Marshall1

Marshall1

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  1. Has Nursing Made You a Homebody?

    Marshall1 replied to nicurn84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nursing and "life" has made me a homebody - I don't have friends, don't go out other than with my spouse and that is ok by me. I too have pets and they too are my kids (don't care if anyone...

  2. Why are people uncomfortable talking about mental health?

    Marshall1 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How does the BON find out about people's mental health? Unless something happens why and who is reporting it? To me it doens't make sense as someone who is diabetic would just as easily pose a risk...

  3. help please, my employer cannot notarise employment verification

    Marshall1 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Does the HR dept where you work have a notary? If not, go to a bank. They always have one. I don't think an employer has to be the notary - the form just needs to be notarized. A Notary, unless I'm...

  4. Brenau Part-time Spring 2014

    Marshall1 replied to peachshan's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Welcome all of you to Brenau! I am a HUGE fan of this school..obtained my undergrad (BSN) from Brenau Women's College and will be graduating this winter with my Masters from Brenau University. Yes,...

  5. Question for Allergy Clinic Nurses

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I work in an allergy clinic. We (myself and the other RN) mix the vials and the SLITS and perform the allergy testing (Intradermal with prick test) and of course administer the shots. I'm still not...

  6. Why are people uncomfortable talking about mental health?

    Marshall1 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree with the PRN status being best if possible..I struggle a lot with anxiety and depression. I see jobs often that I would "love" to have but in reality (which I have learned the hard way) would...

  7. Question re: FT on call and small case load

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for the replies..I thought the same thing as you all have posted..it seems like a lot of work/time and though salaried I still think its asking too much. I am going to call the administrator...

  8. Question re: FT on call and small case load

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Anyone a FT on call nurse that also case manages a small (6-8) patient case load? This particular position is salaried. Call M-f 5p-8A and every other weekend. If so, I would like to hear your view on...

  9. My heartache and hiatus...

    Marshall1 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry

  10. Invisible illnesses...

    Marshall1 replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    One of my siblings has this disease..she too is frustrated at the lack of knowledge about the disease and the fact people around her think she is either seeking attention or making the symptoms up....

  11. Hypothryoid symptom "feels like something is in my throat" ?

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I was surprised at the symptoms that are listed on the Mayo site.. as well as the fact many people can have normal lab readings but the thyroid not be functioning properly and unlike some people, most...

  12. Hypothryoid symptom "feels like something is in my throat" ?

    Marshall1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have a patient who is being worked up - by another doctors office - for hypothyroidism - has a lot of the "traditional" symptoms - fatigue, weight gain, joint pain but one she mentioned that caused...

  13. Hypothryoid symptom "feels like something is in my throat" ?

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    AH - thank you - didn't think of

  14. Anyone mixing antigens for allergy drops?

    Marshall1 replied to allergyrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This is an old post but I'm curious if you ever found out the answer about mixing SLIT - if it's something an RN can legally

  15. Putting in my letter of resignation today

    Marshall1 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    It sounds like even PRN you will have as much work as you want. Good luck in the other jobs you've applied for. You've made the right decision for

  16. Inability to make a decision..is this what depression and anxiety do?

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've posted on here before that I struggle with anxiety and depression..currently I use herbal type remedies but unlike many others it seems, I've had little, if any success and think I've reached a...

  17. Working weekend option (2-16's)

    Marshall1 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    16 hours is LONG time to work continuously - even if it is only 2 days so like the others have posted..make sure about days off, floating, etc. because at some point you are going to need a break. I...

  18. Afraid to quit job after 2.5 weeks

    Marshall1 replied to kjan's topic in General Nursing

    Disorganized, lying to patients and you feel unsafe and afraid of losing your licenses...trust your gut on all these red flags. If you can afford to leave, leave..if not..you are going to have to look...

  19. Inability to make a decision..is this what depression and anxiety do?

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you for responding...I am going to stay where I'm at and focus on the classes as well as getting myself in better shape - I genuinely appreciate all the responses and encouragement. I really...

  20. Praying in the work place

    Marshall1 replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    kat7464: I attended a private women's college..religion - Christ based or not - was NOT part of the nursing curriculum even though it was a private college and I politely but STRONGLY disagree that...

  21. Praying in the work place

    Marshall1 replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    EOL = End of

  22. Athens Tech 2013

    Marshall1 replied to RedNurse2B's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The book Med-Math by Grace Henke is a great book for dose calculations/preparation and administration - not new but excellent

  23. Should I be upset?

    Marshall1 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

    Positions also change after a job offer..I am facing that now..interviewed recently for a PRN position - was offered and accepted - made it clear I work somewhere else and at this time and not wanting...

  24. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    Marshall1 replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd have to refuse the assignment for reasons I'm not going to list here but are valid given the crimes he committed - it would be in his best interest and mine for me not to be assigned to care for...

  25. I feel so used..

    Marshall1 replied to LadyMystic's topic in Aesthetics

    You need to leave the job - NOW. There is no reason to be working for free and frankly, I don't think working in a spa will be of much benefit to another employer unless you are going into the same...