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  1. 25 pushups

    melsman1904 replied to nurse2033's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would do it. At a previous job (where I wasn't the only man) we arm wrestled. Loser got to check all the 0700 FSBS for the winner. Of course, this was on night shift and we had some downtime. It...

  2. Oh no they didn't...uniform changes in florida

    melsman1904 replied to pearljammer's topic in General Nursing

    Color coding is a battle I wouldn't fight. I mean, does it really matter what color you're in? Chances are that those scrubs might be multi-color by the end of the shift anyway. Now the logo...

  3. This is sick but I quit without notice need advice.....

    melsman1904 replied to kasendamiles86's topic in General Nursing

    What you did was unprofessional. It was also very discourteous to your co-workers. The least you could've done was call and let someone know that your weren't coming in. As far as adding the job to...

  4. do you care about your patients?

    melsman1904 replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

    Like you, I find that I care about my pts to an extent. I care about their tx regimen. I care about their progress while under my care. I care if they aren't doing well. But, at the end of the...

  5. manly scrub top protocol...

    melsman1904 replied to AVMadd's topic in Men in Nursing

    Landau 5 pocket top with Dickie I-forget-how-many pocket pants(the ones with belt loops, elastic, and a drawstring). Only Navy blue per facility policy, but I would definitely break out the camo...

  6. A nurse by any other name...

    melsman1904 replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Proud Male NURSE

  7. What is your policy in DVT prevention following joint surgery

    melsman1904 replied to starbin's topic in Orthopedic

    In most cases, we are dosing with Coumadin 5-10 mg on the day of surgery with lovenox BID until the INR reaches 2. After d/cing the Lovenox, we use a sliding scale for the Coumadin. We also use...

  8. signing bonus

    melsman1904 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I got $7500 for a two year commitment last year as a new grad. 50% paid up front, then 25% after 1 year, with the remaining balance after completion of the two years. Oh, and if I leave early, I get...

  9. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    melsman1904 replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    I got an 'atta boy and a pat on the back. Oh yeah, and I got a lot more responsibility to go with

  10. inappropriate sinus tach

    melsman1904 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Is the pt African-American? A significant portion of African-Americans do not respond to B-blockers, but respond well to calcium channel

  11. Nightshifters

    melsman1904 replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Have firm boundaries when it comes to your sleep. Everyone in the house needs to understand and respect that you must sleep. Set those boundaries early. Turn the phone off. Lay off the caffeine...

  12. patient friend request on Facebook

    melsman1904 replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone has already said, ABSOLUTELY NOT! If a pt is a frequent flier, then that's doubly true for me. It's a lot more difficult to be objective and make prudent decisions regarding your pt's...

  13. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    melsman1904 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the husband of the patient who was admitted with CP: Yes I know your wife is hungry. I realize that her BS is lower than normal...that's normal when she is NPO. But 86? Are you f#*%ing kidding...

  14. I'll probably find out soon enough, but I'm curious...

    melsman1904 replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    You will be taught therapeutic communication in nursing school. This will help you understand how to speak to people during terrible times in their lives. Also remember that saying something to...

  15. Low BP pt Need Tips for when I am by myself!!

    melsman1904 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into a different stethoscope? I would try using a different scope. Also, where do you store your scope when you're not using it? Hopefully not on your rear view mirror. And...

  16. What is your routine to clean-up and decompress after your shift?

    melsman1904 replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    I crank the tunes up on my 45 minute commute home. Then I strip the shoes and scrubs off and throw them in the floor somewhere (Wifey loves that). Then eat a bowl of Capt. Crunch or some other...

  17. My nurse manager is

    melsman1904 replied to nursinger's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow, that stinks. Mine's better than sliced bread(especially when compared to the previous nurse

  18. Nursing Superstitions?

    melsman1904 replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Nursing Humor

    The usual No-No words(Q****, S***) seem to produce rough nights. Also, asking the Security guys how the ER is looking seems to be a golden ticket for

  19. Can you tell me more about Ortho/Neuro Nursing?

    melsman1904 replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    The ortho floor I work on sees mostly hip/knee replacements with a good bit of fx pts (femur/tib/fib) and medical overflow (N/V, AMS, COPD

  20. Trying in vain to get in a vein

    melsman1904 replied to robinbird's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same types of problems you are describing early on. I rectified it by asking my fellow nurses to allow me to try every IV on the floor until I was more comfortable. I understand that time...

  21. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    melsman1904 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone else has said, that amount of money would be far below what is required for living expenses. Having already spent the money for my degree and endured the stress of nursing school, I...

  22. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    melsman1904 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    During telephone report on a hip fx from ER, pt had an H&H of 3 & 13. Obviously, I refused the pt and suggested that maybe this pt should be in ICU instead. On a different pt, BNP...

  23. What Happens If the Nurse Didn't Aspirate For H1N1?

    melsman1904 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    50 mg of Demerol IV isn't that uncommon on my ortho floor. I've actually seen 75 mg IV q 4 hours with the pt routinely requesting the prn up to 60 minutes

  24. I am allergic to...

    melsman1904 replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Not so long ago, I had a lady with a looooong list of home meds including Lortab, Percocet, and Tylenol. Her allergy list was about as long and included....Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, and oxycodone....

  25. Are verbal orders still done?

    melsman1904 replied to pumlittlekin's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken them recently in emergency situations. Otherwise, I hand them the chart. Our docs are pretty good about following proper