MartyL

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1. Shooting at nurse's college in Tuscon, AZ??

   MartyL replied to indynurse's topic in General Nursing

   I think we should at least agree that problems like this shooting are multi-factoral. Yes, it is true, in the US it is much easier to have a gun handy, but people that kill people find weapons. True, GUNS kill and that is the purpose for GUNS to KIL...

2. Sleep paralysis ....

   MartyL replied to Tzu's topic in General Nursing

   I had a few of these same type of episodes at different times in my life. I don't think however, that they were stress related. Once it was when I was about 17 years old and I felt a cold draft, I tried to open my eyes but I could not, then I heard ...

3. Nursing Pharmacology Tests

   MartyL replied to timonrn's topic in Educators

   We use the NLN tests which still give us a 96% fail rate because of the specific drugs that are tested. The best way to come up with a fair test is to develop one yourself, do a validity and reliability study on it and use it at your facility. Have ...

4. RN vs LPN assessments

   MartyL replied to st4304's topic in Relations

   Here we go again guys. This RN vs non-RN hogwash. It depends upon your STATE PRACTICE ACT what is deemed an "RN" task vs a task that can be "delegated." It has NOTHING to do with 20+ years or any + years and ability. It has to do with what our nurs...

5. Professional appearance

   MartyL replied to fergus51's topic in Professionalism

   I agree with most of the posters. It is important to maintain a professional appearance and that means being conservative! Freedom of expression is a right, but patients have a right to feel that those they entrust their health to are serious. It wo...

6. What Freaks You Out?

   MartyL replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Oh guys, between the laughing and the gagging I think this is the best I've seen yet. Having been a respiratory therapist you would think secretions are a breeze for me--well they are so long as they don't touch any part of my skin! I had a luggie l...

7. Discussing salary during an interview

   MartyL replied to got2gorn's topic in General Nursing

   If only my CNO would let me use your stuff to give to new employees as a "pre" for the meds test! I'd use it! Can I?

8. Help, what is lowest Hematocrit for post C-section

   MartyL replied to tangrene's topic in General Nursing

   How low is too low a 'crit? How does it affect the patient. I had a C-section with my last child. My hgb droped to 6 and 'crit was 20! If my doctor "rushed" to give me a transfusion when all I was feeling is tiredness and mild exertional shortness ...

9. silly question

   MartyL replied to Lina's topic in General Nursing

   I have been fortunate to work with some pretty great nurses. We don't always get along, we sometimes disagree, but like a "family" we set aside our differences and celebrate the holidays. We usually bring in the ancillary departments too--pharmacy,...

10. BSN minimum requirement

    MartyL replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    Comments like THAT is what brings this profession down. Childish reactions, negative feedback--I don't think I would like to work with a nurse that has such a narrow minded view of the world that one cannot express opinions with out being **** on. Do...

11. BSN minimum requirement

    MartyL replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    Comments like THAT is what brings this profession down. Childish reactions, negative feedback--I don't think I would like to work with a nurse that has such a narrow minded view of the world that one cannot express opinions with out being **** on. Do...

12. BSN minimum requirement

    MartyL replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    I've said it before and I will say it again. There is no "short-cut" school for doctors. There has to be a baseline level of education for nursing to become a serious profession. I am a BSN school graduate and I totally disagree with those that say...

13. BSN minimum requirement

    MartyL replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    I've said it before and I will say it again. There is no "short-cut" school for doctors. There has to be a baseline level of education for nursing to become a serious profession. I am a BSN school graduate and I totally disagree with those that say...

14. 45 yo Physician ISO Single Nurse

    MartyL replied to NROSRGN's topic in General Nursing

    I HAD to see this post just for the laughs! I think perhaps I know this neurosurgeon! Or at least there's one like him in my neck of the woods. It MUST be a joke because if he's serious then he must have performed a self-inflicted brain-drain and suc...

15. PALS

    MartyL posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know of any websites with help for the PALS? I know about the ACLS sites, acls.net and randylarson.com/acls. Is there anything similar for peds? Thank you for your help