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    2nd degree nurses

    mariebailey replied to grantchatt's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with a BA in political science in 2002 at 21; it didn't get me very far. I worked in the accounting dept. at an advertising firm and as an escrow officer at a title agency prior to...
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    Do you think the CDC is biased?

    mariebailey replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    Biased? Maybe towards health promotion & disease prevention :). Anyway, if you want some alternative resources on subjects like thimerosal (for those who don't see the CDC as legit), the Vaccine...
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    Do you think the CDC is biased?

    mariebailey replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    I disagree. The CDC spends a great deal of time and resources monitoring the safety of vaccines and educating providers and the public on the contraindications and precautions to
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    Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    mariebailey replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Actually, only the H1N1 component of the flu vaccine is the same this year. The the H3N2 and B vaccine viruses are different for the 2012-13 season. Even if the strain does remain the same, it is...
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    Child Care Nurse/Inspector

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

    I think some of the nurses in the Child Health Dept at my LHD serve as consultants to designated child care centers (providing trainings, health education, making referrals, etc.), but they have...
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    Being an ugly nurse

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

    According to Ani Difranco: and god help you if you are an ugly girl course too pretty is also your doom cause everyone harbors a secret hatred for the prettiest girl in the room In other words, we're...
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    "Why does a nurse have to go to college?"

    mariebailey replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    Attending nursing school won't necessarily lead her to adopt a mainstream worldview, if that's what he fears. It will give her the tools (technical and critical thinking skills) and empower her to...
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    Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    mariebailey replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Really? I disagree (& that is not a bad thing!); I see this more as healthy dialogue than "negativity" or "drama". I'm glad we have a forum to discuss these issues that impact our ability to...
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    Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    mariebailey replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would like to quote a previous post I liked from this discussion: "Experience does not equal competence." I do respect the experience and knowledge base of more seasoned nurses - the ones who...
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    Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    mariebailey replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Such a good documentary on vaccines in general, and it includes both sides of the debate: The Vaccine War | FRONTLINE |
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    The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    mariebailey replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    I think You Tube can be a great ancillary learning resource, as long as you check the publisher...and there are plenty of legitimate organizations using it as a teaching
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    Hospital Beep Syndrome

    mariebailey replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in General Nursing

    I laughed when I saw this discussion topic title b/c I can totally relate. When I think about it, I can still hear ECG monitor alarms from the unit I was assigned to during my adult health clinical...
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    afraid I may have spread mrsa

    mariebailey replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Even though there is a true potential for spread, & contact precautions are warranted, MRSA is more likely to be transmitted from person to person via colonized hands, rather than fomites, such as...
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    Curious Question

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

    This is a really good CNE on Facebook use and how to avoid it compromising your employment, future employment, or your status as a student: Facebook | CE630 > Continuing Education Unit at Nurse.com...
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    Best ideas on how to prepare financially for nursing school

    mariebailey replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    For those of you who will need student loans to attend nursing school, I would love it if people learned from my mistakes. Please be cautious when you sign those promissory notes! Mistakes: Taking out...
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    How does a respirator fit test work?

    mariebailey replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wearing a properly fitted respirator improves the likelihood that airborne bacteria, viruses, etc. are adequately filtered from the air before you breathe them in when you encounter a patient with...
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    Hi guys!

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

    Saunders Online Review Course for the NCLEX-RN Exam, 4 week is a/b $60-70, and it is very comprehensive. It was my only study source, and I was cut off at 75 questions on the 1st attempt (passed)....
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    The Elderly Are Devalued

    mariebailey replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I enjoyed the article and agree with you 100%. To add to the conversation, our cultural views (Western, particularly American) on aging clearly have a strong influence on our views on aging and how we...
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    RN needs work in VA w/ disciplinary action

    mariebailey replied to tellmywhy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This may not be helpful, but here is my thought: I have not been there myself, but I see that you haven't received a response. I don't know what happened, but I do know that mistakes can be...
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    Can you be a PHN if you are a new grad?

    mariebailey replied to mybabies2000's topic in Public, Community Health

    Gotcha. I somehow managed to overlook that fact when reading the various comments.
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    Can you be a PHN if you are a new grad?

    mariebailey replied to mybabies2000's topic in Public, Community Health

    I went straight into public health nursing as a new grad. I do have a Master's, but it is a generalist degree designed for entry into practice (CNL Program). There are BSNs who went straight into...
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    The fear just hit me - help :(

    mariebailey replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I work among several nurses who come in all shapes and sizes, and I can say with certainty that weight is not a factor that determines the respect they earn from co-workers and patients. It is work...
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    I start nursing school tomorrow!

    mariebailey replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    Best of luck! One odd remark: Jello is a liquid. I missed 1 question on my med cal exam the 1st week of nursing school b/c this didn't occur to me. Ha. Some advice: it's not the content of the...
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    Question ....Using gown during transfering patient with infection

    mariebailey replied to angle85's topic in Infectious Disease

    The original question and further comments posed were referring to the "transferring" a patient and not "transporting" a patient. Perhaps I misinterpreted it. I would also expect that a patient on...
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    Question ....Using gown during transfering patient with infection

    mariebailey replied to angle85's topic in Infectious Disease

    I totally agree that it is unnecessary if the respiratory secretions are contained, but I think the precautions would apply if it is anticipated that clothing may become soiled with respiratory...