Mavrick BSN, RN

15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU

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    Ethical dilemma

    Why were you so afraid? Would you do it again with what you know now? What did you learn? I am fascinated by seemingly intelligent people not being able to listen to those around them to make the...
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    Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    A nurse I work with had C-diff a few months ago. I sat in her chair for a few minutes. Do I have to get tested or should I just sue my
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    Is it true all nurses get MRSA or C-DIFF?

    This answer seems very familiar. Ah, yes....We have plowed this field before.
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    Sign-on bonuses

    Good question. I'd find out. By not accepting the bonus, would you still have to abide by all the conditions that the employer would expect of you if you DID take the bonus? Such as a length of...
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    I finally did it!

    So, when do you start the new
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    Frustrated new grad...Jobless in Miami =(

    Did you make any connections in your clinical areas? Sometimes the staff will remember a particular student and help them along. Are you in a BSN preferred area and getting that as their excuse?...
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    Facebook nurses and patients

    Is that your real name Sue Damonas? Could I look you up on the Pennsylvania Nurses web site and see what city you live in? The Missouri Nurses web site will reveal not only when you obtained your...
  8. Methinks she already changed it. Right, Saff? Correct me if I'm wrong. I can take
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    Career Change

    Really?? I'm going to get to retire????? I'm feelin'
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    Career Change

    Check your local job ads to see if the "BSN required or preferred" mentality has taken hold in your area. If ASN nurses are still being hired, then by all means snag an associates degree from your...
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    BSN or MSN

    A lot of people don't want or need an MSN but they are in a job market that requires or prefers a BSN. They may already have a job with their ADN but if they ever want to move to another job or...
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    How do you feel about care plans?

    "Tis odd. Such a blast of
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    First clinical competency was a disaster

    This is from a new grad on another thread: "So yesterday was my first day and the first time that I met (my preceptor) and one of the first things he said to me was that if I am going to cry I...
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    Need help with a careplan

    That's why nursing school careplans are such a ***** and only good for nursing school instructors. Play their make-believe game while in their
  15. Naw, I gots moves, ya know, like Jagger. Doesn't that put a song in your
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    ABSN vs MSN-E

    What were you planning on doing with a B.S in Neuroscience? I'm curious as to where your interest lies. L & D, NP, EMT, MSN-E. A bit scattered thinking. Can't tell what direction you are trying...
  17. Are you just killing my dreeeaaammm? I don't wanna be a professional
  18. Totally! I feel so Orthopedic-ey. I wanna close a reduction
  19. Just expressing my entitlement to being as lazy as possible. Thanx
  20. Really, Boston! Where is my
  21. ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON That's it! All that banging around fixin' stuff. Sometimes a lot of blood 'specially with revisions. Solving problems on the fly. What plate or screw will fit in this particular...
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    Sign-on bonuses

    Don't accept/sign on until you read it. Then you'll know what the deal is and if you want to take it. Know what you're getting into because a "bonus" is usually an incentive to get someone to accept...
  23. What kind of school would that
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    Ethical dilemma

    This doctor is allowing his practice to fail and you are the only one left holding it together? Something is wrong here. Could it be substance abuse on the doctors part? Just speculating. If he...
  25. When you reflect back on all the hard work and effort it took to earn those two little letters you will be (and should be) proud of yourself and your accomplishments. You also might notice that if...