mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    Nursing Research

    mmc51264 replied to LilbirdRN's topic in Research

    look into who is doing research where you are. I am involved in a study and I am getting to know the researchers. Now I am back in graduate school and I will have opportunities present as I
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    Dog Daycare Duke

    mmc51264 replied to rbystrek's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    there is a section where you can look for help. It's like the Duke version of Cragislist (people looking for help tutoring, daycare, etc). I can look for the link. There might be someone there that...
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    pain medications post op day surgery

    mmc51264 replied to bsmucker's topic in General Nursing

    That's the stupidest policy I have ever heard. Do sx and then not medicate for pain? ugh. I am surprised that patients haven't caught on and quit coming. I'd be really
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    mmc51264 replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    This is crap. I am ADD, hubby is self-medicated ADHD (runs in his family). Both of our children are dx: one ADD like mommy and the other is a poster child for ADHD, sensory issues and hates himself...
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    Duke 2016 Nurse Residency Program

    mmc51264 replied to sb_peds_er_rn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good Luck! Just look nice and neat.
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    What should one do in this case?

    mmc51264 replied to Nursein2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    psych consult. If he manages to get BG to 1000, that's pretty close to lethal. He "might" be serious? I wouldn't take that chance with a diabetic. have 2 teenage type 1 boys. Not something to mess...
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    Is Nursing School " Hard?" Would You do it Over Again?

    mmc51264 replied to injured1's topic in General Students

    I had a BS in Biology and a Masters in Teaching (4.0 gpa). My ADN program was the hardest thing I have even done. And I would do it again in a minute. With the nursing degree, you can go many paths. I...
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    Labor deliv RN moving to the triangle

    mmc51264 replied to geniebea's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am one of those crazy people. I drive from JoCo to Duke. 43 miles each way. i am a weekender so traffic is not so bad. My weekday, I leave a little earlier. It is worth it to me
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    Labor deliv RN moving to the triangle

    mmc51264 replied to geniebea's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    quazar-you obviously know the mommy/baby stuff LOL. I am glad you were able to clarify what I was unable to do. I have heard that WakeMed Cary is not great about having a neonate MD on premises and if...
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    Duke University Hospital

    mmc51264 replied to sungrl01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Oncology units are really happy
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    Labor deliv RN moving to the triangle

    mmc51264 replied to geniebea's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Stay away from JoCo!! If you are going to live in Clayton/Holly Springs (which, by the way are not close) UNC is the farthest away. Rex, which is a UNC affiliate has a great Women's center and, I...
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    Duke University Hospital

    mmc51264 replied to sungrl01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Duke is one of the best hospitals in the country. We are Joint Commission certified as a hospital and as a health system (3 hospitals). Magnet. Joint Commission certified in several specialties as...
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    Pyxis error

    mmc51264 replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    there are many states that are non-union states. NC is one of them (where I live) no teacher's union, no nursing union, etc). Some of us don't have that
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    Total Years It Took You To Reach Your End Goal In Education/Credentials

    mmc51264 replied to SunshineeStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Let you know when I get there LOL (currently in MSN Informatics program). Hope to finish my DNP Dec 2018. First degree was 1994. DNP will be
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    Starting ecpi in Raleigh

    mmc51264 replied to future lpn16's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There may be transfer credit issues. You may have to do an entire ADN program. I looked into miller-motte and something told me not do do it. I went to JoCo comm college and got my ADN. If it gets you...
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    Doctor in Education-nursing ?

    mmc51264 replied to nutella's topic in Post Graduate Students

    where I go, the DNP is meant for working nurses and the Ph.D, you are expected tp stop working and get a small stipend to do research. I am going to finish my DNP in prbablt 5 semesters, the Ph.D is...
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    So much for DNP being clinical doctorate

    mmc51264 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am in a non-clinical MSN (Informatics) but a planning on going the extra year because I can teach with a doctorate-level degree. That is not my main goal, but my goal as an informatics nurse is to...
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    New EMR Launch

    mmc51264 replied to Nurse_Ratched's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I have to say that I love EPIC. I can chart much quicker, do an admission in less than 20 minutes. I just have an affinity for it. I am putting it good use as I am working on my practicum for MSN and...
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    How long before you advanced your career?

    mmc51264 replied to NewNurseLat's topic in General Nursing

    I am a lot older than you, but a relatively new nurse
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    Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    mmc51264 replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    religion, politics and salary. 3 things to keep to yourself. This too shall pass
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    Pyxis error

    mmc51264 replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    Our Pyxis only requires a dual sign out if it something like 5:1 dilaudid PCA syringes As far as driving you home, I guess if they thought you were impaired and let you drive, they would be liable....
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    Commuting an hour to work

    mmc51264 replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I commute 45+ min each way. I find it worth it for me. I love my job. We are trying to find a way to move closer (hubby is only 15 minutes from my job). Oldest really wants to finish high school where...
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    Nursing student planning to move to NC from NY

    mmc51264 replied to Ncoak's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't konw a lot about W-S area, but I work with a nurse who lives there. There is Baptist (I don't know it's full name). My nurse friend works with me at Duke on the weekends (stays overnight). I...
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    Pyxis error

    mmc51264 replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    is there some kind of proof that you were somewhere else? logged into a computer somewhere, a camera? We are only allowed access to Pyxis on our "home" floor and have to have a temp access code to...
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    New nurse, any advice?

    mmc51264 replied to gwright's topic in General Nursing

    hang in there! It get easier. As you get more confidence, you will feel less uneasy. We've all been