melgrek

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1. Bedside Nursing Supplies

   melgrek posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello...looking for something with draws that can be wall mounted in pt room OR some type of container with draws to place on a shelf outside of pt room to hold nursing supplies. Examples; flushes, oz tubing, 2x2 etc. What does your facility use? ...

2. saline flush ..Joint Commission

   melgrek posted a topic in Medications

   Hello...At your facility are you allowed to stock saline flushes in an unlocked storage container in a patients room? Does the Joint Commission view these as a med or a medical device? I went on the JC site but could not find any information. Food ...

3. patients family photographing your badge?

   melgrek posted a topic in General Nursing

   Good Morning, Issues on the floor at work with a patients family member. Pt can be difficult at times as far as refusing vs assessments meds etc. Waiting for placement. Management has been involved, notes documented by nursing & doctors. Family ...

4. Any St. lawrence memorial/regis college.. nurses?

   melgrek replied to wackyj2000's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi I graduated from LMRC, they have a great program and the instructors help you to succeed. I attended the day session. My friend attended nights, and as of last year clinicals were held every other weekend. Friday night you would go in to the hos...

5. Saunders vs NCLEX 3500 which answer is correct?

   melgrek replied to melgrek's topic in NCLEX

   Hi Thank you for replying so quickly. The Saunders question only stated to reposition a client every 2 hours and massage bony prominences. I was taught to do this with lotion, as long as skin was not broken down. NCLEX 3500 stated not to massage bo...

6. Saunders vs NCLEX 3500 which answer is correct?

   melgrek posted a topic in NCLEX

   Good Morning, Saunders states to massage bony prominences, and NCLEX 3500 states to avoid massaging bony prominences. Can someone please clarify for me. Thank you, I appreciate the help.

7. Jeweled/beaded badge holder

   melgrek replied to melgrek's topic in General Students

   I would like to thank everyone for the suggestions, I appreciate it. These are exactly what I am looking for .......Debbie(melgrek) :yeah:

8. Jeweled/beaded badge holder

   melgrek posted a topic in General Students

   Hi......I remember a couple years ago, someone had posted pictures of beautiful jeweled/beaded badge clips, they were not lanyards. I would like to buy some for a few classmates to give as a small gift. Could someone please help me out, I would appr...

9. South NH eve/part time study?

   melgrek replied to seekingtruth's topic in New Hampshire

   Hi I live in southern NH and have been going to school at Lawrence Memorial/Regis College School of Nursing in Medford MA. The commute is about an hour for me. Excellent program and the teachers are wonderful. I am in the day program, but they do of...

10. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    melgrek replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts

    Interesting thread. Does anyone have information about Lahey Clinic? What would the staring salary be and weekend diffs? Thank you

11. Any Lawrence Mem./Regis Graduates?

    melgrek replied to jmw12's topic in Massachusetts

    Hi WackyJ2000...............Do you mind me asking how you applied to Lahey? I have filled out several applications on line, but never received a call for an interview. Did you apply in person? I would love to work there as a cna. I appreciate whateve...

12. Looking for math web site.........for extra practice

    melgrek posted a topic in General Students

    Good Morning.............In school this week I will be taking a "basic" math test. We have some practice problems, consisting of multiplying, dividing, addition and subtraction of fractions. Also converting a fraction to a decimal and other problems...

13. Anybody know if Norther Essex Community College has a good nursing program?

    melgrek replied to dawnivany's topic in Massachusetts

    Good Morning.............Does anyone know what you need to score for the TEAS exam to get accepted? I also heard they had a great program. What else do they look for when accepting someone? My lowest pre'req is a B. Any info would be appreciated.

14. cirrhosis......ammonia??????

    melgrek replied to melgrek's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for replying Tweety. Yes he has been on lactulose. He goes back to the dr. in one month, so I assume another ammonia test will be done.

15. cirrhosis......ammonia??????

    melgrek posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning...........my dad was diagnosed w/ cirrhosis he was in ICU amm. level was @ 79. One month later, he is being released from a rehab hospital w/ a level of 87. Should he be going back to the hospital? Is that an increase that should be al...