MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. Help with Elopement

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with you Sue. It does sound like a petty power play; who stands to gain kudos for keeping a lucrative patient in the facility? Glad you have "magical" social workers, they can often make...

  2. Nursing as Second Career for Mature Professional w/Full-Time Job?

    MauraRN replied to journeyhope's topic in Nursing Career

    I left my real estate business for nursing, had a Bachelor's in Political Science. Did LPN then bridged to RN, currently working part-time as that was all I could get. There is no nursing shortage, my...

  3. Bombed CPNE and you'll never guess why

    MauraRN replied to DebanamRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Glad all is well with your family. My son is doing great as well, captain of the cross-country team, student council, band, B average. Happily unmarried indeed!! I am going to have a PARTY!! my hot...

  4. Part time nursing?

    MauraRN replied to perseverance72006's topic in General Nursing

    If it is Hospice care nursing that you want go directly there. You could start as a volunteer. Many good hospice groups have volunteers that sit vigil with patients in nursing homes; they provide...

  5. Passed cpne in utica!!!!!!

    MauraRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    HUGE congrats to both of

  6. FINALLY....A JOB!!!!

    MauraRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    After 100+ applications to every hospital within 75 miles of southeastern Massachusetts, I finally got an interview. They had 44 people to interview for 2 part time jobs in a med-surg unit. I was the...

  7. Bombed CPNE and you'll never guess why

    MauraRN replied to DebanamRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry about the CPNE, I failed first time too. But Menopause is GREAT!!! (BTW, it should be called woMENPAUSE) No more periods, cramps, leaks, PMS, sore boobies, bloat, etc. Save money on tampons. Try...

  8. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    MauraRN replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Any opinions on hospitals in Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota? Considering moving in the next few

  9. How should a new nurse prepare for an ED job?

    MauraRN replied to Freedom42's topic in Emergency

    Some nurses think that TNCC is not worthwhile before working in ED, and that is likely true for most, but I am the type that likes to learn a little about a subject first, then dig in deeper if I am...

  10. How should a new nurse prepare for an ED job?

    MauraRN replied to Freedom42's topic in Emergency

    Congrats Freedom42!! I am a new RN starting in acute rehab/med-surg, was an LPN for 3 yrs in sub-acute care. I also want to be in the ED, but that won't happen here in Massachusetts, have to have...

  11. Got a job offer, but lost it????

    MauraRN replied to Jmae's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well that sucks, but this IS

  12. What kind of a person works Acute Care?

    MauraRN replied to clearly's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You quickly develop a "gut feeling" thing when dealing with patients. Sometimes I can tell just by looking at them that even tho assessing the ABCD's (airway, breathing, circulation, disability...

  13. I'm a Nurse Manager!

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You rock Sue!!! Very smart and insightful person that hired you; you are smart, well educated, fair and have a sense of humor, attributes sorely needed in LTC. CONGRATS!!!! BTW, I got a job!! Local...

  14. What to keep and what not to keep?

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

    I reused several large 3 ring binders and catergorized them according to body systems. For instance, one that I have gone back to often contains hard copies, class notes, printouts, etc on everything...

  15. Salary

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

    I am a new grad RN in Massachusetts. My previous degrees and 3 years as LPN did not count when it came to salary. New grad RN pay only. Go figure. I am just happy to have a job, going to have to delay...

  16. Were you prepared for your first nursing job?

    MauraRN replied to Eileen79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lot less "fear and loathing" would be the place to start. So many nursing students are second career folks, including me, with previous college degrees. The bullying and nastiness that oozes out of...

  17. How long did it take you to finish Info Lit as a ADN student?

    MauraRN replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Info Lit at EC; less than 2 hours. I was up and down from my computer during that time, answer the phone, yell at the kids, take dog out for a poop, and it was still under 2

  18. CPNE Mistakes - I would love to learn from yours

    MauraRN replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I failed a PCS for not documenting on the PCS Recording Form "Skin Turgor". The CE saw and heard me check it on the pt, I checked skin and mucous membranes, had documented same in the Nurses Notes,...

  19. Do you really need a year experience????

    MauraRN replied to mzj0nes's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I did my LPN at Quincy, did RN at Excelsior. I had a Bachelor's in a different field which covered all pre-reqs except Micro which I took at Quincy. I worked LTC as LPN while doing Excelsior and...

  20. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    MauraRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are a nurse. LPN is a nurse. Not much difference there. Practice your assessment skills, they are the same no matter what letters follow your name. Careplanning is the same, delegation is not much...

  21. Can I refuse to have a certain CNA work on my shift?

    MauraRN replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a similar CNA issue when I was a new LPN. I caught the CNA being rough with pt, major skin care. CNA gave me all her attitude, threats, etc. It was a weekend. Next day I asked her to change...

  22. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    MauraRN replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Leeann, I too did 3 yrs in LTC/sub-acute care while doing Excelsior. I have great assessment skills because of LTC. We are just thrown out on the unit to figure it all out, no hospital-like...

  23. No new grad positions in Boston hospitals

    MauraRN replied to dfs1961's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No new grad positions here in the Boston area. Saw a funny one, a Caritas Christi Hospital position for med-surg float; ACLS (I have it), PALS (I have it), TNCC or CEN or CCRN (I have TNCC), IV Skills...

  24. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

    MauraRN replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mermaid, I actually had a nurse recruiter say this to me last week. No kidding. She was the one that was impressed with my resume, skills, education, certifications and references. She walked my...

  25. I'm an RN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MauraRN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CebRn has a nice ring to it!!!