nursemary9 BSN, RN

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    Prayer for my son

    nursemary9 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Just read your thread. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know how everything turns out. I also believe in the positive aspects of prayer!! Mary
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    I love night shift!!!!!

    nursemary9 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am 61 yrs. old; have worked nite shift (2300-0730) for almost 30 yrs. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!! Would never go back to days!! My body is not doing so well, but it would be worse on days!! we...
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    fed up and set up

    nursemary9 replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Sorry----I just noticed that this is the long-term care forum!! Well, you all have my opinion anyway!! Thanks Mary
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    fed up and set up

    nursemary9 replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi I work an acute care med/surg--hem/onc Unit. We get 6 pt's each. We have computerized charting; I always check the orders & MAR sections before giving the meds; we also have to still check the...
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    I'm a new RN...Please help!

    nursemary9 replied to ADNgrad2006's topic in General Nursing

    jbjfan, Congrats on gettiing the position ( Internship) you wanted. It sounds exciting. I agree with you regarding the burnout. Good Luck on your test. I know you'll do well-- The knowledge is there....
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    I'm a new RN...Please help!

    nursemary9 replied to ADNgrad2006's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Well, I've been an RN for over 40 yrs. Many years ago, I truly believed that everyone should start out on a med/Surg unit--for all the reasons Tweety gave you. HOWEVER, I,too, have seen the light....
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    Unpaid Suspension for wanting to be treated fairly

    nursemary9 replied to MrsK1223's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I would DEFINITELY write up exactly what happened in your own words--so that can go into your file along with there write up. Then, I would also, get an attorney & also let them know you are...
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    Weekend coverage hospitals

    nursemary9 replied to Squirlatheart's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I'm in Chicago; every other weekend and every other Holiday Mary
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    nurses mixing meds

    nursemary9 replied to Goldenhare's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely start loking for another job!Many, Many years ago, we also didn't have a night time pharmacist, but as I say, that was in the dark Ages. Every place I have worked at now has a...
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    I'm about to take the plunge again

    nursemary9 replied to LauraF, RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My Best of Luck to you! Mary
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    Did you make friends in your work place? I mean friends you go out with and stuff

    nursemary9 replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Hi In the past, when I was younger, I made some very dear friends at work and in fact, one of them is one of my very best friends. We stood up to each other's weddings and have always been there for...
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    Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    nursemary9 replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I work in a large Chicago Hospital/Trauma center. It's a Teaching Hospital. We are extremely busy all the time!! I work the night shift & have been doing nites for almost 30 yrs. Sleeping is...
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    New Grad Thrown to the Wolves!

    nursemary9 replied to IttyBittyCritty's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters. I wanted to add that in my State--Illinois-- you can't really work like this. You must be working with an RN & that RN must even be co-signing all of your notes....
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    RANT!! He left a dirty needle on my table!

    nursemary9 replied to nursejohio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even tho you are just off orientation, I think I would have written up an incident report. That was an unsafe situation & you could have easily been stuck. Someone really has to let this guy know...
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    Do You Have Male Nurses on your Unit?

    nursemary9 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had nothing but positive experiences with nurses who happen to be male. I work med/surg/ hem/ onc. They are all just nurses on my unit; there really is no differentiation. Everyone is treated...
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    Night Shift

    nursemary9 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I;ve been nite shift almost 30 yrs. LOVE IT. I use the fan for "whie noise". If I get to0 cool, a light summer blankey. I have a black window shade. DH put up a frame like thing around the window,...
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    The Older Nurse in the Workplace

    nursemary9 replied to rpv_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, As you can see, I'm 61. I've been working for a bit more then 40 yrs and have a Nursing Diploma and a couple of classes that I took yrs ago toward a BSN. I have worked Med/Surg/Hem/Onc for...
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    How Can You Bear to be a Nurse?

    nursemary9 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    THANKS, Tweety,:icon_hug: :1luvu: I needed that this AM! That was awsome. Mary
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    Soo Many Posts On Criminal Records

    nursemary9 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I was just looking thru this thread & came to your post. I just wanted to wish you the Best of Luck. I hope you will let us know when you pass!!!!! Good for you!! I doubt if most people here...
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    night shift depression

    nursemary9 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I have worked 8 hr. night shifts for over 30 years. I wouldn't work any other shift!! They couldn't pay me enough to come in on a day shift. I did do some 12 hr. 7P-7A a few years back, but not...
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    Have you meet Jnette: "Goody 1 Shoe"

    nursemary9 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jenette, I want to just repeat everything everyone else said!! You are a definite Treasure; I always look for your posts when I'm at Allnurses. I remember when you were up in the Chicago-area for...
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    What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    nursemary9 replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Type of Nurse RN-- Certified in Oncology; Work Med/Surg/Hem/Onc Floor that gets overflow of all kinds Hours per week I work 72 hr/ 2 wks How many years of Nursing 40 yrs How many years...
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    Stethoscope Questions?

    nursemary9 replied to YukonDave's topic in General Nursing

    Dave, I can only tell you what I have. I had in Home Care and also use it on my Med-Surg Floor. I have a Littmann Master Classic II; it ran about $80-85.00. Ive had it about 4 yrs and it has been...
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    Gray on ice?

    nursemary9 replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in Emergency

    This is the same as at my Facility Mary
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    Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    nursemary9 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I guess I fall into the OLD catagory with over 40 yr's of experience! This thread makes me so angry! :angryfire I guess I am angry with a young nurse who will group all Experienced nurses into one...