CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    All at a cost of $2.99/bag o cheetos.
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    mixing pain medications with a flush

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to painmeds's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually asked if I re-instilled the waste blood I drew off a PICC line by a brand new nurse I was training. I asked her to think it through as to why that wasn't a good idea, and she had the...
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    Need Advice!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to virgogirl's topic in General Nursing

    I can't give you an answer. However, I can tell you how I concluded for myself at least it was not worth the trouble. Figure out the cost of the degree, figure out how much extra wages the advanced...
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    So TIRED OF IT

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I do no believe any reform can "unring" the bell at this point. It may happen when management looks up and realizes there are simply not enough people willing to put the time into...
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    So TIRED OF IT

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above are part of the reason I left bedside for telephonic case management. The emphasis on "customer service" and "Press Ganey scores" and other "make a hospitalization like staying at a...
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    Let Go From Job During Orientation

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Coffee&freedom76's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a similar experience and here I am today (thumbs nose as that one particular supervisor) OP, things will work out for you, I am
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    Quitting my job before my shift starts

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Can't like this enough. (gently spoken as the net making eye contact hard) OP, perhaps you should review your past threads and consider it an exercise in thought. Disconnect from yourself and try and...
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    Dr Death

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to mtmkjr's topic in General Nursing

    I have limited bandwidth so I don't stream a lot of things. But after googling this ....monster I will make an exception and listen to the podcasts. The Real Story Behind the Dr. Death Podcast -...
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    I am taking Taekwondo!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to SuperMomBob88's topic in General Nursing

    Can't like this enough. And I don't think the Good Samaritan laws cover you at all in this
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    Urgent question about the missing controlled medications

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Greensoup's topic in General Nursing

    It's not malpractice, there wasn't any harm done to a patient so the insurance carrier shouldn't be involved. IMO notifying them of the investigation wouldn't be prudent at
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    Old nurse won't retire

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I see what you did there (raises a glass of Miralax in tribute from one oldster to
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    Top Brands - Liquid Bandages

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to komal123's topic in General Nursing

    4 out of 5 nurses
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    Top Brands - Liquid Bandages

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to komal123's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't know, as I never use the stuff, at work or
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    taking a job but quitting in 4 months?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    In a word, yes. That type of behavior can haunt you in the
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    I want to get out of nursing, but should I do the BSN anyway?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to amari's topic in General Nursing

    Are you willing to foot that much debt before you are even sure that degree will be helpful in your next career? I'd make an appointment with the guidance counselors at your school of choice to talk...
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    Ten Questions with Nancy Lee Grahn aka "Alexis Davis" on General Hospital

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Debi Fischer's topic in General Nursing

    Hear hear. You put this far more eloquently than I am
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    Ten Questions with Nancy Lee Grahn aka "Alexis Davis" on General Hospital

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Debi Fischer's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. Thinking I'd post an article on the dumbing down effects of daytime
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    First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    Your licensure might be the same as your preceptors but since you are a new grad you aren't quite equal on an experience level. In this field, respect is earned and comes with time and experience. As...
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    LPN to Paramedic

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    I hear that. My service was the only one within a 200 mile radius that have 2 specially outfitted bariatric ambulances complete with oversized stretcher (complete with lift points for 3 people per...
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    LPN to Paramedic

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    Ayup, me too. That and I'd had enough of carrying my fair share of 300lbs of humanity+stryker backwards down a narrow staircase at 0-effin-dark-30 because they had a hangnail for 3
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    Stuck between a job I love and a place I love?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100%. Get to know your new town before you make a leap. Join a club, be a tourist in your own city, get involved with other things besides work-home-bed-sleep. A dream job in this field is...
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    LPN to Paramedic

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to KimStrohl's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the same ball game anymore friend. Paramedics today have to have a lot of training, more cert classes are a year+. ACLS, lots of drugs, doses and when to do what. I went from paramedic to RN...
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    Boomer Nurse no longer able to do bedside nursing

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Cwiema's topic in General Nursing

    Can't like this enough, and a visit with their mental health practitioner as
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    It will take me 7 years just for a bsn.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to futurernmaybe's topic in General Students

    Because some folks can't afford or can't take a full class load. That's why it took me 5 years to do the pre reqs, and one year to do an accelerated curriculum RN
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    It will take me 7 years just for a bsn.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to futurernmaybe's topic in General Students

    I assess it each and every morning in the