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1. Staffing Issues Looking for Research Support

   maschn02 replied to maschn02's topic in General Nursing

   Well I suppose the managers would like to see another organization who has employed such a staffing policy and if it's effectiveness could be demonstrated both to the facility finances as well as employee satisfaction. I suppose one of the best thing...

2. New grad RN needs advice

   maschn02 replied to stiglitz's topic in Neuro

   Fast Facts for Critical Care by Kathy White is an unbelievably awesome reference tool! Definitely check it out, it is worth the money without a doubt. It has become a "Bible" of sorts for me as a new-grad ICU nurse.

3. Staffing Issues Looking for Research Support

   maschn02 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am a staff RN in an ICU. Our medical center is very keen on reducing overtime and this has raised some issues with our staffing measures on the unit which I have brought up to our management, presented my ideas, and have been charged with in...

4. Nursing School Correlation to Mountain Climbing

   maschn02 posted a topic in General Students

   I don't know that everyone likes mountain climbing/hiking or has had the blessing to experience climbing to the summit of a 14,000 ft peak (a 14er), but my wife and I very much enjoy summiting 14ers, and were able to summit 4 on our honeymoon a coupl...

5. The Student Nursing Association and My Nursing Instructor impacted my life

   maschn02 replied to maschn02's topic in General Students

   Thank you. Certainly means a lot to get good feedback. I certainly thank my Dad for always encouraging me with a quote by Mahatma Ghandi, "You must BE the change you want to see in the world." That quote has always resonated in my mind in times of st...

6. The Student Nursing Association and My Nursing Instructor impacted my life

   maschn02 posted a topic in General Students

   Whether it be in the classroom, in clinical setting, or in the work setting; as a nurse I recognize that I am constantly impacting others with my words and actions and am also being molded by the actions and words of those around me. As a male nursin...