nursemary9 BSN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology

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    Is anyone near or in the path of Katrina?

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

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all the ppeople in the
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    If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    nursemary9 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, I'd just love to win the Lotto!! Then I could possibly retire completely & just laze around the beach or something equally meaningless!! However, since that has a low probability, I'd like...
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    whats your day like?

    nursemary9 replied to Sweetiepie1497's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I'm a bit different from the other responders. I work the night shift. I work 8 1/2 hrs. per nite--2300-0700. I work a 34 bed Med/Surg/Oncology unit. I have done this for many years. The one thing...
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    Nurses Rule

    nursemary9 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Meg It was nice of you to let us know!! Mary
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    What Is A Sup Visit?

    nursemary9 replied to tracyannshively's topic in Home Health

    Ask the agency what they mean. I also, think that they mean supervisory visits; Spervise & check the CNA's and also RN's. As said, you check to see if they are keeping to the Plan of Care. Yes,...
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    New Med/Surg manager wants your input on staffing matrix

    nursemary9 replied to catalyst's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi I have been nsg. close to 40 yrs. I have been a manager in the past---I feel too old for that now. Presently I work Nights--8 hr. shift 40 hr/wk. her weekend off. Staff position. Certified OCN...
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    Being falsely accused of neglect/abuse

    nursemary9 replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi No matter what, I would NOT allow ANYONE to touch me!! If anyone even so much as touched me, much less grabbed me, I think I would be on the phone to the police. No one is allowed to touch or grab...
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    Heparin Error - Distraught

    nursemary9 replied to tulips79's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I'm sorry this happened to you and to your patient. This was potentially a very serious mistake & I'm sure you will learn from it. It is very important that we learn from these mistakes. You...
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    do you think it is okay for a nurse to have bipolar and still be working

    nursemary9 replied to navywife757's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Keep up with your meds & treatments; I worked psych for a lot of years & one of my best friends was Bi-polar. She was an excellent psych nurse. as a matter of fact she still is all this...
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    rectal foley???

    nursemary9 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi we used to use large foley catheter & inflate the baloon; We had a policy to deflate every hour & reinflate after moving around a bit. Needed a specific order. we don't do that anymore--use...
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    What was IV tubing made of before the invention of plastics?

    nursemary9 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Guys, You all are bringing it all back to me!! I am 60 & have been nursing for 39 yrs. I remember all of what has been said. I remeber one day as a junior nsg. student, myself & another...
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    My mom does not want me to become a nurse

    nursemary9 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Hon, I've been an RN for 38 yrs. It's a hard job. Maybe this is where you're Mom is coming from. For instance, I joke all the time that if I had a daughter or son, I would never want them to be a...
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    Day sleepers..........

    nursemary9 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I use a room darkening shade. I also occasionally use ear plugs. I find the noise more of a problem then light. Good Luck Mary
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    HELP- Hours a nurse can work????

    nursemary9 replied to Mama Val's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is anything like that. I worked two full time jobs for 10 yrs. without anyone saying anything. Both employers knew about my other job. I have known many people that worked two...
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    up for new position

    nursemary9 replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD LUCK TO YOU!! Just be yourself and answer honestly!! I's been so long since I interviewed for anything, I can't really give any advice!! But my thoughts are with you. Mary
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    Getting stuck with a used needle...

    nursemary9 replied to Jessica1234's topic in General Nursing

    This also happened to me---TWICE!!! Both times I was SO SCARED!! My husband helped me thru this both times. If it wasn't for him & his positive, caring & supportive attitude I don't know what...
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    Charge nurse Issues

    nursemary9 replied to cameleon's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Major issues here!!! I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN!!:angryfire I work nites, too. Listen to this--I work a Med/Surg/Onc unit 34 beds. We get a complete load of pt's--7 or 8 plus being in charge with the...
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    Night shifts: how do you prepare yourself?

    nursemary9 replied to amber1188's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I have worked full time nites for over 28 yrs. I work 5 hr. shifts a week--40 hrs. I have never really had a problem with this schedule. I have done it different ways at different times in my life...
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    Whats your miracle story?

    nursemary9 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That was a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Mary
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    Out of work too long having doubts(way long post)

    nursemary9 replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I read thru your post. I don't know what to tell you. I know things in Nursing seem to be going downhill. Number one, you have my complete support. I know how down you must feel. Do you live &...
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    Spots on lung X-ray

    nursemary9 replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((LISA))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you & your Mom. Hopefully everything will be OK. I hope you will let us know how it goes. Please...
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    "Universal Beds" Concept

    nursemary9 replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I work on a 34 bed Med/Surg/Onc. unit. I am OCN Certified & from all three shifts, I am the only OCN certified Nurse. We do have Hospital Chemo certified nurses on all three shifts, tho. We...
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    To all London nurses.

    nursemary9 replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I, too add my thoughts and prayers. I know we all wish we could be with you, our sisters, at this difficult time. I pray that your loss of life will be minimal and there will be justice for the...
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    My best friend's nightmare

    nursemary9 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi This whole story just makes me so sad!! I feel so bad for this whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. How can t his sort of thing happen in a hospital--in my hospital, no one can be...
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    Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    nursemary9 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    HiMine is also kind of a long story. I grew up in the 50's & early 60's. My younger sister had always wanted to be a nurse, just like our older cousin. I think that Dolores graduated nursing...