marina17

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1. how can this happen

   marina17 replied to marina17's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   entering the abdomen.....this was replacing a pegtube...due to the old one being occluded...followed all procedures..stop was at 6 cm mark...18 fr/15cc ballon....done many times before on

2. how can this happen

   marina17 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   pegtube incertion ended up in

3. procedures

   marina17 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   can a pegtube reincertion end up in the lung and if so

4. All critism and no thanks

   marina17 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   please think about leaving nursing.....instead LOOK FOR ANOTHER JOB..... nobody has the right to put you down....thats wrong....we are nurses:nurse: and not perfect..when someone gives you a "job...

5. new job

   marina17 replied to marina17's topic in Agency Nurses

   :redbeatheHEY...thank you so much....for your input but also for being honest...I know that you are right and you did not discourage

6. new job

   marina17 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

   how do I get overcome the fear and what ifs related to starting my new job as a agency nurse...I feel stupid....because Im not a new nurse...my first assignment is on a LTC unit and I wonder how many...

7. caths.question

   marina17 replied to PCGrad06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   :yeah:no disrespect but i busted out laughing...that blows my mind because.. ....sorry:lol2:...it reminded me of a situation at work where a fairly new nurse looked at me while i was inserting the...

8. need help with advice please

   marina17 replied to marina17's topic in General Nursing

   dolce; YOU ARE THE BEST..THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR INPUT.:) this is what I was looking for ...some advice...from those that are not new to this agency work...I mean I know that Iam not a new nurse...

9. need help with advice please

   marina17 replied to marina17's topic in General Nursing

   husker rn; thank you sooo much for your reply...it helps..knowing Iam not the only one and for nurses like you

10. need help with advice please

    marina17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello everyone....I have been an lpn for 4 years with experience in ltc and phyc-nursing:). Here is my problem;I was hired by an agency...they are all nice But...my first assignment will start in a...

11. I think I messed up, HELP

    marina17 replied to starbucksnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depending on which agency..I think that you can take the test again..just tell them you got nervous:nurse:..hope this helps..after all THEY make $ of

12. Does size matter.

    marina17 replied to mommie2bodie's topic in Correctional

    :yeah:that was sooo funny but

13. What can you say????

    marina17 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would councel the nurse and ask her why..write down what she/he is saying about it..then maybe highlight the names on the MARS..ask all the nurses for input..in regards to improve future medication...

14. The long term effects of being fired

    marina17 replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    Iam so sorry that this happen to you..i know fully what you are describing..sort of..I you dont play...we make you pay..as long as you are quiet and do your job play the BLIND person than your...

15. The long term effects of being fired

    marina17 replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    YES..I HAD A REALLY BAD EXPERIENCE AND I DID NOT GET FIRED BUT LEFT AND THIS WILL TAKE A WHILE TO GET OVER IT.YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE PAIN..I THINK IT IS A MATTER OF NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPEN AND...