MiaLyse

MiaLyse APRN

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  1. The H1N1 vaccine will arrive too late to help most Americans

    MiaLyse replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    > [/i] Seeing the same thing here. 75+ kids out of our local high school today and as many out of the elementary school. My whole house except one has had it and no vaccine was available. I think...

  2. How's the flu around you?

    MiaLyse replied to juliedhl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many children out of school here. No classwork today due to not enough students in an elementary school. 5 of 6 persons in my household have gotten the flu so

  3. Pre-pulling Medicatons

    MiaLyse replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    >[/size][/b] this is what needs to change. i've worked ltc and in the hospital. i know you can be unsafe with 6 pts in the hospital as well as the 30-40 in ltc but even when talking about nurse-pt...

  4. Massachusetts RN to BSN online?

    MiaLyse posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    All of the schools outside of Massachusetts (which I am a resident of) are too expensive per credit. So, I am wondering what schools are within Massachusetts and offer online RN to

  5. The best nursing job ever!!

    MiaLyse replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    My experience in this field is positive also, very nice atmosphere/people to work

  6. Crocs going out of business?

    MiaLyse replied to Lajimolala's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They just came out with new styles. I don't see them going

  7. Danskos and Bad ankles

    MiaLyse replied to ChinUp's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have to say that after rolling my ankle, needing xrays and not being able to walk right for weeks, I tried the danskos again. After one day, my ankle was sore from wearing them, don't remember...

  8. i hate med/surg... is nursing right for me?

    MiaLyse replied to nursedani08's topic in Nursing Career

    > I was told the same thing and so, I went over to med-surg and oriented. I still hate it. I did it and did well, I just have no desire to do that type of work. I am back to mental...

  9. Massachusetts RN to BSN online?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! I'll check out the

  10. Careplans.com ?

    MiaLyse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone use this site? Is it helpful for home care type situations? I just need a good reference for the office and there are way too many books out there. tia for any

  11. Evenings vs Days on Med-Surg floors?

    MiaLyse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I notice that the nurse patient ratio goes up. Is it usually 1:5 on evenings? Also, if they up the pts to nurse does this mean the pace is a little more managable in the evenings vs days? ( I know you...

  12. Pay Rate For New LPN Graduates???

    MiaLyse replied to HartfordSPN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    How far is the travel to NH for

  13. Pay Rate For New LPN Graduates???

    MiaLyse replied to HartfordSPN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    [/b] i believe the beginning pay rate for lpn's in ma is much lower ($15-$16?). if you worked agency then it is in the

  14. Purchasing scrubs online

    MiaLyse replied to NTB08's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just received an order from MetroUniforms and I am highly disappointed with their service. I received a pair of pants (ordered 2 pants and 2 tops) that had a rip right down the leg seam. I emailed...

  15. 8 vs. 12 hour shifts

    MiaLyse replied to jstradley's topic in General Nursing

    I could see how sleeping while the kids were in school, having your evenings with them and then going to work would be nice. I just don't know if my body would adjust.

  16. 8 vs. 12 hour shifts

    MiaLyse replied to jstradley's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently orienting days on med-surg but have worked second shift for years. I was wondering if it is a little more laid back on evenings? I don't think my body can handle overnites

  17. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the crocs specialist in white. They started making a noise though when I walk and it's really irritating. So, I figured I wouldn't buy the same shoe in white.

  18. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They look comfy and no holes. :) How does this style fit? I have a 9.5 foot and wear the 10 in the specialist. Is it the same for the endeavor? tia for any

  19. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'll have to look up that style, I could use more colors. I like the specialist because of the higher

  20. Transitioning from LTC to med-surge

    MiaLyse replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm currently making the transition from LTC and Psych positions to Med-Surg in the hospital and my LTC experience has certainly been beneficial. I did acquire good assessment skills in LTC over the...

  21. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do you have this style of klogs? http://www.shoebuy.com/klogs-springfield/158146/364661 I'm wondering if the top rubs alot? Also, it looks like they would be less apt to make me "roll my ankle"...

  22. Arguments Disfavoring Hourly Rounding

    MiaLyse replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    > Same here. I check on my patients as frequently as possible. The paperwork does get forgotten at times, especially with isolation pts. I'm too busy gowning, gloving up, meeting the pt's needs,...

  23. Nerves....

    MiaLyse replied to NRSNFL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    How was your day? I hope it went well.

  24. Inquiring about Great Barrington Ma

    MiaLyse replied to goldenflower's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well, that sounds like a great place to work. I know that I wish more places could be extremely supportive of their nurses. It's great that you found such a wonderful place. :) I'm still learning...

  25. Inquiring about Great Barrington Ma

    MiaLyse replied to goldenflower's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    How does Fairview compare to BMC? I know it's much smaller, just wondering if the work environment is much