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marylyric

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  1. Did I Make a Big Mistake?

    marylyric replied to RNLauren05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, everyone, I was in your shoes, working 3-12 hour shifts and hated it. I am a night person, but those are some looooong shifts. I also would sleep almost 24-36 hours before I could function, I...

  2. Salary question??

    marylyric replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    I totally

  3. Salary question??

    marylyric replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    I feel in nursing we are underpaid, we deal with life and death situations everyday, and if we have people like you satisfied with 50-60 thousand a year. we will never attain the salary we deserve. I...

  4. African American Care

    marylyric replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    I think that being proud of your skin color is not the issue here, being proud of your hertiage and who you are as a person is. I can certaintly say that I am quite proud of who my ancestors were, and...

  5. African American Care

    marylyric replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that regarding African American people, that at one time people found that term to be offensive. I am African American, and that is the term I prefer. I dont think the word black...

  6. African American Care

    marylyric replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    Half of what was stated in that list you are referring to applied to a lot more than you as an african american, I have some friends who are from the south and they are caucasian, and can cook mean...

  7. African American Care

    marylyric replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. first, we are all part of the human

  8. African American Care

    marylyric replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. Most African-Americans of today could trace their ancestry only so far. This is generally speaking, because records were lost or were not kept on African Americans births and deaths...

  9. African American Care

    marylyric replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    HA!!!!HA!!!! Wow!! I know why we are not getting good competent care, Some of this is roll over funny. Especially the witch doctor part!!! still laughing!!! wait!!!wait!! Especially the late to the...

  10. NP w/no desire for RN?

    marylyric replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pitty, Nurses putting other nurses down. I see why the nursing profession is not taking serious by some other professions, Just listen to your comments about Associate degree nurses. Associate degree...

  11. Correctional nursing hmmmm....

    marylyric replied to aprilleverett's topic in Correctional

    Could you explain? How working psy changes people. I have noticed this also You can send me a private message if you prefer. I know some may take offense to what you are about to say. I am so glad you...

  12. Correctional nursing hmmmm....

    marylyric replied to aprilleverett's topic in Correctional

    I interviewed for the job in jail. This is a detention center with' infirmary with quite a few nurses. Is there anyone who is familiar with this

  13. Correctional nursing hmmmm....

    marylyric replied to aprilleverett's topic in Correctional

    I have a interview today for a job with county jail who contracts with CMS. I am wondering whether I should accept this position if offered. My Concerns are safety. Will I be left alone with inmates?...

  14. I like Med/Sug-Isthat wierd?

    marylyric replied to JustJen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I totally agree. I have given my 2wks notice. I have been hired at a state mental hospital. Benefits are excellent;such as pension, long term disability. I have also been offered a fellowship in NICU,...

  15. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    marylyric replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is true. The patient could have been much more ill than was stated and the situation could have been much worse. I understand that some feel the patient was to blame, but I personally feel most...

  16. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    marylyric replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I

  17. moving from NYC to Richmond VA

    marylyric replied to daisywill's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I totally agree with you. Richmond is a very prejudice and racist state. The crime rate is terrible. Mostly because the opportunties offered to people of color is very hard to come by in richmond....

  18. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    marylyric replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I did not make myself clear. I felt that when the BB called the charge nurse back for the 2nd time, she should have followed up with the nurse. She knew that the nurse had only 6-9 mos...

  19. My husband works for me- is this ever going to work?

    marylyric replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that illegal or at the very least an ethical

  20. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    marylyric replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hogwash. she was a new nurse. the charge nurse was been contacted by the bloodbank she should have been on top of

  21. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    marylyric replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    true, but the nurse that was 6-9mos experience was probably a little slower and the charge nurse should have

  22. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    marylyric replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope you was wrong. when you recieved the call at 0845 you should have talk to the nurse then. You stated she was basically a newbie 6-9mos. I Believe most of the responsibility was yours at this...

  23. Sick of it!!!

    marylyric replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for standing up for the CNA's. There is bad in everything including the RN's and Physicians but for the most part, most try to do their

  24. Sick of it!!!

    marylyric replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you know what. that was an honest mistake she made you over-reacted. people make mistakes. As far as the cna issue go. Most cna are overworked and underpaid. This is not their fault, this is the...

  25. help me stop making med errors!

    marylyric replied to BulkyMonster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    amen!!!! this is