canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    canesdukegirl replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get the experience! At least you will be working and making connections within the hospital. I will never forget a new grad that came onto my unit. I was her preceptor and after a week or so, we...
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    a better way to collect u/c sample from foley catheter?

    canesdukegirl replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way that this method could be considered a sterile sample. Your scissors alone would contaminate the sample. ALWAYS use the aspiration
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    Is 2 years experience charge nurse ready?

    canesdukegirl replied to C0252786's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are ready! Go for
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    low HOB better for urine flow?

    canesdukegirl replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Not so much that the urethra is straight, but the foley itself is not kinked or constricted, as classicdame suggested. Think about when you water your garden and you have to unspool the hose. You can...
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    Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    Yep. I try very hard not to appear irritated when a spouse or family member answers all of the questions that I am pointedly asking THE PATIENT. I get that family members want to feel helpful, because...
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    Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    Oh, yeah!! I was taking care of my nurse manager's husband (at her request) during surgery. She said that she wanted to be there during induction, but then promptly left to allow us to do our jobs....
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    The War On Fat

    canesdukegirl replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    Spot on, my Blue Devil friend! I work with an orthopaedic surgeon who refuses to do knee replacements on smokers. I work with a vascular surgeon who will not perform elective surgeries on patients who...
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    most troubling trend in healthcare

    canesdukegirl replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    In one of my nursing school classes, the professor INSISTED that we refer to pts as clients. I flat out refused. I turned in a case study for this class and used the word PATIENT, so she gave me an F....
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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    canesdukegirl replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, any
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    LAZY CNA's!!

    canesdukegirl replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    By nature, we as health care workers are very task-oriented. It feels good to complete the tasks assigned to you, and in general people have a sense of accomplishment when an objective is met. The key...
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    Does it ever get to you?

    canesdukegirl replied to englishgeek's topic in General Nursing

    YES! There are definitely cases that tug on your heart strings. I have been in nursing for 13 years, and it still doesn't get easier for me. I will give you an example: My mother died from renal small...
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    Shoes

    canesdukegirl replied to Damask's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't think that your choice of topic will elicit a 'flaming war', but it brought a smile to my face :) I have always worn Danskos. I wear them to work, I wear them to garden and even wore them...
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    LAZY CNA's!!

    canesdukegirl replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know that you are venting and probably not looking for advice, but if you will allow me to offer a few suggestions: So many of us have been in your position. It is SO frustrating! If you feel up to...
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    Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    canesdukegirl replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Educate her about STDs. I bet his crabs have
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    Nurses Day Gifts

    canesdukegirl replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    GREAT
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    Nurses Day Gifts

    canesdukegirl replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    How many nurses do you have on your unit, OP? I have mentioned this in prior threads, but I will say it again: the best nursing day gift I ever got was a 20 minute massage. My NM brought in a massage...
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    Nurses Day Gifts

    canesdukegirl replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing school graduation gift from my mentor was a clipboard with lab values, GCS scores, Braden scale, and drug formulas on the back. It was SO useful! I loved this gift-I think clipboards are a...
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    Super Discouraged New RN

    canesdukegirl replied to juliam's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you miss critical care. Is there something stopping you from going back to the ICU? Life is too long to spend your time working in an environment that doesn't intrigue you. I started...
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    Some questions about needlestick injuries

    canesdukegirl replied to mar1981's topic in General Nursing

    You wrapped that sucker tightly, didn't you?!? Good job. A word of caution-it isn't the safest thing to bend back a used needle. You probably already know that, but if you find yourself in this...
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    Question about some labs

    canesdukegirl replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    Nice catch, OP! I am having a hard time with the fact that your co-workers poo poohed your theory. Critical thinking skills are so
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    Orienting a new hire - issues

    canesdukegirl replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A valid question, but moreover, I wonder if it is just anxiety in general that is prompting this new orientee to be defensive. It could be that this new nurse doesn't have a healthy coping mechanism...
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    Orienting a new hire - issues

    canesdukegirl replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These types of nurses are difficult to deal with: you find that they are spot on in some areas, and lacking in others. Any feedback you are giving her is met with defensiveness. That is challenging....
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    Nurses~

    canesdukegirl replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    The greatest gift I have ever gotten for Nurses Week was a 20 minute massage. A massage therapist came up to our unit with massage chair in tow, and let me tell ya, folks...it was HEAVENLY! This...
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    anxiety after being an RN for 14 years

    canesdukegirl replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Have you always had anxiety issues? I found that the older I got, the worse my OCD/anxiety got. I talked to my GP about it, and being the wonderful practitioner she is, she taught me several tricks to...
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    100k salary?

    canesdukegirl replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a travel nurse and it was GREAT! I was paid $92K/yr and didn't have to pay for much out of pocket. All of my housing expenses were paid for with the exception of cable/internet. I had a...