margin261

margin261 has 15 years experience and specializes in Urology, HH, med/Surg.

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1. is there any hope for me to have this career?

   margin261 replied to foofer's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   You give your age at the time of each DUI, (and as others have said, it will matter that there are 3 over such a long span) but you don't say how long ago that last one was from now. If you have gone...

2. Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

   margin261 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   This is a very thought provoking thread! A PP made an interesting point. Think about it this way- to be prosecuted criminally, there has to be a specific law broken- or at least one the courts are...

3. I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

   margin261 replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I hope you keep reading at least til you hear what I want to tell you-- and I promise, no high horse!! I understand your frustration. I worked med-surg for 1 1/2 years after RN school and, even though...

4. Need help making a decision

   margin261 replied to mb55's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Wow- that's a big pt load for hospice! Especially when you're seeing them more than once a week!! My pt load varies from about 11-13 pt; which is usually around 20-24 visits/week. And yes, call,...

5. Need help making a decision

   margin261 replied to mb55's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I've done HH & am currently doing hospice. I enjoy the actual work of hospice so much more than I ever did HH. With HH I ended up having to chart at home every night and stayed stressed out all...

6. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

   margin261 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I'm assuming that means you were naughty? What could sweet little you have possibly done?? And what does it mean? (Asking that for reals) Hang in there

7. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

   margin261 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Lol- I just assumed it was me doing something wrong!! I uninstalled & reinstalled and it's stll giving me crazy messages! Just as I was getting used to

8. I have a kind, generous heart.

   margin261 replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

   For a minute there I thought you were giving out way too much information about a patient!! Glad I re-read & so glad you were at work when you arrested! Many good wishes on your continuing...

9. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

   margin261 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Meanmaryjean- My heart goes out to you & I will keep you in my thoughts. My father passed away in January & I miss him everyday. My Dad was a main reason I went to nursing school. When I...

10. New Grad confused about stipend and 2 year contract.

    margin261 replied to SparklyturtleRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hospital Corporation of America... Their facility in my area went bankrupt many years

11. Midlife Crisis and I'm Only 22 - need some experienced experience!!

    margin261 replied to EmmReeCPT's topic in General Students

    I worked as an EMT for about 7 years before going to nursing school. There are still days when I miss the excitement & rush of it! My best friend is a paramedic & has almost 30 yrs on the...

12. How to handle Nursing school.

    margin261 replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    Ok, you sound really motivated- which is good. But the reality of nursing school will be difficult for you if you don't cut yourself some slack on the 'perfectionism'. First of all, I don't remember...

13. Seriously?? Small rant.

    margin261 replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

    Delaney- you've stumbled onto a topic that's been debated hotly, & extensively, on this site! Accidentally it seems. Since you're in nursing school, I'd like to give you a different perspective on...

14. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    margin261 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Viva- I'm so sorry for your loss. I am glad hospice was able to help you both have a more peaceful end. You'll be in my thoughts. Crackling- I was terrified when I started my 1st RN job- I felt like I...

15. Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

    margin261 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    I agree with everyone that has posted! Your 1st (& really only) responsibility is to yourself. To alleviate your guilt- imagine the situation in reverse- if you were having difficulty with a...