MAISY, RN-ER BSN, RN

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    Trying in vain to get in a vein

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to robinbird's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up...it's a skill that requires practice and a "feel" for the vein-everyone has bad days-I have gone through veins I should have been able to access in the pitch dark due to their...
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    Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One thing I must note is nurses will respond based on where they work and how much support they have in their workplace from ancillary staff and administration. I would not appreciate if someone was...
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    Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The problem with you adding anything to this thread is that you have absolutely no understanding what is required of any nurse, because you are not a nurse! Priorities are made and remade within...
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    Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It would be poor taste to quote myself, however, safety is the priority not service. While I understand the frustrations of patient's family for perceived slights and perhaps inadequate care...the...
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    Vastus Lateralis

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to chelynn's topic in Emergency

    Use deltoid for 1ml or less Love Vastus Lateralis use it for all others if patient will allow. I was advised in nursing school there is an association with IM injections and sciatica...not getting...
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    How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, hands down, in a second! I hate my job! I hate the focus on customer service! I hate low staffing! I hate the BS the pervades my hospital! Lots of hate:devil:!!!! Sorry guys. I loved...
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    Belly Dancers: appropriate entertainment for LTC residents?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    They are over 21:rolleyes: I am sure they'd have a blast, as for the scarves...why? Underwear ads show more in any magazine. I think it's great and hope someone is thinking like that when I am...
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    pro life to work in ER OR OB

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    With respect to all for your beliefs or lack there of....the reality in any healthcare venue someone will find care, end of life decisions, and choices difficult to deal with....to me, keeping someone...
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    pro life to work in ER OR OB

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Well...in my case...if a young woman comes in with an ectopic pregnancy....or even with a planned termination....it is probable I would triage and perform pre-op work on the patient. Although we...
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    pro life to work in ER OR OB

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    You can't pick or choose your patients.....unless you are in a Catholic hospital....it is a possibility you will be faced with all types of procedures which you don't support or agree with... Good...
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    pro life to work in ER OR OB

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ER and have never had to do anything that required me to assist or cause and abortion. I have had women come to the ER with complications s/p the procedure and have cared for them...
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    Reference from current manager..what to do??

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    While it's true she may be prohibited, I find that difficult to believe. In that case, all she had to do was tell you that. I find this to be an act that is passive aggressive and typical of...
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    Reference from current manager..what to do??

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure how your current manager not calling back is impacting poorly on you....it is very unprofessional for them to behave in this manner. I would let this current interviewer know this has...
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    Nurses can't draw blood, its always hemolyzed

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to HiThisIsStatLabCLICK's topic in General Nursing

    Do you work at my facility? All samples are hemolyzed....20+ nurses daily drawing incorrectly? Don't think so.... We all use 20 g and above iv caths when drawn....I don't even use the tourniquet...
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    Workers Comp

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    The reality is anytime you are hurt on the job you want to make sure it's reported. This is why private doctors and hospitals always ask if it was work related...I have actually had UPS officials try...
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    Workers Comp

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    You can sue anyone and believe me you can sue and win in workman's comp cases. Of course, it's not as lucrative as getting hurt on private property but it should be enough to help the OP with her...
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    Workers Comp

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    Thus why you need a lawyer to sue your employer....injury on the job....and you are being persecuted. I would also look into NY States Insurance and get that paperwork rolling. Just in...
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    Pushing Dilaudid?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    Push it! If you are so worried about respiratory status, age, or snowing them....just do it slow or maybe question what you are giving. You know the drill VS before....15 minutes with reeval after....
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    Workers Comp

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    Overdue for a workman's comp lawyer, get one now! This is my greatest fear for all nurses....we work like dogs and can easily be injured....you'd think at least your hospital would support you! Feel...
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    Oh no! What are employers going to think of this?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to nkenn04's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing and Healthcare HR is very different from the world I came from; however just because people will advise that the resume or cover letter are no big deal. I would advise you that isn't so. Make...
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    Ever have family members of a pt who was a doc?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to buddiage's topic in General Nursing

    I hope she wrote on that discipline that he threatened her with personal harm. That is unacceptable and that manager is a POS! We have dentists, podiatrists, psychiatrists, you name it calling....I...
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    Oh no! What are employers going to think of this?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to nkenn04's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so worried....I am sure your school has a career services area. Go there with your information and sit down with someone to write your resume. Many new graduates of any program have not had...
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    What to do when you've had it!

    MAISY, RN-ER posted a topic in General Nursing

    So...here goes... It's a bad time for nursing and the economy as evidenced by so many looking for work BUT I CAN'T STAND MY JOB ANYMORE! During the past 5 years we have had 5 management groups,...
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    What to do when you've had it!

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    Diane, My hospital is 600+ beds, the ER is 55+. We see 75-100k people annually. We have a mixed demographic. We are less than 30 miles from NYC and 10 miles north of the largest city in NJ. It is...
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    What to do when you've had it!

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    Vito, It's not mean to ask....We all need money....I've got kids in college, a mortgage and bills and have been going to school myself...not a cheap endeavor. What I mean is that in my prior career...