mel1977

mel1977

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  1. san antonio LPN/LVN pay

    mel1977 replied to mel1977's topic in Texas Nursing

    thank you for such a quick response! I hear nice things about central texas. I live in MO and we have a low pay rate as well, but i hear it is just that we pay low with no specific reason. I am...

  2. What is some of the latest on nursing care for SCI patient?

    mel1977 replied to JMinCO's topic in Rehabilitation

    what kind of information are you looking for? We do closed system urinary devices-we do not go from leg bag to bed bag and back again. If the bag is changed, the whole foley is changed. This is house...

  3. B careful LPN-RN Online

    mel1977 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some states (like CA....) WILL NOT recognize a ADN or BSN from online schools. Be sure you know that you won't be moving to one of those states in the future. I was going to go this route, but then I...

  4. 8 vs 12

    mel1977 replied to 12hour's topic in Rehabilitation

    never hurts to ask-we offer 4, 8, 12, and 16 hour shifts based on your needs and full time status. If FT you may work 8's or 12's. I find there are pros and cons. I will try to explain. PLEASE bear...

  5. Health South Rehab Hospital?

    mel1977 replied to Mulan's topic in Rehabilitation

    The HS I work for is very different than your usual HS. We are Howard A. Rusk Rehabilitation-HealthSouth. We were bought from the univ. of MO. Our docs are univ docs, but nursing and therapy are now...

  6. safe patient handling/back safety policies

    mel1977 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am part of a new committee at work that is updating/changing some of our policies and introducing new policies for safe patient handling. Some of the things we are talking about include: transfering...

  7. hospitals

    mel1977 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    would anyone be able to give me a list of hospitals in the richmond area? Even out to the coast by V beach or Williamsburg. Thank

  8. LPNs NOT Medicating??

    mel1977 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    we don't assess??? Heck, I do atleast once an hour! Not only do I pass meds, but I have to assess if there are any adverse reactions-I give a PRN and have to do a one hour post assessment on the med...

  9. Insulin question

    mel1977 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    we are getting rid of the SS where I work-but from the few we do have. Depends. If they get a scheduled, we give it no matter what unless the bg is too low-or we'll give it during the meal. Then if...

  10. 'Uniform' Dress Code

    mel1977 replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like the idea of having to wear a certain scrub bc I don't like how most fit me-they are uncomfortable. Either the crotch comes down to my knees or the pants slide off my butt when I bend...

  11. rehab centers/hospitals in Richmond???

    mel1977 replied to mel1977's topic in Rehabilitation

    thank you for the reply! What kind of rehab does your facility focus on? Mine, we get sub acute patients=multi trauma, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury and so forth. We get many of them...

  12. rehab centers/hospitals in Richmond???

    mel1977 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I work for HealthSouth in MO and may be relocating to VA and just was curious if anyone worked in or knew of other HealthSouths (inpatient) or other acute rehab facilities. I have done a search from...

  13. LPN jobs

    mel1977 replied to mel1977's topic in Virginia Nursing

    well that is comforting to know!!!

  14. LPN jobs

    mel1977 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    just a few questions: My hubby may apply for a job in the Richmond area and I thought I'd do some research for myself. If anyone can help I'd greatly appreciate it. First, what jobs are out there for...

  15. Back Pain

    mel1977 replied to mydogsowner's topic in General Nursing

    ah, the million dollar question :) I have had a lumbar fusion two years ago, for the most part my back is okay, though I do have to take 100mg of Ultram every four hours I work. Otherwise I get...

  16. LPN's Who Sign Off Med Passes But Dont Give Meds

    mel1977 replied to MsLady06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our job is to not do harm and give meds as ordered. the nurses who just don't give them are hurting the patients as they are on them for very specific reasons. It is one thing to not be able to give...

  17. Med pass negligence? please feedback

    mel1977 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    I sign my meds before giving, but as I am taking them out of the package, where others will sign them when setting up. I know many places make you take the mar in at the same time, but where I work I...

  18. LPN's Who Sign Off Med Passes But Dont Give Meds

    mel1977 replied to MsLady06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    it is sad bc they are hurting the patients. Sometimes I would rather be short on nursing than have plenty of nurses who don't

  19. moving to VA-LPN

    mel1977 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just wanted to know if anyone could help me out. We (hubby and I) may move to Richmond and I was wanting to get some insight on jobs. Do the hospitals hire LPNs outside of clinics? Where are some...

  20. LPN jobs

    mel1977 replied to mel1977's topic in Virginia Nursing

    no help??? :) I understand, lots of

  21. BID Bowel Programs

    mel1977 replied to mitzicat's topic in Rehabilitation

    I have been in rehab for ten years-as an aide, unit sec and now an LPN. My mother has been a rehab nurse for 25 years and is a primary who actually writes/initiates NBPs and never to this day have I...

  22. med errors

    mel1977 replied to mel1977's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thank you for the responses. After bringing this to light to myself, I am going to make a conscious effort to remember to slow down on nights of stress or when I feel over whelmed, for whatever...

  23. med errors

    mel1977 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    how many is too

  24. med errors

    mel1977 replied to mel1977's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have had three-and they occur during times of stress-I tend to be the one who catches other's errors or potential errors. Each one I have had there was no harm to the pt, I informed the pt and made...

  25. Internet at work?

    mel1977 replied to Kait's topic in General Nursing

    we had one person get online one night and was promptly fired. I think it is a bad idea anyway-we shouldn't be playing on the net while working. I see in other places nurses doing that-if you are...