Mavrick BSN, RN

15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU

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    Book recommendations for new PACU nurse?

    Mavrick replied to ohthatswhatthatdoes's topic in PACU

    Drain's Perianesthesia Nursing by Odom-Forren 6th edition. The previous editions were by Cecil Drain. This is a classic text and EVERY PACU has or should have a 5th or 6th edition. Of course it is...
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    Associates first or BSN?

    Mavrick replied to Bryannanichole_'s topic in Nursing Career

    I have read right here on AN that NPs are getting their credentials out of cereal boxes. OK, that may have been one poster's opinion but it certainly made a visual for how low the barrier has become....
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    BSN male nursing student.. changing majors?

    Mavrick replied to penguin2020's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You have already talked yourself out of nursing so it's not going to work at this time. You are right that you have not fully developed as a person and are maturing as we speak so you can always...
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    Do others follow this practice?

    Mavrick replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Thinly veiled reference to an entertaining thread regular readers will remember.
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    ECG reading. HELP!

    Mavrick replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    Assuming the two leads are from the same patient. Bottom lead clearly shows "p" waves = sinus rhythm. 17 little boxes between "qrs" complexes = HR 88 = Normal sinus rhythm. "QRS" WIDTH = 3 little...
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    Do others follow this practice?

    Mavrick replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in Men in Nursing

    New one to me. I have NEVER thought about the gender of the nurse I sign on to waste with. If the dang Pyxis will read their fingerprint as human, good enough for me. Are males more likely to divert...
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    Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

    Mavrick replied to FutureJoy's topic in General Students

    Quote from FutureJoy If you have no interest in assisting me then why give commentary? Are people typically this facetious here because of the lack of tangible report? I assumed she meant...
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    I need to interview a public health or hospice nurse for school

    Mavrick replied to ReallyStalkingNurses's topic in Public, Community Health

    Seems simple enough when you explain it like that but it (the blue side) won't accept my password nor let me start a new account because my e-mail is already in
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    I need to interview a public health or hospice nurse for school

    Mavrick replied to ReallyStalkingNurses's topic in Public, Community Health

    Dang! I didn't get to be so called interviewed in this "age of technology" by the so called student nurse and give my phony answers based on my 30 years truck driving experience (not that there is...
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    Unexperienced licensed rn

    Mavrick replied to Cmallari1121's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't think any employer will hire you because you have 2 kids. In fact that might be seen as a liability because you will be more responsive to them than an employer needing a flexible worker. Not...
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    I have an interview in 12 hours help!! B. N

    Mavrick replied to Ozymandia's topic in Nursing Career

    What state BoN website is that?? The BoN determines if you have a valid license. An employer determines if you are hired or
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    Misconceptions about Nurses.

    Mavrick replied to vnvelez90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found Question #5 offensive all by itself without putting too much thought into the mental state of the person who asked it. I can only wonder what the deleted posts referred
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    Working for two hospitals

    Mavrick replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    You will have to meet the requirements of both facilities, however. If you have to work so many weekends or holidays for example, you could end up working a lot of weekends and
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    Should I make a stink about this?

    Mavrick replied to Zooey72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are going to have trouble in Nursing school. I am absolutely certain of
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    ADD sufferer taking NCLEX for the third time...

    Mavrick replied to MrPopeye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A well-managed medical condition doesn't (usually) come up unless the person chooses to bring it up as a subject of conversation. Constant referral starts to sound like an excuse and it gets old real...
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    Same Day Surgery GN

    Mavrick replied to nurseynurse118's topic in PACU

    It really depends on the type of patients you typically get. You should do fine with a good orientation and patients that are well screened and really are OUT-PATIENTS. People that walk in and most...
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    PACU call

    Mavrick replied to Beekayge's topic in PACU

    We have a 30 minute call-in time for consistency. The OR nurse is supposed to "best guess" when pt is 30 minutes out and to call in the 2 PACU nurses. That gives us 30 minutes to get there....
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    ADD sufferer taking NCLEX for the third time...

    Mavrick replied to MrPopeye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nursing is a very challenging profession that requires a lot of multi-tasking amid environmental distractions. Special accommodations will not be made for a person who can't stay focused on their...
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    General Disdain Toward Job

    Mavrick replied to shaneb9's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I was having trouble respecting the pre-nursing types here who post they want to be NPs but now that I see how they actually get to be NPs I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked. The direct entry...
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    Books to read before starting nursing school

    Mavrick replied to Mapachita's topic in General Nursing

    Dang! You beat me to it. "House of God" is a must read for the inside jokes and definition of a
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    How do you feel about care plans?

    Mavrick replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    Not if they answer the question with this: "Now, if that somehow bothers you, then dismiss yourself. Simple. Problem solved. Right?
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    Facebook nurses and patients

    Mavrick replied to Annaleemabey's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Dang!! I am really embarrassed now!! That one blew right past me. Dang, again! Actually it will state all the horrible details of some disciplinary actions. A full copy of the Findings of Fact,...
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    NCLEX "OCTOBER 13, 2015 Pearson Vue trick.Good popup vs Bad

    Mavrick replied to nurse pocahontas's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did Quick Results say you passed or are you still
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    Extra income

    Mavrick replied to eacu's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey eacu, Update your profile and be proud of that
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    GA Teen Contracted HIV from a hair weave? Really?!?!

    Mavrick replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    What is a matter wit you people! She got it from the toilet