Callie53

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

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1. An Atheist Nurse in King James Hospital

   Callie53 replied to EMSnurse411's topic in Spirituality

   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 religious preference and none are the same (think Baptis...

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 fentenyal

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 does

4. Reasons patients turn on their call light

   Callie53 replied to diamondp17's topic in 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 shift.

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 appointments (dentist, dr.) for either early (after gettin...

6. Top Ten Nursing Inventions

   Callie53 replied to gwenith's topic in Humor

   how about non-toxic superglue for all the O2 NC, simple masks, & Cpap for all the demenita pts who pull off their O2 and DeSat

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

   Callie53 replied to KRVRN's topic in 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. Family members who think mom/dad needs pain meds even ...