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  1. Made Incredibly Easy Books

    metfan replied to shoebottom's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to remind people to check out local Salvation Armies or Goodwill stores. I just found I.V. Therapy Made Incredibly Easy at Goodwill for $2.00! I think it is the older version but so...

  2. NY Mandatory Overtime Bill questions

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Another link

  3. No more mandatory overtime.....

    metfan replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

    To tell you the truth. I do not mind OT once in awhile. It is extra money. However, I got mandated Sat and again yesterday. I may even get it tonight. Two of the nurse I work with tonight went in...

  4. No more mandatory overtime.....

    metfan replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and "doing a med cart" is passing the meds according to the medex. For some reason, the RN's can't do it. You take the med cart and go room to room doling out the meds to the...

  5. No more mandatory overtime.....

    metfan replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

    I have another post started about this topic. I have been searching for answers. You see...where I work, they have no intention of complying with the law. I have been told that they will not call...

  6. NY Mandatory Overtime Bill questions

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nysna.org/publications/newyorknurse/jun/mot.htm Here is another link for anyone interested. Under patient Care Emergency it states "The DOL has issued a memorandum stating that regular or...

  7. NY Mandatory Overtime Bill questions

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Ok...I found more interesting information. This web site is helpful. I still have question like: How do I get proof that they have tried to get agency or per diems to come in? and What does...

  8. How Many Of You LPNs Decided To Go a Step Further Into RN??

    metfan replied to JustaMSBoi's topic in General Nursing

    I went directly into the RN program from my LPN program. I am a follower and my good friend from LPN school was going to start the RN program. She said "come on...go with me....just take a class or...

  9. NY Mandatory Overtime Bill questions

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is New York State. The BON was not very helpful. I have calls out to an assemblyman, senator and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). Hopefully, I will get information. I want...

  10. NY Mandatory Overtime Bill questions

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    OK...now I am really discouraged. I just got a call back from the SBON. They have no information about the law! They recommended that I call my Assemblyman or Senator to get a copy of the bill....

  11. PDA assisted stethoscope

    metfan posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I posted this in the nursing with disabilites forum also. Basically, my audiologisst suggested I get a PDA assisted stethoscope. It looks like VESED will pay for one. I thank everyone who directed...

  12. capri scrub pants

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you! I went right to marcusuniform.com. I clicked on women's pant and the first pair listed is capri pants! They are so cute and perfect for where I work. It can get so hot when you are...

  13. capri scrub pants

    metfan posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    An aide where I work has the most adorable scrub capri pants. She has them in white and the length falls between the knees and ankles. I would love to get some. They are appropriate for where I...

  14. Bombed lab final...practical....need encouragement

    metfan posted a topic in General Students

    I absolutely bombed my practical lab final and I am very discouraged. I got male foley and was very flustered from the start. I had been concentrating on female foley because that was what we did in...

  15. Grad gift - survival kit

    metfan replied to RNBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say I love those new Colgate Wisps. They are mini toothbrushes with just a dot of toothpaste. They are disposable. A friend got me some for when I get mandated.

  16. laws regarding narcotic boxes

    metfan posted a topic in General Nursing

    So...tonight I had to share my narcotic box. I was very uncomfortable with this. I actually refused at first to take the keys until I could talk to the DON. This request was refused so I eventually...

  17. laws regarding narcotic boxes

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Let me try to clarify. I work in LTC. We have lots of narcs and are only allowed to take what is needed in the med cart. This is the rolling cart that I take while doing the med pass. It is double...

  18. laws regarding narcotic boxes

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to clarify. I had the keys to the narc box on my med cart. I did not have the keys to the bigger narc box...you know what I mean. I took the narcs I need for my shift and put the in...

  19. skip right to year 2 or not??

    metfan replied to travelnurse28's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi. Just wanted to let you know my experience. I am an LPN who tested out of the first semester of my RN program. I did not try to test out of the second semester. I have only been an LPN for one...

  20. LPN starting in Nursing 2...feeling like an outcast

    metfan posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Well, I tested out of Nursing 1 so I started Nursing 2 as a newbie to the nursing program. Everyone stared at me. I am also older than most of the other students. I felt so out of place. Also, I...

  21. LPN starting in Nursing 2...feeling like an outcast

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in LPN to RN

    Well...it has been one week and things are going well. I talked to the professor and got some things straightened out. Also, the teacher mentioned that I was new and everyone should be as helpful as...

  22. nursing student with severe hearing loss

    metfan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this in the stethoscope forum but fear I will not get many responses: I am very concerned. I have always had hearing loss but in the past year it has gotten very bad. I have severe loss in my...

  23. nursing student with severe hearing loss

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much. I went to the VESID website and their branch in my county is at my school! I emailed them and am going to see them. It sounds like I will get assistance with whatever I need! I...

  24. nursing student with severe hearing loss

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great advice. I had no idea there were so many options as far as stethoscopes go. There are even scopes that attach to my hearing aids. Also, I think I can get ear molds made that...

  25. Good Nursing Fiction

    metfan replied to ArmyWife1015's topic in General Nursing

    "Coma". An oldie but a goodie. I am reading "One Flew Over the Cockoo's Nest right now". I buy my books at Goodwill or Salvation Army.