mert

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1. nurses as battered women

   mert replied to O'Rose's topic in Activism

   My thoughts are with you. I was in an abusive relationship, also. Thank goodness you are out. I really hope you will fight this. To think that you may have to give him anything is UNTHINKABLE! My heart goes out to you, stay safe...

2. How many of you have had this dream???

   mert replied to MollyJ's topic in General Nursing

   Yup, had some of those dreams, too. My most recent was that I had a new patient way out of my area, who was the mother of a friend from YEARS ago. She was to have a Fragmin inj. Anyway, I gave her the injection, THEN read the chart! She was only ...

3. allnurses appreciation post

   mert replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

   I must say that I really enjoy this site. The support that is given to each other is truly wonderful. There are many things to be learned from all who post. :)

4. allnurses appreciation post

   mert replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

   I must say that I really enjoy this site. The support that is given to each other is truly wonderful. There are many things to be learned from all who post. :)

5. My son is missing

   mert replied to Katnip's topic in General Nursing

   OMG!! You must have been so worried!! Thank GOODNESS he was found! I am praying that things will work out. PLEASE keep us posted. mert

6. My son is missing

   mert replied to Katnip's topic in General Nursing

   OMG!! You must have been so worried!! Thank GOODNESS he was found! I am praying that things will work out. PLEASE keep us posted. mert

7. New Search 'MEDLine plus' and other search engines

   mert replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I have used that on for much of my homework, lately and I found it great. (Assesment for RPN's) Very usefull!!

8. How are you feeling about nursing?

   mert replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in '92..A whole DECADE ago! I feel as though it were much more recent, because there is always something new to learn. I would say that I am content for now. If only I could go for my RN part-time!! (Need that paycheck) :)

9. I'm New To This And Am Addicted Already....

   mert replied to TammyWilson808's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Welcome!! (From one addict to another!) :)

10. My first day

    mert replied to Rustyhammer's topic in Home Health

    Hope that you enjoy your new job!!

11. Notebook computers???

    mert replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    If you are interested in Palms, there is lots of info in the thread "Palm Pilots". Do a search, I'm sure you can find lots of stuff there.:)

12. It is what you make it

    mert replied to Lasoniamacaroni's topic in Career Support

    If nursing is what you want to do, then GO FOR IT!! How can one not feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that what they do helps onother? (Or many?) I have worked other jobs, plant work, waitressing, janitor, bartending... Nothing compares to nursi...

13. Should I do this or Not?

    mert replied to Mail4Tammy's topic in Career Support

    :) "Just DO it!!" You won't regret it. I went back to school as a single Mom, pregnant and just out of a REAL bad relationship. Spent some of the time in a shelter. It was a challenge, but I am SOOO glad I did it. I still wish I could have gone ...

14. Crossing the Line?

    mert replied to jadednurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are what "being a nurse" is all about! :)

15. ReUse of Single Use Devices

    mert replied to Scopette's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding reusing self catheters; we had a lady on the program, I think for residual, anyway, the caths were washed, then soaked in Savlon, or chlorohexidine. I was surprised at the time, too. It was okay, per policy. (Homecare)