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mcleanl

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  1. It finally happened to me....

    mcleanl replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I am sending all my support your way...... Sometimes our job just sucks.....and then a good day comes

  2. VENT: Frustrated, working at new ICU (not new to ICU)

    mcleanl replied to Lisap91010's topic in MICU, SICU

    I hear what you are saying!!!! The other thing is when you finally get a really sick one and handle it well.....and they act like "wow, you made it through." Really people just cause I am new here...

  3. Trying to Decide

    mcleanl replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    A thousand years ago when I graduated (and I was living in Ontario) I went to a information session on the Midwifery program. The thing that I took away from it was that you have to be totally...

  4. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    mcleanl replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Things get better for me????? I was stating facts not asking for your

  5. Thinking about leaving hospital nursing, need advice

    mcleanl replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perfect....cause I believe that is the probable

  6. Thinking about leaving hospital nursing, need advice

    mcleanl replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    A few comments... First you stated that you confronted the nurse and she apologized...so it seems that the situation has been taken care of. You also wrote a note to the director.....so I don't think...

  7. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    mcleanl replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Okay....Eriksoln I read your post and the first thing that came to my mind was this was written by a man (and I am sure I will get flamed for saying that!). Here it goes........I have two children for...

  8. Verbal assault by a pt.

    mcleanl replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    When a pt is out of control (or a family member for that matter) I always make a point of telling them, "just so you know, I am going to be documenting everything you say to me and it goes directly in...

  9. A question about Adenosine

    mcleanl replied to Aerin's topic in Emergency

    Deadhead...adenosine is given rapid IV push...followed by a very rapid and large flush (10cc or so). The half-life of adenosine is very, very short...this drug would never be pushed

  10. Help for friend's Type 1 diabetes daughter

    mcleanl replied to txgrl1502's topic in General Nursing

    Have your friend investigate a 504 form.....this could be a life saving

  11. fired maybe i'll go into elementary school teaching....

    mcleanl replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I can't believe all that I am seeing and hearing on this board about people getting reported to the BON for IMO the most ridiculous of...

  12. would you do this......

    mcleanl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, I am returning to work after being off for a few years. I have received 2 job offers, one for a mixed ICU and another for a SICU. I am happy to have the offers but.....the hospital and...

  13. would you do this......

    mcleanl replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Psychtrish.....I don't have any words of wisdom but I want you to know my fingers are crossed and I hope that you can find something in the acute care setting. Take

  14. would you do this......

    mcleanl replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    THEY CALLED...and I didn't even need to facebook anyone!!!! I just got home and there was a message on the phone!!!!! Of course everyone is gone home now...but I am so

  15. would you do this......

    mcleanl replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank guys.....my gut was saying "inappropriate" but I guess I needed

  16. Any Jacksonville nurses out there?

    mcleanl posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi All, I am starting to apply for positions in the Jacksonville area after a 2 and a half year break. I am wondering if anyone could shed some light on the Jacksonville area hospitals. Thanks,

  17. Returning RN..do you explain employment gap in cover letter?

    mcleanl replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the encouraging

  18. Returning RN..do you explain employment gap in cover letter?

    mcleanl replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are the best. I've been a nurse for a million years but this nursing break and the job shortage has made me feel so unsavvy! Nurse2033...writer for Fox network...made me laugh so hard I...

  19. Returning to nursing after long break

    mcleanl replied to Dewana Coffey's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks

  20. Returning to nursing after long break

    mcleanl replied to Dewana Coffey's topic in Florida Nursing

    May I ask, at what point do you need to take a refresher course? I haven't worked in 2 and a half years.....will I be required be take a

  21. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    mcleanl replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Many, many years ago I had a pt with a Triglyceride level >1000. Pt came in to the ER and had an elevated glucose on a finger stick, malaise and abdominal pain. When I drew the patients blood I...

  22. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    mcleanl replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is fantastic advice and the type of common sense that every professional should be

  23. Valproic acid for pain? Really?

    mcleanl replied to nursetim's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CDG/content/CDG_valproic_acid.asp

  24. I violated HIPAA while talking about the news!

    mcleanl replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Kary, With all due respect.....don't you have any bigger fish to

  25. What is trauma-informed care? Safe or not?

    mcleanl replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    This is the 2nd time this week I have heard of this...