mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    Need insight on MSN in Informatics!

    mmc51264 replied to stephORrn89's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I got pregnant halfway through my masters in teaching program. I was working full time during the and night classes 2 nights a week. I finished my one early and went into labor the last night of class...
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    Is it worth it to go get your MS in Clinical Informatics?

    mmc51264 replied to jlw777's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is all online except for 1 time per semester you have to go on campus for 3 days. First 2 semesters are general graduate courses and then the meat of the program for 4 semesters. 2 classes per...
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    Is it worth it to go get your MS in Clinical Informatics?

    mmc51264 replied to jlw777's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't want a clinical job. I was a teacher before I was a nurse so I am interested in eventually doing some clinical ed. I kind of fell into the informatics thing. I help out inpatient diabetes...
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    Is it worth it to go get your MS in Clinical Informatics?

    mmc51264 replied to jlw777's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly hope so! I start my MSN in Informatics on Monday
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    Start in Nursing Informatics dilemma

    mmc51264 replied to KDuncan890's topic in Nursing Informatics

    We need hands-on nurses to help with the EHR that is part of the problem and why nurses are needed to help tweak the programs. We know what we need but not necessarily how to fix it. that is why I am...
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    Things you wish you could say to your patient

    mmc51264 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Orthopedic

    (we don't normally use ibuprofen post-op) Tylenol is VERY underrated!!!!!! It works. Stay on top of your pain. Do not let it get away from you. Do not refuse your bowel medications if you are taking...
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    Insulin

    mmc51264 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Lantus is a long-acting insulin. Most of our hosp pts get lantus, mealtime short/rapid acting and a SS or blood sugars. SS insulin is not for meals, it is to cover blood sugars out of range before...
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    anyone have experience with Zonergan for migraines?

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    a friend from church has been prescribed this and I told her to do some deep research. Sounds a little scary with a LOT of side effects. I have seen her suffer through horrible migraines and hope, for...
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    mmc51264 replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    I would have LOVED to get a Subaru, but they are expensive! I too drive a long way (45 mi each way) I traded in my minivan and got a Kia Forte. I have not had bad weather yet, but I love it and it...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    mmc51264 replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    I was into horses when I lived in Sc, Aiken to be exact. Aiken has a nursing program at USCA, I was pre-vet Biology then. Heard wonderful things about Charleston and the
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    I'm not 20 anymore

    mmc51264 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    Um 51 here. turning 50 was a little scary, but so far I LOVE it. Very freeing. I look young for my age and I have more endurance than some people half my age. 40s were great (had my second child right...
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    could get fired!

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

    So should the girl that gave her username/password out! Wrong happening all over the
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    mmc51264 replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    4 to be exact. In the state. I live in the Raleigh-Durham area and we have 3 in a 25 mile radius. I was not trying to disparage SC, I love it there. It has a very special place in my heart. I just...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    mmc51264 replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    It's a state university so I doubt it. I don't even know if SC has a level 1 trauma center. I just looked it up. MUSC got their level 1 designation in 2012. Not a lot of great medical facilities...
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    Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    mmc51264 replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in SC for 10 years and I didn't know they HAD a nursing program. I am pretty sure one of our OT is getting her ODT there, so they must have
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    Board certification

    mmc51264 replied to DannieGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it was 2 years and 1000 hours for ortho. I'd have to go back and look it up. Too early. lol It is-2 years practicing as a nurse and a minimum of 1000 hours
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    Informatics nursing/any alternatives ..plz help

    mmc51264 replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bedside nurse, ortho to be exact. I am also involved in being a diabetes mini-expert. I started to get interested in Informatics as I find that Epic needs CONSTANT help with ideas for...
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    Former teachers turned nurses?

    mmc51264 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on where you are. I taught in a state in the bottom 5 of the 50 states. They do not value education, therefore, do not value teachers. The good teachers have left in droves. So yes,...
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    Informatics nursing/any alternatives ..plz help

    mmc51264 replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    Start my Informatics MSN in a few
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    Approriate PCA use

    mmc51264 replied to Alphabet soup nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have set up morphine drips using a PCA machine but never allow a family member to have the button. It someone has dementia, they get prn roxinol or morphine administered by
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    Board certification

    mmc51264 replied to DannieGirl's topic in General Nursing

    For ortho cert it was 1000 hours, which is loosely calculated to 2 years. (assuming
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    Former teachers turned nurses?

    mmc51264 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I was non-tenured teacher with a Masters. $$$$$$$ They did not renew any contracts to "career status" for any non-tenured teacher with a masters. 5 of us from one school in 2 years. I already had my...
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    Statistics class

    mmc51264 replied to mago8388's topic in General Students

    I love it when you get a great online professor/instructor! It makes all the difference in the world. I am getting ready to start an online MSN program (Informatics) and I am hoping they have it...
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    Today sucked

    mmc51264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My second child just got diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Thank goodness he was not in DKA and was able to come home. Lantus and Novolog until the pump and CGMS gets here. Sad
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    Going back to school at 30 to become a RN -- need advice!

    mmc51264 replied to Jaimer1's topic in General Nursing

    if you already have a bachelors, can't you do an