maryloufu

maryloufu

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  1. It's that time again! Working Christmas?

    maryloufu replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    The hissy fit does sound unprofessional. If her kids are that young then they won't even realize what day Christmas is. This is my first year to work- and amazingly I got Christmas and Thanksgiving-...

  2. Suggestions for Holiday CNA gifts?

    maryloufu replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Crimbo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Crimbo is a slang term for Christmas, originating in urban slang before becoming more widely used. The OED cites the first...

  3. Question on when infants die

    maryloufu replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know the answer- but I wanted to tell you that you are not the only one who ever had this sort of bad day. I am notorius for saying the wrong thing. My friend called me from the hospital the...

  4. ? regarding phenergan administration & being a concerned patient

    maryloufu replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Thank you Thank you I always look up my IVP and dilute them unless it says not to in the book. I regularly give Dem/Phenergan pushes (slowly) but I had NO idea that this horrible thing could...

  5. Need advice for nursing school in Dallas area

    maryloufu replied to texstudent1's topic in Texas Nursing

    What do you think about Wichita Falls- a couple of hours north of DFW. There are 2 nursing schools here. Vernon College has the LVN and ADN, Midwestern State has the BSN program. mwsu.edu...

  6. Worried: I might be pregnant...

    maryloufu replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Davis drug guide states that the action of Lamictal is 'Stabilizes neuronal membranes by inhibiting sodium transport. The pregnancy test was testing for HCG. I dont think your med would cause a false...

  7. Why is everyone so tight lipped???

    maryloufu replied to RN1263's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked as a tech in psych for 7 years. I hate to say this but pretty much what I saw was this. The LPNs were responsible for passing all the meds- and that usually meant at least 5-10 meds each for...

  8. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    maryloufu replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school we did some clinicals in a long term care facility. This place is the nicest in town- rich residents and all. Well each patient had a probe cover for the ear thermometer tucked away...

  9. CAN you believe this! - Bad Portrayal of nurses in my local paper

    maryloufu replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    OH Oh heres mine! " THERE WOULDN’T be a nurse shortage if nurses performed duties that were conducive with their pay. Nurses are simply line workers who perform very low-level, repetitive tasks...

  10. Im Going Crazy....

    maryloufu replied to JoJo's Mommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had only 75 questions also- did well on the HESI and had good grades in school- I was convinced I had failed because it was SO HARD - but it was hard because I stayed at the hard level. (which is a...

  11. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    maryloufu replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I also worked at a psych facility where a very ticked off night shift once iced the middle of a cake with exlax and left it in the employee fridge complete with their name and "hands off" on the bag....

  12. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    maryloufu replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    OK- I am a pretty new RN:uhoh21:- and have never put in a male catheter- why was there so much blood- is there a wrong place you can hit or is it just because this is a very vascular place? I...

  13. Quick question

    maryloufu replied to cynditoksRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We have quick results here in Texas- and I know that it takes 2 days- but I started looking for them as soon as I got home from the test- Dang- that was a long 2 days. Good

  14. Cleaning Nursing Shoes

    maryloufu replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    I have a 2 month old and it creeps me out to think about all of the germs I bring home on my shoes- especially since she will be crawling around soon. I like the idea of extra shoes in the car and...

  15. I was asked If I really want to be a nurse.

    maryloufu replied to cinja's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I was in school- none of the nursing students were allowed to check ladies in labor- pretty much all I did was look at the monitor all day and listen to gossip at the nurses station. (sigh) that...

  16. Ever give yourself a flu shot before?

    maryloufu replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I give myself B-12 injections and would gladly give myself the flu shot as opposed to waiting in employee health to get one. Good

  17. help...how can i stop being nervous when giving an injection?

    maryloufu replied to Liz21's topic in General Students

    I was really nervous until I had to start giving myself IM injections of B12. The first time I gave myself the shot it took a good 30 mins to get up the gall to give it- but now I know how it feels...

  18. Take my survey, its for class!!!

    maryloufu replied to luvmyguys's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) what is your highest level of education? bsn 2.) what type of facility do you work in? (hospital, homehealth, office, etc) 3.) is your current facility hiring? yesdoes it offer hire-on...

  19. ER must haves

    maryloufu replied to kathy_bear's topic in Emergency

    How do you clip your stethoscope to your waist- I get tired of carrying it around my neck- but I can't lay it down- It might walk

  20. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    maryloufu replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, a ghost that can physically give meds, that's pretty good! At my hospital they would probably count her in staffing. Um. Please excuse me- I posted this in reply to a post that is waaaay back...

  21. Glory To God!! I Passedddddddddd!!

    maryloufu replied to kristielpn2b2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hooray

  22. Breastfeeding at 2 1/2 years???

    maryloufu replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    ha- as i am reading these posts i am pumping to try to get a stock of milk in my freezer for when my little one when i return to work. my first daughter nursed until she was 2.5 and then she weaned...

  23. Should i be angered, or honoured?

    maryloufu replied to bubblesthenurse's topic in International Nursing

    he says he is relying on me to help change the culture of the unit,........ It seems like you could get him to give you some kind of title or something- like a mentor status that would look good on...

  24. ekg strips...need help!!!!

    maryloufu replied to KellieNurse06's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well don't waste time feeling stupid- because A LOT of seasoned nurses don't get

  25. New student needing research help!

    maryloufu replied to btjaj89's topic in General Nursing

    Oh- I wish I didnt know what APA format was- I still have my book- I am saving it for