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    Health care a "right" or a "privilege"?

    mariebailey replied to monkago2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would hardly call it negligence when they don't have the means to access basic preventive services to begin with, OP. I don't see you as judgmental though...just frustrated with a system that isn't...
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    salary of RN-BSN/MSN

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

    It varies drastically by geographic area, and I mean drastically. You may want to go to a state-specific
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    I must make a confession

    mariebailey replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I once brought a surgical mask home to clean out my cat's litter box. :poop: Then it occurred to me that the surgical mask came out of the department's budget, & it did not belong to me. I don't...
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    mariebailey replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Huh???
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    mariebailey replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good point. There is plenty of research to support the likelihood that, even if the flu vaccine did not prevent the flu altogether, it may have reduced the severity of it. This is legitimate...
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    i need help with new career directions for old rural nurse

    mariebailey replied to suelson's topic in Nursing Career

    Public Health Nursing! Look around at local health departments in the
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    I must make a confession

    mariebailey replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. He's like Jean Valjean in Les Miserable. He should go to prison for 19
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    What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    mariebailey replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I administered Rocephin to a patient with gonorrhea, and I had not twisted the needle tightly enough on the syringe. Thus , medicine leaked out when I administered it. The doctor said the patient...
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    I must make a confession

    mariebailey replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    cutest confession ever...a nurse gotta
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    I work with a pathological liar

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

    Pseudologica fantastica. My perspective is to determine whether the lie affects patient care. If it does, it needs to be brought to her supervisor's attention. If it's all just crazy lies about her...
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    I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

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

    It is too exhausting to read through all these posts, so I will just answer your question in case it hasn't been answered already. "The thing i'm worried about is what's going to happen if i applied...
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    Isolation patient question

    mariebailey replied to ashleyelam's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    For patients with MRSA colonization/infection of the respiratory tract: - Wear masks only if the patient is coughing or when performing suctioning procedures. - Wear gowns only if...
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    What makes a good leader?

    mariebailey replied to Inori's topic in Nurse Management

    Tell them what they are doing right. Be positive & professional. Thank them when it is appropriate. Don't take it personally either. It takes a while for people to accept a new leader. I was the...
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    Isolation patient question

    mariebailey replied to ashleyelam's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A negative pressure room is not necessary because MRSA & Pseudomonas aeruginosa are not airborne diseases. Also, Pseudomonas aeruginosa rarely causes illness in healthy people. Contact your health...
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    Multi Use Vials

    mariebailey replied to soozabel's topic in Patient Medications

    Disregard what I said before. The needle will no longer be sterile if you insert it in another vial. You are risking contamination. You need to potentially discard the dose in the vial without the...
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    Work in Alaska?

    mariebailey replied to thatchergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my...zombie
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    Work in Alaska?

    mariebailey replied to thatchergirl's topic in General Nursing

    AK is not part of the compact agreement. I was able to get a temp license issued within 10 days of applying when I moved here last Fall, but it was expensive. I love it here so far. It's weird how...
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    Hoping for an Interview/Seeking any advice

    mariebailey replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    It really depends on the size and structure of your health department. If you're in a rural area, you may be wearing many hats. If you're in a metro area, you'll likely be more specialized. I was able...
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    How has "nursing" helped you at home?

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I live in a very remote part of the country. We have 1 vet in town that travels here only 1 week per month. When my cat had surgery a couple of months ago, I had to subsequently remove the drainage...
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    Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart

    mariebailey replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't seem to sound anything like by proxy from the research I read. I can't believe your family had to go through
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    What makes a good leader?

    mariebailey replied to Inori's topic in Nurse Management

    A good leader sees the good in their followers, and a good leader brings out the best in their followers. When my Nurse Manager sees me as capable, competent, and responsible, that's how I'll behave....
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    Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    mariebailey replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    olddragger, that is downright depressing. I am a vaccine proponent, but I am a truth proponent as well. Also, I was on a debate team in college, and I love a good debate. I still think getting the flu...
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    Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart

    mariebailey replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

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    Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart

    mariebailey replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    When I was doing my pediatric nursing rotation in school, I came across a patient whom I suspected was a victim of Munchausen by proxy. I went so far as to inform my clinical instructor of my...
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    Do employers look at what Nursing Program you went to?

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

    If you are taking out student loans, $100,000 is a lot of $. Look at the interest rate and what your minimum monthly payment will be when you graduate, and consider your projected salary. Can you...