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    Transitioning into a new specialty

    mariebailey posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am thrilled to say that I'll be starting on a step down unit this month, after a 6 year career of doing only public health nursing. I get the full 12 weeks of orientation a new grad would. Any words...
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    Oldest in cohort...feeling out of place

    mariebailey replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    You are different in a good way; you are bringing a wealth of life experiences & lessons learned into the mix. I bet you will find other students who appreciate that. There were students in their...
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    May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    HR should add to the nurse's job duties, "dodges projectile vomiting as
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    Teaching Paper - Behavioral Outcomes

    mariebailey replied to Zelda21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It looks good to me. Here are 2 suggestions: For #1, you may want to say "learner will demonstrate correct donning & removal of PPE...". For #2, you could elaborate to say that the learner will be...
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    Listing the differences between Abilify and Clozapine

    mariebailey replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Let me give you an example. As you have probably learned, there are positive & negative symptoms associated with the disorders these drugs treat, such as hallucinations & anhedonia,...
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    So you think flu vaccinations don't work . . . .

    mariebailey replied to Laidback Al's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Less than 1 in 1 million recipients of the flu vaccine experience the side effect GBS; your statistic is extremely
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    I wear this bright, red lipstick so other disciplines can distinguish me from my fellow nurses wearing the same white uniform. No, you cannot borrow
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    Nursing- Not an allied health profession.

    mariebailey replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Allied health professionals, depending on the specialty, have a specific set of technical or procedural competencies to support the work carried out by doctors & nurses. Nurses have a broader...
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    Can visitors be 'forced' to wear PPE?

    mariebailey replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Coming from the perspective of a TB case manager, please do not permit visitors refusing to wear PPE to visit an infectious TB patient in an AII room. #1: It sets a precedent; it will be very...
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    Please Help!

    mariebailey replied to nurse1782's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is just my perspective. I do not work in HR, but I received positive feedback on my newbie resume on a few occasions upon graduation. Also, I had a job offer soon after I graduated. List items in...
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    Why Do People Bully Me?

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

    Great topic. I dealt with a bully who was covertly aggressive; she was a manipulative, undermining button-pusher. I read this book called In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding & Dealing with...
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    Anti-intellectual & hyper-sensitive. WHY?

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

    I hold the perspective that, regardless of the quality of the orientation/training one receives, it is ultimately the individual nurse's responsibility to know how to perform his or her own job...
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    Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    mariebailey replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't always like how nurses are portrayed in the media. There used to be an organization of nurses dedicated to advocating for better representation of nurses, but I think they shut down shop....
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    SICK of BSN Pedestal

    mariebailey replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, that is not how accelerated programs are designed. The accelerated programs require you to complete all the required pre-requisites a typical BSN completes, so someone may spend a several...
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    Feeling discouraged

    mariebailey replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are a number of specialties to choose from in nursing; you are bound to find one you like. This is an anonymous forum where we can express our frustration & feel understood. Venting at work...
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    mariebailey replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got mad bling from my boo. It's a princess cut fomite ring set in
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    mariebailey replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    If heat rises, why is it colder in the mountains than at sea level? Oops...supposed to be a nursing thought;
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    Boy, did I mess up :(

    mariebailey replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You did what you needed to do by apologizing to the parent & contacting the DON; I'm sure they'll consider that heavily. I bet it won't happen again. Be prepared to tell what you'll do in the...
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    Using Your Photo As An Avatar

    mariebailey replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice. My profile/avatar are inconspicuous. I'm not really a dog, I don't really live on the internet, & I have much more than 0 years of
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    Interview tip re: reason for leaving current job

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

    I wouldn't say "lack of career opportunity to grow as a nurse" as your reason. I would site the "desire for career growth opportunities" as you reason for leaving. Put a positive spin on it while...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    mariebailey replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Man would there be a few confounding variables in such a
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    Does your employer make accommodations for your disability?

    mariebailey replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Not recently, but at a prior place of employment, I requested & received reasonable accommodations without having to go into the specifics of my Dx. I was in counseling once per week for 1.5 hours...
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    HPV vax

    mariebailey replied to mmc51264's topic in Pediatric

    The other one, Cervarix, is only licensed for females. I personally think it is an inferior vaccine b/c it only protect against HPV Types 16 & 18 (cervical cancer-causing) & not the additional...
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    Obamacare

    mariebailey replied to Topher53's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You read all 900 pages? I just re-read what you wrote realized you meant capping costs & not putting annual/lifetime limits on coverage. Sorry. I agree that it is a good solution. Obamacare will...
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    HPV vax

    mariebailey replied to mmc51264's topic in Pediatric

    I have seen more & more males receiving it at local health departments. For clarification, the vaccine can be administered through the age of 26. If someone turns 27 and has an incomplete series,...