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mariahas4kids

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  1. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    mariahas4kids replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    When someone finds it, please let me

  2. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    mariahas4kids replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was a student nurse doing my senior preceptorship on a peds floor. A 15 yo boy was admitted to the floor after having a major surgery for a broken arm. He was still groggy from anesthesia, I asked...

  3. Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    mariahas4kids replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is pretty simple as well. I've got 4 kids. I was trying to set up a yahoo email address and everything I tried was taken. So I came up with mariahas4kids and said "take that

  4. student assigned pt with respiratory MRSA

    mariahas4kids replied to jane850's topic in General Nursing

    MRSA isn't as scary as a lot of people make it out to be. It is a staph infection that is resistant to 'cillins. A huge population of people have it in their nose. Everyone has staph in their nose...

  5. What other schools are dropping MSN for DNP?

    mariahas4kids replied to smkiya's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just got accepted into Gonzaga University's RN-MSN FNP online program. I was told that this the last class for this program because after this it is moving to a DNP program to comply with the...

  6. Question about applying to Accelerated BS/MSN programs

    mariahas4kids replied to Dubcee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am confused, are you currently a nurse? Most nurse practitioner programs require at least 2 years experiance as an RN before accepting you into their program. Have you considered PA

  7. Doctoral Preparation of Nurse Anesthetists

    mariahas4kids replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am applying for an RN-MSN, FNP program. This is the last year they are having this program because of the FNP program going from a Master's level to a doctorate level. When my husband and I had...

  8. Praying for the nursing shortage

    mariahas4kids posted a topic in General Nursing

    I found out that I have "niched" myself out of the job market. When I went to nursing school it was for the purpose of becoming a NICU or ped's nurse. I passed my LPN NCLEX and the local hospital...

  9. As a nurse, how do you tell your PCP you want anti-anxiety meds?

    mariahas4kids replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It's very easy. My PCP has known me since before nursing school. When I was crying and raging and decided that I needed anti-depressants (again) I made an appointment, explained my symptoms and he...

  10. What advice would you give to prospective nursing students?

    mariahas4kids replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get caught up in grades. Learn the lessons but do not freak if you got a B instead of an A. "C's and B's get degrees" was our class motto when someone would gripe about not getting an A....

  11. relocating to Vancouver area

    mariahas4kids replied to gottahavefaith1964's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am in the same boat, except I haven't even got a phone call! I keep hoping the job market loosens up soon. I've applied several times to all kinds of nursing jobs in every hospital in the...

  12. Question about morphine

    mariahas4kids replied to pharmgirl's topic in Emergency

    Morphine is a wonderful drug for pallative pain control. I've not seen orders like this, and would be interested in what the orders were once pain control was achieved. Our hospice standing orders...

  13. Random Nursing Thoughts

    mariahas4kids replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Being a nurse in a prison is certainly an eye opener. I've had patients not go to work and sign up for sick call for a cold, upset stomach, headache, sore throat...They are usually feeling much...

  14. How do I get an additional nursing license in another state (OR to WA)?

    mariahas4kids replied to MsoccerRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is basically fill out forms and send money. I am dual licensed in OR and WA too! Except I live in WA and got licensed in OR to find more jobs. Close to 150 applications in the Portland/Vancouver...

  15. Nurse Quacktitioner Doll

    mariahas4kids replied to AliveToday's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have to admit that it isn't as cute as the "Nurse Nightenbear" that was out a few years ago. Boy I wish I had one of those

  16. Too Funny.........Lament of an ICU nurse

    mariahas4kids replied to Esme12's topic in Nursing Humor

    I swear I am going to get DNR tattooed on my chest and NO FEEDING TUBE tattooed over my stomach. My mom and dad just made me their health care power of attorney and I swore no tubes, no machines for...

  17. Recommended BSN online degrees

    mariahas4kids replied to Fitnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you can get your RN online. There is a LOT of clinicals involved. Most programs (all, that I have seen) will let you do RN to BSN on line, but not to get your initial RN. Good

  18. I just want some scrub pants that fit!

    mariahas4kids replied to celticmoonwolf's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Landau eased fit (not the ones with the sewn in crease) are very comfy. They come in Tall and Petite and you can get them online. I would go to a uniform store, try on pants and when you find ones...

  19. Paramedics, EMT's, Nurses.... Where do you look for a Medic Alert ID first?

    mariahas4kids replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    I have a medic alert watch. i am going to get a bracelet or a necklace too because as a nurse in scrubs it is easily thought of a "cutsie nurse watch" with an emblem on it. It has happened, twice....

  20. please help!!!! BOP or CA state prison?

    mariahas4kids replied to paul2000's topic in Correctional

    In my opinion....I would rather work for the federal government rather than the state right now. You never hear of the feds laying off people or implementing pay cuts because of budget issues, and I...

  21. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    mariahas4kids replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes, guilty of most. Vein palpation, signing notes for my kids with initials and "RN". My kids laugh at my "pat down" when I don't wear my scrubs and I am looking for my keys, pens, phone. I check...

  22. Tall Scrubs Help

    mariahas4kids replied to bdsnhl4's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Landau usually carrys tall scrubs, some sites, (trying to remember.....) offer custom hems/hemming. Good luck. I feel for you. I'm always looking for tall scubs that fit

  23. Scrubs Make Me Crazy (long rant)

    mariahas4kids replied to coast2coast's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the Landau eased fit pants. (no built in crease) but I am tall, that means that of all of the lovely colors in pants that Landau offers, I can buy 5. tan, black, wine, navy blue, ciel blue...

  24. White nursing shoe recommendation?

    mariahas4kids replied to RachAB22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the nike walkers or new balance walkers. Very comfortable and reasonably

  25. inpatient hospice/ advice

    mariahas4kids replied to Rnis's topic in Nursing Career

    I can only tell you about what my care center is like, I'm not sure if it is typical or not. We are a 12 bed facility. There is always an RN on duty and if census is above 5, either an RN or an LPN....