MaraG.

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1. Questionable Future

   MaraG. posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   I have been working as an LPN for almost 7 years now. I've enjoyed it and found great reward from my career. I applied for the RN program and was accepted 4 years ago. Long story short, we started a family just before I was offered a seat, so I was ...

2. Help! Dealing with Alzheimer's!

   MaraG. replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Such a delicate situation. There is a lot of good advice here, a lot of it I used with both of my parents. My mom had dementia and my dad AD. My dad stayed at home and passed away from lung CA just a short 1.5 yrs after being diagnosed with AD. He...

3. interviewing

   MaraG. replied to HollieLPN09's topic in General Nursing

   I have used some of the following questions: What is the greatest challenge that a nurse will face on this unit? What are the RN/LPN relationships like? What is the staff morale like? What is done to help keep a positive spirit when things get tou...

4. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

   MaraG. replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

   When I was in school I bought 5 scrubs (tops and bottoms) that were different styles and colours. I made sure that they could be mix and matched. This way I could use different combinations throughout a set or two and I could "test drive" a few diff...

5. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

   MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

   I could not imagine going back so soon. Where I live we get 1 year mat. leave. Plus I continue to accumulate vacation. So in the end I will take my 3-4 week vacation at the start of my mat leave then at month 11 of mat leave my hubby will take the l...

6. Starting my preceptorship

   MaraG. replied to wlb06's topic in General Nursing

   Go in with an open mind ready to learn. I am an LPN but I can tell you that school "work" in the hospital is a lot different from actually working in the hospital. Remember you boundaries and what you are allowed to do and not allowed to do. Take ...

7. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

   MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

   So far I have ben lucky, only 1 iso patient. (VRE in her urine) I think that my CNL has purposely assigned me to low risk assignments. But I am still early in my pregnancy, so we will see how things go from here. I work with great people who help ...

8. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

   MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the replies. I hope that I can work until week 36. I would like the early time off to enjoy the quiet while it is still around, lol. I do work with a group of good people. They have done a lot for me, especially when I was getting...

9. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

   MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am 16 weeks pregnant, saw the doctor today and she expressed some concerns. She is worried about the amount of lifting nurses do. I assured her that those I work with are very supportive and help me a lot. I do boosting always ensuring that the ...

10. How do you measure it?

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok I think I know the answer to this one but!! I got into a almost heated "discussion" about it with a co-worker. I asked her to give Morphine and 2mg Ativan to my pt (he has pancreatitis and ETOH withdrawal full DTs). She looked at his MAR comment...

11. Someone's Family member almost died today.

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes I wrote it this evening. The last hour of my night shift this morning left me with a lot to think about.

12. Someone's Family member almost died today.

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    someone's family member almost died in my care today. I acted fast and with haste hoping to give you just another day. As you lay in the bed sheets moist with sweat, the oxygen mask helping you to catch your breath Skin as hot as the noon day sun, ...

13. I might just barf!

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. It is both the sites and smells. The stool in the toilet did not smell, but it did leave skid marks on the bowl as it flushed down, that was gross! Mints are a good idea, I will try that. I sure hope that the second trimes...

14. I might just barf!

    MaraG. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 9 weeks pregnant and have been on vacation for about 3 weeks now. On my last shift I noticed that my usually strong stomach was a little sensitive. The site of urine soaked tissue on the floor made me gag (I mean soaked- as if the man put the t...

15. The struggling student continues, will she actually pass?

    MaraG. replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the support.