mendu

mendu specializes in Neuro/ Tele;home health; Neuro ICU.

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1. Soooo, I quit

   mendu replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

   how about applying for Transport RN Critical care? one of my friends was laid off and with her experience as ICU/ER nurse she got job right in this field. she still works as RN and she says she is more happy than ever... if that would work for you es...

2. Never Argue With Dementia (and Other Nuggets of Nursing Wisdom)

   mendu replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

   love your post. it is so true everything you have written about. Believe it that if they' re going to die tonight they do before your shift is over. poor you as you have code blue! for your dementia patients their past is their present, respect it a...

3. The Most Beautiful Curls I'd Ever Seen

   mendu replied to kessadawn's topic in General Nursing

   i've just read your article and as many years have passed since 2008 i bet you are as excellent nurse with huge heart of love and caring as you have been then. this is beautifull story and as i am looking at my little boy with curly hair i am prayin...

4. Easiest and Toughest Classes In UT Arlington RN-BSN Program

   mendu replied to commonsense's topic in Texas (UTA)

   i am currently enrolled in rn to bsn loyola university on line program. it is one year, ft, but after being almost done(08/12) i must say it was worth the time and changes it required from me to accomplish my goals. i do work ft weekends and one day ...

5. Pharmacological or Non-Pharmacological, that is the question!!

   mendu replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

   you may add: yoga, pilate, dog therapy, clown therapy (i think that what it' s called), acupuntcure, ...

6. Nursing homes' bad reputation

   mendu replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric

   I did myself worked PRN RN position and ft CNA at LTC never regretted it. I think one need to be proud of whatever one does. You guys are having very hard work load caring for 20 or more patients but that is because of government funds are limited fo...

7. Do you moonlight somewhere other than your FT position?

   mendu replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

   FT nights at hospital and PRN home health visits; did try other hospital but really missed home health and this working out with my kids schedule...

8. Mistake??

   mendu replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

   ICU 1-2 patients, you know them from the first time they put their feet in your unit; very challenging, lots of learning; or home health - totally different setting, you're more independent but need very good skills to be able detect little changes i...

9. Med Error

   mendu replied to Fitzy819's topic in General Nursing

   It needs to be investigated if what you suspect is true. "I'm pretty sure that this might have been covered up by the people that made the med error. I know I need to mention this to the pharmacy manager because IMO, this is a huge deal. This isn't ...

10. So excited about Neuro!

    mendu replied to MaverickyMaverick's topic in Neuro

    OP - you need to also remember that even if our focus is on head injuries- patients are also critically ill with ards, PE, COPD, sepsis, and many others comorbidies conditions. that all adds up and you really care for MICU type patient where primary ...

11. Anyone do Home Health and work at hospital

    mendu replied to NoeIssa's topic in Home Health

    FT working at hospital and PT HH. 4-5 days a week. it does work well as i do my schedule with my patients and i can always accomodate them and take to considerations patient's availability.

12. Effectively Managing Your Case Load

    mendu replied to Jasminecol17's topic in Home Health

    thanks for your reply. i am foreign born but educated here RN. however i still learn english and i know it is lifetime experience for me. i work 3 x 12 night shifts per week and do home visits while my kids are at school between 7-3pm so i can still ...

13. Effectively Managing Your Case Load

    mendu replied to Jasminecol17's topic in Home Health

    i am working in a hospital FT and i am doing PT HH. with my busy days and schedule i got in love with my personal calendar planer (monthly and day by day organizer)and computer calendar spread sheets. when i got new patient i put in SOC date, ROC, an...

14. IV forms of Zofran and Decadron given PO???

    mendu replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    decadron PO and sublingual zofran yes but i do not work ER. mostly we use IV forms.

15. How long did you work while pregnant?

    mendu replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    CONGRATULATIONS AND wish you best for Christmas and New YEAR, HEALTHY BABY AND ENJOY YOUR PREGNANCY AND MOTHERHOOD!!! I think we need to remember it all depends on each person and uncomplicated vs. complicated/ high risk pregnancy. i was able to wor...