Callie53

Callie53 specializes in orthopeditics,med/sur,Rehab,skilled care.

Latest Activity

1. An Atheist Nurse in King James Hospital

   Callie53 replied to EMSnurse411's topic in Spirituality, Religion

   I tell coworkers all the time there are 2 things I do not discuss at work, religion and politics (I some times don't do well on the politics). I let everyone know that each person has their own...

2. You are NOT allergic to...

   Callie53 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

   usually the only pain med they are not allergic to is dilaudid or

3. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

   Callie53 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

   "Nothing MORE can go wrong" of course it can and

4. Reasons patients turn on their call light

   Callie53 replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   True story (or you wouldn't believe it) pt "quick get down the mothership is coming. don't you see the aliens at the window" (6th floor). The things people see/hear on night

5. Night shift nurses: tips on sleeping AT NIGHT

   Callie53 replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked nights (11-7 & 7P-7A) for 21 yrs. on my days off I stay up until 3-4am. then sleep during the day. I have found you can clean house just as well at 2am as at 2pm. I schedule...

6. What's a "difficult pt" to you?

   Callie53 replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Pr who has ELECTIVE surgery but refuses to move or participates in PT because it hurts to much. Also pt who have back surgery and pain is always 10/10 when you wake them up plus refusing to move....