mariebailey MSN, RN

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    Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    mariebailey replied to lynns75's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think it's a pretty bad habit to judge other people. Shouldn't we have the same compassion for our fellow nurses that we do for our patients, considering we're all fallible humans
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    Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

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

    There will always be examples of people who abuse the system with regard to any government benefit program. That doesn't mean the program caters mostly to these abusers or that it doesn't meet the...
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    "Taking a verbal" = writing your own orders?!

    mariebailey replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think you should get familiar with your employer's P&P so you'll know what you can & cannot do. We are talking about 4 different actions here: 1) verbal/telephone order - doc verbally gives...
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Being under the influence of WD-40 at work is grounds for termination, Nurse
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    Shut off at 75

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

    Good
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Your patient satisfaction surveys suggest you could use some work on your interpersonal
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Technology is no substitute for nursing judgment, Johnny
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

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

    I feel like we have all looked over the resume job hopping problem & somehow made it about the job market. Based on your responses to various posts, I think you should do 4 things to improve your...
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    nursing documentation

    mariebailey replied to desjam's topic in General Nursing

    Documentation facilitates communication among providers, ensures continuity of care, & serves as a mechanism for billing/reimbursement (among other things that aren't crossing my mind right
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    Rude vs Mean vs Bullying

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

    I don't think she missed the point. I read the article, & I agree with her. By the article's definition verbal bullying is the same thing as mean behavior multiplied. Her definitions aren't...
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    Smoking

    mariebailey replied to whatwells's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nursing is an occupation, not a lifestyle. As long as a nurse is competent & performs well when caring for patients, they should be respected in their profession. Also, there are much worse things...
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    Handling rude co workers

    mariebailey replied to TurtleN84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1) Tell them if they keep rolling their eyes, they may find a brain back there. 2) Go buy a really tacky pair of underwear, write one of their names in it, and hand it to her while telling her you...
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    The most valuable thing(s) you've been told

    mariebailey replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was told once that if I treated my superiors with all the compassion & understanding that I awarded all my patients, I would get a lot further a lot faster in my
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    precepting assignment- need advice

    mariebailey replied to Iliauna's topic in General Students

    I did my school practicum/preceptorship in a community health center that provides primary care, & I just took a job in an ICU (with a long orientation). I would be disappointed too though. In...
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    Needing advice or any help with this

    mariebailey replied to SusanJackson's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA wasn't really implemented until 2003, even though the law passed earlier. Maybe it was easier for her to access those records back then. In the present, what she is doing is unlawful b/c she did...
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    charting advice

    mariebailey replied to cjkekoa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    https://allnurses.com/geriatric-nurses-ltc/ltc-charting-beginners-899111.html
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    Wearing a mask

    mariebailey replied to applesxoranges's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No one claims that the flu vaccine is a "slam dunk", but there is a remarkable amount of evidence to support that it's the best preventive method available to protect both you & your patients from...
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    charting advice

    mariebailey replied to cjkekoa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would think describing it like any other wound would be sufficient. Example: Superficial 10 x 1 x 1 abrasion noted on right side of neck close to tracheostomy. No erythema, drainage, or swelling....
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    Should I work while in school?

    mariebailey replied to CLin's topic in General Students

    Your goal is to graduate, so I would consider whether you typically respond to added stress well when already under pressure. Maybe think about how strong of a student you are to begin with
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    Microbiology help

    mariebailey replied to astate2009's topic in General Students

    When working as a communicable disease nurse, I reviewed some basic micro concepts to have a better understanding of how to interpret lab tests/results. The public health course below was very...
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    Are We Truly That Gullible?

    mariebailey replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe nurses are a little hypersensitive sometimes, to the exclusion of common sense? I love that a bunch of docs remembered to include us nurses in the fun. Check out this one: Doctors and Nurses...
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    Encouragement please!!

    mariebailey replied to AbisolaRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders Online Review worked well for myself & other nurses. Most importantly, remind yourself that this weird phase in your life in b/t nursing student & nurse shall pass. Temporary...
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    Study: Doctors don't wash hands properly 40% of the time

    mariebailey replied to herring_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wooh, I read it in the Duh Times & the Nursing Journal of the Self-Explanatory, but it 1st appeared in the less humorous medical publication, The Lancet Infectious
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    Rookie ICU Nurse Headed Your Way

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

    I appreciate the insight from everyone, & I will look @ similar threads.
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    Transitioning into a new specialty

    mariebailey replied to mariebailey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm now working ICU instead, but, Ruby Vee, your words of wisdom still ring true! Thank