mariebailey MSN, RN

Member

  • Content

    948

  • Visitors

    16,470

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    44

All Content by mariebailey

  1. mariebailey

    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At the turn of the 20th century, before routine vaccinations, people lived to be a/b 50 in the U.S.; vaccines contributed to an increase in life span. The WHO estimates that about 6 million lives are...
  2. mariebailey

    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Are we sure it's just the pro-vaxers being
  3. mariebailey

    Vaccinations/Immunizations/Flu

    mariebailey replied to 3**835Y's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Medical contraindications to vaccination to not keep you from school/employment; you just need appropriate documentation from your provider. I've never heard of someone being unable to receive any...
  4. mariebailey

    Understanding Herd Immunity from Vaccination - How much is enough?

    mariebailey replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the video on herd immunity: Is that Brad Pitt talking with a Swedish
  5. mariebailey

    why do nursing???

    mariebailey replied to elgpak's topic in General Students

    You are right, and I am inspired. Nuclear engineering is my true passion; now I have the vision to pursue it. Thank
  6. mariebailey

    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Getting a flu shot is not just a/b you; it's a/b protecting the community, esp. the weak/vulnerable and protecting your patients. When I get a flu shot, I get the same feeling as I do when I vote; I'm...
  7. mariebailey

    Help? I regret this career choice?

    mariebailey replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    I would rather be a pooper scooper at the zoo than have to work the shift I worked tonight over and over. Run!!! Run as fast as you can!
  8. mariebailey

    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

  9. mariebailey

    Feb - Mar 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Did you cheek that Zyprexa I gave you this
  10. mariebailey

    New way to give shots

    mariebailey replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    There are organizations of importance that do not support aspiration
  11. mariebailey

    Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

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

    I love my Danskos. My feet feel much better at the end of the day than when I wore running shoes. Also, since I started wearing them, I've noticed I take less Tylenol for my back. I have...
  12. mariebailey

    New way to give shots

    mariebailey replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I know. After I posted that, I re-read you post and realized my blunder. I honestly do not think you will find a universal recommendation not to aspirate made by an authoritative source. However, you...
  13. mariebailey

    New way to give shots

    mariebailey replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    "To aspirate or not: An integrative review of the evidence" is an article on aspirating that ends by concluding it is not necessary. Interesting article. 2012: To aspirate or not: An integrative...
  14. mariebailey

    New way to give shots

    mariebailey replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    The CDC does not recommend aspirating during vaccine administration. Ask the Experts: Administering
  15. mariebailey

    Help? I regret this career choice?

    mariebailey replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    You don't have to work staff nursing in a hospital. There are plenty of nursing jobs with weekends off and holidays off. Public health, school nursing, case management...etc. You could consider...
  16. mariebailey

    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I think what would have made it bullying is if I consistently behaved this way, going from thread to thread attacking her comments and her personally. I get that there's a difference. When someone...
  17. mariebailey

    New way to give shots

    mariebailey replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I've given depo injections and Hep A IG in the by VG. I'm sure there are youtube videos put out by nursing schools you can watch. Step 1: locate greater trochanter and place palm on it Step 2: locate...
  18. mariebailey

    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I actually agree with you. Roser 13 got me fired up the other night, & I went on the offensive. I should not have reacted like
  19. mariebailey

    Nurses eat their young during report?

    mariebailey replied to ammanke64's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I use the attached sheet to give and take report on Med Surg. I write the info down in pencil when I take report and make changes as needed during the day if IV site change, Foley is removed, etc. I'm...
  20. mariebailey

    Odd cystic fibrosis question

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

    B.High-fat, high-calorie foods b/c their pancreas can't produce the enzymes necessary to digest a lot of the food they eat. CF does not just effect the
  21. mariebailey

    Pain Seekers

    mariebailey replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    [video=youtube_share;ay5_HgZLDoE]
  22. mariebailey

    Pain Seekers

    mariebailey replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a hard time with the pain patient who is relaxed as can be on her cell who tells me her pain is a 9 out of
  23. mariebailey

    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    [video=youtube_share;o-sW_wZoAFk]
  24. mariebailey

    What's your dress code at work?

    mariebailey replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, nurses are all required to wear the exact same uniform. Doesn't look quite right on us plus sized
  25. mariebailey

    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    mariebailey replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm sorry to hear of your health problems, but what made you single out vaccines as the reason for them? Your unvaccinated children will be living in a time, probably after we're gone, in which they...