nursemary9 BSN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology

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    working on Christmas?

    nursemary9 replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    I've been meaning to get to this thread since it started. Well, We have to work every other Holiday; one year then the next it is still every other but the opposite holidays. I don;t mind that so...
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    I'm ANGRY and TERRIFIED!!

    nursemary9 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    More importantly, did YOU go to ER & did you get tested? Wehave a protocol & they do blood tests, etc. Did you make incident report--you absolutely need to do this Mary
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    In memory of my friend

    nursemary9 replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Mugwump. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend!! ((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))) Mary
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    Rn in charge who has a temper?

    nursemary9 replied to milenko's topic in General Nursing

    I could not say it any better!! Mary
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    how many hours a week do you work????

    nursemary9 replied to akerdonn's topic in General Nursing

    40 hr/wk 5 8 hr. shifts Mary
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    Anyone on or tried Lexapro?

    nursemary9 replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I've been on lexapro 10 mg QD since March. Not one side effect; I think I am less depressed. Mary
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    School Pins?

    nursemary9 replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    Sue, I graduated in the 60's from St. Francis Sch of Nsg in Evanston.At the time there were few BSN programs. I did take a few classes at Loyola, but never did finish. I saw your message. we go past...
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    Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

    nursemary9 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Once you start really working & get a whole assignment of patients, you won;t think the shift is too long. Weather you work an 8 hr or 12 hr. shift, there is NEVER enough time to finish...
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    School Pins?

    nursemary9 replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    I used to wear mine every day until I lost it. It was beautiful & I was very proud of it. I checked to see if it could be replaced, but it was EXTREMELY expensive & I couldn't afford it at the...
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    Wrote a doctor up!!!

    nursemary9 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD GOING!!!:kiss That was a very good thing you did!! It is even more impressive that your administration is backing you up!! :w00t: :w00t: You are just AWESOME!! Mary
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    Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    nursemary9 replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but after 40 yrs. in this job, I find this mostly funny!! I just can't get really excited anymore about things like this. Mary
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    Incident or not?

    nursemary9 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    It would be an incident in my facility. Yes, O2 is considered a med here. Mary
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    I am thinking of Home Health...

    nursemary9 replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Hi I worked Home Health for 10 yrs. Our agency was like a previous poster said--LPN's need a Supervisory visit from an RN every 2 weeks. That being said, they still did hire LPN's. However, our Agency...
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    Destroying narcotics

    nursemary9 replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The same thing you did. I would have put them in something locked until I could speak with her. Mary
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    Has anyone ever taken Latin?

    nursemary9 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Took Latin 4 yrs. in High School in the 60's. It was OK. Good Grades. I didn't find it particularly helpful in my studies. Now, in my work area, I find it would have been really great if I had taken...
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    Change with scrub design...

    nursemary9 replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has pretty much covered it. To just emphasize--lots of pockets, professional looking; washable, no-iron Mary
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    Removed my mom from life support. Need opinion/reasurance.

    nursemary9 replied to JennieIrene's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Jennie, You are not going to Hell, honey. You are indeed a very loving and brave daughter!! You did what your Mom wanted. When my Dad was dying, we followed his wishes that he did not want...
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    Hi I am Tracy if you all remember me

    nursemary9 replied to daisy9980's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Tracy This is really wonderful to hear. Just know that I'm sure everyone was rooting for you and praying, as well!! I'm really excited to hear that you have started nursing school. Have you...
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    Running About a Quart Low on Compassion?

    nursemary9 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    good going, marla sometimes patients need to be told these things!! congratulations on your 25th!!:balloons: mary
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    Rita's coming-my hospital won't close!!

    nursemary9 replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    Hi My prayers are with you and all of Texas. That being said, staying or going? I really feel that since there are no patients to abandon, the people who stay should be there VOLUNTARILY. There is a...
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    How much did you make as a new grad?

    nursemary9 replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    Hi I haven't read this whole thread, but thought I'd add my thoughts. When I started Nursing in the mid-60's, as a new Grad. I made $400.00/month before taxes!! It was a small amout but I was able to...
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    Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    nursemary9 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely
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    Call light question-Please help...(m)

    nursemary9 replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Call light should always be within reach of patient. We have to document this every shift in our safety measures screen. Mental status doesn't change the rules. In fact that patient may need that...
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    An E-mail from a CNO in Biloxi, Mississippi

    nursemary9 replied to June55Baby's topic in General Nursing

    Hi My thoughts and prayers have been with these poor people in Biloxi. We were planning to be down in Biloxi next week to look for houses and jobs. Needless to say, to say the trip has been cancelled....
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    What computer charting system do you use?

    nursemary9 replied to SuzieQ_Scrapper's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi We use something called CARE CONNECTION. It was difficult to learn, and it is complicated, but it's OK. I have never used any of the other systems you all mentioned. I sure do like our computer...