Mavrick BSN, RN

15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU

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    Need an emotional support dog

    Mavrick replied to Katlove10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Just lie about the whole "therapy" thing. Buy a $20 vest on-line, put it on your dog, act indignant when someone in the grocery store asks about your "service dog" and park in the handicap space....
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    Unusual treatments

    Mavrick replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Exact same way they do in the Veterinary office for dogs' prolapsed uteruses. (uteri?) Anybody work with leeches and maggot therapy? End of shift leech count was my favorite. Thorazine for intractable...
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    Mavrick replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1) Ditto on the controllable bowel and bladder function. Loss of that is my criteria for pulling the plug. 2) My 104 degree personal Hot Tub. 3) Co-workers who can retire /get new jobs. We have had...
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    HELP! 76 Q's. Pass or Fail?

    Mavrick replied to Ravenl31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, I
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    No visiting hours?

    Mavrick replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    You lost me on this one. It sounds like you believe a primary caretaker should be present when the physician rounds but if the physician doesn't round during posted visiting hours, you enforce the...
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    No visiting hours?

    Mavrick replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I mis-read the title "No Visiting Hours?" to mean no visitors. Like some high-end restaurants are advertising No Children so as not to ruin a nice dining experience, I thought now there are hospital...
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    Help me! Failed Nclex 3 times!! 2015

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

    I am so sorry you are in such a funk. Sounds like you are really hurting. Are you a good test taker usually and just get all anxious over the NCLEX? There seems to be a big difference in whether you...
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    Dating during school

    Mavrick replied to level1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you can't think with the head outside of your pants, nursing doesn't need
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    Which universities in TX will not drop you

    Mavrick replied to Stargirl9009's topic in General Students

    How much have you already
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    Has anyone passed Nclex in 180+ questions?

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

    Does the "search" button not work after 180 questions? What about if I get 4 SATA questions? What if "all of the above" is not one of the answers? What if my left eye started
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    My Fibro

    Mavrick replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    malinger ma·lin·ger (mə-lĭng'gər) v. To feign illness or other incapacity in order to avoid duty or work. I am fascinated that there is a word for the
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    Peds patients in PACU?

    Mavrick replied to norabow's topic in PACU

    Broselow bag at
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    This'll be fun!!

    Mavrick replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Friday at 3:20 on the West Coast and all is well. What is the tampon
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    My Fibro

    Mavrick replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    You still doing bedside nursing
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    My Fibro

    Mavrick replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    But they're your willies nonewtheless.
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    rn

    Mavrick replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    It was totally derailed, renamed and a mystery that generated over 100
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    morbidly obese patients

    Mavrick replied to blackribbon's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ohhhhh Thank you, thank you for another chance. The story of the Bizzare Bazaar. A serial killer in Kansas City from the late 80's. Lived a couple of houses down the street from me. He seduced,...
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    advice? asked to go home during shift

    Mavrick replied to artreid's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/help-i-have-988742.html Sorry it took so long, I'm at work precepting a new nurse.
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    Disappointed in nursing

    Mavrick replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This was certainly uncalled
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    morbidly obese patients

    Mavrick replied to blackribbon's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Good on you OP for your strength and compassion to these special patients. Obviously when they hit the 600 lb level it takes plenty of assistance from the manipulated family to keep those calories...
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    morbidly obese patients

    Mavrick replied to blackribbon's topic in Medical-Surgical

    May I suggest "bizarre" as another word. If I didn't enjoy your posts so much I would have just clicked "like" but I have my own compulsions to deal
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    I don't know why I'm even surprised by this...

    Mavrick replied to thesegotoeleven's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I suppose you can wear all the fancy smelling perfume you want to cover up the smoke
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    Call offs

    Mavrick replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't clock in, don't get paid. Stops that behavior pretty quick. No counseling, no warning, no write up.
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    This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    Mavrick replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with the respectful treatment of transgendered individuals. There was a nasty thread awhile back about a psych nurse referring to a transgendered patient as "it". Just intentionally...
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    This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    Mavrick replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be happy to review if provided with free samples. PM me for my secure P.O. Box