MMARN BSN, RN

Cardiac/Telemetry

Member

  • Content

    914

  • Visitors

    10,229

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    12

All Content by MMARN

  1. MMARN

    Work load question.

    MMARN replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly the case at my
  2. MMARN

    As a nurse, how do you perceive that physicians feel toward you?

    MMARN replied to jaimeandjules's topic in General Nursing

    I really do think it depends on the specialty and on the doctor. I have seen both extremes. I have doctors with whom I work who value my input and opinions and don't belittle me at all. However, I...
  3. MMARN

    How do you assess your patients post-cath?

    MMARN replied to DroogieRN's topic in Cardiac

    The way I assess my patients, as is protocol in my hospital, is by comparing both groins, palpating to make sure the site is soft and no hematomas are felt or seen. Then, I assess pedal pulses and...
  4. MMARN

    April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    MMARN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Per the request of janina08 I've started the April NCLEX takers support group. When do you take it? What are you using to study? Would anyone like to review any of the systems/meds that he/she feels...
  5. MMARN

    Four 10's or Five 8's? Which would you do?

    MMARN replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Four 10's for you, three 12's for
  6. MMARN

    Your CALL LIGHT privileges have been revoked!!!

    MMARN replied to amiro31's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, okay. I was a little
  7. MMARN

    Your CALL LIGHT privileges have been revoked!!!

    MMARN replied to amiro31's topic in General Nursing

    Where does it say that she took the pt's call light away...? Anyway, I've never taken a pt's call light away, though yes, I have been tempted to many times. In my hospital, we have "comfort rounds"...
  8. MMARN

    Bilingual/ Multilingual nurses

    MMARN replied to ksow's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it's been a very big advantage. I am truly able to help patients and doctors when each has no idea what the other is saying! I love being able to put my patients at ease when explaining a...
  9. MMARN

    You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

    MMARN replied to mydee's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL!! What is that
  10. MMARN

    You Know You Really Have To Pee When......

    MMARN replied to Nursing Assistant's topic in Nursing Humor

    You become the world's best dancer by doing the Pee
  11. MMARN

    First job in research - not really what I went to school for

    MMARN replied to jambi462's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To be honest, I think you're very lucky! Working at a hospital sucks. There are nurses who truly love it, but floor nursing is not for everyone. Most of us are looking for a job like yours! If you...
  12. MMARN

    The "Weigh" Out---A Food Management Support Thread

    MMARN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm game.
  13. MMARN

    Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    MMARN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Count me. It drives me
  14. MMARN

    online group projects

    MMARN replied to RockyCreek's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Try checking Kaplan University. I was interested in them, but decided to go elsewhere. However, one of the perks there is the not working in
  15. MMARN

    What is a day in the life of nursing like?

    MMARN replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    A day in the life of a nurse is busy, overwhelming at times, and filled with anger, sadness, and happiness. All at the same time. That's been my experience so far at
  16. MMARN

    aspiring crna

    MMARN replied to hawksit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for posting this question. I am in the same boat as you. I'm literally trying to figure out what would be best for me, and becoming a CRNA sounds interesting. However, it seems like there...
  17. MMARN

    direct entry bsn/msn in nurse anesthesia??

    MMARN replied to mav493's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Before they close this thread, I have a question. I have an associate's degree and I know that you need a BSN. However, my grades weren't that great. My GPA was very low. Does that mean that I can...
  18. MMARN

    What Was The Most Difficult Patient You Ever Had?

    MMARN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, are you SURE you haven't had MY pt from hell before?? Because this sounds just like her!
  19. MMARN

    What Was The Most Difficult Patient You Ever Had?

    MMARN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    hypochondriach (sp?) 50-something y/o F with hx of bipolar dx with a port for meds. different dx each time she keeps coming to the hospital. (I've had this pt about three times already, and I've only...
  20. MMARN

    April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    MMARN replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're more than welcome! I've been anxious to hear from all of you again! It's been a year, and HAVE to have stories about how crazy it seemed to be so freaked out about the NCLEX. lol. Of course, it...
  21. MMARN

    what do you do about phone calls if you could come to work extra on your day off

    MMARN replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    On the days I'm off, I turn off my ringer. I've been called to come in a few times, but I've never answered because I put my phone on silence. I'm not yet ready to go in to work on my day
  22. MMARN

    CVN certification....

    MMARN replied to allele's topic in Cardiac

    I'm very interested to know about this too. If anyone could give us some insights it would be greatly appreciated.
  23. MMARN

    Is this too much or am I crazy...what are your units like?

    MMARN replied to emersushea's topic in Cardiac

    Too
  24. MMARN

    April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    MMARN replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How is everyone doing after a year of passing??? Have you retaken the exam? Have you had success? Have you found your first job? How has it been going since then? I work in a cardiac/telemetry floor....
  25. MMARN

    Lasix gtts

    MMARN replied to caringchic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I actually hadn't heard of that. In my floor, we still use the "old" at least 30ml/hr. That was what I learned in nursing school and what was beating into my head. The doctors I work with think the...