Merced

Merced

Gerontology/Home Health CM, OB, ICU, MS

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  1. White Memorial RN Residency Program March 2012

    Merced replied to marie,RN's topic in California Nursing

    I really don't think your religious beliefs (or lack of them) will figure into it. I do understand your concern. I am not an SDA, yet I got my ASN from an Adventist program, & had to take 3...

  2. Kaiser's pay/benefits for staff nurse 2?

    Merced replied to Genista's topic in California Nursing

    In general, I would say you probably would not get a Kaiser job when you are new to the area. My impression, from knowing their nurses, is that they hire nurses who have a proven, excellent record...

  3. Behind the times?

    Merced replied to paddler's topic in Home Health

    When I worked in HH as Case Manager, it was very clear that very frequent visits by the RN - in the beginning - would result early, quality discharge (ie: pt & family learning enough to take over...

  4. What if you don't want to be an RN anymore?

    Merced replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    The main thing I want to say to you: :hug: About 10 years ago, I was so depressed & burnt out, that I almost didn't renew my RN license, seeing it as a seductive way to make $$ that was killing...

  5. What else can I do with a LPN degree besides working @ bedside?

    Merced replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are in CA, you can teach

  6. Assisting with Gait belt

    Merced replied to Lala718's topic in General Nursing

    This is just one reason why it's so important to work for quality employers - those who care enough to be certified, (even if it's not required by law), etc. The right answer is: a Physical Therapist...

  7. IV in an artery

    Merced replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to thank the OP for starting this informative discussion. It took guts - I like

  8. IV in an artery

    Merced replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

    That happened to me one time, but in my case, the blood went all the way up to the hanging bottle - fast! so there was no question it was an artery. So I removed it, of course, applied some pressure...

  9. Nursing Strike

    Merced replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in California Nursing

    This quote, I swear sounds like management being interviewed for the media. I would respect management, if they could "play fair" & tell the truth, but they don't seem to be able to do that,...

  10. Huge IV med error!

    Merced replied to MommaNurse08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh, one more thing, I hope not too off-topic, but a reminder of how resilient we really are (when we don't worry Funny, completely true story: When I was a teenager, a meter maid noted that my car's...

  11. Huge IV med error!

    Merced replied to MommaNurse08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with the hospital policy of not telling the patient, esp in this case, when nothing happened. Worry is a killer. Patients are so vulnerable when they are in the hospital, or sick at home. I...

  12. need advise

    Merced replied to RNttu's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is stressful work under perfect conditions, but my guess is that you are one on the 99.5% of nurses who work while understaffed & underresourced, maybe on an off-shift when doctors may not...

  13. Nursing Strike

    Merced replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in California Nursing

    I would strongly advise everyone to not take at face value any numbers thrown out by Management (such as the supposed "average" RN salary). I remember when nurses at a hospital in Santa Rosa went on...

  14. Med/Surge Nurse

    Merced replied to Sunlifehh's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to say - I went into Home Health (RN Case Manager in Medicare-certified agencies), after I obtained my BSN, which I obtained while working 7 days/2 weeks in

  15. Med/Surge Nurse

    Merced replied to Sunlifehh's topic in General Nursing

    I went into Home Health after 7 1/2 years of Med/Surg (with cross-training & floating to ICU/CCU) in a 99 bed hospital. I would not have dared to go into HH, as independent as we need to be,...

  16. Thoughts on post-conferences

    Merced replied to lansgrl123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The best "real-life" discussions come up in post-conference. I have found students are always ready for real learning. Discussing what has happened, what they have experienced, the dilemmas, to get...

  17. Does anyone LOVE Geriatrics?

    Merced replied to geekchic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No peds for me either; same reason. I admire Pediatric Nurses so much. What strength & skill & equanimity they have, & how they enrich the

  18. Does anyone LOVE Geriatrics?

    Merced replied to geekchic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love old people, & when I got my BSN, I did my preceptorship in gerontology, anticipating becoming a Home Health Case Manager. I think it grew from my deep love of my grandma, the joy she gave...

  19. Maybe bedside nursing isn't for me

    Merced replied to stewiegriffin's topic in Nursing Career

    But don't you have to be young & good-looking? All of us might not qualify. :D Here in CA, I did once apply for such a job & the pay was MUCH lower than going RN

  20. L&D right for me?

    Merced replied to allmylove's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To clarify: I could not get the intensive training the job requires, while living in the bucolic peaceful area which is my home. And L&D requires training & LOTS of experience, to be a safe...

  21. L&D right for me?

    Merced replied to allmylove's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love L&D, everything about it. I guess I am not an L&D nurse now, for practical/geographical issues. If I had been willing to live & work in Los Angeles, I would now be a happy &...

  22. CNA training program, manual

    Merced replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in CA, & we just changed to the hartman curriculum. I like it A LOT. there also is a certain amount of support available thru their website, & they are responsive to input (recently...

  23. RN at a Long term care/Nursing home?

    Merced replied to ShalomRN's topic in California Nursing

    This is right; I live in No. Ca, & I would ask for $40. That is reasonable to accept, so if you think you want to start high (to bargain) then, ask for $42. It is a number that sounds like...

  24. HH job market in CA?

    Merced replied to Sensoria17's topic in Home Health

    The LVN jobs I'm aware of here in No. Ca are for trach-dependent

  25. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

    Merced replied to xoshelbugxo's topic in Nursing Career

    It is sure true that in nursing, we experience pretty much the gamut: good with bad, dangerous with joyous & soul-enriching... Most of this is a part of the help we offer people daily. so, yes...