NurseMelly11

NurseMelly11

Emergency RN, trauma nursing, ER & EMS educator

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  1. Tubing COVID Specimens?

    NurseMelly11 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, our hospital policy stated we could not transport any specimens for a PUI or confirmed COVID patient through the tube system. Then, restrictions changed to that...

  2. Tubing COVID Specimens?

    NurseMelly11 replied to NurseMelly11's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you so much for that. I just wanted something more recent than March of last year. Our shared governance team actually assigned me to research this and find any current EBP pertaining to the...

  3. NEW GRAD ONCOLOGY ORIENTATION

    NurseMelly11 replied to Guest 1064378's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, breathe. Just breathe. Then, stop comparing yourself to others and where they may be at the same mark you are. Everyone learns differently and at a different pace. That is why...

  4. Transferring Early

    NurseMelly11 replied to NurseShamshey's topic in General Nursing

    I think telling her exactly how you just explained it here is perfect. Just talk to her and tell her what you need and specifically lay out your request. Be brief and give her the facts, your...

  5. Diazepam IV - clarification

    NurseMelly11 replied to Nrscass's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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  6. Blood splashed in eye- patient status unknown

    NurseMelly11 replied to NurseEr2000's topic in General Nursing

    Did they start you on the prophylaxis medications? Your chances are super super slim, but they still have put you on meds and scheduled you for a redraw of blood in three and six

  7. Is It For Me?

    NurseMelly11 replied to AllTheNamesRtook's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Change. Jobs. Now. This is not safe, it’s not good for your emotional and mental health, and this is not normal. Nothing is worth your license or your health and happiness. Start looking, get...

  8. Coping with the Death of a Fellow Nurse

    NurseMelly11 replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I’m so sorry and I’m praying for your coworker and for you. It’s awful and your feelings are real and okay. There is absolutely nothing wrong with feeling sad and heartbroken. I...

  9. Back Pain

    NurseMelly11 replied to keketas007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have not done the regular massage thing, mostly because I’m too tired when I’m off work to actually go to appointments. I do sleep on a heating pad every night...yes every...and try to stretch...

  10. Nursing Humor!

    NurseMelly11 replied to guest1163268's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in an ER. There’s always funny stuff going on. You never know what’s going to come out of people’s mouths. I think one of the funniest things that’s ever happened to me actually...

  11. Scrub tops for short, fluffy, chesty nurse

    NurseMelly11 replied to applesaucesm's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I’m not the same in height (5’9”), but I do have the same upper body issue. I wear a good tight sports bra and either Dickies or Grey’s Anatomy tops. They fit my arms and chest perfectly. Have...

  12. Diazepam IV - clarification

    NurseMelly11 replied to Nrscass's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This came from my med book, multiple physicians I have worked with and learned from over the last 15 years, pharmacists I’ve worked with and our pharmacist actually shared this information with me...

  13. Diazepam IV - clarification

    NurseMelly11 replied to Nrscass's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IVP Valium should not be diluted. It’s a black box warning actually. When I was a “baby nurse,” I learned this the hard way. At any rate, you’re correct that it should be administered...