marie.rn2419

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  1. Demoted on 2 week notice?!

    marie.rn2419 replied to kmolleson's topic in General Nursing

    You're leaving for a military commitment, which I am all for. Looking at it from the point of view of the facility, I will be honest and tell you that I don't blame your employer. They would be paying...

  2. Wearing a mask in a hallway

    marie.rn2419 replied to FlyingJoey's topic in Infectious Disease

    That's interesting, because during flu season, if you will not/are unable to get a flu shot, my big hospital system requires you to wear a mask at all times during your shift for the entirety of the...

  3. New nurse picking a floor/specialty

    marie.rn2419 replied to crazyeight's topic in General Nursing

    What are your interests? What clinical rotations did you enjoy? Where do you see yourself in 3 years? I don't know that there is a general right place to start, as everyone is different. If I were to...

  4. Inappropriate touching

    marie.rn2419 replied to robert1043's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, dear. I

  5. BSN required to help save lives?

    marie.rn2419 replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Normally I don't engage posters like you, as it is usually a waste of my time. That being said, I am absolutely fed up with people bashing police officers. These guys and gals go in to do a thankless...

  6. Nasty ....

    marie.rn2419 replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    But, I've experienced receiving a long-winded report about how "Mrs. Robinson was fluffed, buffed and pampered with essential oils... but electrolytes didn't get replaced and oh, the patient went into...

  7. Nasty ....

    marie.rn2419 replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for your loss TheCommuter! And to address the OP, when I worked tele, I found it difficult to address these areas you describe for the same reasons as Commuter stated. In a perfect world,...

  8. I Gotta See If He Is Dead!

    marie.rn2419 replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a complicated situation that you guys did the best you could

  9. I Gotta See If He Is Dead!

    marie.rn2419 replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. Also, out of curiosity, because this situation involved a patient brought in to the ER deceased, did someone positively identify the body? If so, why was the body held...

  10. I am missing something obvious?

    marie.rn2419 replied to missmollie's topic in Patient Medications

    I always find it interesting reading about the norm and trends for different places. So, I'm at a L1 trauma ctr, west coast. We use Phenergan IVPB over 15 min fairly often. Zofran is the norm by IV....

  11. I feel like a failure

    marie.rn2419 replied to KellyVT's topic in General Students

    Never have I been upset with a student for something they did or did not notice about a patient. You are there in a learning capacity. NS infiltrating isn't likely to cause any issues. We only...

  12. Good wrist-watch w/ second hand?

    marie.rn2419 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    I wore a cheap one from Walmart through nursing school. For my graduation, my husband bought me a really nice baby-G (chick version of G-shock). My watch has lasted me years, and I plan to buy the...

  13. confessions of a RRT

    marie.rn2419 replied to yahoomagoo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping you're just venting and feeling unappreciated. I get it. I've been there from the nursing side. I love the RTs I work with. I'm always interested to learn a little something from them, and...

  14. Military Wives and DEA-VA Benefits

    marie.rn2419 replied to joannavn's topic in Government, Military

    Nope, untrue. Besides, only non-essential personnel are furloughed. They just don't process new apps for education benies at that time. And clearly, any changes you need to make to your enrollment...

  15. Military Wives and DEA-VA Benefits

    marie.rn2419 replied to joannavn's topic in Government, Military

    OP - Sent you a

  16. Has anyone reapplied to the same position before?

    marie.rn2419 replied to guyman123's topic in General Nursing

    Since you didn't land the position this time, I think you should take advantage of the connection you made with the manager by interviewing. Send her/him an email and thank them for the opportunity to...

  17. Quitting 2nd new grad job for family

    marie.rn2419 replied to PTKChic's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like this is causing you a lot of anxiety, understandably. I will be honest, though; future hiring managers may find it concerning that you have left two jobs in 8 months as a new RN. Have...

  18. Unit Manager Demands I Cut My Hair

    marie.rn2419 replied to Nurse Cookie Swirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love the scrub cap idea.. lot of our respiratory therapists with longer hair and braids/dreads wear them. They look sharp with scrubs and cost like ten to fifteen bucks. Like this: Amazon.com :...

  19. Calling in for no sleep

    marie.rn2419 replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind

  20. Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    marie.rn2419 replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, you are too funny. I

  21. Being blamed for fall after shift

    marie.rn2419 replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Though I don't necessarily agree with it, lowering the patient to the ground still qualifies as a fall… "an unplanned descent to the floor with or without injury". Hospitals work to prevent...

  22. I Made an Absolute 'No-No" Mistake :(

    marie.rn2419 replied to frustratedRN16's topic in General Nursing

    I second what hygienequeen says… I'm sorry you're dealing with this situation. Just be careful of any information you're posting online regarding this. Your DON doesn't really have a say in...

  23. Always Rumors

    marie.rn2419 replied to babynurse101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To the PP, are you even a nurse? If you truly believe that you've never made a mistake, then you are either not being truthful or terrifyingly unaware. Out of curiosity, where have you worked that...

  24. Would you report possible diversion?

    marie.rn2419 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Public Health Regulations: Nursing Duty Conduct Regulation at 244 CMR 9.03(26) (26) Duty to Report to the Board. A nurse who holds a valid license and who directly observes another nurse engaged in...

  25. Upcoming Graduate Concern

    marie.rn2419 replied to addiewaad's topic in General Nursing

    Upon receiving your assigned clinical rotation, I really recommend contacting your clinical instructor and asking them if he/she can help you to request a few hours shadowing on units you may like...