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  1. Day shift/Night shift rivalry?

    mariedoreen replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    This goes on where I'm at too. I don't let myself get caught up in it, just walk away from any group discussion that turns anti-anyone and if I'm the only one present when this kind of talk starts I...

  2. Anybody else hate the time change?

    mariedoreen replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually hate the change in the Spring... I think this is my favorite day of the year because I'm "gifted" with an extra hour ;

  3. Question about CKMBs and Troponins

    mariedoreen posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a new grad with a R/O MI who has elevated CKMBs on the first three serial draws and normal Troponins. Can you help me understand the relevance of this? Because troponins are neg the view is that...

  4. 4.0 GPA ...Great memorizing abilities.Yes...Good thinking/reasoning skills maybe not!

    mariedoreen replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    It's been my experience that those who complain the loudest about 4.0 students are those who can't pass a test to save their life. Mainly because they are also the one who spends their Friday nights...

  5. Question about CKMBs and Troponins

    mariedoreen replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    thank you, very helpful! none of my references covered it this

  6. Question about CKMBs and Troponins

    mariedoreen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad with a R/O MI pt who has elevated CKMBs on the first three serial draws and normal Troponins. Can you help me understand the relevance of this? Because troponins are neg the view is...

  7. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

    mariedoreen replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    1) Gather info on my patients 2) Receive report 3) Clarify any abiguous orders that may exist 4) Round to do a quick patient safety check (correct IV hanging, oxygen in use, all ordered equipment in...

  8. Favorite clinical instructor....and why?

    mariedoreen replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I'd tell you about mine but I'm actively working to repress all memories of nursing

  9. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    mariedoreen replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have referred to nursing school as "hell" in the past and will probably forever do so. Why? Because that was my perception of it. Do I mean it literally. Of course not. Do I mean that it was...

  10. Is Nursing School more difficult than working?

    mariedoreen replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I think we have to remember that the first 1-2 years of practice are really an extention of school... where the "real" learning begins if you will. I mean think about other specialties that go out...

  11. Are you my waitress today?

    mariedoreen replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    I would've laughed and said, "I dunno, is there a tip involved? And do I have to do anything besides bring you something to eat or drink??? If I don't have to start your IV, analyze your labs, change...

  12. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    mariedoreen replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Were you being paid nursing wages when you were working as a CNA? In our state you are only allowed to work within your scope of practice. If you are an RN, you are working as an RN, you have the...

  13. Admin Tyl and Vicodin w/ in 4 hr

    mariedoreen replied to 1st edition's topic in General Nursing

    You have to watch that the pt doesn't exceed her daily max of APAP... and that doesn't mean that she gets 4000 mg within the first 6 hours either. Personally... I would explain to the pt why tylenol...

  14. 3rd Week of Orientation - now planning of quitting the job...

    mariedoreen replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on my 2nd month of flying solo after 3 weeks of orientation (new grad) and every shift I'm amazed I don't quit. I think the only thing keeping me in this job is the 7 years of school it took me to...

  15. Freaked me OUT!!!!!!!!

    mariedoreen replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    www.darwinawards.com Sounds like you met a few future winners of this prestigious

  16. "Just" a 2-year degree

    mariedoreen replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Actually nursing is considered to be the most difficult undergraduate degree to obtain in this country. It took me 2 years full time and 5 years part time to complete my ASN. I had a 4.00 the entire...

  17. What was your gpa when you got accepted to an RN or LPN program?

    mariedoreen replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    4.00

  18. Profanity in the Breakroom....???

    mariedoreen replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think my eyes would get a little big if I heard another RN say she wished someone would just die... Holy hell. I might say something like that at home, to my husband, who understands what I really...

  19. Sad, sad case today

    mariedoreen replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why men should not be the majority body legislating on women's health

  20. Flowers and nursing?

    mariedoreen replied to tacole's topic in General Nursing

    A flower committee? This is why students feel so unprepared to handle the floor when they graduate. I did my share of this kind of hurdle jumping when I was in school too. It's ridiculous. I know...

  21. My first few days, as a new RN

    mariedoreen replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also a new grad, I had 3 weeks of orientation (which I thought was way too short, but that was another thread...) and usually get 4-5 patients each shift. My aides are often MIA and when I get...

  22. My first few days, as a new RN

    mariedoreen replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    And how many lawyers do you

  23. The Today Show

    mariedoreen replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent

  24. Family in or out during procedures???

    mariedoreen replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Great points about pt support and I agree with you. I also would not have had a problem with him being present but "out of the line of sight" so to speak. But having him stand at the end of the bed...

  25. Family in or out during procedures???

    mariedoreen replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad RN still working on figuring this one out... I oriented with one RN who was great about having family leave for anything that would expose the patient. She was tactful, yet firm....