mesa1979 BSN, RN

mesa1979 is a BSN, RN and specializes in Dialysis, Long-term care, Med-Surg.

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1. I don't want to be a nurse anymore!

   mesa1979 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Stress 101

   Are you a Nurse? Your comments are very insensitive!

2. late stage senile dementia pt. praying clear as a bell

   mesa1979 replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Spirituality

   Amen!

3. I don't want to be a nurse anymore!

   mesa1979 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Stress 101

   Hon, you must take care of yourself! Why are you working like this? Is your husband not able to work?

4. I just had a 2nd DUI and I'm trying to reduce it to wet reckless will it affect...

   mesa1979 replied to Peter8787's topic in Criminal

   You were irresponsible not one, but two times! I mean, you could have killed someone. The first time may be a mistake, but the second time you made a choice. What will happen to your patients if you have a hangover or come to work drunk? Nursing is s...

5. LPNs: Myths and Misconceptions (Part II)

   mesa1979 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   Totally agree!

6. The Passive-Aggressive Coworker

   mesa1979 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

   This article was so informative! Thanks for writing it!

7. Trying to re-jumpstart my dream

   mesa1979 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU

   It doesn't hurt to apply, however I would not include info about your previous experience in NICU. Hope this helps.

8. Trying to re-jumpstart my dream

   mesa1979 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU

   Ok. Working in a pediatric unit or regular newborn nursery for at least a year or two would greatly build your skills and time management. If you've had problems finding work in that area, you may want to consider moving.

9. Trying to re-jumpstart my dream

   mesa1979 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU

   What happened when you were an RNA?

10. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    mesa1979 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Amen sister!

11. am I that "b" nurse? or am I being an advocate?

    mesa1979 replied to guestnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you handled it quite well! Kudos to you!

12. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    mesa1979 replied to jpmrt's topic in Relations

    When you pay the patients hospital bill, then you can have your say! Thank God for management! The way you described how you handle these situations constitutes verbal abuse!

13. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    mesa1979 replied to jpmrt's topic in Relations

    A patient has rights and are paying for services. If the patient says its ok for someone to lay in bed with them, have at it! If I or my family members were in the hospital, if anyone would talk to me in the manner stated above, I would send them out...

14. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    mesa1979 replied to djaychris's topic in Activism

    LOL!!!!

15. What do you do about MA, GNA, etc calling themselves nurses?

    mesa1979 replied to flymomrn's topic in Safety

    I ask "what nursing program did you graduate from" or "are you an lpn/RN?" if it's in a professional setting. If it's a personal setting, I figure they'll get caught in their lie soon enough!