MECO28 BSN, RN

Float Pool-Med-Surg, Telemetry, IMCU

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    "Potty Talk"

    MECO28 replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should get a poster-sized copy of the Bristol Stool Scale and hang it over all the other crap!! (I can say crap on here, right?) Happy
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    Did you hate your life in nursing school??

    MECO28 replied to Laurenslovely's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There were times that were difficult but I got through them by becoming very close with most of my classmates. I'm sure we'd get a nursing diagnosis of "ineffective coping" for this but we had many a...
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    The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    MECO28 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're totally right, MassED. Of course all 4,808 nurses logged in right now vote exactly the way you do. How silly of
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    The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    MECO28 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "And they vote!" From MassED: "for Obama" Way to alienate a good portion of your peers. Unnecessary and uncalled
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

    MECO28 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    From Mrs. Snowstorm RN: "I personally do hate the judgmental, stereotypical, snide, and racist comments I have seen here. I also accept that in the world we live in there are judgemental, racist,...
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    New grad wanting to switch to day shift

    MECO28 replied to destinyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To DogWmn: Yay, second shift! Rock on! I got all starry-eyed when my new manager told me my preceptor works 11-11 and I'll be on that shift for awhile. I know there are those who think swing shift...
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    New grad wanting to switch to day shift

    MECO28 replied to destinyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah, but let us not forget: "swing is king!" You can get up late AND sleep at night! (I hate both getting up early and staying up all
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    NCLEX results= FAIL :(

    MECO28 replied to Short-Stuff 23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, if you don't want to take the Kaplan course (it's expensive!) it might be worth buying the book just for the strategies it has in it. It's under 40 bucks and you could probably find it used...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    MECO28 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good pop
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    Pearson Trick Said that I passed, BUT...................

    MECO28 replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Woooo-hoooooooo!!!! PearsonVue trick, I hope you're right! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, AKA Glamour Pearl and you can keep yours crossed for me. BTW, I think no two tests are alike. I found...
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    New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    MECO28 replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Might I also add that being a nursing assistant at a hospital does not ensure an RN job and may not even help your chances very much?
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    (Imagine this is a cardboard sign) Will work for free!

    MECO28 replied to yikib38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, it's called indentured servitude and it was pretty popular during the US colonial period. Don't mind me...I'm a frustrated grad
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    To the cynical nurse

    MECO28 replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Posted by KittyLovinRN: "They always put me through a CT scan before giving me anything that will adequately relieve the pain. I once heard someone behind the glass in the CT scanner say "Oh my GOD"...
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    Feels like a slap in the face...

    MECO28 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All I am a new graduate nurse who has worked for a hospital as a float CNA for a year as part of an educational program designed for nursing students to gain hospital experience and eventually work...
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    Feels like a slap in the face...

    MECO28 replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, Love My Bugs...that is really, really crappy. I'm sorry to hear that you went through that but I appreciate you sharing your story. Like you, in addition to working on that floor (occasionally...
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    Feels like a slap in the face...

    MECO28 replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all your kind replies. The unit is not a critical care one- it's a medical neuro unit and they often take on new grads. Getting accepted for a residency there wouldn't necessarily mean...
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    Feels like a slap in the face...

    MECO28 replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    @Mi Vida Loca: Oh, I figured you weren't being rude...I just always feel funny about tooting my own horn. I did ask the HR person I talked to about it and explained the situation a little bit to her....
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    Feels like a slap in the face...

    MECO28 replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    @Mi Vida Loca: Well, I don't know about a "glowing reputation" but I do know that my evaluations have been good and I've received good feedback on the floors. I hope it doesn't sound like I have a...
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    Feels like a slap in the face...

    MECO28 replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone...I appreciate the
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    Feels like a slap in the face...

    MECO28 replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. But I did, and had even had exchanged a few emails with her during which time she shared that a nurse on the unit had given her good feedback about me. It's all so weird. I was nervous in my...
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    RN tattoo

    MECO28 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and for the record I am well-aware of what constitutes professional appearance and behavior. Mama raised me right!! However, thank you for your concern, 79Tango. :thankya: Not trying to sound...
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    RN tattoo

    MECO28 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    Um...I was kidding. Trust me, I wouldn't do that in an interview; I'm not an idiot! I suppose the smiley face didn't convey the necessary irony. "Mec28, If you get the Neuro tatt.. Good for you, its a...
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    RN tattoo

    MECO28 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a big neuro nerd and was thinking about getting the Circle of Willis tattooed on my upper arm as a graduation gift to myself. (just graduated!!!) I ran that idea by some coworkers one night when I...
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    So Sick of Pushy Patients and Verbal Abuse

    MECO28 replied to applesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just googled "condition H". A milkshake for an NPO patient seems quite a
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    "They found something behind his heart!"

    MECO28 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    "I don't feel very well." Hope the eventual outcome was