Marvie

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  1. Problems you believe a deaf RN might run into

    Marvie replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well I have been an OR nurse for many years with profound deafness and I have not had any problems with surgeons or co-workers. I say congrats to the nurse who has a hearing limitation who wants to...

  2. height requirement for OR nurses?

    Marvie replied to Elise, RN's topic in Operating Room

    I grew up in the philippines. Was in Lianga bay, Mindanao, Davao, then in manila. I actually know a bit about the hospitals there. You still are facing discrimination just because of your small...

  3. height requirement for OR nurses?

    Marvie replied to Elise, RN's topic in Operating Room

    plain and simple discrimination. There is no height requirement that I have ever been made aware

  4. Depression because of hearing loss

    Marvie replied to aminv's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Why you? well, why not you? I am an RN who is progressivly profoundly deaf ( right=118, left= 120) and still losing decibles. While I understand and relate to your momentary depression, since I have...

  5. Nurse Practice Act Question

    Marvie replied to Worthless_Nut's topic in General Nursing

    How many patients were affected? The simple answer is One incident report per patient. 5 patients= 5 reports. Plus each one should mention that insulin was not verified by TWO

  6. H.R.3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

    Marvie replied to StatBlues's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nope I mean the governemtn. Since I cant stand the people you mentioned I dont care what they say. When it is quoted in many major newspapers form Obama's people then is it

  7. H.R.3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

    Marvie replied to StatBlues's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The thing that bothers me the most is the narrowed group of persons who will be deciding what is best for the majority. They say one thing then do another, comments made by key people degrading the...

  8. Any Muslim surgical technologist/scrub nurses in allnurses?

    Marvie replied to Lailah000's topic in General Nursing

    The small picture looks like what she wears, the other ones are too sheer and I don't believe would be acceptable (would

  9. Blind in one eye...can I still be a nurse

    Marvie replied to tripleagraham's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am deaf (progressive SNL) and I dont consider myself disabled either however everyone else does, including the legal system and the ADA. Nope sorry Ive never been to Illinois. my name is just...

  10. I hate this question...

    Marvie replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    smile and say

  11. Blind in one eye...can I still be a nurse

    Marvie replied to tripleagraham's topic in General Nursing

    there is a forum here called nurses with disabilities...check it out, you'll be pleasantly surprised to know of others facing similar

  12. Any Muslim surgical technologist/scrub nurses in allnurses?

    Marvie replied to Lailah000's topic in General Nursing

    I am not muslim, however I do occassionally work with a lady who is and there are surgical caps for orthopedic cases that cover the head and also neck. I wish i had a photo, she wears those caps and...

  13. negative/toxic work environment...is this normal for nursing??

    Marvie replied to jamkpb's topic in General Nursing

    Then perhaps you could explain to me how it is that where I work (a male dominated place) that the same thing goes on and even

  14. HOH -possible for RN job?

    Marvie replied to charr-RN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well, I am an RN, deaf , wear two BTE aids, and do fine. I honestly don't use a stethescope however, I do know others with hearing loss that do well. I wish you

  15. nurses with hearing aid

    Marvie replied to aminv's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I encourage you to read up on the ADA laws regarding disclosing information prior to the job. It says you are protected and DO NOT have to disclose this information. I hope all goes well for you. By...

  16. What's the easiest job in the operating room?

    Marvie replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    None of the above. The easiest job in the OR is to be just an

  17. Are there any nursing students or nurses out there with disabilities

    Marvie replied to futurenurse34's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am an RN who works in the OR and profoundly deaf, wear 2 BTE and I do just fine. I also won Oticon's focus on people award. If I can be an RN, so can

  18. Racist Patients

    Marvie replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I too used to live and work in Georgia. I have also seen and dealt with those type of patients. It may be the one reason that I went to another state. I agree with the one who said "you can't fix...

  19. HOH and just accepted to nursing school!

    Marvie replied to gemberly's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Congrats and many good wishes to you.

  20. Latex allergy and nursing

    Marvie replied to Dragonnurse1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am sorry to hear about this for you. I believe that as nurses, we all should petition manufacterers to only make latex free products for the medical field because so many patients, nurses, and...

  21. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

    Marvie replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    While I appreciate the time you took to respond, I will say this....The writer who called several people ***** about answering questions was obviously looking to vent and does not seem to grasp the...

  22. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

    Marvie replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Probably as far as you are getting with me with your comments that indicate frustration and slight hostility....NOT VERY

  23. Deaf Nursing?

    Marvie replied to Alcomedicism's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Alot of that paperwork would be reduced if someone knew sign language, Have you thought about taking a course? You never know when it could come in handy (no pun

  24. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

    Marvie replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Your comments leave us who ARE deaf or HOH wondering.... what exactly is your point? And what teaching point are you referring to? I am not a 'perfectly hearing person' if you read my earlier posts....

  25. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

    Marvie replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    In the OR, the only person who uses a stethescope is the anesthesiologist. I have never had to be faced with the possibility of having to use on. Pre op and recovery use them. Good luck to