Mattigan RN

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1. Is there anybody on here from Southern Illinois just curious

   Mattigan replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois

   I grew up in McLeansboro. I live in a different state now. I've thought about moving back but I've heard health care is not a booming business in McLeansboro. I wonder about Mt. Vernon?

2. Overcoming for Mario

   Mattigan replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   ... or not, it's your life but please, stop whining about it- if you don't.

3. Overcoming for Mario

   Mattigan replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   For your own good - you need to listen to people even when it's something you don't want to hear. This is not being mean or trying to start a flame war but IMO it would be mean to mislead you and not point out the obvious which you seem to be having...

4. Overcoming for Mario

   Mattigan replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   Listen to people. You were the one responsible for the outcome. Noone did anything to you but hold you to the same expectations as the other students.Get a clue and don't make the same mistakes over. I would say good luck but luck has nothing to d...

5. How 'bout Ped Dr's?

   Mattigan replied to Dublin37's topic in Pediatric

   There are some jerks (they take the class in med school) but for the most part they are kinder, gentler and a heck of alot more fun and laid-back. I have noticed the same of Ped nurses but I may biased as I have been one for over 20 years.

6. can we have a polite thread about breasteeding?

   Mattigan replied to KnitRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Probably not but you are brave to try.

7. Shoes

   Mattigan replied to AmyLiz's topic in General Nursing

   Don't waste money. Go buy a pair of New Balance.

8. Guess what I did today??

   Mattigan replied to hoolahan's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I am waiting patiently in line for a pedicure. I think you are going to have fun and learning a new business never hurts.

9. Holiday schedule....

   Mattigan replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

   The only holiday we are guarenteed off is a Christmas- either day or eve. You alternate those year to year but you can trade with someone with the same skill level if it doesn't involve OT. Thanksgiving is alternated year to year - unless census is l...

10. 2 Nurses needed???

    Mattigan replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Safety

    Strictly enforced policy at my hospital.

11. healthcare and those on public assistance

    Mattigan replied to jackie38's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital setting I don't look at the fiancial status screen- I have access to it but there is no need for me to know. In the free and reduced pay clinic I help in, sometimes I have to know so I can help them find special medical equipment , m...

12. Gets up on one knee

    Mattigan replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

    I responded to the facts as Mario presented them, this is not a light- hearted subject and I watched my wording very carefully, also- you have no idea of what I was tempted to say.

13. Gets up on one knee

    Mattigan replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

    Oh come on... the bad time you went through was brought on by you - you did it to yourself. You made the choices to give meds without an instructor and to turn in late papers. Now, accept the responsibility for your own choices.Until you can learn...

14. Rsv

    Mattigan replied to stnurse421's topic in Pediatric

    My latest newsletter from American Academy of Pediatrics still says Respiratory/Contact and the Infection Control nurse here agrees but I agree with you. Our problem is we have physicians who still use Ribavirin therapy on kids who aren't on vents. ...

15. Covert Pelvic Exams??!

    Mattigan replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school I saw ads from the Uni med school advertising for students to earn $$ for letting med students do vag exams. I think it was $25/exam. Don't know anyone who actually did it. I did handle physician pagers during conferences in t...