meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    CNA as a student - should I?

    meanmaryjean replied to sym92's topic in General Students

    Good plan. Being a CNA teaches you a lot about time management, people skills and fundamentals of basic nursing
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    Politics in Nursing... HELP!

    meanmaryjean replied to sparkybear808's topic in General Nursing

    Start looking now and as soon as you hit the magic 1-year mark, vote with your
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    Stupid Med Error

    meanmaryjean replied to newgradRN34's topic in General Nursing

    1. Everyone makes mistakes. 2. No harm came to the patient 3. You learned something in the process Deep breath........it's
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    I hate being a nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to Kmc12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would also advise you to 'leave work at work'. And by that I mean, when you get in your car to go home, say- out loud- "I am leaving work here. I am now going home and am not going to entertain...
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    Any nurse managers, nurse informaticist, case managers, etc available for me to interview?

    meanmaryjean replied to valkerie12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your best bet it to call your local hospital and ask for one of these people, then sit down over a cup of coffee and ask your
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    RN non- degree programs?

    meanmaryjean replied to Nursingismypassion1's topic in General Students

    Do you mean you graduated from a diploma school? All states permit diploma grads to be licensed. Or am I misunderstanding
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    Just........no.

    meanmaryjean replied to roser13's topic in Nursing News

    Her previous position was in peds at another facility. She had only been at Methodist a short time. There are TWO pediatric specialty hospitals in Indianapolis, and a half dozen other hospitals have...
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    Unprofessional Students

    meanmaryjean replied to xtina334's topic in General Students

    Also: You're texting a friend on the other side of the room during this? Who exactly is being annoying and should be reported to the director of the
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    New grad

    meanmaryjean replied to guest683404's topic in General Nursing

    HIGHLY doubt it. Ever hear of an HR person or education department working
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    Best advice for bullying

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

    You are describing a burned-out martyr. The whole having to 'fix' the floor, working 6-7 days/ week without whom the floor would descend into chaos. I promise you that she is not just treating you in...
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    Just........no.

    meanmaryjean replied to roser13's topic in Nursing News

    Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Sports - 13 WTHR Indianapolis and Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | Indiana Sports | 24-Hour News 8 | CW are both reporting that she is no...
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    Contracts for tuition

    meanmaryjean replied to tresl's topic in General Students

    This types of programs have gone the way of the dinosaur. And those few that do exist- are for persons already employed by the hospital before and during nursing
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    I have mental health issues

    meanmaryjean replied to Guest1007726's topic in General Nursing

    That would be something to discuss with your healthcare provider. I wish you
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    LSBN rule 3331

    meanmaryjean replied to olchrustyone's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    "mind you I had a very miniscule amount and it was a stupid charge because I had an empty bag along with what I had" You posted on a public forum and do not get to control the
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    LSBN rule 3331

    meanmaryjean replied to olchrustyone's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I hate how you trivalize your drug dealing.
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    Exploring reasons for doctoral degree

    meanmaryjean replied to go-for-it's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not all persons holding a DNP are advanced practice nurses. I am an academic- with both my MSN and DNP being
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    What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    meanmaryjean replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    Exclusive 12-hour shifts (with no other option) is partially what drives experienced nurses from the
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    Nursing School Needs Repair (And Why I Quit)

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

    I think this post reflects the OP's engineering background more than anything else. He expected ducks in a row, being able to predict how your day will go to the minute, and when that didn't happen,...
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    SOCIAL ettique of using "Dr." on invitation

    meanmaryjean replied to SherlockRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have a DNP and the only people I expect to call me 'Doctor' are my kids. True
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    being called off..

    meanmaryjean replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things I do NOT miss about bedside
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    what is the impact os specialty to nursing, supporters and opposers to this

    meanmaryjean replied to precyesiaba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The impact of specialties or specialty organizations? Because as you are describing it - I don't see the
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    How to find the best shoes -- & other ways to prevent aching feet and blisters?

    meanmaryjean replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like all cotton and a little
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    How to find the best shoes -- & other ways to prevent aching feet and blisters?

    meanmaryjean replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Socks are almost as important as
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    What is the "Pre-Nursing Test"

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

    Ask your
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    Does anyone really read all this charting?

    meanmaryjean replied to gypsierose's topic in General Nursing

    If no one in the hospital does, eventually an attorney