mariebailey MSN, RN

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   Covid Vaccine Given Too High On Arm

   mariebailey replied to andrusia's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I just want to make 1 more comment; the reality is I could talk about vaccines until I'm blue in the face b/c, gosh darn it, I love what they have done for humankind. As a Public Health Nurse, I...
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   Covid Vaccine Given Too High On Arm

   mariebailey replied to andrusia's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I've had positive experiences at Walgreens & CVS getting vaccines for travel, flu, etc. I stepped away from public health nursing for a while, so it is news to me that an egg-free option exists....
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   Covid Vaccine Given Too High On Arm

   mariebailey replied to andrusia's topic in Disaster Preparation

   https://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2020.pdfhttps://www.CDC.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/administer-vaccines.html I think the CDC's 2-3 finger breadths recommendation is a more realistic rule of thumb...
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   Covid Vaccine Given Too High On Arm

   mariebailey replied to andrusia's topic in Disaster Preparation

   The ventrogluteal is NOT a recommended site for IM VACCINE administration. Immune Globulin = yes. Vaccines =
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   Covid Vaccine Given Too High On Arm

   mariebailey replied to andrusia's topic in Disaster Preparation

   For IM VACCINES, the deltoid muscle & anterolateral thigh (vastus lateralis) are the only acceptable injection sites. Administering an IM VACCINE anywhere else, including the ventrogluteal...
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   Covid Vaccine Given Too High On Arm

   mariebailey replied to andrusia's topic in Disaster Preparation
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   Ethical Dilemma with Vaccine PPE?

   mariebailey replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   WOW. I completely agree with your concerns. I don't know for sure, but the CDC seems like a good place to start: General CDC Info Contact Form: https://wwwn.CDC.gov/dcs/contactus/form CDC...
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   Civility in Nursing

   mariebailey replied to greysfan_LPN2RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   OP: I have been to hell & back going through all of this. I blogged about it; it's therapeutic. The resources at the bottom of the article offer more information on the spectrum of disruptive...
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   Civility in Nursing

   mariebailey replied to greysfan_LPN2RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism
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    Help with interview outfit

    mariebailey replied to lrobinson5's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My suggestion: make yourself stand
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    mariebailey replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    I loathe the responsibilities that are delegated to nurses that do not require a nursing license to be carried out: -ordering jello or whatever else a patient suddenly craves when you have a million...
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    Patient to nurse ratios

    mariebailey replied to kgirl1872's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.amsn.org/practice-resources/care-term-reference/staffing/question-what-suggested-nursepatient-ratio-andIt was a 1:6 ratio for days & nights for Med Surg where I work, & I'm located...
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    Transitioning to Night Shift - Would love some tips!

    mariebailey posted a topic in General Nursing

    After several months of day shift in med-surg, I'm a/b to start working nights on a psych unit. I'm in a part-time Psych NP program, & I feel this will help me build a stronger foundation in...
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    Reasons patients turn on their call light

    mariebailey replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Happened on my shift a couple of times
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    Become a Nurse without Nursing School

    mariebailey replied to Longa's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have an accounting degree or a CPA license, bit I strongly encourage you to let me do your