meeko77

meeko77 has 6 years experience and specializes in PEDS.

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1. Where are all you SC nurses?

   meeko77 replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone. I am from SC also. Originally from Newberry, went to Lander. Graduated 2002. Worked at LMC ever

2. When we were younger new flegling nurses :D

   meeko77 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

   As a nurse in the States, I am intrigued by the idea of cardboard bedpans. Please tell me more. And glass IV bottles, we still occasionally use

3. Beyond the "5 Rights" of medication administration...

   meeko77 replied to Clarise's topic in General Nursing

   We use computerized med administration (MedAdmin) so I scan each med as I am putting it in the cup, pulling it up in the syringe, etc. By using the bar code system, I can be certain I have the right...

4. Is night shift easier?.....

   meeko77 replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I love nights for all the reasons mentioned above. Less administration, less doctors, etc. It is not *easier* on nights per se, just better, lol. Contrary to popular belief, pts do not just "sleep...

5. how do you describe.....

   meeko77 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Pediatric

   I personally love Pediatrics because I love kids, and I want to make their time in the hospital as pleasent as it can be. I don't want them to develop a negative perception of healthcare workers at...

6. scalp iv flow direction

   meeko77 replied to anichols's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks for posting this. I am never sure with scalp veins, but I have heard that they should point to the center of the body, too. I have actually only done one myself, I have assisted with a few,...

7. Visitation

   meeko77 replied to JeriLou's topic in Pediatric

   My hospital is one of the most relaxed I know on visiting hours. Basically, anything goes that is within reason. Both parents can stay, and although the operator announces visiting hours are over at...

8. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

   meeko77 replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

   I was able to get mine easily from employee health, and we have it on the unit in order to get all of us