mariebailey MSN, RN

Member

  • Content

    948

  • Visitors

    16,476

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    44

All Content by mariebailey

  1. mariebailey

    Annoyed

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

    The manufacturer instructions say to pinch a 1 inch fold of the skin and to administer at a 90 degree angle into the fold. As long as you followed the manufacturer's instructions/facility policy, you...
  2. mariebailey

    Will old program marks effect my chances?

    mariebailey replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    Your nursing pre-reqs are an opportunity to pull up your GPA, and they will carry more weight than those older courses. They will affect your chances, but not to the extent that your performance in...
  3. mariebailey

    I BLEW MY CHANCE !!

    mariebailey replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that's what you can amend. Keep in mind I'm just speaking to the interview etiquette component; I'm not in LTC. You can clarify that you are unfamiliar with the typical ratios, but you are...
  4. mariebailey

    I BLEW MY CHANCE !!

    mariebailey replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For my last interview, I worried and worried over something NOT said for about a day. Finally, I emailed the interviewer an addendum to my interview. I got the job. Moral of the story: If you really...
  5. mariebailey

    "Can't be a nurse if you suck as a waitress."

    mariebailey replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

    I think you're being to hard on yourself. Give it a month. Good
  6. mariebailey

    Speaking About Nurses Who Moonlight As Dancers

    mariebailey replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    Does anyone think taking your clothes off for $ may cause women to be viewed in a negative light? Do you think it could indirectly set the profession of nursing back when we have people stripping to...
  7. mariebailey

    Work place bullying

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

    Sorry you are going through this. Hope it gets better. The ANA has a page full of resources dedicated to this: Bullying and Workplace
  8. mariebailey

    Speaking About Nurses Who Moonlight As Dancers

    mariebailey replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    Esme, certain mental illnesses are protected by the
  9. mariebailey

    Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

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

    I like my job now. Bunny
  10. mariebailey

    Student HIPAA violation question

    mariebailey replied to studnt's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm surprised a school is teaching that. HIPAA is not just about protecting personal health information from unauthorized disclosure; it's also about protecting a patient's right to access health...
  11. mariebailey

    Two questions...

    mariebailey replied to LauraLiz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There was a/b 1 month between graduating & taking the NCLEX, and I had a job offer before I took the NCLEX. The economy was much better
  12. mariebailey

    Endorsing Cali. License to another state! Please help.

    mariebailey replied to ehjoanne's topic in California Nursing

    Since Cali is not a compact state, you will be applying for licensure by endorsement in other states if you are licensed in CA. It is a lengthy, expensive process, so you may want to narrow down where...
  13. mariebailey

    Arrrrrgh! I take NCLEX in 4 days!!!

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

    Good luck on the NCLEX. On a less serious note, you may be the 1st pirate to pass the exam.
  14. mariebailey

    hypoglycemia question...

    mariebailey replied to sweetiepeas's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Are you asking how protein works in the body to regulate blood sugar levels? I think it slows the conversion of sugar to blood
  15. mariebailey

    Almost passed out during clinicals!!

    mariebailey replied to fm1089's topic in General Students

    Blood & guts totally gave me the hee bee gee bees b/f nursing school. I was told by my best friend's dad, who was a plastic/reconstructive surgeon, not to let that hold me back from pursuing a...
  16. mariebailey

    Passed!

    mariebailey replied to ACNP-SPINEmaster's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!
  17. mariebailey

    How do I get licensed in two states at the same time?

    mariebailey replied to studentnurse1989's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a link to a site that explains how it works:
  18. mariebailey

    24 hours until nlcex! What would you study??

    mariebailey replied to i3rns's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, I would not study 24 hours before the NCLEX. Take some deep breaths...in through your nose out through your mouth. Do something you enjoy. Don't trip yourself out trying to memorize a bunch of...
  19. mariebailey

    Speaking About Nurses Who Moonlight As Dancers

    mariebailey replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    If you all think that is an interesting way to pay for school, how 'bout these future docs: Sex Work Among Medical Students On the Rise? - ABC
  20. mariebailey

    Oriented X 3

    mariebailey replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Once upon a time, I screened applicants for Medicaid long term care to determine if they met the medical/nursing criteria. I was accompanied by social workers, who performed psycho-social assessments,...
  21. mariebailey

    How to orientate new employees

    mariebailey replied to lozstar's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    unless she's in the
  22. mariebailey

    Bipolar Nurse Hoping to Open Awareness of Mental Illness

    mariebailey replied to HannaRNBSN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you so much for posting this. We have identical diagnoses - Bipolar Disorder I & Adult ADD. I'm high functioning as well, & I'm not open about it, except for a few people. I enjoy the...
  23. mariebailey

    Multi Use Vials

    mariebailey replied to soozabel's topic in Patient Medications

    "While it is not recommended to use the same needle and syringe to enter more than one medication vial because of the risks described above, there are circumstances where more than one vial may need...
  24. mariebailey

    After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

    mariebailey replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with some ADNs at a local health department. Nurses with varied experience often thrive in public health. I was on an interview panel, and a colorful resume was a plus, even if none of the...
  25. mariebailey

    Im a male and want to be a nurse

    mariebailey replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    The male nurses where I work are treated like kings. I'm not saying it's like that everywhere. We are grateful to them for balancing out the hormone