I just feel for the poor blokes that have to work with her in the
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    Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    canesdukegirl replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh yeah. I totally get where you are coming from. I felt very much the same way...burned out, felt like a waitress, handmaiden, housekeeper and the responsibilities just kept piling up while...