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  1. Overwhelmed Student....

    mazy replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I was in nursing school I drove myself so crazy trying to get straight As that the stress nearly killed me. I couldn't keep up that pace I was going and if I hadn't gotten my act together I might...

  2. The False Advertising of For-Profit Institutions

    mazy replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Students

    Well, those commercials also show people with RN degrees actually working in a real job, and we all know that's a total lie. It really ticks me off. They are taking advantage of the economic...

  3. What's up with veteran nurses hating on new grads?

    mazy replied to jennilynn's topic in General Nursing

    This statement always ticks me off. Providing compassionate patient care is a full time job that consumes every ounce of time, energy, heart, and soul that a nurse has to offer. The job of nursing is...

  4. Help with medication question!

    mazy replied to crieben1218's topic in General Students

    I guess we can only hope that a bunch of people don't come to this post and pick all the wrong answers just to screw with you. Because it would be just crazy to pick an answer based on an internet...

  5. Nursing school is pretty easy so far...

    mazy replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You're just starting so yeah, it's probably not too bad. And as others have said, I don't think it's just a question of the material being especially hard --although I was always horrible in the...

  6. help!..2 bothering questions...

    mazy replied to tss2507's topic in General Students

    My approach for a situation with a resident who cannot give consent, is to first look for any non-verbal indicators of discomfort. But it is so important to do care, not only for the psychological and...

  7. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

    mazy replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    aren't you *just* starting out in nursing? and i am starting to detect an undercurrent to your posts.....and it is taking me back to an earlier thread you had started a while back where you were...

  8. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

    mazy replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That comment made me write out a reply that I then had to delete. Target had some great sweatshirts on sale with "Princeton" and "Yale" written across the front. I think I might buy one to impress...

  9. If us nurses could invent something, what would we choose?

    mazy replied to nursn4u11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Someone mentioned this on another thread, but instant water. You take a pill and it instantly hydrates you. That way, no messy cups, no wasted time pouring, and drinking, no unnecessary peeing, and...

  10. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

    mazy replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the intent was to be a first class

  11. If us nurses could invent something, what would we choose?

    mazy replied to nursn4u11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Biodegradable gloves and briefs. Won't necessarily make life easier, unless they are also non-stick, but I hate thinking of all the waste we create in this

  12. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

    mazy replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do not understand the logic of your post at all, and considering the fact that I have a degree in philosophy, which is pretty heavy on the science of logic, that's saying something. On the other...

  13. Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

    mazy replied to Bronxtale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The curriculum at my school was set up to pack as much information possible into the curriculum in as short a time possible. The students needed to be present in order to get that base and move on to...

  14. Terminating a contract, Do I have to pay them back??

    mazy replied to LoriLane's topic in General Nursing

    PurpleScrubs also has a good point. If you were terminated and did not quit of your own volition, I don't think they have a right to go after that money. They are the ones who terminated the contract....

  15. Terminating a contract, Do I have to pay them back??

    mazy replied to LoriLane's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you are going through this, a really rough situation. But I'm a little confused about the amount of time you worked there and also about why you aren't eligible for COBRA. And also, did...

  16. Have doubts about nursing - need input

    mazy replied to scarlett87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't speak to the whole of your post because points #1 and #2 are definitely significant risk factors, although is it possible to spread out your education so you can maybe work at the same time,...

  17. What is keeping New Grads/less experienced Nurses from being hired and solutions?

    mazy replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was a CNA before I became a nurse. I worked my rear end off as a CNA. I work twice as hard and have twice as much responsibility and grief to deal with as a nurse. I have a tremendous amount of...

  18. I'm not asking anyone to lie or contribute to a fight but...

    mazy replied to missmina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know about the trauma you are referring to but I do know a thing or two about intransigent parents, having had a pair myself. I'm not sure you will ever bring your parents around to your way...

  19. LTC incident, what are your thoughts.

    mazy replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good point. In addition, a patient that agitated due to pain would probably not have gotten any relief from Tylenol, and so waiting to see how it worked would have meant another hour of...

  20. I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

    mazy replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On a lighter note, this whole thread makes me think about what happens to women when they shop in the frozen food section of the supermarket wearing a T-shirt. We all have our involuntary...

  21. Gen X,Gen Y,baby boomers in the work place

    mazy replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a baby boomer. We used to make the same kind of remarks about the work ethic of gen x-ers. When I was growing up, the greatest generation said the same thing about us. It's the circle of life I...

  22. My boss just stunned me

    mazy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    We're on lock down with this bug at my job. You so much as hiccup, you get sent home. And don't come back until symptom free for 24 hours. Staffing has been a

  23. Is anyone bored? Do you want to critique my resume? Please and thank you :)

    mazy replied to rencontrezmoi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It looks good, but I agree with Biff. A lot of times these resumes will be filtered through key-word software that will be advancing it through the system based on the words it finds. The more good...

  24. pt safety question, please help

    mazy replied to nurse12b's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The OP has some eyebrow-raising language. First the order that was written to medicate "until death," something I have never seen written on a TO, in addition to the comment about smothering the...

  25. Transition to Nursing Home

    mazy replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask why you are considering that kind of career move? I'd get a better sense of what the pros and cons might be for that kind of