nursemary9 BSN, RN

Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology

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    EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    nursemary9 replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I could be called "Old School" since I graduated 41 yrs ago. I was CERTAINLY NEVER taught this; nor have I EVER even heard of doing something this cruel to anyone! In my way of thinking, this...
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    Diploma School vs. BSN

    nursemary9 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree 100% with what leslie says
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    Why does everyone in healthcare not like their jobs?

    nursemary9 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I work Med-Surg & have done so for 30+ yrs of my 40+ yrs working. As I said in my earlier post--I love it!! I would do it again in a heartbeat. No ifs ands or buts about it. I'm not in management,...
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    Why does everyone in healthcare not like their jobs?

    nursemary9 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse!! I have done it for 40 yrs & wouldn't do anything else. Yes. there are days when I hate certain aspects of the job--like the politics & paper work--but the actual...
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    "No New Orders Received" ..... ?

    nursemary9 replied to RainDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I work with adults; when I notify a Physician, I usually always say " no new orders"; Will continue to moniter or something like
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    What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    nursemary9 replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll be the one who complains about everything; I'll also be the one orgainizing all kinds of parties and blasting out Rolling Stones
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    What does you health insurance cost?

    nursemary9 replied to judyblueeyes's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi It's just my DH & myself; we have HMO with dental & vision. It costs me less then $1,100/ yr. We have excellent coverage with this HMO. I have never been turned down for anything. In fact,...
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    Correct me - MRSA

    nursemary9 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    We do exactly the same ---mer sa or M.R.S.A. also we call it
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    Was I overreacting?(long)

    nursemary9 replied to newlywedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am not a Peds Nurse; I am a Hem/Onc RN who has worked on a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. I. personally, don't feel like you over-reacted at all; I think you were right on top of the situation. It...
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    Advice on working in Middle East

    nursemary9 replied to Wallaby64's topic in International Nursing

    I do not have Personal experience; I do have several friends. One worked there years ago & really liked it then---now she said she would NOT go back as things have changed. Another friend was...
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    Is Nursing safe?

    nursemary9 replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    Your single, most effective protective measure will be hand washing; Meticulous Handwashing. After 40+ years, I have never caught anything--not even when I did Home Health Nursing & went into...
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    Being Belittled at Work

    nursemary9 replied to poetryeclipse's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT GIVE ANY MORE NARCS!! GET A LAWYER!! You need to get this resolved. You could go to jail, your life could be ruined. You need to understand how truly serious this is. Just because you are...
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    Med Surg Week! Help!

    nursemary9 replied to Spring152's topic in General Nursing

    Ah................EVERYTHING????????????????????????????? Hard to limit what we do. Meds, assessments, critical thinking,
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    Butterflies?

    nursemary9 replied to LNDis4ME's topic in General Nursing

    We were told to limit our use if butterflies because they are VERY expensive; this was in Home Health. When I asked one of our Phlebotomists at the Hosp--he did verify
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    Any other new nurses slapping their heads saying DUH!?

    nursemary9 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    After ALL these years---still say "DUH"!! many times a nite!!! That's 40+ yrs. but you know, I never want to get too comfortable with this job---it keeps me on my toes. Good Luck!! As the years pass,...
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    Bariatric Surgery....years later

    nursemary9 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Hi The site where I had my surgery has both an In-Person Support Group & an on-line Support Group. Have you checked to see if your site has one? I, personally, don't go to the meetings, because I...
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    nurse pt ratio

    nursemary9 replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is that the reason the ratios get so high in Med/Surg is because no one wants to work here. Everyone goes off to there specialties with low ratios; Right now on nite shift, our ratio is...
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    Bariatric Surgery....years later

    nursemary9 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery a bit over a year ago. Nearly 100 #'s down now. I can't really say I've had any horrible complications. I do get some nausea after eating--even tho I eat very little. I...
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    Nurses with Diabetes

    nursemary9 replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Was dx about 4 or 5 yrs ago. I have worked nights for past 30+ years. For a long time worked 2 jobs---hospital nite shift & Home Health during the day/ Dx didn't really make much...
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    A Father's Tears

    nursemary9 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much for sharing this. You write
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    This just infuriates me!

    nursemary9 replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    Wish I worked with you guys. I'm here 37 yrs & senority DOES NOT count for anything!! Not for vacations or holidays or ANYTHING!! When I was a new nurse, it was always senority; then suddenly when...
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    Extra pay for certification?

    nursemary9 replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I'm OCN Certified; have been for about 16 years. have worked at 3 places since then---NO extra money. My employer pays for the exam---but only if we pass it. Not only that, but despite the fact...
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    Student seeking Mentor

    nursemary9 replied to Gwenelle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi If you need another RN, I'll be glad to. If you want to just write, feel free to PM me. Good Luck to
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    Did becoming a nurse change you????

    nursemary9 replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    After 40+ years== You know, I really don't remember. I am more assertive, but then, I needed to be. I was barely an adult when I started this job and I basicly grew up with it. Now days, I'm MUCH...
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    Getting a hard night off my chest-

    nursemary9 replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in General Nursing

    How truly sad!! I just can't even imagine something like this. I'm so sorry for this family and also for you as his