maryloufu

maryloufu

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  1. I'm starting to change as a person. Is this what nursing is like?

    maryloufu replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Before you further consider getting out of nursing, I would encourage you to get some counseling. nursing is tough, yes. but if you were drawn to a profession that helps others, then you would...

  2. Has anyone ever had to repeat a class during NS?

    maryloufu replied to hpygrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Assessment. And my manager failed the first time at NCLEX. Many others I know failed classes. And they are all nurses

  3. Getting tired of working 12 hour shifts......

    maryloufu replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw this thread and it is so timely for me. I am ready for 8s- but a little scared about trying to look for a new job. I have been praying about it and trying to network.... Glad to see I am...

  4. why is this a sign of overhydration?

    maryloufu replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be the sweating and the breathing. Fighting to breathe with all that excess

  5. Does any1 work on a unit

    maryloufu replied to soulofme's topic in General Nursing

    They are also the ones who somehow get everyone else to do their work for them. "When you go past room 3 can you see what they want?"

  6. What's the ONE best nursing tip you've ever received?

    maryloufu replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

    just one? ok..... If a patient looks at a med and says- "I don't take that" Go back and check to see if the order is correct. It has saved me many

  7. Question about NOTE?

    maryloufu replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    How do you talk a gallbladder into doing

  8. do you like nurse managers you work with?

    maryloufu replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My manager is great too. in fact we just nominated him, and he won employee of the month at our facility. I feel like he is very professional and he takes action when there are

  9. The worst part of nursing?

    maryloufu replied to SeattleKid09's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when the pain meds don't work. It it X hours from when you can give more and the doctor won't prescribe anything else (usually for a good

  10. Aunt :)

    maryloufu replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    At my job you start out low 20s- but you could make a lot of money with the overabundance of overtime

  11. Just Venting... $$ stress

    maryloufu replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to say that I am sorry about your sis. If you were at my hospital I would donate time to

  12. Crazy things patients say.....

    maryloufu replied to RS0302's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes when I am about to leave the room I say- Is there anything else you need, I am going to go take my nap. It is the closest thing I can bring myself to say to that blah blah blah, I have the...

  13. Made a mistake!!

    maryloufu replied to NurseGarza's topic in General Nursing

    And heck- it is good that you feel bad about a mistake. I know nurses who don't care that they messed up. Kind of 'oh well'. And not to tell tales- but I know of a nurse- who took staples out of a...

  14. Death bed visions

    maryloufu replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure you are a big friendly guy full of compassion and love. I was merely trying to explain why I thought one of the previous poster's classmates was so intent on "Saving the patient's soul". I...

  15. Death bed visions

    maryloufu replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Christian. At times I have wanted to speak to someone about Christ, but I follow the person's lead. It is a terrible thing to feel that a person is headed for hell. I feel that Jesus is a...

  16. New nurse making job unbearable!

    maryloufu replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, shelly304, from an RN who thinks that nothing is beneath her. (I have even washed out panties in the sink for patients- and I went to college

  17. nusing at midwestern state university?

    maryloufu replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    I went to MSU- I think they did a great job of preparing me. PM me with

  18. Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

    maryloufu replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just ordered- and recieved 3 days later from mynursinguniforms.com They also have the free shipping when you order over 100$. Check out the Dickies W Line Sweetheart Tunic Top (Plus Sizes) It has...

  19. Death bed visions

    maryloufu replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    I will be the one in the camo scrubs by the chocolate fountain. You will know me when you see

  20. Please help!

    maryloufu replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

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  21. The sugar that just kept dropping...

    maryloufu replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    Did you even meet your other

  22. The sugar that just kept dropping...

    maryloufu replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    Lorna- was that patient in

  23. The sugar that just kept dropping...

    maryloufu replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy also had us do q 15 min checks- always the fast acting carbs until it comes up, then the protein/fat. I feel for you as it was completely inappropriate for the doc to deny your request to...

  24. Disadvantages of 2nd shift?

    maryloufu replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    anticipating going to work hung like a cloud over what was supposed to be free time. that is a major problem for me no matter what shift i am on. also when i worked 3-11 i could count on never being...

  25. How long did you wait.....

    maryloufu replied to curetheworld's topic in General Nursing

    I had job lined up prior to Graduation. BUT a girl- and I am saying girl because I feel much older than her- but she is a very capable nurse- I graduated with waited like a year. She even passed...