Mavrick BSN, RN

15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU

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    Checking O2, suction

    Mavrick replied to Comorbidities's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Actually it is not true that there are no dumb questions. Many of your fellow busy nurses will give you the hairy eyeball when you ask (or repeatedly) ask a question that is obvious you have not spent...
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    Moving to Midwest

    Mavrick replied to gill24's topic in Nursing Career

    The same as "mid to high $20s" which Commuter
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    why aren't gloves better

    Mavrick replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    $$$$$
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    inconsistent policies

    Mavrick replied to 2bRN2016's topic in School, College Programs

    So you are a borderline student that didn't make the cut because you're responsible for your own grade rather than having your fellow students push you through with their superior grade. That only...
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    And Off I Go!

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

    Also agree phlebotomy and EKG are way too advanced at this stage. CNA experience can give you a serious closer look at the actual work environment of a bedside nurse. Sights, sounds, and smells! It...
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    Sorry-help again..

    Mavrick replied to RN_TOBE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    (I have edited canigraduate's post a little) This person has had math calculation difficulties since 2011. I think this degree of math impairment is beyond our scope of
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Mavrick replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    This is a straight cut and paste from a recent entry on AN. I could not of butchered the English language more better then iffen Id tried. "Yes be grateful for the ones that do have patients and...
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    Hyperventilation

    Mavrick replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    Maybe your student hyperbreather could focus on counting all the tiny little bags. You certainly wouldn't want to cause any harm with your non-standard of care treatment.
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    Diabetic Alert Dog at work in Hospital

    Mavrick replied to Brookieakorsie's topic in General Nursing

    Good gravy, people are just waaaay too sensitive when they have their own agenda. Just tell me what I want to hear and skip all that real advice stuff. You will have plenty of exposure to rude when...
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    Pearson Vue Trick

    Mavrick replied to MsNicksRN15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think even asking if the PVT works is a waste of time. It's a ZombieLegend that won't
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    Why did you want to be a nurse?

    Mavrick replied to cantgowrongwithjwong's topic in General Nursing

    In response to your comment about the "struggle" (why on earth) rather than a simple answer to "why did you want to be a nurse". I believe there is an enormous disconnect between the public perception...
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    How many is too many questions

    Mavrick replied to Kcv19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have already asked some really good questions that show you are aware of how important it is not to piss off your most important resources (other nurses) but constantly and repetitively going to...
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    Palpate Cardiac Valves IRL?

    Mavrick replied to nursetobe111's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm curious as to what school on this planet is teaching cardiac valve palpation to nursing
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    Rhythm debate

    Mavrick replied to MendedHeart's topic in Cardiac

    Agree. PR int = 0.12 normal QRS = 0.12 delayed conduction, BBB Rate approx 110 There are no "F" waves present. Sinus Tach with
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    Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    Mavrick replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    So now you have one example of one instructor. Why on earth would you withdraw from class with only two weeks left?? Are you blaming that on the instructor that noted one of your
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    Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    Mavrick replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    If you are looking for an excuse as to why you failed, I guess blaming the instructor is as good as
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    Does the travel aspect of nursing make up for the jobs cons?

    Mavrick replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in Travel

    PACU nurse here, and I have always been suspicious of that OR nurse persona. Sounds like you know yourself and have found a perfect niche. Good on
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    Late arriving Nurses

    Mavrick replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are exceptionally good at rationalizing. Too bad you're too exceptional to follow a simple policy intended for
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    SATA NCLEX

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

    WOW for Washington!! Oh, you meant the other Washington. Well, let's give a shout out to one efficient BoN. (Sorry
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    Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

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

    This may be too technical for some, but this is from the actual application for a nursing license in the state of Washington. I have bolded the part that applies to conditions that have been treated...
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    Second degree and nursing

    Mavrick replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    I knew there was something fuzzy about those posts but I just kept wiping my
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    Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    Mavrick replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    "My vacation starts tomorrow so I'm hoping to get out early", said optimistic PACU nurse never. What were you thinking? Do not tempt the easy shift
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    Why am I so depressed?

    Mavrick replied to freckles23's topic in Health, Stress Management

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/what-if-nursing-1002567.html Are these two an accurate example of the next generation of nursing? (A BSN and a hospital job didn't make her
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    What if nursing doesn't work?

    Mavrick replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    If your definition of "happy" has to be instant non-stop yippee skippee then you will never achieve that kind of happiness. Do not get married, do not have children, do not get a dog. These things...
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    Any confirmation on this doozy?

    Mavrick replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I was pointing out that states' Boards of Nursing can and do make all kinds of educational requirements before issuing or renewing a