Marylou1102

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  1. Nursing shortages? Not in my area!

    Marylou1102 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a medium size city and we have 5 nursing schools in town. 3 RN / BSN schools (with a 4th one in the works), and 2 for LPNs. We also have 2 Paramedic programs and 2 CNA programs. Then we also...

  2. Artificial Nails Anyone

    Marylou1102 replied to hGooding's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with short, clean and polish free nails. I come from he old school when that was taught as part of you introductory to nursing class. I never have understood how any medical person can have...

  3. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Marylou1102 replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    My prayers for you and your

  4. Your Pet and your schedule...

    Marylou1102 replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    12 hour shift are a long time to leave a pet alone. Then don't forget you will also be sleeping 8 hours which leaves only leaves 4 hours for everything else on those days. Your pet will be pretty much...

  5. How many of your patients didnt survive anesthesia?

    Marylou1102 replied to summerdaze's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have had surgery several times and never had a problem other than nausea, and that passed very

  6. Ohhhhh your a Nurse!?!?

    Marylou1102 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Boy Widow... Ilove your acronym. I have to remember that one. BTW I detest nurses with that type of

  7. Clinic Nurses...Do You Use Another Doctor for Your Personal Doctor???

    Marylou1102 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would stay with the Doctor that I like and trust. Don't feel like you are supporting the competition. I'll bet they (the Docs) don't feel that way

  8. Scenario:What would you do?

    Marylou1102 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Reading these posts I have two comments to make. 1) When Happy-ER-RN gave only two mg. of the Morphine, did you have a doctors order to do it that way? If not you could be sued for not following...

  9. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Marylou1102 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    two friends, a case of beer, and a chainsaw are not a good mix for chopping wood. Great

  10. FIRED!!! OMG what do I do now?

    Marylou1102 replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    When you get fired for any reason it's a real blow to the ego. Don't let it get to you. The best job I ever had came as a result of a termination I received. So like jennaga said, maybe this was meant...

  11. do i have a reason to worry?

    Marylou1102 replied to futurenurse85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with beepeado, you're fine. Don't worry, and good luck with

  12. From acute to LTC

    Marylou1102 replied to dgj74's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a long time LTC nurse and with several years as a DON under my belt I just have this to say. LTC care is completely different from acute care. It is one of the most highly regulated industries in...

  13. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    Marylou1102 replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Making changes in your life is a very difficult thing to do. It is easier if you take one step at a time. Don't try to change everything at once, that's a sure fire recipe for failure. With your...

  14. How can I be more supportive???

    Marylou1102 replied to drelvsme's topic in Men in Nursing

    littlejo and froghair hit it right on the head. Do everything they suggested and you will be fine. I know from personal experience but turned around. My Ex. Was so jelous of the people I worked with,...

  15. Scenario:What would you do?

    Marylou1102 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why take the vitals if the patient is going to die anyway. As someone else posted, take the base set and let it go. You know the person is dying and the vitals are going to drop whether they get the...

  16. Sick & Tired of being Sick & Tired

    Marylou1102 replied to Nursie2k6`'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    Congratulations and best of luck in your new employment and future school endevors. I think you will do well. You have the

  17. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

    Marylou1102 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There is a very good book that deals with emotional eating. It is titled "Feeding The Hungry Heart". It really opened my eyes and gave me some coping skills. Another thing I learned (not from this...

  18. All you do is pass meds and chart....I do everything else........

    Marylou1102 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have an aide with an attitude problem. What she is doing is insubbordination. Around here that person would get a write up and a one on one visit from the manager. Has that been...

  19. What has happened to simple, basic care???

    Marylou1102 replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    How sad that they make a joke of it. Nurses just are not taught how to do that anymore. The RN programs now spend a large amount of time on how to do paperwork and some technical skills. I guess they...

  20. Evil People

    Marylou1102 replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Something bugjuice90 posted reminded me of an incident that happened a few years ago. I was working night shift in ER and all the hospitals were filled to capacity. We were the only ones taking...

  21. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Marylou1102 replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Reading these posts I see a recurring theme. People say they have reported or written someone up and nothing was done. I would add - that you know about. Dicipline of an employee is a private matter...

  22. Threats from Management

    Marylou1102 replied to kittyrose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a DON in a LTC. All of our meetings are mandatory, but they are always held on payday and staff is payed for their time. I always post notices a week in advance next to the time clock, inside the...

  23. Nurses Week Gifts

    Marylou1102 replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine, fleece blankets and tote bags!!!! Don't complain. I 'm lucky to get a plastic something that was donated by some drug company with their logo on it. Two years ago my ADON and I had...

  24. Any IPFW Students?

    Marylou1102 replied to nursingyoursoul's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Just wanted to say I'm an IPFW nursing alumni. I was a member of the second graduating class. (no oldies jokes please

  25. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Marylou1102 replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I was a patient in the hospital and the nurses found out that I was a nurse also. One night a nurse came in to see if I was awake. She told me the IV on one of her residents got behind and what should...