MarySunshine

MarySunshine

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  1. Sick but insured? Think again!

    MarySunshine replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Now I'm paranoid. I am really healthy and think I wrote down any "issues" I've ever had all the way down to seeing a chiropractor for some muscle soreness. So, if I suddenly come down with cancer or...

  2. How safe are IUD's?

    MarySunshine replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    KTLou, that's correct. IUD's DO allow you to ovulate but are toxic to sperm, cause increased cervical mucus not conducive to motility and fertilization, and cause the uterine lining to be inhospitable...

  3. do you allow fetal demise infants to stay with mother in her postpartum room?

    MarySunshine replied to unikuelady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Both as a nurse (not post-partum) and as a mom who had a fetal demise, I think gentle boundaries are very appropriate. It cannot be mentally and emotionally healthy to have your dead child in your...

  4. This Should Make You Feel Good About How Much $$$ You Make

    MarySunshine replied to JoeTheNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I include my benefits I make about half of that. But job security is valuable, of

  5. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    MarySunshine replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm the exact same way. It's more difficult on my unit sometimes because I work in neuro and the physicians are always terrified of "oversedating" someone and masking real neuro changes. However, I...

  6. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    MarySunshine replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Um, HELLO, has she never heard of Walmart scrubs?!?!?! I would totally lose my cool if I were you. That's just shockingly ignorant and rude and

  7. How safe are IUD's?

    MarySunshine replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I actually ended up getting a paragard. I changed my mind right in the office. Two reasons: Mirena often stops periods or really lightens them. My period is already quite light and I have a phobia of...

  8. How safe are IUD's?

    MarySunshine replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Marie, what do you see at work? *gulp* Thanks for the stories and advice, y'all! I'm kindof partial to "all-natural" approaches myself and I used Fertility Awareness for over a year with great...

  9. How safe are IUD's?

    MarySunshine replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can I re-open an ancient thread in order to say that I'm getting a Mirena IUD inserted tomorrow and I'm petrified. I may just have to call and cancel because I feel ill at the thought. I can't even...

  10. Preceptors-What's the real deal?

    MarySunshine replied to zahryia's topic in General Nursing

    This may not be exactly what you are asking, but I am a brand new nursing student preceptor in a clinical preceptorship program. I have never oriented a new nurse before (except for an occasional...

  11. The Midlife Quest for Health: It's Not About Looks Anymore

    MarySunshine replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for the update, Marla. We're all rooting for you! I see that you are a grandmother and I'm excited that you will get to enjoy that so much more since you will be feeling so much better. Best...

  12. Magnet status?

    MarySunshine replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our staff did get a small raise right before the Magnet inspectors came by. Ironically, our parking fees were also raised about that same time. We haven't been Magnet long enough to see if there will...

  13. Gross Out Co-Worker

    MarySunshine replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my. Yes, definitely time to speak

  14. You're working HOW MANY shifts?!

    MarySunshine replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Not me! The most I've ever worked is 5 twelves in a row and that just about killed me! My job is really demanding, both physically and mentally (I think most nursing jobs are, though) -- I just...

  15. Red Headed = increased bleeding risk?

    MarySunshine replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SmilingBluEyes, How can you tell that you experience pain more intensely than most? I'm not doubting you, I'm just really curious how you would know that. Thanks for the experienced (in being redhead...

  16. Death by Arterial Line?

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for replying everyone. I think that greatly widening the parameters will be in my future bag of tricks. For the record, I did ask the physician before I took the line out. The patient did not...

  17. Do nurses choose meds?

    MarySunshine replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    Also, the doctor may put in PRN ("as needed") orders for patient. So, from this list of PRN orders the nurse may chose what he/she thinks is appropriate within the order guidelines. So, for instance,...

  18. What did you sacrifice to get where you are?

    MarySunshine replied to GTChick01's topic in General Nursing

    *I didn't buy any new clothes for 4 years except budget scrubs. *I got less sleep. *I saw less movies/TV and stopped reading any non-school books (used to be an avid reader). *I didn't have much of...

  19. 12 Hour Shifts

    MarySunshine replied to TEXAS4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    So you work 2 16 hours shifts in a row? I'm impressed!How do you get enough sleep

  20. Something all OB nurses should know.

    MarySunshine replied to NHmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I lost twins at 24 weeks. I agree with everything you wrote -- thank

  21. How to handle sub standard evals

    MarySunshine replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    If I got an eval like that I'd immediately give two weeks notice. It's clearly not a good fit. I'm sorry for the bad experience and I do not doubt that you will find an area of nursing that you thrive...

  22. Most embarrasing moment as a nurse/ma/cna

    MarySunshine replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Once I was the nurse in the room while the "team" was rounding (teaching hospital) and I was VERY new. They wanted a NOW blood pressure on the patient and I swear I couldn't even get the blood...

  23. Why SHOULDN'T one smoke in Amsterdam?

    MarySunshine replied to Busy20yo's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like the three reasons people would not smoke are: 1) random drug testing ruining their career 2) reputation being tarnished if the wrong people find out in the U.S. 3) personal preference...

  24. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    MarySunshine replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a brain dead pt who had his brains oozing out from between his sutures. That was a bit much for

  25. I feel like such an idiot

    MarySunshine replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. There will be many times you will feel foolish and overwhelmed (Lord knows, I have) but if you perservere you can go on to be a wonderful