meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Genetics Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to spammy_j's topic in General Nursing

    It would absolutely be OK to reach out to the genetics nurse in your area. Offer to buy them lunch in trade for an hour of their time. Be upfront that you are a student and are considering this as a...
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    Feeding oral meds to children

    meanmaryjean replied to 7ladies's topic in Pediatric

    I have found that pancake syrup masks the taste of even oral steroids- the worst bitter taste on the planet outside of quinine. And ditto on the PP- NEVER leave a med at the bedside. The parent is not...
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    So nervous about med errors

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

    In nursing school, you will be taught the proper sequence of checks and steps for safe medication administration. It's part of the curriculum, and if you are diligent about always following the steps,...
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    Finals (Case study)

    meanmaryjean replied to PaulaBayya's topic in General Students

    Ah- you being in another country changes
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    Irritating spouses/family that don't understand?

    meanmaryjean replied to Eleven011's topic in General Nursing

    My dad called me from work one day and told me he was light-headed and vomiting bright red blood (He had an ulcer history). "What should I do?" "Well Dad, someone from work should take you to the ER...
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    Moved mom out of house: The story continues

    meanmaryjean replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I get it. And I'm glad you can open up about it and seek help finally. I never could. Although I want
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    Insulin Titration help

    meanmaryjean replied to edglesssauce's topic in General Nursing

    What do you have so far? We will be happy to help, but not do the work FOR you. PS: You seem to be missing part of the
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    Per diem jobs, are they worth keeping?

    meanmaryjean replied to mon00707's topic in General Nursing

    I keep my per diem job and this is why. If something happens at the full-time gig, that per diem job can demonstrate continuous employment to a future place. I was terminated from my full-time job...
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    Do any of your teachers give out final exam study guides?

    meanmaryjean replied to Creedyfbaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do you suppose that the patients you will encounter will only have the things on the final wrong with them? Just curious. What exactly do you feel the 'risk' is of studying something not on the final...
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    Neonatal CCRN

    meanmaryjean replied to BeJuled's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oooh, too late to edit above. It should say 'someone at AACN told me.......'
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    Neonatal CCRN

    meanmaryjean replied to BeJuled's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Very few neonatal people do ccrn. Someone at anti told me that of every 100 ccrn, only 2 are peds or
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    Do any of your teachers give out final exam study guides?

    meanmaryjean replied to Creedyfbaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why? This seems like spoon-feeding to me. If you don't get one handed to you, make one for goodness
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    What's your side job?

    meanmaryjean replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work Peds ICU as my main gig, and am a clinical instructor for a university on the side. As soon as I finish my DNP, I'll be full-time at the university and have PICU as my side job. Back in the...
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    Request for vacation

    meanmaryjean replied to jenni23's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm going to be honest here: No sugar coating. While I sympathize about your uncle, you are in no place to just buy tickets and dictate terms to your manager. You should have ASKED first before...
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    Irritating spouses/family that don't understand?

    meanmaryjean replied to Eleven011's topic in General Nursing

    True story: In-laws were Texas snow birds during the brutal Indiana winters back in the days before EMRs and home computers. FIL was prescribed Lasix by his Indiana cardiologist post-MI (along with a...
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    Scripting?

    meanmaryjean replied to meg0620's topic in General Nursing

    I actually refuse to use the word 'excellent' in conversation with patients and families. Rage against the machine and
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    Scripting?

    meanmaryjean replied to meg0620's topic in General Nursing

    You are preaching to the
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    Finals (Case study)

    meanmaryjean replied to PaulaBayya's topic in General Students

    The National League for Nursing has case studies on it's website. How about google
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    Advice background check

    meanmaryjean replied to Stephanie1123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your lawyer cannot drop charges- that is up to a judge or prosecutor. In many states, that is the only means of having charges dismissed. Even the victim cannot drop
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    Western Governors-- MSN Edu or Leadership?

    meanmaryjean replied to RyzenRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Agreed! If you're getting a masters degree just to get a masters degree- then you really aren't ready. Decide where you want the degree to take you FIRST- then choose a
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    Grad School

    meanmaryjean replied to DMF91's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Why don't you find out what nursing is all about first? Figure out what about it you like and don't like. Discover your interests. You'll make a much more informed decision on what type of graduate...
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    old to be a nurse???

    meanmaryjean replied to grnarchr's topic in General Students

    I have a co-worker with epilepsy in the Peds ICU. She is well-controlled and I didn't even know it for a couple of years. I also went to LPN school back in the day with a 58 year old woman who...
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    Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    In peds I'm fine with the 1900 bedside, but HATE the 'entire report happens in the room' 0700 one. Because child and parent are usually asleep- and I have a strict rule about waking sleeping children....
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    How much trouble am I in?

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

    But the OP is an employee, and knows (or should) how to call a rapid response, use the chain of command, etc. I just don't see this ending
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    How much trouble am I in?

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

    Take the marriage status out of the equation. How much trouble would you be in if you walked in, not on the clock, and started an IV on your next door neighbor? Or a complete stranger? I think you're...