meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Hep C and titerd

    meanmaryjean replied to CNAgirl42's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, that escalated
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    South University MSN FNP

    meanmaryjean replied to NC-ED-RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Panel votes against accreditor of for-profit colleges - 13 WTHR Indianapolis For-profit schools are not all shady, but I would encourage you to read the above article. There are much, much better...
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    Genicular nerve ablation

    meanmaryjean replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    *looks up genicular
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    Lateral violence

    meanmaryjean replied to Nursebgm's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because it contradicts what you've been told (or possibly what you've 'heard') does not mean it's not true. You can work really hard, and still leave a mess for the oncoming shift. And 'feeling...
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    Pre-planned vacation

    meanmaryjean replied to El465's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Very mature outlook! Congrats on the first job- you've got the long-term picture in
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    6/26 WILTW: Littlefinger's smirk makes me feel violated

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned this week that not everyone understands that you have to pay money for nursing home care. My 87 year old dad has reached the point where he is no longer safe to be at home (dementia,...
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    Pre-planned vacation

    meanmaryjean replied to El465's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wisdom teeth shouldn't cause you to miss more than a day or two. If you're going to working 12s, you should be able to plan a stretch off and it won't be an issue. The vacation? Just because you...
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    Globe/MN school of Business BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to fischek's topic in General Students

    Smart move OP! Nothing like a couple decades of crushing debt to harsh your mellow. There are other less expensive options. Even if it puts you back a couple years- you'll thank yourself. Also: Find a...
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    I'm not making A's... is that terrible?

    meanmaryjean replied to beccaannn's topic in General Nursing

    Q: Do you know what they call the guy who graduates last in his medical school class? A: Doctor C's get
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    Anyone successfully challenge the boards?

    meanmaryjean replied to Lilfrankenstein's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you thought of relocating as an RT? There are jobs in
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    Wound care certification exam

    meanmaryjean replied to homehealthWCN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    My daughter is a WOCN and is the dedicated wound person for a large home health department of a local hospital system. She educates staff on wound care, vacs and such, oversees all product...
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    Noose tightening for for-profits

    meanmaryjean replied to elkpark's topic in General Students

    Big accreditor of for-profit colleges could lose authority - 13 WTHR Indianapolis While I'm truly saddened for the thousands of students duped* by these schools- I am not sad that this is happening....
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    meanmaryjean replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I would live in a tent and go hungry before I would work
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    Interview attire.

    meanmaryjean replied to Brooklynn89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry- but no way in heck do you need to spend $900 at Nordstroms on interview clothing. Wear the nicest business professional wear you have, be sure it is clean, well-pressed and in good repair....
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    How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    meanmaryjean replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    While mostly good advice, 50 pounds in 90 days is EXTREMELY unrealistic. I also notice there are ZERO references for sources that would confirm the 'fat burning machine'
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    Driving nurse attributes (DNA) assessment??? Please help :(

    meanmaryjean replied to Ana112193's topic in General Nursing

    There's not a lot we CAN do to help. You just need to keep applying to other places. And be sure your communication is professional in tone. For example, you have many mis-spellings and instances of...
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    Pregnant nurse; positive QFT!!

    meanmaryjean replied to Raechel_92's topic in General Nursing

    Per TOS, we are unable to give medical advice on AllNurses. You need to speak with your
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    Starting over age 40

    meanmaryjean replied to Sarahbear's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I will give you the same advice I give every career changer. Spend a 12 hour shift with a nurse. If he/she doesn't eat, sit down or pee- then neither do you. If they don't leave on time, neither...
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    Career change to nursing?

    meanmaryjean replied to Z0RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I guess the first question is this: Do you understand that you train as a generalist? In other words, you do med-surg, OB, peds etc during school. Unlike other countries, you have to pass all of these...
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    Already have 2 bachelors; which nursing degree is best?

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

    What keeps you from using the two bachelor's degrees you already have? llg has given some sage
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    What I Tell my Kids

    meanmaryjean replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I told my four adult kids "Try turning me off, and then back on again. If that doesn't work, I'm ok with
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    newborn readmits back to NICU

    meanmaryjean replied to Kldrn9963's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also have an abundance of isolation rooms- I wonder if the policy would change if we
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    Possible to break Rn Residency contract

    meanmaryjean replied to blueeyedboxer's topic in General Nursing

    OP- forgive me, but your placement of the comment about the drug test in the paragraph led my thoughts in that direction. Mea
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    Possible to break Rn Residency contract

    meanmaryjean replied to blueeyedboxer's topic in General Nursing

    If the drug test is the reason you need to rescind- they'll be cancelling, trust
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    If You Could Have Any Skill to Deal with Difficult People -- What Would It Be?

    meanmaryjean replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Klingon Cloaking