oMerMero

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  1. Fragmin Question

    oMerMero replied to astone1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fragmin will cause bruising, as it is a blood thinner. The bruising on the other arm you noticed is most likely where she has gotten previous doses. Changing arms is ok. Will the blood pressure cuff...

  2. Overtime pay?

    oMerMero replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    From what I remember about the 8/80...(I always worked 12hrs)...In a day, the first 8hrs are straight time, hours 8-12 are 1.5 time (if you stayed 4 hours extra), any hours after 12 in a day are...

  3. Overtime pay?

    oMerMero replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    When overtime starts varies a little bit. Are you referring to Fairview? From my experience with Fairview...Typically, if you work 8 hour shifts, overtime will start after 80 hours/2weeks (8/80). If...

  4. Fairview Southdale

    oMerMero replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!

  5. New prep for colonoscopy?

    oMerMero replied to nurscee's topic in Gastroenterology

    There is a "Fleets Phospho-soda oral saline laxative" bowel prep. One bottle is about 45mls, and for a bowel prep the patient will need two bottles, seperated by about 10 hours. The patient can drink...

  6. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    oMerMero replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am sorry this is happening to you. I have no explanation as to why nurses are so mean to the newbies. I just witnessed this on my own unit. We recently had three new grads finish orientation, and...

  7. Fairview Southdale

    oMerMero replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Southdale has a reputation of being a good hospital. I have not worked there, but I did work for Fairview University for 5 years. I want to say my orientation on a med-surg unit there was about six...

  8. Heparinized vs Nonheparinzed saline in arterial lines

    oMerMero replied to saranurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    No heparin for

  9. Withdrawl of care

    oMerMero replied to saranurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    If the power of attorney or next of kin want to continue treatment, that must be done...even if the doctors and nurses disagree with the decision. The family makes the decision, not the

  10. computer charting

    oMerMero replied to flammo1214's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I use the Care Connection program for charting as well as physician orders. It has been in place longer than I have worked at the hospital. Prior to that, I used Emtek. Emtek has mutiple names, but I...

  11. Housing allowance question

    oMerMero replied to theresa_b's topic in Travel

    Yes, you would get the housing stipend. Rather than the company putting you in a furnished apartment, you would get the stipend. I got paid every two weeks, and got half of the monthly stipend in each...

  12. Dual Licenses

    oMerMero replied to leesespieces's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, you can have a license in both states. First, you need to get your primary or original license in one of the states. Once you have that, you apply for a license by endorsement to the other...

  13. dilemma

    oMerMero replied to WingsEarned21's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't think I would take a permanent position somewhere that has terrible staffing and bad management that I have no respect for. Just my opinion

  14. Question - How much Exp to go Agency

    oMerMero replied to MedSurgeNewbie's topic in Agency Nurses

    Working for an agency as a new grad is not a good idea! As far as how long you should be a nurse before working for an agency, that varies from person to person. In order to be a good agency nurse,...

  15. Rough shift!

    oMerMero replied to NJNursing's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sounds like you had a very busy and stressful shift! Having a rapid response at the beginning of your shift is difficult, but the right thing was done by transferring the patient to tele. Don't...

  16. how to deal with difficult pt's

    oMerMero replied to 1shawnaw's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like they were going to be upset no matter what you did. So many people are just mad at the world and want to take it out on someone...not that this is right, though. I am willing to bet...

  17. ccu, icu, acute care

    oMerMero replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    Acute care typically means inpatient

  18. Help Asap!!!

    oMerMero replied to gidi's topic in International Nursing

    you send the completed fingerprint card and processing fee to the IL state police. I think the address is on the back of the

  19. How many nurses have taken vacation time during their first year?

    oMerMero replied to UnidentifiedNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have the vacation hours available, and want to take a vacation, go for it! You need to take care of yourself and enjoy your life. You won't forget what you have already learned if you are away...

  20. computer charting

    oMerMero replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get the hang of it, computer charting is awesome. In the long run, it saves time and energy, and you can always read everything--you don't have to figure out other peoples bad writing. Give...

  21. Is it worth it?

    oMerMero replied to Jogirl's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to do it over again, yes, I would become a nurse! I enjoy what I do, and I am very satisfied with my job. Much like any job, there are good days and bad days, but as far as I am concerned, I...

  22. Sodium Bicarb Compatability

    oMerMero replied to BlueEyedRN's topic in General Nursing

    The whole thought behind "never hang anything with sodium bicarb" is an old idea, that many nurses still follow...that is the way they were taught. Sodium bicarb is uncompatable with many things, but...

  23. Dosage quiz stress

    oMerMero replied to Delirium, RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good Luck! Just remember to remain calm, and understand what the question is looking for. The best way to study is to do lots of practice questions, so it sounds like you are

  24. student nurse needs a little of your time!

    oMerMero replied to racheln's topic in General Nursing

    I am willing to help, if you don't mind that I am communicating with one of your classmates. Send me a

  25. Loading Dose Calculation Help

    oMerMero replied to RachieH's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    your welcome, not a problem. Just remember, take everything one step at a time, and figure out what the question is asking and realize a lot of time there is more information provided than what you...