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    Is this what it's all about?

    mariebailey replied to Gilead86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hypocrisy/duplicity - you'll find it in any health profession. Humans are fallible, and nurses often succumb to "compassion fatigue". However, the fact that everyone seemed to behave this way points...
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    im terrified!!!

    mariebailey replied to luvmykids0810's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Some advice for paying for it: Take advantage of programs that help you repay your student loans (in your state or NELRP). See if you're eligible for scholarships & grants. Private lenders are the...
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    Help!! PICO question:patient abuse

    mariebailey replied to MaryCross021's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tears ran down my face b/c I laughed so hard. Also, interventions like linking caregivers to support groups, respite services, etc. or having staff complete an elder abuse course/training upon...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    mariebailey replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If they're considering each refusal on a case-by-case basis, I wonder if there weren't other reasons that led to her dismissal. If she was claiming religious exemption, I wonder if the letter from her...
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    mariebailey replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe you really see cases of it. Prions freak me
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    "You look tired"

    mariebailey replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A patient's guardian said to someone I supervise (paraphrasing), "I didn't want to bother 'MarieBailey' about it b/c she looked so tired all week", when asking for help with a patient care issue. I...
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    Having Effective Communication Skills is Important

    mariebailey replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    1) What have you done to improve your communication skills? This is much harder to me than the nursing component of the job. No joke...I have taken courses on communication, but I still feel like I...
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    mariebailey replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    Pott Disease-ended up taking 18 mos to
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    mariebailey replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    We had this debate at work when a mother called in asking a/b how her child could have ended up with HSV2. We referred her back to her clinician, but were taught that sexual abuse should be suspected...
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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

    Document what a patient states objectively and accurately, and make sure it is free of bias or judgment. Quotations are appropriate; you just word it, "the client/patient stated, 'I'm not taking my...
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    mariebailey replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    RN-MS
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    mariebailey replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in public health, which is generally less stressful than acute care. Also, I did an accelerated program, which I found extremely stressful. The answer to your question, from my experience &...
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    We have a long way to go as health care providers

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

    Points taken, Stargazer. It is something I had not considered before, & I'm actually a member of NAMI. I would not want to perpetuate a stigma that I fight against, and you have valid points to...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    mariebailey replied to chiromed0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm an RN-MS who went into nursing as a 2nd career choice. I did attend a traditional university, but I have a non-nursing degree as well (although it's only a BA). I believe having a varied...
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    Arrrgghhh, get the smell off!!

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    A kid spit on me when I was administering vaccines one time. I could hardly blame her though. I definitely "felt the need to
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    mariebailey replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    laborer, this is the most intelligent post I've seen on allnurses.com.
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    Would you do this?

    mariebailey replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    I think your last statement is so true; experience matters too. Your opinion is the polar opposite to what I said, & I'm willing to bet you have more experience than me. One of my many...
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    We have a long way to go as health care providers

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

    I'll let the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) know they need to change their name ASAP!!! NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mental Health Support, Education and AdvocacyThis is our...
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    We have a long way to go as health care providers

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

    As you are likely aware, I was referring to the VA Board of Nursing. 10 out of 13 of them have some sort of nursing credentials after their name. The post I responded to made a blanket statement that...
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    New Grad trolling for advice...please

    mariebailey replied to chiromed0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ha. That explains how a monolingual fool was hired for "bilingual preferred"
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    We have a long way to go as health care providers

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

    Most of the members of the board in her state are nurses; I would imagine most SBONs have nurses on them. Encouraging nurses to avoid stigmatizing the mental ill is allowed as well. I was happy to see...
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    Depression/Anxiety Medications A Possible Hinderance to Getting a Job?

    mariebailey replied to rnsheri's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree that you are catastrophizing right now. Did I spell that right? :) I am guilty of the same thing-no judgment. It's just that the jury has spoken; you do not need to disclose your medication...
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    What is your definition of nursing research and evidence based practice?

    mariebailey replied to hanshinn81's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Assuming this question remains the same, I feel like the best way to differentiate the two is to realize that evidence-based practice involves the actual application of research findings in the...
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    What is your definition of nursing research and evidence based practice?

    mariebailey replied to hanshinn81's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This was a different question when I first responded. Didn't you first ask how we used research in nursing
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    "Job Hopping" or Seeking Financial Security & Career Growth?

    mariebailey posted a topic in General Nursing

    For Generation X & Y (I fall right in the middle), we came into the career world faced with recessions that led to downsizing, layoffs, pay-cuts, etc. , and many are forced to make periodic job...