CelticGoddess BSN, RN

Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice

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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    CelticGoddess replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I think the worst request I have ever had was a son calling us long distance to demand things for his mother. He claims he is an MD, and that his mother (97yo, end stage CHF, kidneys already shut...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    CelticGoddess replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted in 2008. Dang, I knew tuition in SC was getting ridiculous (Have you seen the tuition for Furman U? My daughter wants to go there) but that was really crazy! Glad I went to G'ville...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    CelticGoddess replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. When I lived in the Lowcountry, I was accepted into MUSC's nursing program. (I moved before I could start) Speaking with friends and co-workers of my husband, Trident nurses were thought to...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    CelticGoddess replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    Um, Yes, SC has a level 1 trauma center. Several of them in fact. We are not that backwards. As a matter of fact, MUSC is the level 1 for the low country. And btw: spartanburg regional Hospital...
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    Head Lice - It's True

    CelticGoddess replied to OldDude's topic in School

    I think that is called
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    CelticGoddess replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Please use quote function. I am not sure who you are quoting. If it was me: it was you referring to our thoughts as stupid I had problems with. That wasn't a criticism, it was an insult. Others...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    CelticGoddess replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I have no problem with criticism. However, I do have a problem with people referring to my mindset as "stupid". And as you don't know us personally, how can you tell if we are or are not...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    CelticGoddess replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Because I work in an area with a very high crime rate. Because my husband owns a business and needs to protect himself. Because it is my constitutional right. Because my husband has been shot at...
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    Failed nursing school

    CelticGoddess replied to Hello:)'s topic in General Students

    Just want to point out that it was easier for me to get into Uni for nursing school than it was for me to get into a community college program. The only reason I went the cc route was cost. The cc...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    CelticGoddess replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Timoth McVeigh, Dylan Roof, Planned Parenthood Shooting. Are those recent enough for
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    Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    CelticGoddess replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    My secret is working Per Diem. I only have to work 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday. And I pretty much get to choose which one I work. This year, I am working New Years. I typically work...
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    Future Rad Tech

    CelticGoddess replied to natd11's topic in General Students

    You are going to have to talk to the program director of the Rad Tech program you want to get into to get that info. 25 years ago, when Rad Techs weren't a dime a dozen, I got into Rad Tech school...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    CelticGoddess replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I have family and friends in law enforcement. two are tactical experts. They will be the first to tell you that a rush of adrenalin is NOT conducive to accuracy of shot. Ask any tactical officer...
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    educational value of care plans

    CelticGoddess replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    No you don't. Do you need a doctors order to educate a patient? Do you need to have a doctors order to assess your patient and decide if there is something else going on? Do you need a doctor to...
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    Will my diabetes affect my future in nursing?

    CelticGoddess replied to amb25315's topic in General Nursing

    I know a lot of nurses who work with chronic illnesses. Asthma, post CABG, Diabetes (type 1 and 2) etc. Our diabetes educator has had Type 1 diabetes since she was 8 (she is now in her late 40's)...
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    Why DNP and not MD?

    CelticGoddess replied to koreanjohn32's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    An MD has to do additional residency. And depending on the type of residency that can be 4 to 8 years. So no, it doesn't require the same amount of
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    autopilot mindset med errors

    CelticGoddess replied to MelissaMooRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I haven't seen tuberculin syringes in anything other than 1ml. That is what we use for heparin injections. My facility uses insulin pens, except in the case of NPH. And I have only had 2 pts on...
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    Healthcare for undocumented immigrants

    CelticGoddess replied to takkatak's topic in General Nursing

    I seriously wish I could like this post a couple of hundred
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    Online ACLS certification?

    CelticGoddess replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    TJC can't make the rules, they can only make recommendations. CMS makes the
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    New Grad- Labor & Delivery

    CelticGoddess replied to katelynm_05's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work for hires new grads for an intern program in L&D. At times, it is easier to get in as a new grad than as an experienced nurse. I think it really depends on the area you live...
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    Oh, you quirky night shifter you!

    CelticGoddess replied to dannibeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I HATED clinicals during nursing school because I am NOT a day person. I maintain my sleep schedule even on my days off. I sleep better during the day (blackout curtains help that a lot, as does the...
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    Weed and work.

    CelticGoddess replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It depends if the come into work incapacitated, if they seriously screw up or someone suspects they are using. If the above is true, they'll probably be
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    What thrills you/what terrifies you?

    CelticGoddess replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Terrifying: Oncological emergencies, codes, and telling a family that their loved one has died, when they weren't expecting it. Finding out the night shift hospitalist is the one who doesn't have 2...
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    So fed up with my coworker

    CelticGoddess replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let me give you some info on working per diem. I work per diem and have for the past 3.5 years. As a per diem nurse I don't get benefits. I don't get PTO, insurance, I only get state retirement (I...
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    The Six Month Scream

    CelticGoddess replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    At least it's only 6mos. I can't transfer for another year. I had applied for a couple of positions then got written up so have to wait a year. We can support each other while we wait to transfer....