MelodyRNurse

MelodyRNurse

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  1. Is applying online enough? please help

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I recently graduated with my associates degree, I have been an LPN for over a year, and I worked part time in a nsg home for a year. I have applied online to several hospitals, but they are far...

  2. Is applying online enough? please help

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    just found a bunch of similar posts, I guess this is a frequently asked

  3. Nursing school vs. Nursing

    MelodyRNurse replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    So if nursing school is a 10 out of 10, and actually working as a nurse is a 10 out of 10. Which I have found both to be true, as some people stated earlier. Then would working as a new nurse while...

  4. is there a nursing school WITHOUT A WAITING LIST I NEED TO START THIS SUMMER OR FALL

    MelodyRNurse replied to Flyazznena2nv's topic in General Nursing

    To the best of my knowledge there are no LPN or RN schools in Delaware without a waiting list. I would suggest looking for the shortest waiting list as opposed to a school with no waiting list. Good...

  5. Job searching & looking for inside opinions

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to avoid working in town, but it is definitely an option. Thanks for your response. I have also found the recruiters difficult to reach, I know their very busy. I guess I'll keep...

  6. Are hospitals outside of Wilmington competitive?

    MelodyRNurse replied to kanling's topic in General Nursing

    OP,You will find a huge difference in the hospitals in Kent and Sussex county compared to Wilmington and Baltimore, especially in the salaries. They are much smaller hospitals, and many people that...

  7. Moving to Dover as a future student

    MelodyRNurse replied to c-17wife's topic in General Nursing

    There is a University of Wilmington campus in Georgetown, DE. I believe all the classes are one night a week for seven weeks, and its mostly papers. This is about 45 minutes closer than Salisbury....

  8. Need advice with taking Geri BPs

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are not allowed to use digital bp cuffs in my facility, and if I could actually palpate a brachial pulse on these residents, chances are I will not have trouble hearing the bp. Its the ones that...

  9. Need advice with taking Geri BPs

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel stupid asking this, but I have the most difficult time taking blood pressures in my facility. Mostly when the residents are contracted, uncoopertive, or thier arms are just dead weight whether...

  10. Need advice with taking Geri BPs

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thankyou for all the

  11. classical guitarists?

    MelodyRNurse replied to mcubed45's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, so your right handed and your nails are your pick?

  12. classical guitarists?

    MelodyRNurse replied to mcubed45's topic in General Nursing

    How do you play guitar with long nails??? I play some, not classical, but I always have to keep my nails short. How does that

  13. nclex for lpn

    MelodyRNurse replied to abcboys's topic in General Nursing

    Don't study the night before, relax and make sure you get a good night sleep. This is the best advice I was given before I took it.

  14. Squirted in the eye with peg contents

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was soooooo nasty. I feel like I should wear goggles and a face mask now everytime I work with a peg tube. I just keep hearing my micro teacher talk about the bacteria that line internal tubing,...

  15. Squirted in the eye with peg contents

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, of course I flushed my eye out. And no my facility does not provide eye wear or PPE for staff working with patients who are not on contact or other precautions, nor have I even seen anyone use...

  16. Can we talk about burnout again?

    MelodyRNurse replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible for you to take some time off??? You sound like you need a break at the very least. I am sorry you're having such a hard time, I wish I could offer more

  17. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    MelodyRNurse replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    This drives me nuts in the health care setting and with family. I am so tired of being introduced as the nursing student! I don't think people understand the difference between CNA, LPN, RN, and so...

  18. Does "the state" visit your facility often?

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they do what does this mean. Is it standard for all LTC facilities or only ones under review? If they're under review does that mean its not a good place to work? Another thing is... Ive asked...

  19. Does "the state" visit your facility often?

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thankyou for that information. Could you tell me how to find out which facilties are "focus facilities"?? I would like to know if I am working in one. I will check the state website again, but I...

  20. What kind of error puts a license at risk?

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am new to all this and I have seen a lot of posts about med errors. I know it happens alot, but what kind of med error would cause a facility to present it to the board? I was once told if you...

  21. The smell...

    MelodyRNurse replied to dbledutchs's topic in General Nursing

    I had an instructor that carried vicks vapo rub. So if she had to go into a really rancid smelling room she would put a small amount under each nostril. I never used it but its supposed to

  22. What kind of error puts a license at risk?

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sincerely (lol,

  23. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

    MelodyRNurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm interested a position at a nursing home with great hours, no weekends, and flexibility but their orientation is only one week!!! I'm very apprehensive. I will be responsible around 25 patient's to...

  24. Advise...

    MelodyRNurse replied to Soulsista's topic in Home Health

    You can't get a job in my area with out at least a years experience either. I

  25. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

    MelodyRNurse replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I didn't realize this post was still around. I have started a new job since the last post and I only got a week orientation there too, but its more organized. I do, now, realize that 25 patients a...