MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    MauraRN replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with HowardHughes re: lack of professional treatment of nurses. I am also a 2nd career person, BA in another field. I was horrified by the treatment received in nursing school but never...

  2. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    MauraRN replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    HR folks follow the dictates of the requisition if it states BSN required. This is such a pet peeve of mine. What about nurses like myself that have BA/BS in another field AND an ADN? Here in...

  3. feel inadequate in assessing heart sounds

    MauraRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a GREAT

  4. feel inadequate in assessing heart sounds

    MauraRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ditto the examples above. Some university med schools have audio/video on their website, I believe one of the is the University of Utah. Invest in a really good stethoscope, and take ACLS...

  5. I quit my Home Health Nursing job!

    MauraRN replied to pcbnurse's topic in Home Health

    Congratulations!! Take the summer off and

  6. Corrective Action or Bullying???

    MauraRN replied to qaqueen's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is not fair, but there are other jobs out there. Take your education, experience and caring elsewhere, leave all that ugly stress behind. BTW, I HATE the term 'corrective action" it sounds like and...

  7. LOVE Ortha Heels shoes!!!!

    MauraRN replied to raindrop's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I LOVE this brand. I started out with slippers last winter, they soothed my poor aching feet so well that I bought shoes and sandals. I had tried everything before this, could only wear Ryka leather...

  8. Where are all the RNs?

    MauraRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    In home care, EVERYONE thinks they are eligible to supervise RN's; insurance clerks, PT's OT's, IT folks, schedulers, admin assistants, janitors, etc.,

  9. Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    MauraRN replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    I was thinking along the same line. SSRI overdoses are bears. On the other side of the coin, stopping her paxil or lorazepam can cause problems too. Paxil potentiates many other meds, including...

  10. What was the HARDEST PART OF NURSING SCHOOL for you?

    MauraRN replied to J.O.Y.'s topic in General Students

    Working like a pack mule during clinicals-FOR FREE!!!!!!! Surviving the petty, nasty, mean, poorly educated instructors. The first one who gave me that classic, snarky line of "Nurses eat their young"...

  11. Here we go..... I have 24 Class C Misdemeanors...

    MauraRN replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If only we knew then what we know now!!! Good luck and prayers coming your

  12. Where are all the RNs?

    MauraRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi CCMermaid, I was just laid off from my Home Health job here on the South Shore. It did not break my heart, in fact it pushed me in the direction of going to LTC, my favorite population. I was too...

  13. Holistic nurse exam study group anyone?

    MauraRN replied to nrsjn's topic in Holistic

    I would be interested in a study group, although I won't be taking the exam until early

  14. Rhabdomyolysis

    MauraRN replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    I had a middle-aged CHFr with rhabdo as a s/e of a statin med. By the time the doc made the dx, pt was in ARF, we were pumping him full of fluid at 300ml/hr despite the CHF. He recovered slowly. I...

  15. What's the difference between a graduate nurse and an experienced nurse?

    MauraRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Graduate nurse; 'My back hurts' Experienced nurse; 'My everything

  16. Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

    MauraRN replied to RxOnly's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    A friend referred me to the medical skilled visit company. Unfortunately, Steward Home Health has taken over the world of home care in eastern Massachusetts. South Shore VNA is affiliated with South...

  17. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    MauraRN replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I was raised Roman Catholic and look very Irish, so most people assume I am a practicing Catholic. I am not, although I do believe in the Divine/Creator/God/Goddess. I just go with the Catholic thing...

  18. Particular Patient Populations - Do You Struggle?

    MauraRN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    DITTO

  19. New nice car

    MauraRN replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

    Just make sure that you have AAA and car rental insurance. I know some nurses that have a regular "family" car or SUV and use a beater for home care visits. I have ended up in snowbanks because the...

  20. New nice car

    MauraRN replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

    I go to some rough inner-city areas as well as bumpy dirt road rural areas. I have a 2008 Toyota Corolla stick-shift, gets great miles. I don't ever wash my car, I want it to be inconspicuous. Never...

  21. Suggestions on RN starting up as a Holistic Nurse,

    MauraRN replied to lumbarpain's topic in Holistic

    I started with a Reiki I class, I am in home health with lots of patients doing chemo, Reiki is a proven method to reduce s/e, used in many oncology units. I have been certified in Reiki I, II, and...

  22. Everyone wants to be a nurse

    MauraRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I have had fleeting moments of reward as a nurse, when I was able to help a patient or family in some small way. Unfortunately, nursing as a profession has allowed itself to become glorified insurance...

  23. PICC line dressing change: am I in trouble?

    MauraRN replied to Wheretogo's topic in Home Health

    You did the best that you could with what you had at the time. I have gone back to a pt next day to fix something that I had to find a temporary solution to. It is so sad that as nurses we operate...

  24. Happening again

    MauraRN replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I am full time and my days sound like yours; 14-15 hrs a day 7 days a week, get paid for 40 hours. Needless to say, I am actively looking for another

  25. Accepted acute rehab job, then took a pregancy test!!

    MauraRN replied to heathert_kc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do what is best for you, hubby and baby. Nursing jobs come and go, so do what is going to work best during your pregnancy. Don't risk your health for career, you may find the perfect job to fit your...