Mel3K

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1. I thought there was a shortage!!!!>NOT<

   Mel3K replied to Cindy/Canada's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Cindy, It really hasn't gotten out of control. I'm sure you've realized by now that the posters here are just brainstorming, trying to help you think of options so you can achieve your goals sooner. No one's going to be offended if you can't o...

2. Agency Nursing vs Staff Nursing

   Mel3K replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   Susy, Re: the infrastructure issue. I was wondering if perhaps the difference is that the hospitals have to supply and maintain a physical plant, equipment, food service, etc, with all the support salaries that go along with that, vs. the agency inf...

3. Canadian RN's in the US- How do the countries compare??

   Mel3K replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

   Not Southern, but I think Canada's great! We've traveled to Ontario for vacation, and I am always struck by how clean and quiet the towns we travel through are...have met lots of nice people, too. Hey, JMP, on your way down, could I sweet-talk you i...

4. How to find best Dr/Hospital?

   Mel3K replied to wendyd's topic in General Nursing

   Wendy, Try these links: http://www.parenttoparent.org (Parent to Parent of PA, designed for parents of children with chronic illnesses and disabilities; they may be able to link you up with another family who can provide information and support.) and...

5. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   Mel3K replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   When I saw this poll, I thought it said "HOW do nurses eat their young?" All I could think was--"With relish!" Gotta get those eyes checked, Mel

6. Respect for the nursing profession?

   Mel3K replied to Mel3K's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your reply, Fergus! I might find myself playing a bit of devil's advocate here, so I hope that no one thinks that I'm attacking you or anyone else. You and I have exchanged posts about teachers before, I remember. But I can count any num...

7. Respect for the nursing profession?

   Mel3K posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've read on several threads now that nursing is not respected as a profession. I find this mystifying, as in my experience nursing and nurses ARE respected. So maybe what I'm not getting is what "respect" really means to nurses. So what do you thi...

8. If You've Ever Given Birth...

   Mel3K replied to shay's topic in General Nursing

   First one was a 42-weeker, tried induction but it didn't work. Her heart rate was dropping after each (very strong but painless) contraction, and (to make a long story short) we ended up with an emergency c-section BUT a healthy, 9 lb 11 oz girl. Se...

9. Denver developmental assessment?

   Mel3K replied to delirium's topic in General Nursing

   Molly, I hope I didn't indicate in any way that I thought our family doctor was at fault; I really believe that what he had seen previously was more of the extreme end of delays. And I know he's been quite interested in seeing information that I hav...

10. Denver developmental assessment?

    Mel3K replied to delirium's topic in General Nursing

    MsPurp, I don't know where you're located, but if you contact the Early Intervention program in your community or county, the coordinator should be able to give you some information about the Denver and possibly even lead you to a trainer. I know tha...

11. After bedside care?

    Mel3K replied to Mel3K's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your kind replies! I'm sorry to hear that so many of you have suffered injuries, but suspected that was often the case. It's definitely something I'll have to consider in my decision. Thanks again! Melissa

12. After bedside care?

    Mel3K replied to Mel3K's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure there's a way to edit that post, but I haven't figured that out either, so I'll try this way. I'm thinking that I'll be working until I'm 70-75 yrs of age; the reason I asked that particular question is that I'd like to be sure before I ente...

13. After bedside care?

    Mel3K posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am, of course, a civilian, who is considering a career in nursing. But I'm 40, with 2 children who each happen to have special needs (one suffers from chemical depression, the other is high-functioning autistic). So I'm trying to be very careful ...

14. Out of curiousity

    Mel3K replied to Marianne518's topic in General Nursing

    I must be missing something. I read the whole thread again, and I don't see that anyone's been upset. Must be time for those new glasses I've been needing... Melissa

15. Out of curiousity

    Mel3K replied to Marianne518's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, if access were restricted to nurses only, and "guests" were only allowed exposure to certain areas, I'd be outta here. The value to me of this board is the opportunity to get the full story of what nursing's like...both sides. I can ...