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    I need some help with my first (not actual patient) careplan.

    mariebailey replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I meant I hope someone on allnurses.com who works in critical care can help you with your care plan. I don't work in critical care, & they may have a better response to your question.
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    I need some help with my first (not actual patient) careplan.

    mariebailey replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm hoping someone in critical care care will jump in for you, but I agree with your 1st judgment that dehydration may be addressed via IV fluid replacement as your 1st diagnosis or "deficient fluid...
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    Communicating with Doctors

    mariebailey replied to Stephrnpitt's topic in MICU, SICU

    There is an ANA CNE called Nurse-Physician Workplace Collaboration you may like. I read the article, & here are some tips I got from it re: communicating with physicians: -Be confident &...
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    Good idea to keep job in hospital while in RN school?

    mariebailey replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you can handle it and keep your GPA up. I had to provide my transcripts from 5 years ago to my most recent potential employer, so your GPA will follow you (& I was offered the...
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    Please help settle debate about medical record/revoking consent

    mariebailey replied to ERnurse2001's topic in General Nursing

    I love copy
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    How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    mariebailey replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you supervise them, or is "team leader" more of a figurehead role? If not, try discussing it with them directly first (good luck :/). If that doesn't work, document and go to the supervisor. In the...
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    mariebailey replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I agree that it is not prototypical socialized medicine, I believe the OP is accurately pointing to the greatly enhanced government regulation of health services that is part of the ACA, which...
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    mariebailey replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are many models of socialized medicine, & I think it varies from country to country the overall quality of care that can be expected. This documentary provides a great overview:...
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    Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

    mariebailey replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen much worse ads for online nursing programs on FB. I saw one with a photo that looked like the mug shot of a serial killer-not kidding. They are not at all trying to accurately portray the...
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    Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

    mariebailey replied to Reckless96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My opinion: First, better and quicker do not go hand in hand. I would go for the BSN program, rather than planning on a bridge program down the road. If you are young and free of major...
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    Could really use some calming down right now

    mariebailey replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The worst case scenario is that they think you could benefit from more orientation, but you're getting no direct feedback on your weak areas. If this is the case, it is just plain silly that you...
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    What are the best shoes for nursing?

    mariebailey replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You can buy NEW Danskos on Ebay & save yourself some $. I love them. They are worth the
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    New Grad RN feeling down after a lousy interview.

    mariebailey replied to RRWilson,RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congrats!!! Will you tell us what you'll be
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    Lice Policies/Help Please!

    mariebailey replied to dta815's topic in School

    In my experience, private schools shy away from us, but health departments in your jurisdiction are probably eager and able to provide support and education. Don't be afraid to call your local health...
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    What and How Much Can You Tell to Patient's Family?

    mariebailey replied to CuteNurseUnl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Here's a potential way to comply with HIPAA in that situation: I live 1200 miles away from my parents. When my mom was hospitalized recently, I had her sign a medical release the night she was...
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    Anyone had serious doubts...about nursing and about self?

    mariebailey replied to zephyr9's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Just a couple of thoughts coming from an introverted nurse: Totally my opinion - I think people are called to serve in ways that maximize their potential & highlight their spiritual gifts. I...
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    Mandatory that we report hippa violations?

    mariebailey replied to ENicuRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You are talking about regs requiring organizations to inform individuals when data breaches occur. This has to do with IT security & use of EHRs, which is not really applicable
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    New Grad RN feeling down after a lousy interview.

    mariebailey replied to RRWilson,RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I remember questions like "Do you have supervisory experience"? At the time I had none...had to check "no". I don't understand either. Are you following up with
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    What is the best path into PH nursing?

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

    I think a health director would be thrilled to see your resume show up, regardless of what you do for your practicum. I did community health nursing as my practicum, and I regret it because I just...
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    I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

    mariebailey replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    Question from someone not in acute care: Is it routine & safe to administer a benzo for a patient with moderate to severe pneumonia in the acute care setting? How likely is it to exacerbate...
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    New Grad RN feeling down after a lousy interview.

    mariebailey replied to RRWilson,RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I applied for positions online, and their automated system automatically disqualified me and prevented my application from further consideration after answering a few questions re: experience. I know...
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    mariebailey replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My brothers & I could never have an intelligent debate on a political issue because when we ran out of counterpoints, we resorted to personal attacks. Consequently, my mom banned political...
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    Is there a proper way to chart what a patient/resident says?

    mariebailey replied to black_widow192's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. A little investigating & verifying before documenting is
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    mariebailey replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The intranasal flu vaccine (Flumist) is the only flu vaccine that is a live (attenuated) virus. The inactivated flu vaccine administered IM is not live, and it's the one the majority receive. Lunch...
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    A "dating female students in your class" post

    mariebailey replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I dated 1 of the 5 male nursing students in my program for the last 1.5 yrs in school, & I believe it was one of the best decisions he made while in school . He no longer had to commute! Luckily,...