meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    questionnaire to find out knowledge on health

    meanmaryjean replied to gk2217's topic in General Nursing

    Given your focus group, how about finding out if they know how to access the healthcare system for
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    BS in Nursing vs BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to kmn0601's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN means Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The degrees are the
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

    meanmaryjean replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong again. Managers only take into account the needs of the facility. It's their job. And you DO imply that you know what other nurses' home lives are like. Because you ASSUME that because they do...
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

    meanmaryjean replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing

    You do NOT want to go there. Because you have no CLUE what other people's lives are like. Do not play the "I've got kids card"- it's irrelevant and makes you look like a special
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    Dextrose 50% in water. good or bad?

    meanmaryjean replied to markjohnson's topic in Patient Medications

    Well, how about sharing what you've 'come to understand about the topic'- because it sure does look like you want the answer to a homework
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    Possible C-diff?

    meanmaryjean replied to cnfoster94's topic in General Nursing

    Per TOS, we cannot offer you medical opinions or advice. You should see your health care
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    Applying for Nursing School With Military Background

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

    What do you do in the
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    RN seeking CNA instructor certification for Indiana

    meanmaryjean replied to Emma2015's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you are looking for- scroll down the page. The link I posted has the phone number of the person in charge of all CNA education and licensing activities in the
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    RN seeking CNA instructor certification for Indiana

    meanmaryjean replied to Emma2015's topic in General Nursing

    ISDH: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Registration Program I found this page in the Health Department website that seems like what you might
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    Social Class and Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    One must also consider do these things get paid for with current funds, or are these individuals mortgaging their future and living on borrowed money?? Mr. MaryJean and I have always lived debt-free...
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    Disposable gloves for disfigured hands NEEDED

    meanmaryjean replied to AADA's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This ^^^ works 1000% times better with stretchy nitrile gloves than with those stiff plastic
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    Nurse WWII Capes, HELP!

    meanmaryjean replied to the_nervous_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The really awesome part was that all the hospital bigwigs were at a media event/ viewing party IN THE HOSPITAL in jeans and jerseys- in direct violation of the dress
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    Applying for RN-MSN program, need advice

    meanmaryjean replied to luckycat's topic in General Students

    Most, if not all MSN programs require you to be currently employed as an RN. My school requires current employment as an RN, but does not specify how long you must have been
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    Nurse WWII Capes, HELP!

    meanmaryjean replied to the_nervous_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The one and only disciplinary action I ever faced at my former clinical job was for wearing a Peyton Manning jersey to work the night of the SuperBowl. Got written up. PS: The job was at Peyton...
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    Can I become a travel nurse?

    meanmaryjean replied to Wheaties's topic in Travel

    Doubtful. I'm sure in a city of half a million there's plenty to do/ see/ experience if you just remove your blinders and look. But to your point, you need current experience before considering travel...
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    Review of nursing exams with students

    meanmaryjean replied to Educator1988's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Are you talking about exams these students have already taken? Because I can see if the same exam is used in subsequent semesters- that would pose a HUGE exam security problem. But I feel discussing,...
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    want to become a nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to ctongue's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wow OP! Way to introduce a
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    Would an accredited BSN cancel my unaccredited ADN?

    meanmaryjean replied to navywife16's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot of murkiness and misunderstanding around accreditation. If you don't mind- tell us what accreditation the school does have- and I think we might me more able to offer our
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    Nurse WWII Capes, HELP!

    meanmaryjean replied to the_nervous_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    First of all- it is very considerate and thoughtful of you to ask about the military use of capes. I also love vintage nursing clothing. In fact, I've wanted to develop a one-woman show about nursing...
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    Any nurse willing to get interviewed via email or here for my nursing politics class?

    meanmaryjean replied to koral's topic in General Nursing

    There are 3.3 million nurses in the US. Surely you can find a couple to interview in person. Your instructor did not mean for you to go onto an anonymous internet forum, post your homework, and have...
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    What to do next

    meanmaryjean replied to wendy2016's topic in General Students

    In addition to all this great advice, PRACTICE in a non-clinical situation. Have your introduction speech, and deliver it to several people who care enough about you to give honest feedback. Then do...
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    Is albuterol tx for trache patients done at nighttime?

    meanmaryjean replied to iubanit's topic in Patient Medications

    OP: Your credentials do not match who you appear to be. How 'bout fixing
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    Financial Aid and $165,000.00 debt

    meanmaryjean replied to Den1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP should try and pay them off - OP borrowed, OP pays. That's how loans work. Bankruptcy leaves someone else holding the bag for OPs terrible decisions. Bankruptcy is for those unable to repay- not...
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    Financial Aid and $165,000.00 debt

    meanmaryjean replied to Den1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP: You cannot afford to go back to school for nursing.
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    meanmaryjean replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm praying for a good outcome for