CMarie,RN

CMarie,RN has 5 years experience and specializes in MICU.

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1. I dont want to do this anymore!!!

   CMarie,RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

   My experience has been different. I have not experienced the "Nurses are backstabbers everywhere" environment. I believe it depends on the unit you work on. There are good team players out there - I...

2. How to let go of work-home, shiftism, witch hunt

   CMarie,RN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

   What are the advantages/disadvantages to home health? I have been told that home health might be a better fit with my

3. How to let go of work-home, shiftism, witch hunt

   CMarie,RN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked MICU for almost 5 years; rarely have 3 pt's, mostly just 2 - yet have struggled to keep up, had to have a "moment" behind the linen cart so I could release sobs after my 24 yr old cancer...

4. Do you know how to do CPR well?

   CMarie,RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

   I am shocked - my husband (a Lieutenant/Paramedic/Firefighter) teaches First Aid/CPR to Daycare centers when he is not at the fire station. His class (approved by the State of Florida Dept. of...

5. PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

   CMarie,RN replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! I am so surprised that I am not the only one!! I too have had the awful experience of "dripping" onto one of my patients - I am thankful the pt. was sedated and no family was in the room - I...

6. To get organized..with all this new info!

   CMarie,RN replied to lccougar02's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have been nursing in MICU for coming up on 5 years now and I am still trying to get organized! The one consistent thing that has helped me is "my little blue book." I bought a telephone/address...

7. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

   CMarie,RN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

   This is a great thread. Here are some ideas that I haven't seen in the thread so far . . . 1) Start your own NCLEX Binder: Get at least a 2 inch binder with as many tabbies as the body has systems,...

8. Anyone have OCD & ADHD?

   CMarie,RN replied to CMarie,RN's topic in General Nursing

   I appreciate the response - Thank you traumaRUs and mercyteapot for the

9. Looking for a great ICU flow for RNs to organize their shift

   CMarie,RN replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

   I read your reply regarding a "brain sheet" or suggested guideline for shift organization. Would you please email me the 6 forms you mentioned? I'll contact you by email.

10. Anyone have OCD & ADHD?

    CMarie,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a MICU RN for 5 years and have been tx for the last 8 yrs for depression. Just recently dx with ADHD and OCD. I have been soooo frustrated with myself on the unit when all the other nurses...

11. Anyone have OCD & ADHD?

    CMarie,RN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been a MICU RN for 5 years and have been tx for the last 8 yrs for depression. Just recently dx with ADHD and OCD. I have been soooo frustrated with myself on the unit when all the other...