nursemary9 BSN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology

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    My son tried to kill himself tonight

    nursemary9 replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((haunted)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Please know that you have my thoughts and prayers! I agree that right now you just need to be a Mom. I know you are shocked and...
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    how to count narcotics

    nursemary9 replied to nurse73's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nurse73 Welcome to AllNurses. I hope you like it here & learn a lot. I have been an RN for 40 yrs. Always counted as you & yes this is the way it's supposed to be done. We don't count now,...
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    DH dying-need prayers

    nursemary9 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NurseJoey, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family remain in my prayers. Your strength is amazing. I admire you so much. I hope you will keep talking to us. Mary
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    Lets hear it for the good nurses!

    nursemary9 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 young nurses who I absolutely LOVE working with. They are a real joy.Myla is new to hem/Onc; and Ursula is a new grad. You would never know this. They are both so good & both are just the...
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    Patients Calling your Cordless Extension???

    nursemary9 replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    We carry the cordless phones. Our pt's don't have the number, tho. However, our unit secretary has each number as well as our co-workers. So if there is a call from a dept. the secretary transfers it...
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    REST BREAKS for Nurses in The ER

    nursemary9 replied to AngelGirl's topic in Emergency

    Hi It's labor law that you must be given a lunch break. I worked for a hospital once and someone reported them for this--no lunch breaks; staying over and not getting paid; We were told it's our...
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    Lap Band Procedure

    nursemary9 replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am presently contemplating this Procedure. I am going with my HMO approval. I went to the information session & have an appt. with the sugeon in 2 wks. My surgeon has done MANY of...
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    DH dying-need prayers

    nursemary9 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nursejoey I am just so sorry for your situation. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I keep thinking about you and your family. I especially feel so bad for your DD. I wish there was more we could...
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    lost my baby

    nursemary9 replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary
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    DH dying-need prayers

    nursemary9 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nursejoey, I continue to pray for you and your husband & the entire family. I read your thread every day to stay in touch. As the poster above wrote, I am VERY worried about the care your husband...
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    Where's the Professional Respect?

    nursemary9 replied to dalemarc's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I see this attitude more and more. I've been in nursing for 40 yrs. and only recently have I seen this attitude. Like you say, there are many areas nurses can work & have weekend s &...
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    Clocked in - sent home

    nursemary9 replied to jyoung1950's topic in General Nursing

    At our place, all employees---2 hrs Mary
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    DH dying-need prayers

    nursemary9 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Altho I have not written before, you have been in my prayers since you first posted. I have been watching this thread for updates each day. My best wishes to you and your family. I have mentioned your...
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    My father is getting a stem cell transplant, any feedback on if this will work ?

    nursemary9 replied to Chris2002's topic in Oncology

    Hi I just now noticed this thread. I have worked Hem/Onc for years and for a time worked on a transplant unit. I will keep your family in my prayers. I hope you will keep us informed on your dad's...
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    Graveyard Shift

    nursemary9 replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    After almost 30 yrs. of nites--enough sleep prior to your shift. Yes, I take benadryl to insure this. Even, at times, have taken melatonin. Once at work--coffee---but not so much thay it will keep me...
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    "Foley Catheters for Beginners" is up on the MICU faqs website...

    nursemary9 replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much Good Site Mary
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    my dad broke his hip =(

    nursemary9 replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    I have no additional advice to you. All t he posters have giveen you excellent advice. I will only say that what has been said about the IS is COMPLETELY TRUE!! Please, if there is nothing else, get...
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    Hey Bipley.....

    nursemary9 replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Great Job, Bipley!! you did GOOD!! Mary
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    DH dying-need prayers

    nursemary9 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary
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    Hey Bipley.....

    nursemary9 replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Bipley Please--Please have some mercy on us!! We've been WAITING & WAITING!!! Please tell us what happened Mary
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    Hey Bipley.....

    nursemary9 replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Even tho I did not join into the discussion, I did read each & every post in the thread. I, too, have been wondering how breakfast and the talk went. I am thinking about you Mary
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    Does anyone love their job?

    nursemary9 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I LOVE Nursing!! I don't like the politics at times. I have the absolutely WORST manager of my whole 40 yr. career at present. This does make the job less enjoyable. I love working with the pt's....
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    Top Med Surg Meds Used

    nursemary9 replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    Antibiotic---zosyn, vanco, ancef Pain--morphine, vicodin Before blood---tylenol, benadryl (PO or IV) between prbc's--lasix The number one med used on our floor -----------Protonix almost every...
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    Picc Lines..Sterile?

    nursemary9 replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    Hi We use same procedure as above for PICC's. We do listen for air with
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    Pensacola Area

    nursemary9 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi I'm thinking about moving from Chicago down to the Pensacola area late this Spring or Summer. I have 38 yrs. Nursing experience. I have 28 yrs. of Oncology experience & am OCN certified. I...