Mara123RN

Mara123RN

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  1. How do I deal with a liar?

    Mara123RN replied to learning2Bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would just ignore

  2. Is this overtime at your facility?

    Mara123RN replied to frankiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you have to go over 40 hours in the week to get OT. Doesn't matter if you work doubles, day shift and then nights. You have to pass the 40 hour

  3. Maxim? What is it like to work in this HH agency?

    Mara123RN replied to JayKay123's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for Maxim many years ago. I thought they were a great company but I liked my hospital job better-just because that was the kind of work

  4. Who is in Nursing for the money?

    Mara123RN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    While I wouldn't do the job for free. It is certainly not a career to get into just for the money. The money is not worth the stress you go through!!!! You have to love what you do or you will be...

  5. new nurse facility missing a narc

    Mara123RN replied to sparkles_2221's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Narcotics are something you have to be very careful about. Always count them and trust no one. I have seen nurses get busted for diverting drugs that you never would have suspected. Like everyone said...

  6. Milking chest tubes

    Mara123RN replied to CleioRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Where I work they tell you not to strip the tubing. On the policy, it says this Do NOT strip the tubing. If there are areas that contain small clots, gently squeeze the tubing in these areas between...

  7. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Mara123RN replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    yeah? tell my boss that. in fact if you call out you have to call the boss first even if you call her at home at 2am. yes i am sure we could fight it but then you are marked for termination, who needs...

  8. crock shoes.

    Mara123RN replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeah me too! But at my age I'd probably break my rear end trying to get around on

  9. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    Mara123RN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I like to complain about it. But I've been doing it for a long time. And I miss it when I'm off. It has it's bad days and good

  10. my pt was burned in the OR

    Mara123RN replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    A pressure ulcer will also form a blister, before it becomes a

  11. Differences: Nursing then and now...

    Mara123RN replied to astig_matic's topic in Retired Nurses

    I remember when I first became a nurse. We smoked in the nurse's station. We had to wear caps, which were a pain because they would fall off at times. Gloves were insulting to the patient. You stood...

  12. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Mara123RN replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital doesn't respect HIPPA laws. You have to tell them why. I don't know of any funny call out excuses although some are lies and you know

  13. crock shoes.

    Mara123RN replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In my hospital you are not allowed to wear crocks with holes. Why anyone would want to, I don't know. I'd be afraid of something getting on my feet. Accidents happen, I've had my shoes pooped and peed...

  14. Evidence collection on unconscious patient

    Mara123RN replied to Putts's topic in Forensic

    I think the kit should be collected but then wait until the unconscious patient wakes up to see how they want to proceed. Unless it's obvious they have been raped then I think a family member should...

  15. Do You Announce That You're a Nurse?

    Mara123RN replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I always let them know I am nurse. I am proud of what I do. I don't expect special treatment. But want them to understand my questions and answer me in medical

  16. Is it safe to sterilize medical tools this way???

    Mara123RN replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds gross to me. Old Blood on instruments? I wouldn't go to that doctor!!!!! What happened to one use plastic speculums? Sounds like the health dept would close that office

  17. Am I wrong?

    Mara123RN replied to emmy41lgpn's topic in General Nursing

    Mejane19 I am just curious do you have any experience in the medical field or are you just here as the daughter of a doctor? emmy41lgpn I think he should have told you up front that he did not have...

  18. Differences in pain medication

    Mara123RN replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience Percocet is stronger than Loratab Demerol is pretty much a drug of the past for reasons posted by Grumpy Dilaudid is the drug seekers choice so I think that may be the strongest...

  19. I can't get a hospital job!

    Mara123RN replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. Wonder if your legal experience is scaring them

  20. PO vs IV formulations

    Mara123RN replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree. Was it a pharmacist you talked to or a pharmacist. Where I work there are 2 pharmacist that I fully trust otherwise I double check everything they say and find many times, other than my...

  21. Hesi Exit Exam

    Mara123RN replied to PHATRN49's topic in LPN to RN

    http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/nclex.htm

  22. Should I work as a GN b4 u pass I pass my boards

    Mara123RN replied to PEBBLES1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. Starting a job as a GN is stressful. I guess it would depend on how well you handle stress. Taking nclex stressed out from your job will only make it

  23. Slow times at hospitals?

    Mara123RN replied to palmtree61's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Summer is always slower as are holidays. I guess it just depends on where you

  24. Unfreaking Real!!!!

    Mara123RN replied to chiari_mom's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is another reason for the Nursng shortage. Sorry that happened to you all. That's how it is. You have to stand your ground. Family comes