CelticGoddess BSN, RN

Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice

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    What should one do in this case?

    CelticGoddess replied to Nursein2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly, if he does do this, it will become well known fairly quickly. You can alert the MD, educate the patient on the risks of playing russian roulette with his diabetes and hope some of it...
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    CelticGoddess replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Bed side
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    Unconventional hair colors

    CelticGoddess replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    The facility that I work for does not have a policy in place, and I know of many nurses, techs, etc who have unconventional hair colors. One of our hospitalists (who is older than me) has...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    CelticGoddess replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    My son is autistic and we want rules to change about Amber alerts so that when autistic children wander, we can get a silver (vulnerable adult) or amber alert for them. It's something we are still...
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    How do you pass time on your "weeknight?"

    CelticGoddess replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    I get together with some friends every other week to play euchre and every other week I attend a pagan meet up. I also go shooting with my husband and veg. I will binge watch on Netflix. Sleep. If...
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    I'm not sure if nursing is for me and I am freaking out.

    CelticGoddess replied to Brewskii13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't fall into the trap of "only nurses who are passionate about nursing are successful". You can enjoy or even love your job without being passionate about it. I know quite few really good,...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    CelticGoddess replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    I have contacted my state rep and let me tell you, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. So, if you do decide to go that route, just keep trying to contact them as long as you are able, so that you can...
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    Myrtle Beach - pay and opportunity

    CelticGoddess replied to christinamuniz's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really know how competitive the job market is in Myrtle Beach, but keep in mind that there are only a couple of hospitals in the area (that are near by). I checked Grand Strand Medical Center...
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    Does per-diem always pay more?

    CelticGoddess replied to apolono's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, not in my case. The facility I used to work at paid me the same base pay as every one else. No benefits and no pay increase. the facility I work at now pays me about $12/hr more than full...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    CelticGoddess replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    You were the one who stated that only one person was giving you an intelligent response. No one else said your argument wasn't intelligent. We just don't agree with you. And that's
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    IV infusion

    CelticGoddess replied to sara2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have access to Lexi-comp at the hospital, use that. I use it daily for all my meds (not just IV). As a student did have access to it. Check that
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    CelticGoddess replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    I too live in a state that uses a company for organ procurement. I have not witnessed what you are claiming. I work in palliative so daily deal with the company. Let me repeat that, daily. I have...
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    first renewal CEUs

    CelticGoddess replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in General Nursing

    I just looked up the Fl BON on CEU's and according to it, you can't use CEU's from a prior renewal period, so I would assume that applies to pre-licensure. Here is a link to the FAQ: Florida Board...
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    Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    CelticGoddess replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    When organ donation hits close to home, maybe you'll change your opinion. My mother is on the liver transplant list because of auto-immune hepatitis (I specify that because far to many people think...
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    Should mean people be allowed to be mean at work?

    CelticGoddess replied to jessimee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you're co-workers are being made to cry, or affecting patient care, they need to go to management. Eventually, something will have to be done. You can't change that, you can't go to management...
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    Should mean people be allowed to be mean at work?

    CelticGoddess replied to jessimee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think there isn't much you can do about her, except ignore her and realize she isn't your problem. I have worked with a nurse who was like that (thank the Goddess he transferred to another unit)....
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    Healthcare jobs at 18?

    CelticGoddess replied to Anerelism347's topic in General Nursing

    Guest services. The rep who saw me at my most recent admission is only 18. She plans on becoming an RRT. She has patient contact, without direct patient
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    How draw blood?

    CelticGoddess replied to stan0509's topic in General Nursing

    I think its the bouncy blue thing in my arm. But I'm not
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    Are Nurses First Responders?

    CelticGoddess replied to ScrubADub12's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a retired paramedic. He was a first responder and when I read this post to him, he laughed. I am a BSN-RN. I am NOT a first responder because I am not trained on how to clear a scene, I...
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    How draw blood?

    CelticGoddess replied to stan0509's topic in General Nursing

    Better answer that I was about to give: Mine was going to be very
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    8/13 this week, I've learned the connection between AN desktop, insurance, and HR

    CelticGoddess replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    WILTW: Being a patient sucks. And the day you get dc'd is not the day to go running errands and grocery shopping because even though you do feel better, your asthma flare is NOT over and yes, you...
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    IV compatibility

    CelticGoddess replied to sara2013's topic in General Nursing

    we use lexicomp also. I like it but sometimes, nothing beats a call to the pharmacist. When in doubt and you can't find the info yourself, call the
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    caregiver to pt ratio

    CelticGoddess replied to hha07lpn15's topic in General Nursing

    Because child care isn't a million dollar industry? I'm just guessing. Healthcare is a million/billion dollar industry and they don't want to lose all the money. If you have safe ratio's, the CEO,...
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    New hospice nurse: Burned out!!!

    CelticGoddess replied to MsPrettyHospiceRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You don't work hospice, do you? I still have to use critical thinking at my job. I am not just managing pain and anxiety. I am caring for the family also. I have to make decisions based on my...
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    got fired/terminated

    CelticGoddess replied to YesYesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And the bully we just got off our floor was a dude. I guess he just didn't like WOMEN. (I'm not a chick) Humans can be very spiteful and if you don't believe that this is true in male dominated...