mariebailey MSN, RN

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    Spinoff From "Don't Be That Nurse"

    mariebailey replied to mirandaaa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My biggest problem with this post is you seem to operate under the assumption that these nurses don't have their own work to do and are not slammed like you. I'm a floor nurse, and I go non-stop for...
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    Lice Police!

    mariebailey replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    There were no school nurses in the region of AK where I lived a while back, so the school administrators came to me, the village's designated public health nurse, to address the issue (it was out of...
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    3 Med Errors in One Shift

    mariebailey replied to Roman1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Adverse effect: A harmful or abnormal result. An adverse effect may be caused by administration of a medication or by exposure to a chemical and be indicated by an untoward result such as by illness...
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    Bedside Report

    mariebailey replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    That's crazy. I feel sorry for your 90 year old patients who aren't computer literate and can barely lift their fingers to hit the call
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So grateful these days are
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    mariebailey replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I plan to convert all of you to the Rastafari religion just as soon as I figure out what it
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    Give an example of a difficult decision you've made

    mariebailey replied to j0yegan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I turned down my dream job as a TB Nurse Consultant to reside in my home town with my family, where the job market was sub-optimal. I was able to get a job in med-surg in town, but my heart belongs to...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have a 12 hour shift starting at 7am sharp tmrw, but will watch yours when I'm
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I will, if you will watch this: The Vaccine War | FRONTLINE |
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    Can I find a "desk" RN job without experience

    mariebailey replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Isn't he
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    Legitimate Interview?

    mariebailey replied to ellieheart's topic in Government, Military

    I have done a ton of phone interviews, & I always been offered and 2nd, in-person interview as a final candidate. Most people will tell you to dress up for it; I chose to do most of them in my...
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    Errors--system problem or nursing problem?

    mariebailey replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am new to the floor and hospital nursing in general. My background is in public health nursing. I could kick myself for being naive enough to assume I would be treated as an autonomous professional...
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    I'm so afraid that I violated Hipaa!

    mariebailey replied to guest879529's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As long as the medical information you're sharing cannot be connected to that individual patient, there is no HIPAA violation. Name, DOB, address, employer, or family associated with that patient...
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    Cover letter guidance needed

    mariebailey replied to sunrays1981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I thought it was great! You clearly expressing your interest in their organization, and you also clearly state what you have to offer
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    Direct-entry programs

    mariebailey replied to Ashley313's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I made some horrible choices when it comes to student loans, and I regret them. Truth be told, I did not even understand how interest accrues on student loans before I got them. I strongly encourage...
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    mariebailey replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I think if she brings it up again, you can tell her politely that you no longer wish to have these discussions with her. Maybe even tell her you find them offensive. Then move on. I would at least...
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    Dreading bedside report with The Interrogator

    mariebailey replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm running into the same thing. I'm fresh off orientation. A few nurses seem to think I should have the entire medical record committed to memory for their benefit, & one in particular moans and...
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    Can past drug use before becoming a nurse hurt you?

    mariebailey replied to paranoid's topic in General Nursing

    No. Go to nursing school in good conscience. The BON isn't going to take your license away by some random
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    (IN)Appropriate Dress

    mariebailey replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Are you really quoting Gandhi to stress the importance of appropriate dress for NPs? I wish a tube top on you the next time you see your NP. I'm kidding. BTW, uniforms ARE for adults in certain...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do they have balloons, cake, and party favors? If so, count me
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    FLAME ON!

    mariebailey replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some general themes that drive me crazy: 1. Vaccines are poison forced on us by the government and big pharma! 2. My employer's requiring me to get the flu shot! How awful is that? 3. I am a...
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    why do nurses need to be licensed?

    mariebailey replied to Infofreak411's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You mean I need a license? I have some explaining to do to my Nurse Manager. I only
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    mariebailey replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Please, don't, kick a, puppy. I love,
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    Would you quit over white uniforms?

    mariebailey replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to quit over much more arbitrary things than white uniforms. The need for money keeps me grounded,
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    mariebailey replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when someone drops the serial comma in a sentence. Only in journalism is that the standard. BAD EXAMPLE: The patient experienced symptoms of flu, including fever, myalgia and cough. CORRECT...