MarySunshine

MarySunshine

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  1. Do I have what it takes?

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    haha, you two are each speaking for one side of my mind -- I can't decide between the two. Thanks so much for replying SReece, and ApaisRN. I'm glad to have some feedback.

  2. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    MarySunshine replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't understand how LTC facilities would possibily be less stressful that the hospital, considering how wildly understaffed they are. I would look into working at a clinic,

  3. How can I make my application more attractive?

    MarySunshine replied to elarn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Would volunteer work in a nonanesthesia related field (i.e. a free clinic) look positive on your

  4. Health Records for Central America

    MarySunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    There's a project just being started to obtain health records for patients of the free clinics and short term missions trips to Latin America. Currently the record keeping system is very poor. It's...

  5. Health Records for Central America

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    No, but if you post on the forum you might be able to get an answer. :) I've only visited there for about a week (did not do any healthcare work) and it is a beautiful country with a lot of poverty....

  6. Excuse me, I wasn't talking to you!!

    MarySunshine replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    And truly, the POA is supposed to be carrying out the patient's wishes. It's not..."Oh, I'm the POA, I can now make all decisions." It's supposed to be "Oh, I'm POA, I now have to carry out what...

  7. on probation because i made a mistake

    MarySunshine replied to mom123's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's been established that she shouldn't have given that much phenergan. The dead horse has been sufficiently beaten. Any helpful advice for her from here on out (besides not doing it...

  8. Excuse me, I wasn't talking to you!!

    MarySunshine replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU and we see a lot of this. I've seen several families insist on keeping miserable vegetables alive. It's disgusting, morbid, barbaric, grotesque, inhumane....shall I go on? I feel like...

  9. How do you take report/manage your time in ICU??

    MarySunshine replied to lccougar02's topic in MICU, SICU

    ICU is an important place to be organized. I have a report sheet and I make myself lots and lots of little to do's with check boxes next to them as report goes on. I check them off throughout the day...

  10. MD can't walk across the room to get a chart

    MarySunshine replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    I would have just pointed the chart's exact location out, pretending that she had somehow missed where it was. "Oh, it's right there [smile]." That's just me... I'm not very confrontational, but I...

  11. Managing Perceptions (male nurse/student in OB)

    MarySunshine replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

    To better answer you question, yes, I do think how nurses approach it affects how the patient perceives it. If a nurse seems really positive about having a student it's going to be taken differently...

  12. Managing Perceptions (male nurse/student in OB)

    MarySunshine replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't want a student watching me give birth or get a vag exam. I don't really care about gender. It's just that I want as few people as possible involved in those things. I know it's unfair...how...

  13. Hospital food

    MarySunshine replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Room service sounds like a great idea. I am among those who think that hospitals should not serve nutrient-poor, high saturated fat/trans fat foods. I can think of a number of healthful options that...

  14. Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    MarySunshine replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I also am really proud of you for speaking up (yay, future nurses!). I have a little tale to tell. I work in neuro and I had a little demented old alzheimers patient who had a drain in her head. So,...

  15. I'm falling for my PRECEPTOR

    MarySunshine replied to IMA's topic in General Nursing

    I get crushes sometimes, too. They go away. Don't do anything you'll regret -- remember how hard you worked for this job and maintain

  16. When the Board of Nursing is out to get you....

    MarySunshine replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with people who are suggesting that you get a lawyer. Best

  17. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    MarySunshine replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have NO problem saying "no" if the request is frivilous. I also have no problem with saying "Sure, in about half an hour." It doesn't bother me that they asked though...I figure that they're feeling...

  18. counting days as birth control tool

    MarySunshine replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly wasn't calling anyone here any names. You've been able to help a lot of women get pregnant with this knowledge that you have, and you would be a poor health care provider, imho, if you...

  19. I am a cursed idiot

    MarySunshine replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Epiphany, I wish you the best and hope you find the solace you are looking for. Nursing has been hard for me,

  20. counting days as birth control tool

    MarySunshine replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    Heh. Gotta love it. In my tradition of pointing out the obvious though, there are many stories like this involving the pill and many more involving condoms. I can't believe I'm turning into the...

  21. counting days as birth control tool

    MarySunshine replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    Heck, I don't see the difference either. I'm not Catholic, so it's not a huge source of concern for me. But I think you're missing the fact that, if practiced correctly (not too difficult), charting...

  22. counting days as birth control tool

    MarySunshine replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    There's a HUGE difference between the rhythm method (abstaining during certain calender days) and charting your temperature and cervical mucous changes ("Fertility Awareness Method" or "Natural Family...

  23. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

    MarySunshine replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you, ruby. i've spent the first 6months of my nursing career freaking out over tiny details, schedules, policies and required forms of documentation. while i tend to be a nurturing...

  24. ADVICE: 42 yr old Male: Nursing

    MarySunshine replied to ksgomez's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Sonya's husband, Check out local colleges (both BSN and ADN programs) and all of their requirements. You may find that there are waiting lists to get into some of the programs (depending on your...

  25. ADVICE: 42 yr old Male: Nursing

    MarySunshine replied to ksgomez's topic in General Nursing

    Sonya, There were a couple middle aged men in my nursing class. They did well and we all respected them and enjoyed their company. I don't think he would have trouble being hired AT ALL. I would...