meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Orlando ASN to BSN in which school? Help! RN or LPN first? Private school worth it?

    meanmaryjean replied to withluvnae's topic in General Students

    The schools you listed ARE 'private' but the main stay way reason is that they are 'for profit'. Not all private schools are for profit. For example, Harvard is a private school. It is not a for...
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    Flu in Schools 2016

    meanmaryjean replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Not a school nurse, but in our PICU usually this time of year is wall-to-wall kids on vents with flu and / or RSV. Last year was brutal, mandated OT and constantly being on diversion. This year?...
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    File this one under "things I think but won't say"...

    meanmaryjean replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "Your profession of love and care for your child is not supported by evidence in your treatment of them and their serious medical condition." Our physicians WILL say this, so I don't have
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    Student Loan Debt

    meanmaryjean replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

    You have hit the nail on the
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    night nurse can't sleep during the day!

    meanmaryjean replied to keener's topic in General Nursing

    I teach an ongoing class on adapting to night shift, and my MSN and (soon to be) DNP work has been in this area as well. One thing I would suggest which has not been mentioned is sunglasses. Sunlight...
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    1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that sometimes people's need to be right about everything clouds their judgement with devastating consequences for vulnerable children who they are supposed to love. That there really are...
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    How do you get out of the room politely?

    meanmaryjean replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    We used to have a secret signal. You stand with your back to the doorway and make a fist behind your back. Any staff walking by knows to call you or stop and 'need' you for something. Works like a...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    meanmaryjean replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have four kids. I work full time. I am a full time doctoral student. I have never, in my life worn makeup or nail polish. I am not an attractive woman and never have been. I and my husband are ok...
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    Noncomplience and uninvolved management

    meanmaryjean replied to AbigailJo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you do not respect your patient's autonomy. Just because his body doesn't work and hs is not a medical professional does not mean he is incapable of making his own decisions. People ALL THE...
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    Help! Child/School Conflict

    meanmaryjean replied to on_my_way1478's topic in General Students

    Does your son have another
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    Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

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

    Doubtful- I'm just wired differently. I've worked nights for 30+ years and it's always been this
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    Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

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

    I find this discussion fascinating. I have worked night for 30+ years, and find that if I eat before bed, I wake up ravenous (as in 'Give me food- ANY food! Get out of my way- I NEED FOOD RIGHT...
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    1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    What conference?
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    meanmaryjean replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Freedom Wand Toilet Wiping Aid - ON SALE 54.99! It's on sale!!!!
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    1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I am terrified of leaving my bedside job for full-time academia. But come March, I'm doing it anyway. ... that a pre-pubescent 12 year old boy yelling "My wiener hurts" for a couple of...
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    I Should Be in Jail

    meanmaryjean replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful article. I am in the throes of one of these 'situations' right now- and I want to hurt someone. I won't of course, but am hoping and praying I get called to court when they go on trial to...
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    Magnet Designation: What's the Attraction?

    meanmaryjean replied to ElizabethStoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Incorrect. Magnet does not 'certify' anything, and thousands of nursing research projects happen in non-Magnet hospitals every
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    Magnet Designation: What's the Attraction?

    meanmaryjean replied to ElizabethStoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am reminded of the fairy tale The Emperor's New
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    New help picking a school to go to!

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

    I'm a little concerned when you keep saying 'pick a college'. As if you just decide and are admitted. Many, many schools have years- long wait lists even for well-qualified candidates. It's not as...
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    Underage drinking question? please help

    meanmaryjean replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    "I mentioned something about the marijuana to one cop and he just walked inside." No, actually he/she mentioned the marijuana to the police to deflect attention from
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    Underage drinking question? please help

    meanmaryjean replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    "I never go anywhere or do anything besides study."] This is untrue (based on the paragraph which precedes it), so I wonder about the remainder of the story. And why did you feel compelled to mention...
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    Advice For My Mother, Please!

    meanmaryjean replied to Icarethatsall's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OP, Your mother committed a felony while working in the healthcare field. She violated a trust while in that position. This is vastly different than a DUI for example. I think there are no jobs in...
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    new career search insite! need advice and information

    meanmaryjean replied to nurseedu16's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The best way to get your feet wet in academia is to take a clinical instructor gig- ADN programs are fairly easy to get into. But Klone is correct- you're going to need a DNP or PhD to be considered...
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    Charge RN Shift Summary/Report?

    meanmaryjean replied to ievent2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's a LOT of info. We do a basic rundown of the patients (15 bed PICU) identifying diagnosis, vented kids, isolation, critical drips and who is likely to be extubated/ transferred out on the...
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    List the most frivolous complaints you've received

    meanmaryjean replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    Just had a flashback to LPN school in