marie.rn2419

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  1. Should we put up with verbally aggressive relatives ?

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

    I'm wondering if you might be able to clarify… Do you feel as though saying no to requests from family will make your shift miserable? Or are you afraid that your management will not back you up...

  2. 5 months in, someone talk me off the ledge :/

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

    Beautifully put! Your post encompassed all that I wanted to say to snaps and more!

  3. Have any of you ever left a tourniquet on a patient after an iv start?

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

    Aw, you got me on that one.

  4. Have any of you ever left a tourniquet on a patient after an iv start?

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

    AnnieOaklyRN – I have not had to document tourniquet removal at my hospital, either. But, I have heard of a couple hospitals (in PA, I believe?) doing so. I am a human being and a nurse as...

  5. Have any of you ever left a tourniquet on a patient after an iv start?

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

    I would hope that you have been trained prior to starting an IV on a patient. There is no excuse for leaving the tourniquet on. You should be sure to release the tourniquet as soon as possible after...

  6. Registered Nurse Interview (Due ASAP)

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

    I moved across the country before beginning my RN to BSN bridge program online. My first assignment was to interview an RN that completed an RN-to-BSN bridge program. I put on business casual wear,...

  7. How many med errors are acceptable for a new grad RN at a teaching hospital?

    marie.rn2419 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is my sincere hope that you are merely nervous/fearful and looking for consolation, because your question raises concerns about your intentions. Firstly, there is no 'magic number' of strikes...

  8. Calling yourself an RN

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

    NOADLS - I have to hand it to ya. I was just casually skimming through your threads/posts.... Your sense of humor is

  9. Calling yourself an RN

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

    Amen to that! I can't resist adding.... Back in my bartending days, I distinctly recall overhearing at least 3 males on different occasions insisting that they were gynecologists... Something tells...

  10. The Hunger Games and Nursing

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

    Nursing school... but still made me laugh

  11. To tell or not to tell!

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

    Hello there XNavyCorpsman... I understand where you're coming from. Please try not to be frustrated by some of the responses you are getting... The guys and gals on AN are usually very straightforward...

  12. name change

    marie.rn2419 replied to NursingOn27's topic in General Students

    Hello there! Let me start by telling you that I faced the same decision as you do now. To be honest with you, you need to decide one way or another and be consistent and thorough in notifying the...

  13. How do you avoid distractions while studying?

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

    QUOTE=ICUman;8284630]I clicked your link and read through the reviews…some stating that it doesn't work correctly and causes issues on the whole computer. Now I'm hesitant! I thought this app...

  14. How do you avoid distractions while studying?

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

    Hi there! You can get the app through the google play store for android devices, but its not available through the iphone app store... Luckily you can download the app from mac, which created the...

  15. Today I made a big mistake.

    marie.rn2419 replied to student-rn's topic in General Students

    I have seen nursing students that were dismissed from their programs for far less... Regardless of your chance of winning, APPEAL IT. Although your appeal may not be successful, I think it is very...