meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Online Only Informatics Program

    meanmaryjean replied to ParryPerson's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Online University | Online Degree Programs |
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    Types of certifications

    meanmaryjean replied to Lala72's topic in General Nursing

    Most certifications are a demonstration of content and practice mastery by experienced nurses. (For example, CCRN, RN-BC and the like) I think you are referring to courses you might take such as PALS/...
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    'High, hot and a helluva lot...

    meanmaryjean replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Ah, the FIVE H enema High Hot Helluva lot and Hold it 'til they Holler Just another reason not to miss bedside
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    *Lets Take Poll who is smarter Boys or Girls!! :)

    meanmaryjean replied to KendraZab-Pina's topic in General Students

    1) What does this have to do with who is smarter? 2) Generally speaking, one gender is not- as a whole- smarter than the other. 3) Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice 4) Does...
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    Neuro ICU to NICU

    meanmaryjean replied to iggyalligator's topic in Critical Care

    Also: NICU patients never try to climb out of bed. They're 'confused', but in the best possible way!
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    First Time Traveler

    meanmaryjean replied to rnccf2007's topic in Travel

    Allow plenty of time and enjoy the trip. Don't spend all day in the car- get out and see the
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    Critical issues Nurses face today?

    meanmaryjean replied to MeganVlad0809's topic in General Nursing

    Servant?
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    Panic attacks

    meanmaryjean replied to Krystal2020's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You should go to clinical, watch your back and complete your requirements. There's really nothing else you CAN do,
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    What to expect

    meanmaryjean replied to AngieBangie's topic in General Students

    To work REALLY hard, be tired a lot, and learn a lot. Also, school is VERY different from the JOB of being a nurse which is completely unlike the nurses you see on
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    Start your day with a good reaming out!

    meanmaryjean replied to Flare's topic in School

    Five H - Hold it til they
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    GOT MY BSN overseas

    meanmaryjean replied to Davschis877's topic in International Nursing

    In most states, you cannot work as a new grad until you pass the
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    What are clinicals really like?

    meanmaryjean replied to coder24's topic in General Students

    OP- you are in for a rude awakening.
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    Resources to teach IEP students basic baby care and first aid.

    meanmaryjean replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Safe Sitter is aimed at 11 year olds- how old are your students? It's an awesome program. It would take you getting certified to teach- but it's no more complicated then becoming a BLS
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

    meanmaryjean replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    That stuff is the bomb! I use the Vaseline Hand and Nail in the pink tube- not greasy and really gets
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

    meanmaryjean replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard on your hands. You put lotion on and take care of
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    Interview Project-- help!

    meanmaryjean replied to DinaLaz's topic in General Students

    You're going to have to do this on an almost hourly basis as a nurse. Good for
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    Are nurses actually people too???

    meanmaryjean replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I'm in my recliner binge watching Schitt's Creek- having eaten Oreos and popcorn for lunch. And it's taken me 39 years to get to this
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    Interview Project-- help!

    meanmaryjean replied to DinaLaz's topic in General Students

    There are 3.3 million RNs in the US - go find one and interview them in person. Posting a homework assignment of this type here is likely NOT what your instructor had in mind. Esp. the student part-...
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    Nurse Practitioner

    meanmaryjean replied to urp007's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm guessing OP is not in the
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    I just want to be a stay at home mom!

    meanmaryjean replied to Lavendergal's topic in General Students

    I cannot disagree with this. My father (a single dad with full custody) married a woman who hated us. It was miserable while it lasted, and made me think less of him as a man and as a
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    I just want to be a stay at home mom!

    meanmaryjean replied to Lavendergal's topic in General Students

    The long-term security you will gain for yourself and your kids is immeasurable. You can raise a family on an RN's salary and you will no longer be dependent on someone who is 'not the best' with the...
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    What Is Your Philosophy on Nursing??

    meanmaryjean replied to bookworm1987's topic in General Nursing

    It sure
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    Trouble staying asleep.

    meanmaryjean replied to Katniss88's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You might also try this: Wear sunglasses on your way home. Sunlight hitting the retina suppresses melatonin secretion and drives wakefulness. UV filtering sunglasses worn BEFORE you exit the building...
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    Mentor quits meeting

    meanmaryjean replied to mcnurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Find another? Maybe you were expecting too much, or maybe her priorities
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    Mentor quits meeting

    meanmaryjean replied to mcnurse88's topic in General Nursing

    In what way is she a mentor? As in 'contractually obligated as part of her job' or casual relationship in which you are the primary