Mavrick BSN, RN

15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU

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    Can this really happen?!?

    Mavrick replied to AFNurse2b13's topic in General Students

    OMG. I'm guilty. You are right and caught me! I could barely read the full text of your OP and scrolled through the replies but I was snagged by your
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    Night Nursing: Precepting & Perception

    Mavrick replied to Larry2016's topic in General Students

    This mistaken notion that patients sleep all night is somewhat baffling. Sick people generally don't sleep very well and most hospital routines don't allow them to sleep for very long if they do fall...
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    GUYS I Decided after reading several posts here that Nursing is a Dream!!!!!!

    Mavrick replied to MSBREELEE's topic in Nursing Career

    Move on. Enough
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    I want to quit ICU after one week.

    Mavrick replied to Lady4Scrubs's topic in Critical Care

    This response makes no sense. Who are you angry
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    I want to quit ICU after one week.

    Mavrick replied to Lady4Scrubs's topic in Critical Care

    I'm always fascinated by disillusioned newbies to the ICU / nursing. Obviously it wasn't what you expected. My question: What did you expect and where did you get that
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    Nursing as a Second Career

    Mavrick replied to HappyJetting's topic in General Nursing

    The QUOTE button at the bottom right hand side of the post will allow you to respond to individual posts in this thread. I have been a nurse over 35 years. I quit twice (drove a semi and sold...
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    I've been suspended

    Mavrick replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    TLI. Too Little Information. People communicate with much more than words. Had the student said, "John's quiet" in a little whisper and a relieved look, that might well be interpreted as "All is...
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    Didn't Pass Human Physiology and not I am not sure what to do now!

    Mavrick replied to nsmith18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seriously? You don't have a clue? It's very simple. Really evaluate WHY you failed and make all efforts at a remedy. You have a huge advantage when you take it again. You know what is coming. If you...
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    Should I just wait until i graduate and then go into direct entry nursing program

    Mavrick replied to MSBREELEE's topic in General Students

    Sick, scared, unhappy people look to you (the nurse) when they are at their most vulnerable. You are not ready for any of this responsibility. You sound in need of some counseling yourself to help...
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    Didn't make it.

    Mavrick replied to Jessies_hope's topic in School, College Programs

    This sentence does indeed convey that you are judging people so you can stop with the denial. Perhaps this will help you understand why you can't just get your "foot in the door and show them how bad...
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    Medication error

    Mavrick replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Once the "what" is figured out and patient harm (or lack thereof) assessed the most important aspect to me is "how" What did I do or not do? What were the other factors involved doc, pharmacy,...
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    BSN does NOT open the door for better opportunies

    Mavrick replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What made you think a BSN would open the door to better opportunities? OH, all those reports of HOSPITALS wanting Magnet status or the IOM recommendation for more BSN prepared nursed in HOSPITALS....
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    Personal Guidance

    Mavrick replied to anonymous2626's topic in General Nursing

    I have MANY challenges to your religious priorities as will any nursing school or Board of Nursing in the United States. To simply answer your question: Assuming your wife means to go to school and...
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    Misdemeanor charge on driving license

    Mavrick replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think this is what caught maryjean's eye. At least it did
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    Not nursing, but..

    Mavrick replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    As always, at your service,
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    Guessing game!

    Mavrick replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I am but a mere PACU nurse. No food for you. Ice chips only. Carry on School
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    Guessing game!

    Mavrick replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    So the final answer was 89.9%, 5 dry rot tampons, 3 Ibuprofen and a Partridge in a Pear Tree? Happy Holidays to
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    Not nursing, but..

    Mavrick replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    Indeed, I was more curious about the term "fotter" but your reply was absolutely more entertaining. How do you treat students having a "ceasar"? Put croutons in their
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    Best fitness monitor

    Mavrick posted a topic in General Nursing

    The New Year is upon us and as usual I am committing to being a fitter me. Got the gym membership and the bike tuned up. Wife bought a treadmill for herself and the dog (yes, she has trained the dog...
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    could get fired!

    Mavrick replied to RNmoms's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The confidentiality statement we all sign, the constant reminders of internet and password security keeps me and all my co-workers from even remotely considering such foolishness. Logging in under a...
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    Objects that represent a nurse

    Mavrick replied to Moran11's topic in General Nursing

    An oil lamp. Not a white gas Coleman Lantern but an oil lamp like you rub to get a genie to appear. Some schools use them as part of their pinning
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    Discrimination Application Question

    Mavrick replied to Smill204's topic in General Students

    Are you blonde or had a friend who was blonde get the "dumb bimbo"
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    Not nursing, but..

    Mavrick replied to pistolchick's topic in School

    What is FB "fotter"? Please, anyone but Far can answer.......... positive comments only, nothing mean or rude. NO textspeak or writing in a British
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    Drug seeking- something to ponder

    Mavrick replied to Nsg is an art's topic in Pain Management

    I work in PACU and don't mind giving people, even obvious substance abusers, pain medication. It takes what it takes. I am not going to attempt rehab on anyone in the first hour and a half after...
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    lasix not given..

    Mavrick replied to acts456's topic in Patient Medications

    Just a little correction. Didn't think you would be so