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    SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    Exactly. That speaks to what we learn from experience as well as what we learn in the classroom. I am posting a face in case you need to punch something in the
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    Getting into nursing school with a mental illness? Is it going to be possible?

    mariebailey replied to lntm2925's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Nothing needs to be disclosed to the nursing school. You can make it through nursing school and enjoy nursing while living with a mental illness. Psychosis is a broad term to describe symptoms...
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    Two job offers, which one to choose?

    mariebailey replied to krazievi3t6url's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Fulfill your contract; you will not be sorry. ~Chinese
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    Charting - for dummies...

    mariebailey replied to sander1x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here are some resources: CNE on charting: Document It Right: Would Your Charting Stand Up to Scrutiny? | CE510 > Continuing Education Unit at Nurse.com CNE on charting: Document It Right: A Nurse's...
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    Rant: sick of MAs

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

    In one community where I worked, the health department and one particular practice were virtually the only games in town for vaccines. I worked at the health department. MAs at the practice...
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    GRE scores and sending them to schools

    mariebailey replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Glad you got it done!!! They changed the scoring system since I took it in 2004, so I'm of no help....but, woo hoo!!! GRE
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    Having a difficult time with my Practicum Experience:

    mariebailey replied to mistymae22's topic in General Students

    mistymae22: I'm just trying to be honest with you. I hope it gets
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    Having a difficult time with my Practicum Experience:

    mariebailey replied to mistymae22's topic in General Students

    The doughnuts & muffins are optional, but learning what you need to be a competent nurse is not. What you've been doing thus far clearly has not been working. You will have to re-frame your...
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    Having a difficult time with my Practicum Experience:

    mariebailey replied to mistymae22's topic in General Students

    You think they are lazy and clueless? Try, try, try to see the positive in people, and maybe they will, in turn, see the positive in you. I think your parents are right. I hate to break it to you,...
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    Accelerated BSN vs Direct-Entry MSN option

    mariebailey replied to ky88's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This only applies to MSN programs with an NP track, and not all direct entry MSN programs are designed that way. I did the CNL program, a generalist degree for entry into
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    Im a male and want to be a nurse

    mariebailey replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's a bad time for any profession, not nursing in particular. By the time you finish, that may not be the case. There is no telling what the job market will look like when the ACA takes full effect....
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    Is a 3.52 GPA too low!?

    mariebailey replied to Digthis1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I LOVE LOBSTER
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    SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    Me! I read professional literature too. I have "a few years and 2 degrees behind me " as well. I think I needed that foundation to guide the decision-making I've been doing ever since. Props to...
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    Glucometer to use on multiple patients

    mariebailey replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Viruses like Hep B can survive outside the body for 7 days. Indirect contact transmission (when the patient never contacts the meter) can occur when the HCP pricks the finger and handles the test...
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    Accelerated BSN vs Direct-Entry MSN option

    mariebailey replied to ky88's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you are sure you will be continuing your education and go on to become Nurse Practitioner, some of your Direct Entry MSN courses will transfer. Also, it will not be necessary to obtain another...
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    How Can You Be A Nurse With No Clinical Background?

    mariebailey replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    How often you use you technical skills is not directly proportional to how much of a nurse you are. Critical thinking and therapeutic patient care are required to be a qualified nurse. I feel like...
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    Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    mariebailey replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What???
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    Sallie Mae Private Loan Question ! :(

    mariebailey replied to Kelly185891's topic in General Nursing

    I have several private loans with Sallie Mae, but only one of them has a co-signer. The loan is a little under $9000, & the interest rate is 2.75%. The amount you ultimately pay depends on how...
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    I got a job.

    mariebailey replied to nitasarn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!!!
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    Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    mariebailey replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    I did not do this b/c I couldn't do the balancing act & I wanted to be in as much debt as possible following graduation, however, I believe some states will allow you to practice as a CNA after...
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    Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    mariebailey replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I do zumba in my clean scrubs. The scrubs were purchased by me, and they are not designated for work use. If someone approached me while I was working out to determine if they were clean, I would...
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    Rude nurse?

    mariebailey replied to obloom14's topic in Emergency

    Bacterial pneumonia is a common complication of the flu, particularly in the elderly. Chest pain is a common symptom. "Panties in a twist"? Keep it
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    Glucometer to use on multiple patients

    mariebailey replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    CDC - Blood Glucose Monitoring - Injection
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    Glucometer to use on multiple patients

    mariebailey replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Multiple Outbreaks of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Related to Assisted Monitoring of Blood Glucose Among Residents of Assisted Living Facilities — Virginia,
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    Do you tattle on your co-workers when you find something missed?

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

    I'm an open book. I blurt out every mistake I make for God & everyone to hear b/c I'm terribly neurotic. Your floor needs more people like me so there's no need to