Mavrick BSN, RN

15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU

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    You should know better

    Mavrick replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Bacon. Pre-cooked packages from Costco. I buy 3-4 at a time to keep in the vegetable drawer in the fridge. Whip out 6 slices, 45 second nuke, watch TV, usually ID channel with Forensic Files...
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    Why Do We Say "Nursing School"?

    Mavrick replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    What annoys me is when people call it Nurse's Training. Ick. Should I start a new
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    8 yrs post nursing school

    Mavrick replied to nrsnggirl's topic in General Nursing

    1) OP is not a nurse, young or otherwise. 2) Inappropriate usage of NETY on this board is VERY bad etiquette. 3) Your posts don't set the best example of polite
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    When do going back to school STOP!!

    Mavrick replied to tlklvn13's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you from and whatever kind of job are you talking about??? A factory line worker who does the exact same thing for 30 years and is paid for not
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    8 yrs post nursing school

    Mavrick replied to nrsnggirl's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, you said "I'm open to any suggestions! I'd really appreciate it and be forever grateful!" Then when dream'n very politely asked you a question, your bite back said a lot more about your...
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    Driving from Chicago to Seattle

    Mavrick replied to Lnr567's topic in Travel

    I am jealous. I would love to make a drive like that. I have driven from KC to Seattle 8 times and it never gets old. For any kind of long trip, make sure your car is in good condition. Fluids such...
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    What I learned this week (6/27)...

    Mavrick replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What is a coban ant
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    "Good" Pop up?

    Mavrick replied to md9068sn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wait.
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    Rn Nclex

    Mavrick replied to 2bRnluv4lif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, pretty good memory I'd say. I still have my original score sheet. Passing was 350 except for New York and California where you needed
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    Rn Nclex

    Mavrick replied to 2bRnluv4lif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Rose_Queen "Between that (being angry about failing 3 times) and the OP's post wording/grammar, I'm wondering if the issue is English as a foreign language. Perhaps if that's the case OP would...
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    What I learned this week (6/27)...

    Mavrick replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What I learned: 1) I look forward to the "What I learned" thread of the week and seek out things to learn so I can report what I learned last week. 2) I found myself watching "The Brady Bunch Movie"...
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    Vent: parents

    Mavrick replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can so see both sides of this . You want to give the best possible care based on your education and abilities and they want the best possible outcome based on ..... well ...... hope. They can do...
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    How do NPs use statistics in their practice?

    Mavrick replied to nikkid973's topic in Advanced Practice

    The research model will take data from a smaller sample to infer data about a population. (i.e. In a sample of 1000 people, 900 passed the NCLEX on their first attempt, thus most people pass on their...
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    Who hires new grads rn in la, ca

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

    Oh my, OP you are really gonna have to scramble for a job. I just read your profile and see you graduated in 2013. So now there are 2 or 3 classes of newer grads looking for new grad jobs. Have you...
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    Who hires new grads rn in la, ca

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

    You're a little late to this party. The southern California job market has been saturated with new grads for the last couple of years if this board is any indication. Plan to either look a loooong...
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    Failed A Course...

    Mavrick replied to Kyliemb's topic in General Students

    It took OP 2 hours and 6 minutes from original post to the "I'm never coming back to this forum" bust in the chops. (with a troll accusation thrown in) Seems like AN can sniff out BS pretty
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    Become a Nurse without Nursing School

    Mavrick replied to Longa's topic in General Nursing

    And a classic favorite for under
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    Does the bad pop up for Pearson Vue mean you fail?

    Mavrick replied to Smiller0332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is becoming very interesting to me the inexplicable expectations of our dear readers. That somehow All Nurses means we nursing types are on-line all the time to provide nursing services to all...
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    Does the bad pop up for Pearson Vue mean you fail?

    Mavrick replied to Smiller0332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There, there now my tender young little nursie, let Mavrick Poppins assist you with this wee little cube of sugar. So much the better to nibble on you my
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    Does the bad pop up for Pearson Vue mean you fail?

    Mavrick replied to Smiller0332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ground Hog's Day..... I'm outta
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    Does the bad pop up for Pearson Vue mean you fail?

    Mavrick replied to Smiller0332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It bothers me too that people think this is a 24 hour therapy session for emotional problems. or That nurses are supposed to be compassionate 24/7 with no time off for good behavior. or It is somehow...
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    Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT)

    Mavrick replied to joseyjo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I saw a show on TV about it once. They were interviewing nurses in Lithuania or Karzacistan or some European country about. Fascinating. They would apply the maggots then put clear wrap over it to...
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    How to deal with rude coworkers

    Mavrick replied to nicenurse819's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And the over nicey-nice stuff can be so obvious it's more irritating. Yep, do your job. You control your attitude and the practice will be good for you since those people are everywhere. You could...
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    Mavrick replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What about the web photos of the other programs you have applied to? The University of Missouri and Penn Valley Community College have many diverse students that do clinicals in the local hospitals...
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    This week I have learned (6/20, a day late)

    Mavrick replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a mis read of 6/20 which is the numerical version of June 20, a date in the Gregorian