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    NCLEX RN super nervous!

    mariebailey replied to swilds12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders is an awesome prep tool. You need to study a few hours a day, eat well, enjoy your children, sleep well, and breathe in through your nose/out through your mouth. Good
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    That Odd Thought and the Shocking Truth

    mariebailey replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    wish_me_luck, like Viva said, your integrity and honesty is admirable. I just hope things get easier for you. I feel like you deserve a break
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    That Odd Thought and the Shocking Truth

    mariebailey replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Kay Redfield Jamison's writing has gotten me through some hard times & given me some much-needed insight. I've read 3 of her books, but An Unquiet Mind is my pick of them
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    If I want to read a novel, I'll go to my Kindle app.

    mariebailey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey All, I think the conversations we have on here are fantastic and entertaining. I think the people in these forums are fantastic and entertaining. 1 thing that gets a little frustrating is...
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    Funniest Things Doctors say!

    mariebailey replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

    A doctor actually put on a patient's CXR interpretation that the "nodules did not know his socks
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    Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    mariebailey replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You're right; I should not have posted that. I
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    Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    mariebailey replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Random question: How many people participating in this thread are wearing a tin foil
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    What annoys you the most about your nursing coworkers?

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

    What annoys me most about my co-workers? Nothing annoys me about the majority of them; most are kind, compassionate human beings. A tiny percentage of them are manipulative button-pushers that drive...
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    How is this not HIPAA?????

    mariebailey replied to martymoose's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Actually, it is not at all a HIPAA violation to discuss a patient's condition in a semi private room. It is reasonable to expect that the provider's speak quietly and close the curtain. See page 4...
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    Please clarify allergies for me.

    mariebailey replied to pa715's topic in General Nursing

    Allergy to sulfa means he's allergic to a class of drugs called sulfonamides (sp?). It has nothing to do with shellfish. Sulfites, on the other hand, are added as a preservative to some foods,...
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    Paying Off Student Loans - Happy New Year!

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    LadyFree28, I did the NELRP, and it just helped me keep my head above water for 3 years. A huge chunk of change from that allocation goes to taxes b/c it is treated as income. I encourage you to try...
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    Paying Off Student Loans - Happy New Year!

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to get a job easily, but I did the opposite as far as planning is concerned. I just signed promissory note after promissory note like a naive fool, having no idea how I was going to pay it...
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    Obamacare

    mariebailey replied to Topher53's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That local hospital is going nuts over legislation that doesn't even fully take effect until 2014...I suspect they were already having financial problems and put a PR spin on
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    new nurse/seasoned nurse

    mariebailey replied to Isitpossible's topic in General Nursing

    That needs to be reported. No one will benefit from sleeping preceptors, particularly the
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

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

    Siamese twins competed in chess, and a bat flew over the game
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    Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    mariebailey replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Who is "they"? It seems like there are a lot of conspiracy theories here. Side note: I wish there was a vaccine for syphilis. I have administered the Bicillin injections to treat it, and people walk...
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    What would you change about nursing?

    mariebailey replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes feel like I am powerless in my role, yet I am responsible for everything that goes wrong. I wish nurses were more
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    Infected Needlestick

    mariebailey replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are having to go through this right
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    mariebailey replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    It is what it
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    Hospitals illegally firing nurses for refusing flu vaccines

    mariebailey replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are actually hospitals who administer nicotine tests to potential hires and refuse to hire those who test positive. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects those with mental illness...
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    How do I recalculate flow rates for infusions?

    mariebailey replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This may help: DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

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

    fixture - definition of fixture by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and
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    Bleach and C diff

    mariebailey replied to sauconyrunner's topic in Infectious Disease

    Anne36, that bleach solution is capable of killing C-Diff spores. Some "experts" recommend extending contact precautions 48 hours beyond cessation of diarrhea for C-Diff patients, but the standard is...
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    What can I add to my resume?

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

    Your volunteer experience, your clinical rotations, and your EMT background give you a great deal from which to build a resume. I do think affiliation with a professional organization may enhance it...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

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

    I think you are baiting. Did you post this to get a reaction out of people or out of genuine interest? I suspect the former. I love nursing, but I have has my share of bad days that have shown through...