Mavrick BSN, RN

15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU

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    Disappointed in nursing

    Mavrick replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As with any "research study" you have to look at the assumptions and definitions to determine the validity of the conclusions. Based on anecdotal evidence presented here on AN, bullying is an...
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    Disappointed in nursing

    Mavrick replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Perhaps your school did not prepare you very well for nursing and your mentors have spent an over abundance of time getting you up to speed to be a functional member of their team and don't have...
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    Disappointed in nursing

    Mavrick replied to nursingilove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Prepare for the backlash on this
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    This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    Mavrick replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. I like the way the word camming looks in print. 2. I am hesitant to click on the "Students" tab for fear of reading something so stupid I'll accidentally respond with something so snarky I'll...
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    This'll be fun!!

    Mavrick replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Monday morning at
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    advice needed

    Mavrick replied to chelsey6600's topic in General Nursing

    So they trust the word of an STNA (who found the patches) over the word of an STNA and you (who didn't find the patches). This may be a time to institute a policy that it takes two people to sign...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    Mavrick replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    If you have not lurked on this site long enough to know you are going to get a straight answer to a stupid question then withhold your comment until you have developed a constitution that can take a...
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    Mavrick posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does this happen to you?? Why, oh, WHY do nametags always seem to be flipped wrong-side-out?? I'll position mine the proper way (with name and picture front and center) and by the time I walk from...
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    CNN uncovers high surgical mortality rate for children at a Florida hospital

    Mavrick posted a topic in General Nursing

    CNN uncovers high surgical death rate at hospital - CNN.com Pediatric cardiac surgery is undoubtedly a risky procedure but when it happens at this Florida Hospital it's deadly. When you do less than...
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    travel nursing?

    Mavrick replied to hodagRN's topic in Travel

    You can't always get what you
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    travel nursing?

    Mavrick replied to hodagRN's topic in Travel

    verb verb: pique; 3rd person present: piques; past tense: piqued; past participle: piqued; gerund or present participle: piquing 1. stimulate (interest or curiosity). "you have piqued my curiosity...
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    Nursing and the sex industry

    Mavrick replied to itsme0987's topic in General Nursing

    You have totally redeemed yourself from that comment about my Seahawks
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    Mavrick replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    Just to show what a good sport I am. I admit to living in a house divided. My wife is a Packers fan and she has selected Clay as her one permissible infidelity. We also have two dogs, one with a...
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    Mavrick replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    I thought we might be on to something but unfortunately I have a Seahawks sticker on the
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    terminology

    Mavrick replied to mvaughan5521's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Of course it's homework!! I'll bite if it's fun for me too. Foley catheter Jackson-Pratt drain Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheter Hickman-Broviac catheter Texas catheter Dobbhoff enteric tube Salem...
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    Help stop unfair hiring practices for stipulated nurses in Texas

    Mavrick replied to Nursinwill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My understanding is the BoN places stipulations on a nurse's license to ensure the safety of the public not to aid an ill person in recovery. An employer chooses to hire a person based on the needs of...
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    New Grad Headed to the ICU!

    Mavrick replied to critcarequeen93's topic in Critical Care

    Don't you just be teasing us now. Hmmmmm all of a sudden I'm jonesing for some
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    This seems like Hipaa violation

    Mavrick replied to shabish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think that is the point OP is trying to make. When she calls the hospital, how does the hospital know she is actually a legitimate caller from a legitimate doctor's office. I suppose you could...
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    "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    Mavrick replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Maybe the nurse you speak of is trying to include you in a team you don't want to be a part of. That's kind of sad. If they keep doing it after you have corrected them, that's inconsiderate and would...
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    Getting Re-hired on Previous Floor?

    Mavrick replied to lizrn1214's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ouch! It really does smart to have a smack down 13 years after the fact. Sorry to you, OP. My thoughts on the matter: What kind of manager takes 13 year old gossip as hiring criteria? Be careful...
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    Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

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

    I'm giving report to the floor nurse about this 40-something post op patient with an old head injury. She's got a bunch of other medical problems so the Hospitalist is at the bedside interviewing the...
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    Titrating

    Mavrick replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in MICU, SICU

    Would it be too "out there" to start with a mid-range dose, say 1 to 1.5 mcg/kg/min and titrate to effect? 30 minutes of high blood pressure is tolerated a lot better than 30 minutes of low
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    Question about ICD/pacemaker

    Mavrick replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Now THIS is a high quality All Nurses thread. Thanks for the clear presentation, helpful acknowledgements and learning opportunity. win - win -
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    Getting used to 12 hour shifts?

    Mavrick replied to champagneferret's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dear windsurfer8, Kudos to you for just stating a fact. Your courageous attempt to teach newbies the way of the world is
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    Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    Mavrick replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the comments and especially the theories on this apparently common phenomenon. It continues to baffle me as I agree with first poster that it should be a 50/50 chance of being right...