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 South Carolina

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

2. When we were younger new flegling nurses :D

   meeko77 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International

   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 them.

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 patient, drug, and time just by scanning. The syste...

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

   meeko77 replied to RN1263's topic in Med-Surg

   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 all night". For the most part though, nights are les...

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 such a tender age. As said above, children are just ...

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, though.

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 9, no one listens, and unless someone is really dis...

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 vaccinated.

9. What Do You Hate About Nursing School!

   meeko77 replied to Jen2's topic in General Students

   LOL, I SOOOOOOOOOOO remember those days, and let me tell you it is universal. I don't miss nursing school, that's for sure. Hang in there, ya'll, you WILL make it, even though it seems like it will never happen. I have been there, done that.

10. Grading Scale For Your Nursing Program........

    meeko77 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Hi truthseeker! Our grading scale is as follows: 93-100 A 92-85 B 84-76 C under 76-fail the course Our instructors do not round grades, meaning that if you make a 75.9 in a course, it is a failing grade. Good luck with everything :)