melisgood

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1. morphine drip for "comfort"

   melisgood posted a topic in Medications

   What is your view or experience with taking care of a patient on comfort care when you know the family and doctors are trying to assist the patient in dying? I took care of a patient who was on a morphine drip. He was a young trauma patient and the...

2. 2nd child on the way...input wanted

   melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in Career Support

   Also, any advice on best place to take CE credits if unemployed? Would it make sense, if I decided 12hour shifts aren't for me, to stay home for say 6 months and then look for a job outside the hospital? Any specific areas other than home health that...

3. 2nd child on the way...input wanted

   melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in Career Support

   Per diem may be something to look into. I'm assuming it varies by hospital, but are you scheduled specific days or are you on call? Also, do you usually work any floor qualified or only one specific floor? Do you have to attend staff meetings (unit s...

4. 2nd child on the way...input wanted

   melisgood posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello all,Here's a little background to help you help me:I graduated in June 2009 as a RN. I've been working on a telemetry floor at a near by hospital since graduation. I have a 2.5 year old daughter. After she was born I switched from full time to ...

5. Can nurses use medical marijuana?

   melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in Activism

   I stand by my belief that there is nothing wrong with responsible use. What I'm questioning is the risk of likely ones license. Does anybody know where the Bon stands regarding legal use?

6. Can nurses use medical marijuana?

   melisgood posted a topic in Activism

   Does anyone know if medical marijuana in California is an option for a practicing RN? It has been recommended to me from a doctor as an alternative to other medication, but I do not want to risk my license. If I understand the law correctly, if I get...

7. GCU or American Sentinel?

   melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in Online Learning

   Maybe I misunderstand accreditation? My understanding is CCNE or NLAC is good. NLAC accredits associates-masters programs and CCNE only BSN and above. ? Anyone care to comment on this?

8. GCU or American Sentinel?

   melisgood posted a topic in Online Learning

   I've narrowed down my choice of online RN-BSN programs to either Grand Canyon University or American Sentinel. They are both CCNE accredited. GCU would require me to take 12 5-week classes (60 weeks=36 credits). They charge $450/credit. There is ...

9. RN-BSN online program advice please!

   melisgood posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hey Everyone, I've been doing hours and hours of research on RN-BSN online programs. I've narrowed it down to Grand Canyon University, Chamberlain University, University of Texas Arlington or American Sentinel. I am still compiling info on these co...

10. Battling back injury

    melisgood posted a topic in General Nursing

    I injured my back doing nothing in particular. I have made it very clear btw that i am not blaming my work fornyhis injury. I run and have a young child. It was a progressive tightening and stiffness in my lower back that turned into sharp stabbing/s...

11. reporting abuse

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I called my charge nurse this morning and told her. She said there is a social worker on the case already and she will pass on the info to her if they need to contact me. Thanks for all the replies.

12. reporting abuse

    melisgood posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went home today from work wondering if I should report what my patient said to me. She was crying and told me her mother was going to get her husband arrested. I asked, "why do you think she'd have him arrested?" and she sobbed, "because he hits ...

13. Advice on my next move

    melisgood posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, long story short, I'm unhappy with my job. I got this job right after school after getting my ADN 2 years ago. I work on the busiest floor of the hospital and it is very difficult to keep up and finish on time. Often we end up staying overtime pa...

14. overworked and exhausted

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    So, my best friend just so happens to be a lawyer and I spoke with her today about a class action lawsuit. On my floor they also have a book were supposed to sign for each pay period stating that we took our 2 15 minute and 30 minute meal breaks and ...

15. overworked and exhausted

    melisgood replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    What is a time stamp? We do paper charting and rarely do we chart as we go. We write what time something happened, not what time we are actually making the entry. Whoever stays over usually finishes up paperwork in the back. So, what should I do?