MryRose

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  1. Eczema Treatments

    MryRose replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've had 2 things work wonderfully for this. I had it for years on my stomach.... large area that would not heal. Someone told me to wash the area 2 x daily with head and shoulders shampoo and to...

  2. It's official...I'm now a pre-nursing student, Lord help me!

    MryRose replied to RDH2RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats and Good Job for getting ready to rock! I have my last final tomorrow... then only 1 more semester of Pre-reqs! THAT is hard to believe I tell ya! And yeah I still ask myself that...

  3. Resigned from my job yesterday.....

    MryRose replied to jpoetic3's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud you!! Your candor regarding the situation is detailed in a professional manner and having trained as a CNA I completely understand the frustrations you have mentioned. I personally chose...

  4. 2-4 year waiting list?!?

    MryRose replied to Achoo!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree on getting a break! My hubby has been so understanding of my schedules and how much I want to become at nurse. He works 2 jobs (teaching and umpiring) so I do not have to work at all and can...

  5. 2-4 year waiting list?!?

    MryRose replied to Achoo!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At least you get a number and have a light at the end of the tunnel. Here it's all done by a lottery system so you hve no idea of how long the wait will be. I finish up my last pre-reqs next...

  6. Actual Radio Conversation

    MryRose replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOLOL Very funny!! My hubby promptly sent it off to his buddy in NZ

  7. Day 2 as a "Spanky New R.N."....the saga continues.......

    MryRose replied to happystudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So sorry the pt passed. You did a great job tho. Thanks so much for sharing this journal!!! As a pre-nursing student, I am enjoying every word! Best Wishes,

  8. Urinary Cathed pt's - Continent or not?

    MryRose replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    Ok... that explanation is very helpful, thank you. What still is bothersome to me however, is if a patient is catheterized wouldn't that in itself necessitate extra care compared to a patent who can...

  9. Urinary Cathed pt's - Continent or not?

    MryRose posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend who is a CNA at a LTC facility was told to chart the patients who have urinary catheters as continent. Since they are unable to void voluntarily, why would they be considered continent....

  10. Urinary Cathed pt's - Continent or not?

    MryRose replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    Please explain MDS as I can't remember what that means. It's in the ADL charting that continant or incontinant are being listed. Thanks,

  11. Urinary Cathed pt's - Continent or not?

    MryRose replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your answers!!! That is what we thought too. One more question along similar lines. Hypothetically, of course, in LTC if a patient has frequent UTI's, would long term cathetization be...

  12. I think I got fired

    MryRose replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Sheri many Prayers are coming your way. I am not familiar with the military, but are there any womens groups or shelters that can assist you. They may have some resources or know who to contact to...

  13. Nice true story about how much one nurse cared...

    MryRose replied to nosonew's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is really a neat story and appreciate your sharing. What a great bunch of compassionate nurses you all are!!

  14. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely right... my apologies for getting pizzed off. Comparing rightful Americans to slavemasters just put me over the

  15. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    That comment is in response to alnamvet's commentary..... If he wants to play the game ... then fine.... I prefer not to - don't edit the post..... put his part in here

  16. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    you are so wrong they are ILLEGAL A L I E N S!! :angryfire You are SSSOOOOOOOO wrong... you bet your A** they are in the welfare offices..... as soon as the ILLEGAL ALIEN foot lands my MY precious...

  17. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Not endorsing any namecalling.... just saying that abuse does happen in the population more than what was being

  18. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    In Central California, Fresno area, we have an enormous population of Hispanics, both legal and illegal since we are an agricultural city. The incidence is certainly not lower than the non-hispanic...

  19. Topic: Venting in Private?

    MryRose replied to Nursie30's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry this happened to you. ((((((Nursie30)))))) Sending lots of hugs your way. HUGS!!

  20. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    We all are certainly entitled to our opinions..... try a little vicks under your nose for the stench...... or inhale deeply... your

  21. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent commentary! I agree wholeheartedly they should not be drawing free social services either. This generation to generation thing is ridiculous. There is no excuse for that at all and it...

  22. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    We are but a little patch on this planet....we cannot support everyone. Anyone who needs emergent care should be taken care of, citizens and vistors alike. Our Seniors are struggling and that...

  23. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    IF MEXICO or any other country for that matter, offered me a job with HIGHER wages than I could make in my country WITHOUT benefits from that country it would be my OPTION to take it or not. If the...

  24. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    That certainly didn't help the economy. However, they are not a continual nor growing source sucking the money from the state's emptying

  25. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    MryRose replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    With a work visa program, there would be thousands and thousands people lined up to have the opportunity to work here. The money saved by not providing healthcare, social services and education could...