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    The flu vaccine & GBS

    mariebailey replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    An exhausting amount of research has gone into studying vulnerable populations. ALL vaccines get FDA-approved through randomized controlled trials, or, as you phrase it, "vaccinated vs unvaccinated...
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    The flu vaccine & GBS

    mariebailey replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There is nothing anecdotal about what I'm saying; I'm providing you with a well-informed opinion based on years of training & study. I use reliable sources of information. Nope, it does not...
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    The flu vaccine & GBS

    mariebailey replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are definitely missing something. I don't think you understand the definition of immunosuppression because people with a history of GBS or people w/moderate to severe illness at the time of the...
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    Discrimination in the workplace

    mariebailey replied to Parrotindistress's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I did a little googling for you, &, it turns out, 90% of nurses in Canada are females. The OP was not discriminating; it was a natural, inadvertent omission. I would prescribe you a chill pill,...
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    Discrimination in the workplace

    mariebailey replied to Parrotindistress's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My thought on next steps: I think it's best to start with the person who's doing this, making it clear that what she did is not ok & needs to stop. Also let her know that if it starts again,...
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    The flu vaccine & GBS

    mariebailey replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well
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    I think I'm right, but..

    mariebailey replied to Purple1234's topic in Private Duty

    I understand your concerns. I think part of our job as nurses is to refer/link people to other services when needed. I know some states have programs that will actually pay for things like adult...
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    The flu vaccine & GBS

    mariebailey replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, it is not significant because I can say from experience as a former immunization nurse that each patient is screened for contraindications & precautions prior to administering the flu shot....
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    The flu vaccine & GBS

    mariebailey replied to emtb2rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    These cases are mostly due to Campylobacter jejuni, NOT the flu vaccine. I was NOT worried about getting GBS from the flu vaccine because there is a 1 in a million (literally) chance of that...
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    Stethoscope? Type...

    mariebailey replied to minerwife927's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You could also consider a stethoscope
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    What is your watch preference?

    mariebailey replied to BookBug14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just got a Timex digital wristwatch, & it has served me well in the ICU. Features I would recommend looking for include: 1) displays seconds (for counting RR or HR) 2) displays date (for quicker...
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    Healthy Snacks

    mariebailey replied to NurseKateC's topic in General Nursing

    This post is very confusing to
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    Am I being insensitive? ?

    mariebailey replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have Bipolar Disorder, & I did not excuse myself from the class every time someone mentioned mental illness in nursing school. Some of the discussions in school actually were somewhat offensive,...
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    switching from "floor" nurse to "desk" nurse

    mariebailey replied to estephb21's topic in Nursing Career

    I recently transitioned from a "desk job" to a staff position in the ICU. I explained to my prospective employer that I wanted to expand my skill set & become a more well-rounded nurse, & I...
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    References and Professional Etiquette

    mariebailey replied to bsartor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    While I think it's a good idea to review potential interview questions & contemplate answers, it's also important to be yourself & not appear reheorificed. Also, I have been offered numerous...
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    What to look over night before NCLEX?

    mariebailey replied to LittleCandles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nothing. Absolutely nothing. You need to relax & do something you enjoy. I passed the 1st time w/75 questions, & I did not review anything the night before the test. Good luck, & try to...
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    How common is charting ahead in ICU?

    mariebailey replied to SilleLu's topic in Critical Care

    Appropriate documentation takes place as soon as is feasible AFTER care is provided. I'm pretty sure charting BEFORE nursing care is actually provided is falsification of records, & it could have...
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    Hostility

    mariebailey replied to MissRis13's topic in General Students

    OPINION, not fact: I went through an accelerated program to get a 2nd degree in nursing too. If there are 1 or 2 catty women in the clinical, they can bring the whole group's morale down. Maybe that's...
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    Preceptors: What are your expectations?

    mariebailey posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm in my 1st few days of orientation in critical care after 6 years of experience outside the hospital; in other words, I'm like a new grad. My preceptor, who is a great nurse, doesn't talk a lot...
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    IM injection ?

    mariebailey replied to nursejen86's topic in Patient Medications

    I've given thousands of IM injections, & they do bleed ocassionally; it's not indicative of a problem. I've never seen them after to know if they bruised. This excerpt is from a vaccine site that...
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    What can you tell me about C. diff, thank you!

    mariebailey replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    You should really visit the CDC's website for more information. Not all the info posted is accurate. There is no need to take probiotics after caring for a patient with CDiff, especially if you...
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    took NCLEX twice and failed, help

    mariebailey replied to sedalia21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders Online
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    Rate my resume & suggestions

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

    Looks good, but I would consider dropping "nursing" before "care continuum" because nurses are only one arm of the continuum of
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    Malpractice Insurance

    mariebailey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have my first nursing job where my employer does NOT provide malpractice insurance to employees. I searched prior threads, & the last one like this is from 2003 (outdated, maybe?). Can...
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    CBE

    mariebailey replied to Imperial12345's topic in General Students

    It's not a method used "for specific conditions". When you're charting w/CBE, there will be no documentation on findings WNL, such as a BP of 110/70. Deviations from the norm, such as an HR of 125,...