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    How is there a shortage?

    mariebailey replied to Luularoo's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't see this mentioned (may have overlooked it), but one factor contributing to the shortage is changing demographics. People are living longer, so we have a growing elderly population and many...
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    Question about Bedside Manner

    mariebailey replied to lilemma's topic in General Students

    You don't have to be gregarious to convey compassion, interest, & respect. As a patient, I prefer the silent type to a "Chatty Cathy". As long as you're being sincere and professional, I would...
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    Have you ever caught someone cheating?

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

    Your school may have a policy mandating that students report it if they witness academic dishonesty. I saw one fellow student cheat on a Comparative Politics exam as an undergrad, and, even though it...
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    can't find the prioritization answer

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

    Ahh...I meant to say it is
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    can't find the prioritization answer

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

    It is #1; scroll down to #12 on STUDYBLUE | Make online flashcards & notes. Study anywhere,
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    masters degrees without ever working at the bedside?!

    mariebailey replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Post Graduate Students

    As you can probably see from previous posts, I am prone to impulsive typing; I apologize. I think my reply was for the wrong audience. I know nurses with several decades of experience who never seem...
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    can't find the prioritization answer

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

    What a/b the #1, BP? I know it's only a small dip, but hypotension = decreased perfusion, which is a SE of morphine. This is undesirable during an acute
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    If you were granted just one wish what would it be?

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I know I should wish for an end to malaria or HIV or something of that nature, but I really wish my student loans would
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    Have you had a Hep B titer?

    mariebailey replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    If you've started the Hep B series several times, you've likely completed the 3 doses series. You don't have to start the series over if there's a delay b/t doses. Ask the Experts about Vaccine...
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    Have you had a Hep B titer?

    mariebailey replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    It's just an additional dose of the same Hep B conjugate vaccine you received for the 1st 3
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    Have you had a Hep B titer?

    mariebailey replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    The ideal level is 1:10, meaning your blood serum can be diluted 10 times and still have detectable antibody levels. I have never heard of someone choosing to only repeat part of the...
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    Have you had a Hep B titer?

    mariebailey replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    It is recommended that you have your titers checked 1-2 months post-vaccination only. It is futile to check them several years post-vaccination unless you are exposed b/c antibodies will likely fall...
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    mariebailey replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe so, but should she allow the hard-working, policy-compliant nurses to be involved so the "childish nurses" aren't "embarrassed"? I would never peruse FB, other social networking sites, or shop...
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    masters degrees without ever working at the bedside?!

    mariebailey replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Of course, nursing is not swimming. It wouldn't hurt to take some initiative & look something up every now &
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    Do patients question your expertise?

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    A patient pulled his arm away from me before I administered a vaccine and asked how much experience I had. I grinned and told him he was my 1st patient. He laughed and let me give him the
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    mariebailey replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    My current & soon to be former supervisor sends emails like this all the time. One person will do something wrong, and a mass email will go out reprimanding the whole department. This...
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    masters degrees without ever working at the bedside?!

    mariebailey replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Really? I stand corrected! The CNL program came around later, but I didn't realize direct-entry MSN programs were around back before Dirty Dancing made it to the big
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    masters degrees without ever working at the bedside?!

    mariebailey replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm just wondering why you didn't look into these programs (the prerequisites, scope of practice, overall intent of the program, etc.) prior to posting all this inaccurate information. A baker cannot...
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    Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    These rotating shifts are making me crazy! Is this a dream, or am I like Scott Bakula in Quantum
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    My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

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

    I'm sorry you had to go through that. That sounds like a terrible work environment; I would not want to spend much time on that
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    Help Prioritizing nursing DX

    mariebailey replied to ALCANGEL1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As far as prioritizing, a patient may have an amalgam of common comorbidities, but your care plan will reflect their unique needs. If a different patient with the same medical diagnoses was not...
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    Obamacare: Should I get out while I still can?

    mariebailey replied to TexasAbby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That seems a bit melodramatic. Obama wants us to "forget about questioning things and forget about having a mind of your own"? I thought he wanted to make health insurance accessible. Do you know how...
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    called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    mariebailey replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    Ridiculous. Your infection control practitioner would have a fit. I hope it wasn't the all too common Norovirus; it spreads like
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    masters degrees without ever working at the bedside?!

    mariebailey replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am quoting myself from another thread. Please read this to better understand the Direct-Entry Master's/Clinical Nurse Leader Program. I want to clarify some misconceptions regarding the role of the...
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    Please give me advice. (future nurse)

    mariebailey replied to christwendt's topic in Nursing Career

    You went from Special Education to Honors/AP classes. Look how far you've come! Try to focus on where you are now, and stay on the track that you're on academically. If you want straightforward,...