meanmaryjean DNP, RN

NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia

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    Leader Bullying

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseBSN007's topic in General Nursing

    This!
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    Influenza vaccine

    meanmaryjean replied to Grobyc82's topic in Patient Education

    Would you say you're 'concerned'?????
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    Health Assessment Course at WGU

    meanmaryjean replied to bongids's topic in Western Governors University

    Because pre-licensure is for non-nurses and RN-to-BSN is for practicing professionals. Apples and
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    Manual dexterity

    meanmaryjean replied to Genreserieux's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did bedside for 38 years and sucked at phlebotomy on Day #1. I also sucked on my last day. Meh - no one is good at everything all the
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    Did you contract anything from a patient?

    meanmaryjean replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

    Cooties
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    How do I get out of the home?

    meanmaryjean replied to Kaisu's topic in Home Health

    Changed my
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    ADN Nursing School Expenses

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

    Be sure you have renter's insurance. We just had an apartment fire here in my town, and almost none of the displaced families had this. Ugh- it's cheap and easy to get. Good on you for saving and...
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    Retirement

    meanmaryjean replied to Nurse2bArielle4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Very few places offer pensions any more. You need to be responsible for your own retirements savings. A Roth IRA is a great way to start- you fund it with after-tax dollars BUT you pay no tax when you...
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    Question for you retired RNs

    meanmaryjean replied to Grobyc82's topic in Retired Nurses

    I've been a nurse for 41 years and have no current plans to retire. I spent 38 years at the bedside, and have been in academia the last few. I'm in good health, of sound mind (I think), and like what...
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    Degree required?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jay023's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey, at least we got a 'please' this
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    Degree required?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jay023's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Either (you said 'required' not
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    Questions about ventilation

    meanmaryjean replied to GE90's topic in General Nursing

    When I did peds PDN, I had my RT friends' numbers in my phone for quick text questions. I also worked PICU (concurrently) and became the resident expert on the LTV vent as the RTs hated them and only...
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    Any of you have side jobs other than nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to Grobyc82's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I used to have a farmers' market bake stand with my kids. My daughter is an RN and teaches
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    Questions about ventilation

    meanmaryjean replied to GE90's topic in General Nursing

    I'll let an RT chime in for the first two, but saline lavage with suction is not recommended except in a few specific circumstances. Your RTs should do some education around this- no bueno....
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    documents to proof work, 960 hour

    meanmaryjean replied to Cubita1988's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in the USA? And do you mean clinical hours (which are unpaid and a part of the nursing program) or actual paid
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    Is this folklore or an old wives tale?

    meanmaryjean replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's 'not recommended' not 'forbidden'. Straws and carbonated beverages after ANY type of surgery contribute mightily to gas- which is more painful than the actual surgical procedure in my opinion....
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    Which of following patients is at highest risk for fluid overload?

    meanmaryjean replied to disenchanted1's topic in General Students

    So you know next time- this is an anonymous internet forum and the people who respond to your questions may be nurses. Or not. May be serial killers, evil trolls or YOUR INSTRUCTORS. You just never...
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    Magnet behind nurses station?

    meanmaryjean replied to Pharmahaulic's topic in General Nursing

    BINGO!
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    Which of following patients is at highest risk for fluid overload?

    meanmaryjean replied to disenchanted1's topic in General Students

    You go first OP! Also, a fail to plan on your part does not equate an 'urgent' on our
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    Essential Oil Overkill

    meanmaryjean replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    Our PICU used them for a while. But I am honestly not convinced that an intubated, sedated toddler gets much out of lavender scented air.
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    Part Time Weekend Incentive?

    meanmaryjean replied to millerdj's topic in Nursing Career

    I did it for 10+ years while homeschooling my kids. It gets old but it worked for my needs at the time. Pros are if you want to work OT- you have five nights off a week. Your schedule is 100%...
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    Part Time Weekend Incentive?

    meanmaryjean replied to millerdj's topic in Nursing Career

    It means you work EVERY SINGLE WEEKEND on night shift (except vacations). '48' means you work 4, 12-hours shifts per pay period (2 weeks). You have Monday> Friday (or possibly Sunday> Thursday)...
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    nicu

    meanmaryjean replied to hannasch11's topic in Nursing Career

    It takes 2-4 years to become a nurse. The neonatal part happens after graduation, on the job. NICU jobs are notoriously hard to come by, esp. for new
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    Help, failed first exam in Med-Surg

    meanmaryjean replied to sandy 45's topic in General Students

    Have you asked your instructor for guidance? Most students do not and that is where they go
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    HELP !!!! New nursing student and a case study

    meanmaryjean replied to Asevans9527's topic in General Students

    The main problem (priority) can always be identified by asking yourself "What will kill my patient the