nursemary9 BSN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology

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    Protecting my license..

    nursemary9 replied to piglets2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi You are ABSOLUTELY right!! I agree 100% with all the above posters. Plus, even if that order was on the right patient, we simply can't write or accept orders like that anymore. we are not to accept...
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    My first death (yesterday)

    nursemary9 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sara, for a young woman who is very young yet, you shared this story so beautifully! your Caring and Compassion are commendable. With this kind of attitude, I hope you will be going further in...
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    Got Any Tips For Post-op Lap Chole ? Want To Share Your Experience? Any Tips ?

    nursemary9 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    Hi In March I had Laporoscopic gastric surgery. A bit different from lap Chole, but similar. It was OK. pain minimal. Some gas pains--and they were actually worse then anything, but even they were...
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    Hourly pay question:

    nursemary9 replied to twiceaslucky's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I work in Chicago. I don;t know where you are in Indiana. When we are Charge, we make $1.00 more per hour also. However, our base pay is Much higher.Of course, our cost of living may be higher....
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    U of Chicago or IL Masonic?

    nursemary9 replied to chi town girl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi I work at Masonic. I worked at another Advocate Hospital for 32 yrs. when it closed. Advocate told all of us that there were positions available at other Hospitals. Many staff left Advocate to go...
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    Night Nursing

    nursemary9 replied to kenesha212002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi I've worked nites ( 2300-0730) for about 30 yrs. I work full time--80 hrs. For about 10 yrs. I worked part-time Home Health after getting off duty from the hospital. During these years I slept...
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    Computer Charting

    nursemary9 replied to sstromberg's topic in General Nursing

    Hi We`started computer charting about 2 years ago. As everyone can see, I'm pretty old & have been a nurse for over 40 years. Well, I absolutely HATED it the first month!! Very shortly after that...
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    Leaving the Profession!

    nursemary9 replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm so sorry that you have had these negative experiences with Older Nurses. I have been nursing for over 40 yrs, so I would guess I'm one of THEM!! Oh well--I have to say that not all older...
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    How many days is a usual orientation?

    nursemary9 replied to glen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Our new grad orientation is 12-16 weeks. You work with a preceptor this entire time. If you are still not ready, they may extend the orientation. Even experienced RN;s get 4-6 weeks here. I would...
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    full-time work?

    nursemary9 replied to ron1980's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Our Unit is self-scheduling; We work every other weekend & every other Holiday. Full time is 80 he/ 2 wks. We do 8 hr & 12 hr. Our 12 hr full time do 3 12's + 1 8 hr.; 5 8 hr shifts for...
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    How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    nursemary9 replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I can barely believe it, but I started in 1966 as an RN for the State of Illinois in a Psych Facility at $2.50/ Hr!! Now, it's amazing--$33.50/Hr + nite differential of $3.00/hr. Salaries have...
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    Volume in 1 unit of blood?

    nursemary9 replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Bags vary. I just finished running the second unit of PRBC's on a pt. It contained 278 ml blood; The first unit had over 400l ml.. It is marked on our bags how much is in them. Mary
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    Unit Problem, Advice from Nurse Mgrs plz!

    nursemary9 replied to NurseJanice's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Not a Manager, myself, at this time. I have been in the past. A few years ago, this was a MAJOR issue not just on our floor, but the whole Hospital. Management proceeded to make a new policy--- if...
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    Franemtnurse: Poet Laurette of allnurses

    nursemary9 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dearest Fran, I am so proud to know you!! I feel honored to have read your book and I always feel honored when I speak to you on the phone!! Who knows, maybe someday I will have the honor to meet you...
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    Just quit my first nursing job.

    nursemary9 replied to rsmn17's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you just try a different type of nursing. You were med/surg--so try maybe surgery, day-surgery, home health, long-term care, Psych, dialysis, or peds. There are a lot of options in nursing....
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    Why Can't Hospitals Offer Shifts Other Than 12 hr. 7 to 7?

    nursemary9 replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I have not read all the posts in this thread, yet. However, I'll tell you at my Hospital, it's kind of up to each unit. The ICU's, by choice have 12 hr shifts & they love them. Some of the...
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    For those with Nursing caps, please answer asap

    nursemary9 replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I didn't know anyone even got caps today much less had to put stripes on!! 40 yrs ago or so, we also used K-Y Jelly to place them. Just on the front with just a bit overlap on the sides. Mary
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    Salary question??

    nursemary9 replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    Hi We make pretty good salaries here in Chicago; However, the cost of living is terribly high. In the city itself, it is hard to find even a startout house for less then $300,000. As everyone says,...
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    I'm happy to report...........

    nursemary9 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: marla, congratulations to you!! :balloons: hope you will be happy with the new job!! mary
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    When the Board of Nursing is out to get you....

    nursemary9 replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in General Nursing

    i really have nothing to add to the previous posts except to say that i'm so sorry this is happening to you. as said, i would get a lawyer & get one now!! this is just ridiculous on there part!...
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    Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    nursemary9 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 40 yrs. I work in an acute care setting; Hem/Onc + Med Surg. I LOVE Learning new things!! I love Continuing Education so I can Learn new things!! I'm 60 yrs old--if my health...
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    "Incidental overtime"

    nursemary9 replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in General Nursing

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    DH dying-need prayers

    nursemary9 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Dear Joey I have been thinking about you and your little girl! I'm so glad you wrote. You must be terrified!! I totally agree with everyone above. I just want to repeat that if this persists, please...
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    License Surrender

    nursemary9 replied to frankpjrd's topic in General Nursing

    Frank, You really do need a Lawyer NOW!! You needed one at the very beginning of this. I know the financial situation, but maybe you can try Legal Aide. I'm so sorry for your Hip & back Situation....
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    DH dying-need prayers

    nursemary9 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Joey, You and your daughter remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us continue to support you. Let us know how you are doing. Mary