meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Needlestick yesterday, should I report it?

    meanmaryjean replied to I like cats's topic in General Students

    You should have reported it to your instructor immediately. Since you didn't - you should do it immediately NOW. It is troubling that you "didn't think too much of
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    Needlestick

    meanmaryjean replied to Pearlabder's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a homework question? If so, what does your research tell
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    Second Degree nurse getting zero call backs or interviews

    meanmaryjean replied to busby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you looked outside of hospitals? LTC
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    What is the funniest thing a doctor has said to you?

    meanmaryjean replied to jodispamodi's topic in Nursing Humor

    Used to work with a gastroenterologist who was not adverse to disimpacting patients (and cleaning up) himself. I loved that man. One day he was in the nurses' station, and another nurse walked in...
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    Need some insight...

    meanmaryjean replied to NICURNMB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ask the neo to watch you feed him. Also (and this is not right- but it might work) have your most experienced nurse approach the docs with your concerns. Sometimes, when you're new-
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    "Lay Article" on a medication for a paper

    meanmaryjean replied to nymurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do a google search of different common medications like metformin or adderal or prozac. You'll find plenty of lay
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    New grad needing time off after 5 months?

    meanmaryjean replied to ksusn's topic in General Nursing

    A single week off in May (before school lets out) should not be too much of an issue. Just be upfront and matter of
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    Why would med not draw up from vial

    meanmaryjean replied to FutureRN20190's topic in General Nursing

    Also- it the needle on the syringe
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    Question for anyone who takes colorful notes!

    meanmaryjean replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    4-color
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    low gpa, looking into masters program

    meanmaryjean replied to Kahle's topic in General Students

    Also- it depends on what type of MSN you want. A clinical/ APRN MSN might be problematic, but education/ leadership/ informatics not so
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    International Remote Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to roscoenurse's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know that any US company will hire you.to work remotely outside the US. For a HUGE number of
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    Looking for Private Nursing school

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

    When you say "I can't wait" do you actually mean "I won't wait"? Because there's a
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    Not submitting all the schools I've attended in my applications?

    meanmaryjean replied to OllieRugby's topic in General Students

    If the school requires ALL transcripts and you intentionally omit, then that is academic dishonesty. Not
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    second semester of program and I know nothing.... is it too late?

    meanmaryjean replied to Augustris's topic in General Students

    It's not too late to
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    Do all nurses make fatal mistakes?

    meanmaryjean replied to justtryintonurse's topic in General Nursing

    40+ years, haven't even come close to what your classmate is describing. He/ she is an
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    My Daughter is Interested in Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in General Students

    If she's not even in high school yet and you are pushing nursing on her- back off and let her make her own decisions. It seems from your phrasing (FINALLY got one to cross over) and her age that this...
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    Oh how the (NICU) times have changed

    meanmaryjean replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My first job as an RN in 1980 was in NICU. The outer limits of survivability was 28 weeks. Ultrasound was rarely used. ZERO prenatal cardiac diagnosis. But that was ok because there was no PGE and the...
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    I got a job!

    meanmaryjean replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- aren't you just a bundle of sunshine! Chaos- I am thrilled for you!
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    WGU C361 - Evidence Based Practice: HELP NEEDED :)

    meanmaryjean replied to EnfermeraCA's topic in School, College Programs

    Make an appointment with a Course Mentor. See if there are cohorts/ webinars. Check the Course Announcements and Chatter. There are tons of resources for this
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    No Parking, Yes Problem!

    meanmaryjean replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    The patient's landlord needs a visit from the
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    Help for Career Path or Family?

    meanmaryjean replied to mitsybitsy's topic in Nursing Career

    The sooner you start working the better- career wise. Putting off that first job is indeed a risky move and can really limit the type of positions available to you. Best
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    working and being a graduate student..help!

    meanmaryjean replied to lovely07's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You know the perfect job for you? Peds home care. One patient at a time, fair amounts of down time (depending on the case) and if you are per diem- you have COMPLETE control over your schedule. I did...
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    Excellent nursing unless then 12 hr shifts

    meanmaryjean replied to Jesusfreak9015's topic in General Nursing

    Work environments that typically are 8-hour shifts are LTC, PACU, clinics and outpatient facilities,
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    Need help: Trying to figure out what my partner will do as a career before I start travel

    meanmaryjean replied to 14hoska's topic in Travel

    Security companies are always hiring. Seems like it would be a good
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    Peds home health RN to PICU? Should I jump ship?

    meanmaryjean replied to cocccocc006's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I made the exact jump- peds home care to PICU. EXCEPT I kept my home care position 1 night/ week. (Because I loved the family I was with) It was HARD but doable. Much to learn on the acute side- my...