Merry1

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1. Major Vent...

   Merry1 replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Find the balance young weed hopper:). This is the worst night in a long time?? Well, I will hope for you not to have another bad night for another long time:). You have two good hands, two good feet, a strong back and a very giving nature, passing on...

2. top ten reasons why you became a nurse

   Merry1 replied to GAstudent's topic in General Nursing

   Because I wanted to lose weight...I skipped lunch again:)!

3. Has anyone noticed the # of guests we have on the bb?

   Merry1 replied to RNIAM's topic in General Nursing

   I lurk, then post, lurk some more...post some more. routine is good right??

4. Why did you become a nurse

   Merry1 replied to Nursie30's topic in Geriatric

   Great story! I knew I was to be what I am today when I was 8 years old. All of my aunts are/were nurses and it is such a big part of who we/I are/am. I have lived life without nursing and I don't consider it as meaningful as when I do what I was born...

5. Am I crazy?

   Merry1 replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   After 13 long years of being discouraged from being a nurse I will wear the scars(mentally) for you guys who are currently walking a mile in my old old shoes:). When you are called you need to respond, follow your heart and instincts, they rarely lea...

6. Acrocyanosis Question

   Merry1 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

   "Acrocyanosis , blue coloring of the hands and feet, is generally present for seveal hours until the cardiopulmonary changes have stabilized and fully oxygenated blood has reached the hands and feet." Foundations of Nursing: Caring for the Whole Pers...

7. Heavy patients

   Merry1 replied to CVnurse08's topic in General Nursing

   I was a CNA for 13 years, just recently became a LPN, on my way to my RN(God willing). Back problems are common in this field of work but being short is not the cause. I am 5' 2" tall and a powerhouse of a woman(weight training and proper lifting tec...

8. Feeling Helpless...

   Merry1 replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

   True...you are only one of billions of people walking the earth...but one person can make a difference! You do not have a magic wand to wave to make it all better but YOU are the advocate...talk to everyone, social services, nursing agencies, churche...

9. report

   Merry1 replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

   Can you copy cut and paste?? If not sounds like a major waste of time! Really, does admin have nothing better to do??

10. Baghdad Bob's Propaganda Message Interrupted...

    Merry1 replied to deespoohbear's topic in Humor

    Can you hear me now??? GOOD:D Iraqi MisInformation: question one, will they have a beauty pagent? 2: Will the contestents be able to do the bikini thing? 3. Will the winner get Udi Hussain's Love Shack?:chuckle

11. How Nursing Has Changed Me

    Merry1 replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing you are doing with your life what you were born to do is one of the most gratifing experiences on the planet! Contributing to the spiritual, physical and emotional well being of another human being is a humbling experience but also one that b...

12. "Duties of the Floor Nurse-1887"

    Merry1 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Somedays I thought I was born too late in history...but this just confirms I am where I belong and grateful to be here at this time and place:smokin: :rotfl:

13. online medication ordering

    Merry1 replied to katscan's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda scary...it brings to mind what grandma said. "If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is." I will drive to the pharm and pay thank you:)

14. Top Ten Nursing Inventions

    Merry1 replied to gwenith's topic in Humor

    :rotfl:

15. Nevada may require doctors to pass tests

    Merry1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

    That will be interesting to watch and see what comes of this.