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  1. Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    wishingmary replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I like nursing students and I like working with them. I have learned to set some ground rules up front so they don't get hurt or hurt their/my patient(s). Secondary to medication administration...

  2. help me stop making med errors!

    wishingmary replied to BulkyMonster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    " I'd really, really like to know more about how you've overcome your AD/HD in nursing. Do you find yourself prone to making mistakes? Or is that just me, not my diagnosis? Because if you can relate...

  3. help me stop making med errors!

    wishingmary replied to BulkyMonster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi BulkyMonster. What you are describing is me on stimulants or when I didn't faithfully take my meds every day, not just the days I worked. Talk to your doctor and look at how you are taking your...

  4. National RN Salary Trends ADN or Diploma vs BSN

    wishingmary replied to Darcifly's topic in General Nursing

    There is no difference in pay unless you are on the "clinical ladder" which translates into more work (usually paper). You get merit raises on the clinical ladder based on degree, certifications,...

  5. PDA's and nursing software

    wishingmary replied to Mazzi's topic in General Nursing

    First, congratulations on deciding to get a pda. I can't imagine nursing without it. I'm new of course. As far as hardware is concerned, all you really need is memory. There are a lot of bells and...

  6. ACLS - Help!!

    wishingmary replied to kaseysmom's topic in Cardiac

    In addition to what has been mentioned before, I recommend using your search engine on your computer for ACLS. There are some awesome sites that have quizzes and explanations

  7. What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    wishingmary replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'd be a good patient; try to assemble my requests at one time so as not to be on the call light much. If I had to go to the bathroom, I'm afraid I'd be bad because I do have a weak bladder -...

  8. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    wishingmary replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ADN acute cardiac nurse. Out of school for 1 year. Live in Oklahoma. Yes I think we should wear a uniform; namely any scrub top alone or with a lab coat if we wish and other hospital...

  9. Should I get the Hep B vaccine?

    wishingmary replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

    Check out the CDC website. I recommend anyone in health care get it. Since I've become a nurse, I see so many people with Hep B/C. It is prevalent and I'll be first in line when Hep C vaccine can...

  10. Statistics & Nursing

    wishingmary posted a topic in Research

    20 years ago I was told by a career counselor I should go into research. Well I figured it was out of reach and required "brains". I'm just a very curious person who likes to play detective. I went...

  11. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    wishingmary replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work, they tried to make us go all white and one floor actually did but because of the nursing shortage and the outcry against all white, the other floors put it on a shelf. The...

  12. Always finishing late, but is clocking out on time OK?

    wishingmary posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Because this is a long post, my real question is at the bottom. I am 6 months post NCLEX/RN so I've been on the cardiac step-down floor for that length of time but I just can't get everything done...

  13. Always finishing late, but is clocking out on time OK?

    wishingmary replied to wishingmary's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks to everyone for their support. I thought that patient care ended when you sign out on the time clock and gave report. I know now that if giving report is the sign off, then I won't accept the...

  14. Nursing in Oklahoma around Tulsa

    wishingmary replied to Town & Country's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I work on a cardiac/neuro step-down unit. I'm in orientation as an RN. Just graduated in December 2003. I'm seeing 5-7 but 5 is the target. From what I'm hearing the places offering the big...

  15. Ekg

    wishingmary replied to indulgentmom's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a computer, I'd recommend the CD BASIC DYSRHYTHMIAS INTERACTIVE! by MosbyJems ISBN 0-323-01478-X http://www.elsevierhealth.com This is an awesome CD. You pick your own skill level....

  16. Neuropsychological testing for ADHD

    wishingmary replied to wishingmary's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks NurseIam. I've heard of him. There is some controversy over the use of SPECT technology because of the contrast media, and whether or not it can be used as a diagnostic test. Still I'm on...

  17. Neuropsychological testing for ADHD

    wishingmary posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Does anyone know where I can find the names of the various tests, what they test for specifically, and how the test is carried out? I'm researching ADHD on PubMed where various tests are mentioned in...

  18. Nurse Educator Opinions

    wishingmary replied to barb4575's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Barbara, I'm not an educator just a new RN who passed NCLEX last month. You sound like an awesome teacher. My experience is there is no way you can take the load alone. You can't cover the material...

  19. Completely Frusterated...Taken NCLEX 3X's!

    wishingmary replied to asil9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best advice I can give you is to take the Kaplan Review. I just graduated from a community college, took the Kaplan Review and then took the NCLEX-RN the next day. I passed on 75 questions. The...

  20. Anyone work in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

    wishingmary replied to pinkpalaceRN's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Yep your user name tells it all. I don't work there, I'm just up the road near Utica Square. I'm a new grad, new RN since Jan 14, 2004. I make the going wage around here for new grads, $16.03/hr....

  21. Hmmmm I will try again

    wishingmary replied to CCU NRS's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi CCU NRS! I'm from Tulsa. Currently I am finishing my job in the MICU and will be hitting the floors as an RN, hopefully. I'm an aide waiting for 0900 January 14, 2004 when I take the NCLEX. The...

  22. Do you use the trendelenberg position?

    wishingmary posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a nursing student and a nurse aide in the MICU. My last semester of nursing school requires I do an informal teaching project so I asked my manager if she could think of a teaching need in the...

  23. Do you use the trendelenberg position?

    wishingmary replied to wishingmary's topic in MICU, SICU

    Does anyone use Trendelenberg, meaning head down, straight legs up at any angle to reposition beriatric patients to the head of the bed? Is this recommended by experts? I see it & use it...

  24. Do you use the trendelenberg position?

    wishingmary replied to wishingmary's topic in MICU, SICU

    To add to this thread, I found this: "Trendelenberg position - displacement of the abdominal viscera pushes the diaphragm against the heart, which can result in hypotension. You get compression of...

  25. Do you use the trendelenberg position?

    wishingmary replied to wishingmary's topic in MICU, SICU

    Zee RN, If you happen to run across your source for "The Trendelenburg position, once favored in managing shock, has been abandoned because it allows the diaphragm to migrate upward, thus compromising...