meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Needle gauges! Help!

    meanmaryjean replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I understand that you are a new nurse, but am more than a little concerned that you thought the gauge of the needle might impact the effectiveness of a
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    Started a new faculty job...[rant/need advice]

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

    Is this a for profit school by
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    NICU RN

    meanmaryjean replied to NICURN1234's topic in General Nursing

    Bay Area of what
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    Accidental finger stick

    meanmaryjean replied to TeddyBer's topic in General Nursing

    That's why they call them accidents! It happens to everyone eventually. Safety needles are not 100% foolproof- I've stuck myself with one. Don't beat yourself up over this. Life's too
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    NICU medication calculations?

    meanmaryjean replied to taylordawn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Usually, you tell US what you have so far so we can understand what you are having problems with. In other words, we don't do your homework, but are happy to clarify. And, I think you have copied #2...
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    Nominate Your Favorite Nurse: #NURSESEARCH

    meanmaryjean replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Now, why do you suppose a PHOTOGRAPH of the nominee is required? Screening for attractiveness? Kinda makes you go
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    meanmaryjean replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need a different job,
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    Holiday gifts for your staff

    meanmaryjean replied to NeuroRehabRN's topic in Nurse Management

    ONLY if they're not all alike. Because seriously, nothing like a fridge full of identical lunchbags to incite lunchtime
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    Holiday gifts for your staff

    meanmaryjean replied to NeuroRehabRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Do your folks have a properly working coffeepot? Microwave? Toaster? That is something everyone can use and won't break the bank. How about a 3# can of coffee and some fancy teas every month for the...
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    RN-BSN programs

    meanmaryjean replied to eacu's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I second what Commuter said - Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU is the way to go. Can I also caution you about being online on AllNurses (or FaceBook or any other social media site)...
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    What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    meanmaryjean replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    My unit did have mandatory OT last winter (our busy season- peds ICU) but it is not the norm. We work 12 hour shifts, and nurses are either assigned to permanent days of permanent nights. OT is...
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    when to give up trying to pass

    meanmaryjean replied to avidhunter3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am NOT advocating this strategy, just telling a friend's experience. She failed three times due to test anxiety. She's bright, good student, just froze at the testing center. Always got the max...
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    Free Nursing Journal Articles

    meanmaryjean replied to LishaSmith's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    School librarian/ media specialist and Google Scholar are your
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    Allergic reaction to dressing change?

    meanmaryjean replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If it's truly not where the dressing is- my bet is your
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    Pediatric RSI Trauma Atropine?

    meanmaryjean replied to littleluvbugnavy's topic in Emergency

    Don't do trauma (yet) but our PICU routinely at least draws up atropine for RSI. I would say about 25% of the time do we actually have to give
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    Studer?

    meanmaryjean replied to LEFTFLANKPAIN's topic in Emergency

    Again, what does this have to do with the Studer PROGRAM?
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    Studer?

    meanmaryjean replied to LEFTFLANKPAIN's topic in Emergency

    Your lengthy post has NOTHING to do w/ Studer principles whatsoever with the exception of the claim that the Studer rep may be engaging some questionable behavior. I have a hard time believing that...
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    Was my Professor wrong...

    meanmaryjean replied to loving2024's topic in General Students

    Low potassium will mess you up a hundred times faster then low sodium. Low potassium will give you possibly lethal arrhythmias, sodium
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    Night Shift Relationship Woes

    meanmaryjean replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    The Nuclear Option (suggested above, re: vacuuming,etc) is not only highly effective, but immensely
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    ECMO Certification

    meanmaryjean replied to karensteixner's topic in Cardiac

    Our program just certifies
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    3 P's

    meanmaryjean replied to RNRy's topic in Western Governors University

    Official WGU employee here: You cannot enroll in just a few classes. Even the 3Ps for previous MSN grads. It sucks I know, but that is the current
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    Nursing school and Statistics

    meanmaryjean replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    You Tube has many, many helpful stats videos. Bite sized, non-intimidating chunks,
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    Can't pass the psb lpn entrance test!

    meanmaryjean replied to sweetheart150010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can't help with the entrance test, but you wouldn't take NCLEX twice. Once you pass- that's it, you just pay some fees and get an additional license in another
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    What's the Best Place for an RN to Move to?

    meanmaryjean replied to MemoryRevenge's topic in Nursing Career

    I second Indiana. Indianapolis has TWO children's hospitals- one of which bears the name of a certain quarterback you stole from us...... I live in a suburb and paid $126k for my 10 year old, 1600 SF...
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    DAISY question

    meanmaryjean replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you should! What an honor-