MadpeysRN

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    Mandatory flu shots????

    MadpeysRN replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't think that is far from the point at
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    New job on a neuro-tele unit

    MadpeysRN replied to amyRN89's topic in General Nursing

    Q1-2hr neuro checks, hourly LP drains, etc...have fun with that. I would never work on a neuro floor. I know someone who does and this is what she tells me. She hates
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    MadpeysRN replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Where is this m/s job? are they hiring?
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    Wages for new nurse in Missouri/Kansas area

    MadpeysRN replied to Michaela, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Cerriwen, when did you start how long did it take to get your
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    Terrible Medication Error

    MadpeysRN replied to rekea526's topic in Patient Medications

    Hesitate before you medicate!! I am always so hesitant when I start an Iv that I check the dosing about 5 times before I hit start. I'm only a nurse for 4 months so
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    Any opinions on Nightingale Travel Agency?

    MadpeysRN replied to Marissa00's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would run fast from a company that hires a new
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    Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    MadpeysRN replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

    Can I get an
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    Need advice regarding reducing work hours due to anxiety please.

    MadpeysRN replied to sistasoul's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Why not put in to transfer to a different unit? I am a new nurse but I was told by a nurse of many years, that if you are unhappy where you are it's your own fault because there are so many different...
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    Just let me be...

    MadpeysRN replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can't you just let me be happy to be a LPN? Is that too much to ask? Just because there is no R in my initials, I'm not nurse enough for you? But the pants are still too big for me to fill you say....
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    New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

    MadpeysRN replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated in December, and have a job already. All I have to do is pass boards. And I had no insider help-i didn't know somebody at this hospital. In fact lots of my school buddies already...
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    Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    MadpeysRN replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am going to be starting nights, they have 5-6 patients/nurse and no PCT... I am a wee bit nervous, No PCT on nights is that common and
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    Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    MadpeysRN replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    Curious, OP, did you pass the
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    MadpeysRN replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have to earn respect, funny. maybe this is what's wrong here. Shouldn't respect be given to all from all be a standard?? How should one earn respect? By being bullied, abused and left to run amock on...
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    mental health

    MadpeysRN replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in General Students

    I was scared too, but it ended up being fun. the staff are really watching these patients all the time when they are out and
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    What are the Main Challenges In Being A Nursing Student?

    MadpeysRN replied to TrinidadStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha, and/or brain function is another risk!
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    Chicago Nurse No Job

    MadpeysRN replied to gray07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I thought Chicago was a good place to
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    Pay Off My Student Loans In Full or Make Monthly Payments?

    MadpeysRN replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    my debt will be 60K, wish I could pay it in
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    What are the Main Challenges In Being A Nursing Student?

    MadpeysRN replied to TrinidadStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lack of sleep, loss of the real function of your kitchen table, and not seeing your friends and family
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    MadpeysRN replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Yikes, that's scary and I hope all hospitals aren't like
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    Whose going or been to Barnes-Jewish College

    MadpeysRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I start at Barnes Jewish College, Upper Bsn in 2 months. Just checking if anyone has been or is currently attending to see what they think about it, advise and what not? Thanks in advance!...
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    Whose going or been to Barnes-Jewish College

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in General Nursing

    compared to a 4 yr BSN at a regular college, is it really more expensive? As for patho, if you have Dr. Pennington which you most likely will-save your money and don't buy the book and buy a...
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    Do you have family members who are nurses?

    MadpeysRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    7 and I am counting on one of them to get me a
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    RV's anyone???

    MadpeysRN replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    thank you! those are good suggestion. WHen traveling my man will have to give up his job so the dogs wouldn't be alone for too long of periods at a time. We have also tossed around the idea of staying...
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    Difference between a graduate nurse & a experienced nurse

    MadpeysRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    An experienced nurse doesn't chart enough. An experienced nurse will chart the patient is disoriented and restrain them. An experienced nurse can't hear any alarms at any distance. An experienced...
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    Education of nurses

    MadpeysRN replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    it's already happening, by the hospitals that are hiring BSN nurses