meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Sick of the BS

    meanmaryjean replied to Helluvanurse33's topic in General Students

    OP: Using 'nurse' as part of your username when you are not is a violation of the AN
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    Notes in 3rd person style

    meanmaryjean replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an old thread- but I suspect this charting reflects the unholy emphasis many nursing programs put on APA formatting to the exclusion of (it seems)
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    Unsure of LPN program

    meanmaryjean replied to redsparklyshoez's topic in School, College Programs

    Approved by the State BON is usually all a state does. BONs do not accredit programs. Also, regional accreditation would be very unlikely if this is a certificate program (as my LPN program was). Do a...
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    EVP for 12hr shifts

    meanmaryjean replied to Feelgood RN's topic in Nurse Management

    ANA has a page devoted to nurse fatigue. A cursory search of the literature will give you plenty of
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    Men's shoes for nursing school.

    meanmaryjean replied to Smc0910's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a grandmother who grocery shops- I'm offended! *Wears her Brooks in neon green to the grocery
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    Did you learn how to study during prerequisites?

    meanmaryjean replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    There are a number of study skills, note taking, and content videos on
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    Shoes, uniforms, shower after clinical?

    meanmaryjean replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in General Students

    Ditto - only closer to 40 years of this.There is no good reason / evidence for any of what OP suggests.
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    New Nurse Peds Hospital

    meanmaryjean replied to PinkRose34's topic in General Nursing

    Read up on parents of acutely and chronically ill children. Because you never have just the child as your patient- you have the parents as
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    I really want to thank...

    meanmaryjean replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    Brussel sprouts or okra should work. It would for
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    Living in Dc--working in MD

    meanmaryjean replied to hma11's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need a driver's license to get a nursing license. *Why do schools not cover this in the final term?
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    Nursing and the Sabbath

    meanmaryjean replied to kdf6404's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The parable of the ox in the well is applicable here. I would posit those in need of care are oxen- and by providing that care we rescue them from the
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    Today's grossest lunch award goes to...

    meanmaryjean replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My favorite sandwich as a kid was buttered white bread with cold Franco American spaghetti for the filling. The thought of it now makes me want to
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    what is my priority as a nurse in this situation?

    meanmaryjean replied to angie91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's it? a set of vitals and 'pale'?
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    Breezing along... until...

    meanmaryjean replied to JJC10103's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I failed Chemistry the first time I took it. Did not understand one thing after the first week. Stuck it out and got a big fat D-. Re-grouped, re-registered with a different professor and voila' -...
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    Courses for a Pre-Nursing Student

    meanmaryjean replied to htharpe_24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry
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    Nurses' march in DC?

    meanmaryjean replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    #NextPresidentANurse
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    Research Proposal

    meanmaryjean replied to anasmaani's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That's fairly simple- SPSS should be able to do
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    7 months into my ADN program my long time employer doesn't want to work with my schedule

    meanmaryjean replied to pandalovey's topic in LPN to RN

    OP: YOU changed the game when you returned to school. But after seven months- it stopped working for your gracious employer. No 'betrayal' (such a loaded, emotional, self-centered term!) happened-...
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    Quitting after 6 months

    meanmaryjean replied to nurselo18's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No. Employers are going to understand, and appreciate, your prioritizing schoolwork. Just be certain you give appropriate notice, and THANK the employer for the opportunity (NEVER burn bridges-...
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    meanmaryjean replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Did this in the ICU all over some poor 95 year old man. Not even kidding- he almost DIED
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    MSN - Nursing Informatics

    meanmaryjean replied to tiffielynns's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Right! My DNP is in nursing Education Leadership. I've heard it posited that 'There are many ways to practice nursing- and anyone with an MSN is technically practicing at an advanced level". This is...
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    OB/NICU conference speaker ideas

    meanmaryjean replied to ojagelski's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get 15 posts, you can use the private message feature. I have a great idea but would prefer not to post
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    Did anyone get their BSN at a very prestigious school?

    meanmaryjean replied to nsm1639's topic in School, College Programs

    One of the primary things you need to be successful in nursing is the ability to analyze data. So, here's your assignment: take a dive into how 'prestige' is assessed and ranked. Then, see how these...
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    Options Other Than NP

    meanmaryjean replied to hermioneRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Management/ Leadership Education (academic) Education (clinical) Informatics Policy Midwifery CNS
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    RN to MSN Programs

    meanmaryjean replied to susie1969's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There are also no discussion postings or group projects!