marie.rn2419 RN

marie.rn2419 is a RN and specializes in ICU.

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1. Patient care positions that require limited walking?

   marie.rn2419 replied to brendan's topic in General Nursing

   Acute care dialysis? Or clinic dialysis? They are usually tied down for as long as it takes to run someone... Just a thought

2. I need guidance

   marie.rn2419 replied to vanilla_brownie's topic in General Nursing

   As the posters above have said, nursing sucks at least for 6 months to a year. You invested in your education. Give it a shot, try a different unit. You took the time to get through nursing school. Its difficult to plunge back in to acute care if you...

3. Nobody Knew I was Coming? Travel Nurse continues

   marie.rn2419 replied to Have Nurse's topic in Travel

   You're a wonderful writer! :)

4. Need advice from my fellow 40 hour night shift nurse

   marie.rn2419 replied to sminichiello's topic in General Nursing

   Long time nocs, I make it a part of my weekly schedule by scheduling my three days together, going to the gym on my first day post-nap, pre-work. Then I take my rest days on work days and go on my off-days. I realized I valued my sleep more than exer...

5. Lost newish grad

   marie.rn2419 replied to Name9335's topic in New Nurse

   I would love to help you out if you'd like to bounce some specifics off someone. You seem open to coaching and I think that is so very important. PM me if you want to chat and discuss. Maybe I can give you some pointers/resources? I was a tele nurse ...

6. Realizing that Nursing is Not for Me

   marie.rn2419 replied to S.Loft's topic in General Nursing

   I think you're getting a lot of great advice from previous posters. Just throwing in my two cents - I'd change your username if you're posting your first name, last name in username and region of the hospital you work at. It just could put you in an ...

7. Want to go registry after baby born, when to ask manager?

   marie.rn2419 replied to Mlobo31's topic in General Nursing

   Registry is a thing out where I'm at (closer to the west coast). The hospital systems near me hire experienced nurses to their 'registry', which requires 4 shifts per month for quite a bit more money hourly (flat rate, no differentials). Back on the ...

8. Accessing Documentation While on Break

   marie.rn2419 replied to Newgurl17's topic in HIPAA

   I wouldn't approach management on this, because you will likely find that they'll tell you that you need to better 'organize your time' and shouldn't chart off the clock. Then, if you begin to accumulate overtime to chart, they'll "coach you" on time...

9. Fire fighters, police, and first responders...

   marie.rn2419 replied to Beccal8's topic in Relations

   What on earth? Did you just post that you're mad at first responders because walmart made you wait in line for an oil change? (which has nothing to do with FF, EMS or LEOs) Or is your point that you feel as though you should have been treated like a...

10. WSU Nursing Spring 2018 GPA and TEAS score concerns.

    marie.rn2419 replied to Julia P.'s topic in TEAS

    Welcome to AN! I would recommend calling the college's academic center or admissions office to ask these questions. They will have the most up to date information for you. If you find out that your TEAS score is not competitive, buckle down, study an...

11. Sticky Sterile Gloves

    marie.rn2419 replied to lorias's topic in General Nursing

    It's kinda tough to describe. But, maybe watch some youtube videos? Practice putting them on and have a nursing student friend watch you and let you know what you're doing wrong. Here: Between you and I, if it makes you feel better... I remember ...

12. The things we put up with as part of the job

    marie.rn2419 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    II am so grateful for the fact that, at the busy level one trauma I work at right now, our security team is comprised of former/freshly discharged military and current/reserve police officers. I feel very lucky to know that if I call security, and I ...

13. Don't call in sick!

    marie.rn2419 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Stress 101

    Hi there, RNOtoDay. Sounds like you're having a rough time. I'm so sorry, and I know you didn't get the response you were looking for on this thread. But, I hope you're doing better and getting the support you need! :) Keep your head up and move for...

14. Embarrassing question

    marie.rn2419 replied to SEP3000's topic in General Nursing

    Good lord. You can do whatever your heart desires in life. No judgment. But you sound young, and I just want to give you a piece of advice... (from a good place I assure you). With regards to the internet, don't post anything that you don't wish to s...

15. Hand Massages

    marie.rn2419 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Um, no. Just no. What is wrong with our healthcare system??!!