marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. New Male Nurse x 5 months and still anxious..super dooper anxious!

    marilynmom replied to NewDude's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can totally 100% relate. My first job out of school was in the ICU at the only level one trauma center in the state. I worked in the same unit for a year as a tech but it made it no easier for me....

  2. I hate nursing..

    marilynmom replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked in the hospital for 2 years and left. Things do not always "get better" or easier. After 2 years I was still dreading going into work, I hated the stress, it just wasn't worth it to me, I...

  3. If you could no longer work as a nurse, what would you do?

    marilynmom replied to LockportRN's topic in General Nursing

    Me to! I worked for 2 major bookstores and I LOVED it and I worked for our public library system for a few years and thought about becoming a librarian. Those are both jobs that I have fond memories...

  4. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    marilynmom replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for over a year now. Before I was an RN I worked as a nurse tech for 2 years and I LOVED it. I HATED being the RN though. It had nothing to do with my patients though. I really...

  5. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    marilynmom replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! That perfectly describes what it takes and feels like to work in a

  6. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    marilynmom replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    What you are missing is that "most people" do not have jobs like we do. Most people do not see death everyday, don't see suffering, abuse, the absolute HORRORS of life. I see the things you only read...

  7. Opportunities for new grad LPN

    marilynmom replied to ohyeahuh's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Saint Anthony still hires LPN's and I think Midwest City Regional Hospital does as well (not that I would ever work for them though). Of course you also have your LTC and home health LPNs jobs too....

  8. Caught stealing drugs

    marilynmom replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't always mean the pt's were not getting their meds. A lot of times you have "waste" (leftover amounts) and that can be easy to

  9. Life is too short to be this stressed

    marilynmom replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Work as a CNA before you invest money into nursing school. You will get an up front and close view of nursing and hospitals. You are not going to prevent things like what happen to your husband...

  10. Career Path Advice: ICU or ER to flight nursing

    marilynmom replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a level 1 trauma center for a couple of years and I worked in the ICU. I worked with flight RNs all the time :) Most emergencies (especially things like trauma) that we got bypassed the...

  11. Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant?

    marilynmom replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have mentioned it REALLY depends on where you live and what you think you want to do. That is the first thing you should look at and research. I live in Oklahoma and work as an RN....

  12. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    marilynmom replied to vashtee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did read it and I just now went back and re read it :) But look at the title of your post.....that and some of your other comments are what made some night time folks a bit irritated. Sounds like...

  13. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    marilynmom replied to vashtee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked both days and nights in the ICU. I DO expect the previous shift to get everything done and I expect that I will get everything done on my shift as well--I've had admissions at shift...

  14. Psych nursing books??

    marilynmom posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Is there a good book out there that talks about how to effectively communicate with adolescents with psych problems? Like the best way to get a 15 year old with ODD to go to bed, or communicating...

  15. Have I screwed myself over???

    marilynmom replied to naturenurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No your not. Do you know how many miserable nurses are out there who HATE their jobs? Stay where you are happy!! I had to get over the "am I screwing myself over" feeling as well. IN nursing school...

  16. Feeling sick/nausea/panic attacks before my shift...please help!!

    marilynmom replied to ljb2584's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I went to the Dr and she prescribed me a medication (which helped for awhile and then stopped working) and also my BP was quite elevated from the stress, I was also having...

  17. Please define "bedside" Nursing.

    marilynmom replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    To me bedside nursing is more hospital/LTC based nursing. I too thought I would work at the bedside. I worked in a hospital for a year and a half before becoming and RN (I work as a CNA and then as a...

  18. ADN --> other Bachelors?

    marilynmom replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Well to a 4 year school your ADN would be no different than any other associates degree. I got my associates in Biology, then went to the university and got my bachelors in Nursing. It basically...

  19. How Do You Feel About Nursing Schools Still Milking the "Nursing Shortage" Lie?

    marilynmom replied to Mezcalero's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think any nursing school can predict the job market for new nursing students coming into the program.....things might be totally different in 2 years when they graduate. Just because places...

  20. Is it safe to start out with an ADN?

    marilynmom replied to RNS5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I really can't believe you said that.....wow. What an ugly slam. I too have precepted ADN and BSN grads, and I really can never tell the

  21. Does being a CNA help you get into Nursing school?

    marilynmom replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Being a CNA had no bearing at all with acceptances at my school.....it was based on overall GPA, science GPA, TEAS, and references from science

  22. Are nurses treated as terribly as people imply?

    marilynmom replied to kprince's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in OKC. Starting wages for new RNs is $18.65-$19/hr plus shift diff's. It is true most hospitals here have a hiring freeze. OUMedical Center for instance used to have about 6 pages online...

  23. Physical Restraints on Acute Child and Adolescent Unit

    marilynmom replied to tconlgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in adolescent psych and we don't use restraints either, only CAPE

  24. Decided to go back to the corporate world....

    marilynmom replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry about your situation ((((Hugs)))) Good

  25. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    marilynmom replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I would disagree. Virtually all the RNs that I work with who have experience are making $30/hr or more and that is NOT counting in their shift diffs, etc. Heck I've been an RN for 1 year and I'm...