MarySunshine

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  1. Boy...I hope these feelings soon go away!!??

    MarySunshine replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 5 months now and I still feel like that. I also feel guilty when I leave because my patients' rooms are never in good order and I'm always passing the buck on something. I work...

  2. Am I too conservative?

    MarySunshine replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    No, the fact that you told her that you didn't want to hear about it and she kept on telling you shows that it is not your problem -- she is not sensitive to other people's comfort. I'm not prudish,...

  3. Do other RN's imply you give "too much" nursing care??? (long vent)

    MarySunshine replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes if you feel so overwhelmed with your assignment and guilty about not being "super nurse" you make up excuses for why certain things shouldn't be expected of you (even though they really...

  4. What if you want to take a long trip?

    MarySunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, My husband and I are pre-kids and we have the travel bug. I have been working as an RN for about 5 months now. We want to go on a 3+ month backpacking trip within the next year. I am...

  5. What if you want to take a long trip?

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for much for all of the encouragement! We're totally going to go for it. I'll let you all know how it works out. I was just a bit worried that I was going to be throwing a real wrench in...

  6. I have never met anyone like her...

    MarySunshine replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could you call security for verbal harassment? I mean, it's illegal to verbally harass someone, right? So, if a pt. was swearing at you and saying awful things, could "the authorities" be called....or...

  7. Do you think some people just "dont have what it takes"

    MarySunshine replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer the blunt truth, too. And I am glad I don't have to orient this guy. The arrogant defensiveness is just too much. I agree that someone should be able to take a basic assignment on the floor...

  8. What has happened to simple, basic care???

    MarySunshine replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 18 years old I was septic from a kidney infection and went into preterm labor with twins and delivered them. They died in the delivery room and after a few hours I fell into a drugged,...

  9. Getting pregnant on Nights

    MarySunshine replied to Giggles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope someone can answer this (Dutchgirl's answer was good, but I would be interested in research) because I think it's a good question and I wouldn't be surprised if working nights does throw a kink...

  10. The hardest shift of my nursing life (young as it is)

    MarySunshine replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a mom who lost 23 week twins, I want to say thanks for being such a great support. It's nice to not feel alone in that loss. I want to encourage you not to forget Sam and to let your friend know...

  11. swab stopcock before IV push?

    MarySunshine replied to RNcathlab's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for the

  12. Public Breastfeeding

    MarySunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    In a discussion I had with my brother in law today (who is a future nurse!), I learned he is uncomfortable with public breastfeeding unless there is a blanket involved. I know some folks wouldn't even...

  13. Would you ever sue for malpractice?

    MarySunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to give details about my case, because I'm not sure if that would be wise given that it is a current lawsuit. Suffice to say that I was in the hospital, at the doctors office, and in...

  14. DH dying-need prayers

    MarySunshine replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I, also, will be praying for your family during this

  15. Public Breastfeeding

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Well, of course we shouldn't copy them in everything. But that is a wonderful aspect of their culture that we would do well to learn

  16. Public Breastfeeding

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Ruex, It's great to see a guy your age thinking that way. My husband does, too, and I'm

  17. Public Breastfeeding

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    It's not unsanitary to breastfeed near other eating people. The baby needs to eat,

  18. Public Breastfeeding

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Deleted because I read the read of Q's posts and I think that she agrees with me, but is making too big a deal out of the .01% of breastfeeding women who are inappropriate in their

  19. Public Breastfeeding

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    And this is where my big, fat "I don't care" comes in. Their discomfort is not my problem. I am a concerned person, I'm a nurse after all. I work hard to be tolerant and not offend anyone. If my...

  20. Public Breastfeeding

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, asoldierswife. That's awful. I'm glad I didn't see that one. Not only does that fact that it's legal in all 50 states give her the right (http://www.ncsl.org/ programs/health/breast50.htm), but...

  21. Smelly Co-Worker

    MarySunshine replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Bipley, I don't know if you are friendly enough with her to invite her to lunch, but I liked that idea. If I was her, I would want the following (painful though it would be!): Take her aside (VERY...

  22. How to get experience? Please Advise!

    MarySunshine replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    She said she DID hold the insulin. Why was that a stupid mistake? Best of luck to you, you obviously haven't found your exact niche yet, but I think you'll find it and do great with it! Of course,...

  23. Tea Causing Vomiting?

    MarySunshine replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I also assumed it was the tannic acid. Not sure

  24. A Dear Abbey letter. What is your take?

    MarySunshine replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    If my patient's spouse is in the room I do not ask them to leave for ambulation, assessments, etc. If something is going to be "gross" or sensitive, then I would ask, but for benign things I don't. If...

  25. propofol

    MarySunshine replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    I push propofol in my ICU, but only on vented