mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    mmc51264 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got my first dose 3 weeks ago and my second one yesterday. No issues at all with the first one, other than the expected sore arm. For the second one, about 4 minutes after I got it, I got...
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    Using PTO

    mmc51264 replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    We self schedule. So if I need March 1st and 2nd off, I can put in the schedule "req off" so they don't schedule me. Or if I have a doctor appt, I can put in "off" that day. We use PTO mostly...
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    When Your Patient Wants To Talk Politics

    mmc51264 replied to KC,RN's topic in General Nursing

    the only time I ever got ruffled/rattled was when I went to change a guy's gown and he had a giant swastika tattoo on his chest. He called me a J** Hippie because I have a Grateful Dead badge reel...
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    Work refuses call out?

    mmc51264 replied to Nurseynurse11's topic in General Nursing

    well, the last time I called out was because my car broke down on the side of the road. I COULDN'T get to work if I wanted (I live 40+ mi from work) What if you have a fever? puking? in the world of...
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    Nursing: Expectation vs Reality

    mmc51264 replied to CPres2018's topic in General Nursing

    I find that, as a preceptor, that it is a huge reality check when new nurses find out what it is really like. Even while they are on orientation, they are somewhat protected. That first week off...
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    Toradol + narcotics and safety?

    mmc51264 replied to NewGradNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Toradol is an amazing pain reliever!!
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    Toradol + narcotics and safety?

    mmc51264 replied to NewGradNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    we give non-opioid and opioid at the same time all the time-obviously not in the same syringe, but during the same login at a computer ? Toradol can burn, it needs to be diluted/given slow, but...
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    undergraduate college student/ prospective nursing student post grad

    mmc51264 replied to um-e's topic in General Nursing

    My first bachelors was in Biology. If you are going to stick it out and get a 4 year degree and then go into nursing, get a Biology degree. I was pre-vet. It was really helpful. I then got an ADN to...
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    Is disclosing a mental health record that awful of a thing to do?

    mmc51264 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    you said "drug" tests. That, to me, is all inclusive. What you are saying is confusing to me. prescribed medications result. Most opioids and illegal forms (ie heroin) result, and many are...
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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    mmc51264 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got my vaccine today. Did not hurt a single bit. They must use a tiny needle. I'll have to see if my arm hurts tomorrow. Worst vax I have ever had was the first of the 2 Shingrix. That's worse...
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    Is disclosing a mental health record that awful of a thing to do?

    mmc51264 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    not for prescribed medications. Half the nursing force would be reported. Many of the nurses I know have ADHD and take Ritalin. Reporting someone to BON for a prescribed medication would ne a...
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    Nursing Career Options Given My Disabilities/Situation

    mmc51264 replied to Mikeya's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that has had some hip issues and she does pre-op triage at her local hosp. congrats on beating
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    Find Your Place in the COVID Vaccine Line

    mmc51264 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I get mine
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    How much experience does your manager/assistant manager have?

    mmc51264 replied to DownstreamOcclusion's topic in General Nursing

    We just got a new manager and she has over 20 years of experience from being a volunteer in high school to CNA, floor nurse, clinical team lead then manager at rehab and then manager in ortho at one...
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    How to get days off to go back to school?

    mmc51264 replied to Jay333's topic in General Nursing

    Our new grads have to complete a residency program their first year so it is difficult for them to choose their schedules very much (plus they do rotating days/nights-we all had to do it). After...
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    What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    mmc51264 replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    we can call an administer and it is grounds for instant
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    Good Nursing schools in North Carolina?

    mmc51264 replied to akhilkm97's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I went the Comm College route. I had a previous BS so I only had to take the nursing courses. I could have done an ABSN, but it was going to cost much more. Why private colleges? All of the UNC...
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    Wound care

    mmc51264 replied to Mrssykes's topic in General Nursing

    we have a hospital policy/protocol. I agree with the idea of offloading. I work in ortho and heels are one of the forgotten places. We have several items that help other than elevation with floated...
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    Covid Vaccine

    mmc51264 replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can't wait to get the vaccine. I have also volunteered to administer it. I have 2 high risk children that will get it as soon as they are able (both older than 16). To me, the fact that...
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    Advice Please :)

    mmc51264 replied to MBNurse123's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It's competitive in peds, but it sounds like you have experience which should put you in a good spot. Duke may be a couple of $$ less, but there are lot of other percs that make up for...
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    Does it feel to everyone else that many newer nurses glamourize the ER and ICU?

    mmc51264 replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    those two, plus L&D, have always been the most desired spots, I feel. Personally, y'all can have them
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    Duke New Grad Nurse Residency 2020/2021

    mmc51264 replied to ktb97_'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there are many, if at
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    Quick Comparison of Hospitals in Triangle Area

    mmc51264 replied to AdrenalinJunkieRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am pretty certain you would have a great chance! With building a new tower, we are going to need much more staff, including experienced
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    What is it like working as a CNA at Duke hospital?

    mmc51264 replied to cameronhicks's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Welcome to Duke and welcome to ortho!! I am an ortho RN at one of the other hosp in Duke. You should get orientation with another aide under the supervision of a nurse. Many of the ortho...
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    New grad from online RN program with ZERO CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    mmc51264 replied to angel1312's topic in General Nursing

    yep, and many of them are not prepared, or think they know it all and will not accept truly well-meaning advice. No pharmacology awareness (lets give SQ lidocaine for pain in a septic knee,...