Mara123RN

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1. How do I deal with a liar?

   Mara123RN replied to learning2Bnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I would just ignore her.

2. Is this overtime at your facility?

   Mara123RN replied to frankiebaby's topic in General Nursing

   Where I work you have to go over 40 hours in the week to get OT. Doesn't matter if you work doubles, day shift and then nights. You have to pass the 40 hour mark

3. Maxim? What is it like to work in this HH agency?

   Mara123RN replied to JayKay123's topic in General Nursing

   I worked for Maxim many years ago. I thought they were a great company but I liked my hospital job better-just because that was the kind of work preferred.

4. Who is in Nursing for the money?

   Mara123RN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

   While I wouldn't do the job for free. It is certainly not a career to get into just for the money. The money is not worth the stress you go through!!!! You have to love what you do or you will be very unhappy.

5. new nurse facility missing a narc

   Mara123RN replied to sparkles_2221's topic in Geriatric

   Narcotics are something you have to be very careful about. Always count them and trust no one. I have seen nurses get busted for diverting drugs that you never would have suspected. Like everyone said if you didn't take it, you have nothing to worry...

6. Milking chest tubes

   Mara123RN replied to CleioRN's topic in CCU

   Where I work they tell you not to strip the tubing. On the policy, it says this Do NOT strip the tubing. If there are areas that contain small clots, gently squeeze the tubing in these areas between your thumb and forefinger.

7. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

   Mara123RN replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

   yeah? tell my boss that. in fact if you call out you have to call the boss first even if you call her at home at 2am. yes i am sure we could fight it but then you are marked for termination, who needs that? i agree it is a valid excuse. in fact i h...

8. crock shoes.

   Mara123RN replied to korfila's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Yeah me too! But at my age I'd probably break my rear end trying to get around on them

9. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

   Mara123RN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

   Honestly I like to complain about it. But I've been doing it for a long time. And I miss it when I'm off. It has it's bad days and good days.

10. my pt was burned in the OR

    Mara123RN replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    A pressure ulcer will also form a blister, before it becomes a crater.

11. Differences: Nursing then and now...

    Mara123RN replied to astig_matic's topic in Retired

    I remember when I first became a nurse. We smoked in the nurse's station. We had to wear caps, which were a pain because they would fall off at times. Gloves were insulting to the patient. You stood up and offered the doctor your seat and you brough...

12. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Mara123RN replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital doesn't respect HIPPA laws. You have to tell them why. I don't know of any funny call out excuses although some are lies and you know it.

13. crock shoes.

    Mara123RN replied to korfila's topic in Uniform/Gear

    In my hospital you are not allowed to wear crocks with holes. Why anyone would want to, I don't know. I'd be afraid of something getting on my feet. Accidents happen, I've had my shoes pooped and peed on by a patient as I was walking them to the bath...

14. Evidence collection on unconscious patient

    Mara123RN replied to Putts's topic in Forensic

    I think the kit should be collected but then wait until the unconscious patient wakes up to see how they want to proceed. Unless it's obvious they have been raped then I think a family member should approve it.

15. Do You Announce That You're a Nurse?

    Mara123RN replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I always let them know I am nurse. I am proud of what I do. I don't expect special treatment. But want them to understand my questions and answer me in medical lingo.