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    Ever disappointed on Christmas?

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    This year will be my hardest year thus far. In pursuit of adventure, I took a new job in a new state far, far away, and I will be unable to make it to the place where I grew up to see my family this...
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    Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

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

    Nursing is definitely not for everyone. Congrats on finding some peace and enjoying what you
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    How do I protect myself from mean nurses?

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

    These are things I wish someone said to me before I entered the field of nursing: Assume positive intent, but be assertive. Use discretion; know what to let slide & what demands a discussion. If...
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    Nursing Diagnosis?

    mariebailey replied to CiaraFrazier's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Another way of thinking about the "related to" part is to explain the cause behind the nursing
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    underweight kid

    mariebailey replied to kingsmiley's topic in School

    All just opinions here...I think we are on the same page, OP. If you perform a nursing assessment, the rest of the nursing process needs to follow. To screen and not intervene if there are abnormal...
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    Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    mariebailey replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    Ramen Noodles is an excellent choice for those of us who thought student loans were free money! I'm seriously eating them right
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    homosexual patients

    mariebailey replied to miray19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We are expected in the U.S. as nurses to treat patients in a way that is free of judgment stemming from a patient's religious beliefs, political views, lifestyle choices, etc. It is an integral...
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    Have you had a Hep B titer?

    mariebailey replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    Re:the repeat MMR series: I may be talking to myself once again here, but I don't understand why employee health/infection control folks don't consider ACIP/CDC recommendations on these matters; it...
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    Hired at the local health department

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

    Enjoy! Childhood immunizations are complex, but it is rewarding to learn the recommendations, educate/counsel parents, master the schedules with the multitude of vaccines, & know that you are...
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    List of Prayers that helped you get through Hard Times in Nursing school etc!!!!

    mariebailey replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer & petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard...
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    Job bullying

    mariebailey replied to Bunny1975's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You would think a history of previous complaints would build your case. Your rapport with other staff who know firsthand what is happening is on your side as well. I would not go out without doing...
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    Yes! I've been accepted into Nursing School!

    mariebailey replied to Manofstone's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!! Good
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    Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I'll put in a good word for you with Santa Claus if you save the blood glucose checks & nutrition counseling for some other
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    mariebailey replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    a/b 1 in a million people for the flu; similar numbers with other implicated
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    Job bullying

    mariebailey replied to Bunny1975's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Put a complaint in writing that goes above the manager? Is there a formal grievance procedure at your place of employment? She shouldn't be allowed to hurt your career
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    Can some one develop an allergy to PPD?

    mariebailey replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    There is a possibility of an immediate hypersensitivity reaction, NOT a +PPD, usually due to an allergy, that may develop within 24 hours of placement, which will cause swelling, itching, or, in...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    mariebailey replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Substance abuse disorders are considered Axis I mental disorders in the DSM IV. I agree that substance abuse may be a coping mechanism for another underlying mental health condition. I understand your...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    mariebailey replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Great thread. There was a great series PBS did that I managed find again via google that talks about how the deinsitutitonalization of U.S. psychiatric hospitals led to the correctional system...
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    Be careful with FACEBOOK

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

    It sounds like you have done what you can to protect your privacy, but you cannot control who sees if you comment on someone else's post or a page that does not belong to you. For example, I had...
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    Not taking the traditional rout to nursing school...

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

    HouTx, I encourage you to research the CNL programs a little more before commenting on them. Graduates do not plan to go directly into advanced practice or management roles. Students study at the...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    mariebailey replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Pill planners medication administration vs dispensing

    mariebailey replied to Newengland12RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You may want to look into the rules/regs for the Board of Pharmacy in your state regarding what constitutes dispensing,
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    Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I work 'round the clock year after year With little thanks & praise Can you imagine such ingratitude And the nurse had one humorous
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    Having trouble with pronunciation

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

    Someone may have an easier solution, but I resorted to googling it and watching videos or listening to dictionary pronunciations of a medical term. I feel no shame in admitting that I could not...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    mariebailey replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are more articles like this, but the reality is that higher flu vaccination rates among HCPs are associated with lower rates of nosocomial influenza. I also want to clarify from someone's prior...