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  1. Not sure what to do with an issue I have with my supervisor.

    mazy replied to afarmer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    People can be very peculiar when it comes to talking about salary. Are you sure the other nurse is telling the

  2. RN vs. LVN

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

    This is incorrect

  3. Advice on Dealing With Condescending Nurses Need

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

    I get that you're fresh out of school but your grades don't matter in the real world. I've always felt that 90% of what you learn as a nurse you learn on the job, so you and she are really on equal...

  4. Did i really do anything wrong?

    mazy replied to lizzyreg's topic in General Nursing

    It's not common for a PRN nurse in LTC to be assigned an acting or interim management position, and it's not all that common for an LPN to be working in that capacity -- although I've seen it happen...

  5. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    mazy replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This horse has been beaten to death so many times that there are no more horse molecules left in the

  6. Too much emphasis on "caring"

    mazy replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have made a really good point here. Reminds me of the dilemma anthropologists face when observing cultures -- do the behaviors of the cultures change as a reflection of the observation, do...

  7. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    mazy replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Had to look it up on the Urban Dictionary as I am old and addled. Per TOS I'll advise that the Urban Dictionary uses strong language. Urban Dictionary:

  8. Discrimination Against Ethnic/Minority Names

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

    As much as I hate to admit that this is true in 2012, I agree with the OP. I am curious about using a different name to apply for a job though. Whenever I've applied, I have to give my license info...

  9. Too much emphasis on "caring"

    mazy replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others. I always thought that Florence Nightengale was the ultimate battle-axe. Along with Mother Teresa. I think sometimes people see these women as fluffy, cloud-like, angelic creatures...

  10. How many verbal warnings before write-ups?

    mazy replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since you've been out of LTC for a few years, and what you've heard is rumor, you would probably be better off focusing on learning how to do the job, and trying, at least initially, to build solid...

  11. Ooops, I told off a doctor

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

    That's not what you said originally. Are you backpeddling

  12. let go on first day because of OSHA :(

    mazy replied to Ashley3H12's topic in Nursing Career

    That is weird. I've had jobs where I was tested on OSHA, but I got to keep the booklet and look up the answers while doing the test. They just wanted us to be able to say we had read the information....

  13. Ethical/Personal Dilemma - What would you do?

    mazy replied to EMEddie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Some posters have asked the question of what could be gained from turning this nurse in and I'm not sure how the issue of gain should even factor into this decision. I feel for the OP to be confronted...

  14. Ethical/Personal Dilemma - What would you do?

    mazy replied to EMEddie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Agree with Roser. This is an egregious violation of HIPAA. It is gossip, malicious, and it indicates a complete lack of respect for patients, their families, and the facility in which that person is...

  15. does anyone regret this career?

    mazy replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I don't regret this career. But sometimes I regret going in to

  16. Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

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

    I've never heard a nurse call a patient a jerk. That sounds rather bland. I've had nurses describe a series of abusive, intolerable, despicable behaviors from patients and then despair of how to deal...

  17. Have you ever lost it with a patient?

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

    As a CNA, one time I got kicked in the face by a patient and was caught completely off guard by my anger. I just stood there stunned and swearing and then just walked out of the room. The CNA helping...

  18. I am very worried. I am feeling very sick please help

    mazy replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You sound like you are grieving a profound loss in your life and you have every right to feel sad, worried, and overwhelmed. I agree that maybe you should take some time to deal with these losses. I...

  19. Ooops, I told off a doctor

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

    I'm going to agree with the others who feel that you didn't handle this right. If you were visiting the patient, and not actually providing care, then the question I would have is what did you know...

  20. Do I give the med or hold?

    mazy replied to spectrabrite's topic in Patient Medications

    I wouldn't really worry about that part of the conversation too much. Just call the dr., explain the situation, and ask if he can give you an order clarification stating either that it is OK to...

  21. Do I give the med or hold?

    mazy replied to spectrabrite's topic in Patient Medications

    There are other forms of the medication, including tablet, so talk to the pharmacy and then follow up with the doc. My experience is that the capsules are more commonly prescribed, so if a dr. wants...

  22. Question about a bad trend I have heard about....

    mazy replied to RainzRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I've known a lot of nurses, including myself, who felt frustrated because they graduated from school lacking in clinical hands-on skills. So I can see the appeal of something like that; an opportunity...

  23. When does hypoglycemia usually occur?

    mazy replied to nurse2b013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are looking at the insulin and you are looking at this from the wrong angle. What is it that is happening with the patient that affects glycemic status? Number one rule of nursing: always look...

  24. The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    mazy replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, brings new meaning to one of my favorites "If it's not hard you're not doing it

  25. Where do LVNs work?

    mazy replied to DBall's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, OK that makes sense. I don't know how old you are, I get the sense that you're still young and starting out? Here's what I'll say. I know that we all learn at some point that it is important to be...