nursemary9 BSN, RN

nursemary9 is a BSN, RN and specializes in Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology.

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   Inmates as Patients in Hospital

   nursemary9 replied to 4cas2's topic in General Nursing

   We occasionally get prisoners; We have a policy for prisoners. They MUST have a police guard 24 hrs./day. While the guard has breaks or meals, another police officer relieves them. It cannot be our staff or our security. While they are our patients, ...
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   My Name is BlueHenRN and I Almost Ate my Young Today

   nursemary9 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

   FUNNY!!!! I wish I could write as well as you. Consider writing articles!!
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   Guilt about using sick time

   nursemary9 replied to ffweste's topic in General Nursing

   When you are ill and/or impaired with pain meds, you need not feel guilty about calling-in sick; When people call-in sick every week with one complaint after another, that's another matter. Please listen to the above posters, you really don't want t...
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   More frustrations dealing with end of life oncology patients...

   nursemary9 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

   As an Oncology nurse for over 25 yrs. I agree with Blee. As a matter of fact, My Mom passed away 3 wks ago & was under Home Hospice Care. She was on that exact regimen and believe me, she was really or appeared to be really comfortable this way. ...
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   Blood Transfusion and Infusion Pump use

   nursemary9 replied to Mr.Fatback's topic in General Nursing

   I work Hem/Onc We use IVAC's for blood; we do not use on platelets. We VERY seldom use gravity for anything. We don't run any fluids without a pump. That's the policy here.
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   Should we chart in 24-hour time?

   nursemary9 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi At our Hospital, we have used the 24-hour clock for about 20+ yrs. We use Kg for wt. and C. for Temp. cm fot ht.
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   Night Shift...

   nursemary9 replied to AshCNA's topic in General Nursing

   Hi I worked 2300- 0730 for 35 years!! I LOVE NIGHT SHIFT!! Right now, I am on restricted duty and I'm working 0900-1730. I HATE IT!! Oh well--nothing I can do about it. Wish I could do this at nite, tho!!
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   Do Nurses have to do the following??

   nursemary9 replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

   I hate to admit it, but, yes, I've seen those types of nurses, too. In fact when I had my hip replacements, I had a few of them!! In all my 43 years at the bedside, I've always tried to do my best for patients!! Please remember, as someone else sai...
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   My Needlestick, I'm crazy!

   nursemary9 replied to level1_traumaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think, even tho it's late, that you should report it. ALL NEEDLESTICKS SHOULD ALWAYS BE REPORTED!!! You and the patient should be tested, even tho the pt. has no history or risks. It would definitely help you relax. I know this can be a very scare...
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    Nurses STOP telling me to be a RN ! PLEASE

    nursemary9 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to mention, as a matter of fact, that one of my best friends did it just like you. She went from CNA to LPN to RN to BSN & Certfication. Now she is an Advanced Practice Nurse & has an MSN.
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    Nurses STOP telling me to be a RN ! PLEASE

    nursemary9 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you have to put up with this. I have to tell you, it is my experience that for the most part, people who have to really work for things --like an education-- appreciate it more. I paid my own way thru school--grants & working; my par...
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    Why did his nurses do this?

    nursemary9 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. I have been a Nurse for almost 45 years--for the last 35 years I have worked the adult oncology floor. This is just what we do; I still have a little cry each time I lose any patient. The thing is, I think that's why we a...
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    Day shift vs Night shift...the battle continues???

    nursemary9 replied to massrn116's topic in General Nursing

    I worked Night Shift for over 30 years. I can't speak for your co-workers, but we work incredibly hard on my unit at night. I work Hem/Onc/Renal. We let people sleep as much as possible; however, we also do plenty of the AM Cares to help the day shi...
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    Can't get a job in chicago

    nursemary9 replied to 2007graduate's topic in Illinois

    Hi I work in a Teaching Hospital on the Northside. They are hiring right now--we are hoping to open a couple of new units. Right now, they would prefer experience for those floors. However, we also have a WONDERFUL orientation for new grads---the Ver...
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    My First Nursing Instructor

    nursemary9 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Angio, You're article was wonderful; so touching!! The lesson you learning that day is the absolute essence of nursing!!! Now, if only all of us could learn this lesson!! So many people forget that we communicate in many ways, not just by speaking!!