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missmercy

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  1. Murses

    missmercy replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    shoot, where's that hydrocortisone when i need it??????? OK Trouble maker:) !! I couldn't help chuckling over your response and had someone peek in my office and tell me that it is too early in the...

  2. Design the Ideal Nurse

    missmercy replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    While I will always encourage coworkers: whether nurses, or environmental service folks, or dietary folks ....etc to pursue any educational opportunities they can get -- I would never say that any...

  3. How Do You Accept Report on an Understaffed Unit???

    missmercy replied to oldernurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Staffing issues stink! I find it very frustrating to overhear our staffing office making judgement calls as to how appropriate the staffing grid/mix is. These gals are secretaries -- very talented...

  4. When the nurse has to leave because of an emergency

    missmercy replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    she charted while in labor:rolleyes: nurses! Are we exceptional people or what!? I hope she finished charting before she got into transition!!! :) We have computerized charting and encourage...

  5. If you could get your Master's Degree...What would you get it in?

    missmercy replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I like the sounds of that!! Where did you attend? What were course requirements like? Am wondering how similar it is to the dual track I did -- sure do think that title is very appealing and...

  6. Nurse Self-Defense Class

    missmercy replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    Dan - Great ideas!! Will check with some of our local police and martial arts experts and see what they would suggest too. Avoidance of the necessity is primary in my thinking -- however, there are...

  7. If you could get your Master's Degree...What would you get it in?

    missmercy replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has recently completed an MSN degree -- I find that it isn't really limiting, but if I did it over again would consider an MS in general or an MBA. The program I completed was big on...

  8. I am man, I wonder if I can be a nurse

    missmercy replied to cgzca's topic in California Nursing

    Lots of male nurses -- lots of great male nurses -- LOVE to have them around with my psyc take downs, the frequent fallers, the bariatric pts -- muscle is a good thing! Of course, I must balance that...

  9. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    missmercy replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll tell you what! I would be out of that place in a heart beat if they are not going to do anything to protect you and their other residents! That guy sounds like a time bomb -- lawsuits just...

  10. Too good to aide?

    missmercy replied to adidas99's topic in General Nursing

    You are totally correct about the fiscal issue!!! One has to wonder where the bean counters are!!! In our institution, the low census calls are rarely made to our CNAs -- unless census is so low...

  11. Another Nurse Bites the Dust...

    missmercy replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    Too cool! Gotta admit, FBI sounds more glamorous and exciting! Give her our best wishes for a successfull and rewarding career. Then keep some of those same wished for yourself -- nursing isn't...

  12. a family friend comitted suicide- noone knows why

    missmercy replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    How horrible! My thoughts and prayers go out to this poor guy's family and friends. Have lived with a similar situation and life is never the same -- the grief can be dealt with, people go on, but...

  13. Murses

    missmercy replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    I am REALLY surprised that someone is so upset about this poll being a "popular thread" -- I was under the impression that this board is not limited to professionally challenging topics and research...

  14. Design the Ideal Nurse

    missmercy replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that we need more bedside training (or hands on -- whatever you want to call it), I am seeing some real lapses in critical thinking skills in many of our new hires -- the logical, reasoning...

  15. military wives have trouble getting RN jobs?

    missmercy replied to cokegal19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Keep in mind that while a state may have a "reciprocle agreement" with another state ie: MI and Ohio have a reciprocle relationship, that merely means you do not have to retake a state Board exam. It...

  16. Nurse Self-Defense Class

    missmercy replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    Great! You get it together and I will use it with my staff!! I'll give you the byline!! Seriously, given our society, terrorism etc. Nurses have to be diplomats, body guards (for themselves and...

  17. Too good to aide?

    missmercy replied to adidas99's topic in General Nursing

    I have always held the opinion that just because I have a certain set of initials after my name does not make me immune to the duties that accompany the initials that others have. At each step of...

  18. To Thine Own Self Be True

    missmercy replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    HB How fabulous for you to have gotten such an exciting opportunity! Thanks for the down to earth reminder too! You are right, money isn't a bad measure of success, but it is most certainly not the...

  19. Nurse Self-Defense Class

    missmercy replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thought! In a society where violence is more and more prevelant, being able to protect ones self is a major concern. I had a very bad experience when I was 16 - fortunately had a big...

  20. divorcing while in school advice

    missmercy replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    abuse is abuse! just because he doesn't slap you or throw you through the front window doesn't mean it doesn't count!! cruel taunting, nasty comments, threats -- hey!! that is just as bad!! again,...

  21. military wives have trouble getting RN jobs?

    missmercy replied to cokegal19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our HR department steers totally from asking any family/private life questions!!! If an applicant OFFERS the information, they may jot it down -- but they sure don't ask!! Even if they did ask you --...

  22. divorcing while in school advice

    missmercy replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    Same here! My only advice is BE SAFE!! IF he is just a jerk -- maybe that could be ignored. If he is hurting you and/or the kids -- GET OUT OF THERE!!! Family and friends, church and/or social...

  23. unprofessional behavior in RN community

    missmercy replied to miphillli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just one more comment -- I would find the "colorful language" offensive and unprofessional from the server at McDonalds, from the clerk at the grocery or anywhere. Nurses aren't angels -- at least...

  24. unprofessional behavior in RN community

    missmercy replied to miphillli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I guess I am old-fashioned -- my mom would have kicked my fanny if I ever used some of the "colorful language" that is so commonplace today. I have raised my children the same way. Just as JCAHO has...

  25. Did anybody see "Monk?"

    missmercy replied to beaglenurs's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you wear a formal when you clean?! If I have a particularily messy chore I might remove the pearls..... But then, I only need to do the "light cleaning" because the help does the other...