MassED BSN, RN

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    Feeling Guilty

    MassED replied to kwaziness's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would do the same thing, if I could even imagine my life being that way. At least he had some control over his life. Poor thing. I'm glad he was able to still advocate for
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    Guys, what do you like best about being a nurse?

    MassED replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    Haaaaa! I would've laughed. I take most things as not too serious and try not to get offended when someone is obviously trying to make a
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    New residents in the ER (wee rant)

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I do love learning, as I'm sure most of us do. I love mentoring and feel that each of us bring a different perspective or skill to the job. If each of us would remember that, we'd all be a great...
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    Shockingly Humbled

    MassED replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    but it's
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    Getting the hang of IVs...

    MassED replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I hate Mediport access on onc kids. HATE them. Hate hate hate them. I wonder if we accessed these all of the time if the technique would be easier to always get blood.... but it stresses me out!...
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    DO NOT pass on the poop

    MassED replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    ok, people! I think OP has gotten the
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    DO NOT pass on the poop

    MassED replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    Irregardless - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster
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    "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

    MassED replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know why I quoted you either, maybe just to reinforce what you wrote....
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    MassED replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "really, you think THAT is enough for
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    Do physicians have authority over nurses in the hospital?

    MassED replied to sjalv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    much like in aviation where all are encouraged to speak up if they see something is amiss in preflight or during a flight. It has saved lives. All need to feel free to speak up because MANY eyes are...
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    Nursing is not related to gender

    MassED replied to MohamedElsayed's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know this must be tongue-in-cheek, because not all women are like you describe. Not every woman cares about others' drama, not every woman participates in that. Are you insinuating that women are...
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    I passed my Nclex

    MassED replied to Mz_Jones's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good
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    Needs some cheering up

    MassED replied to LuvEdTwi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had misguided rants directed at me a million times. I have had nurses tell me to "shut up" or when I'm talking to a patient, or they are talking to me, a nurse said "if you'd just stop talking...
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    "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

    MassED replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The point about med/surg is it's a well-rounded nursing experience. Period. No, you don't learn Telemetry or focus on pediatrics, but once you have the basics, then you can move on. It's just sound...
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    New residents in the ER (wee rant)

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    We don't call anyone baby doc, nor have I heard of that. We don't call anyone baby nurse, either. New or intern, or new resident, most likely. Not all med students or interns are like this, I would...
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    long winter of ER nights

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Thanks
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    TPAPN

    MassED replied to Nurse_ed2003's topic in Nurses Recovery

    after reading more about that, I don't know that we can give any advice, but just wonder about your own options outside of that program. It is all outside of my realm and I don't know a thing about...
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    TPAPN

    MassED replied to Nurse_ed2003's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am completely ignorant of TPAPN, and have to go now look it up, but interested to see what others post. Good luck to
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    "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

    MassED replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is great to start out to understand the inner workings of a hospital. It's great to see a wide variety of patients, from CBI, sickle cell patients, to post-op knees and hips. When you come from...
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    Do physicians have authority over nurses in the hospital?

    MassED replied to sjalv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is not true. You operate under your discretion and your nursing license. I have had a doctor tell me to "push that Morphine" - so when I did what I normally do, give it slow IVP over a few...
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    New residents in the ER (wee rant)

    MassED replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

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    Have another baby now or wait till after nursing school??

    MassED replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school was one of the most difficult things I have ever done. My son was 4 months old when I started the pre-requisites and he was a perfect baby. He had a consistent bed time, got up at...
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    Needs some cheering up

    MassED replied to LuvEdTwi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    what happened? Physicians get upset all of the time, often for no good reason at
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    MRSA Precautions-Isolation or standard?

    MassED replied to Not new new's topic in General Nursing

    This brings the question, what about visitors and families entering precaution rooms? They don't gown up/glove up, and yet they move all in and out and potentially transmit infection. This should...
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    MRSA Precautions-Isolation or standard?

    MassED replied to Not new new's topic in General Nursing

    we place EVERYONE who has ever been swabbed +for any kind of infection (DRO) on precautions. It is so stupid. I can see for admission purposes, but for the ER, who cares? If it's not active, it's...