mesa1979

mesa1979 BSN, RN

Dialysis, Long-term care, Med-Surg

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  1. Meds in bottles from outside pharmacies

    mesa1979 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was in LTC, I like the bottles better than the cards. It also saves these people money when the family members can get them from outside

  2. Failed from clinical

    mesa1979 replied to pnlm_a's topic in General Nursing

    I understand! I went through a similiar situation, I went to the Dean and hired an attorney. I knew I was in the right and the clinical instructor was a big bully! I graduated and with a 3.2...

  3. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    mesa1979 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    This is live or death. Someone's FSBS could have been 500 or 30 and this person made them up!!???? Time for the boot for a

  4. Just started Nursing School and could be homeless!!

    mesa1979 replied to cjveronica's topic in General Nursing

    When kids act out, sometimes it can be from a dramatic situation that has happened to them that the parent(s) may not know about. I know from experience, because I was one of those children. Try...

  5. A really good student nurse

    mesa1979 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah:This is such an encouragement!

  6. Does Death Have A Smell?

    mesa1979 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is really something!

  7. Chart Audits -- I Couldn't Make This Up!

    mesa1979 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    This is great!

  8. So Stressed & Aggravated At My Job

    mesa1979 replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, the whole office seems to be full of nut jobs.....why do you continue to

  9. Cna Mad About Write Up Now Making Allegations!

    mesa1979 replied to dlissa74's topic in General Nursing

    They are acting this way towards you becasue they want to intimidate you:devil: I have CNA's on my hall from all around the globe (asia, africa, america, mexico, etc....) I tell them all the same...

  10. thug got shot and crying

    mesa1979 replied to C-DIFF PHIL RN's topic in Emergency

    I would hate to have you work on any of my family! You seem to think it's ok to feel this way b/c of this guy's lifestyle, but in reality, as a nurse your personal perceptions should not play a part...

  11. Hubby thought thermometer was a pregnancy test...

    mesa1979 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!! That's

  12. Advice- Non Clinical RN Jobs

    mesa1979 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You can check aanac.org for MDS workshops. With your experience in LTC, this would be a great option. Wish you

  13. Who do you think you are!

    mesa1979 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work as a prn nurse for a rehab facility......I have this Med Aid who first of all does not listen to anyone, because she has "been a med aid for 10 years"........I was given an ear full by another...

  14. Who do you think you are!

    mesa1979 replied to mesa1979's topic in General Nursing

    Not all states use med aids of course, but the states that allow med aids have training programs in place:up:. I think here in OK the length of the program is 9 months and they have to pass some kind...

  15. Who do you think you are!

    mesa1979 replied to mesa1979's topic in General Nursing

    Oh you better believe I did....I gave a copy to all necessary management and kept a copy for myself.....Yes she was

  16. Who do you think you are!

    mesa1979 replied to mesa1979's topic in General Nursing

    I just spoke with one of the managers and he states that all he can tell me is that the situation has been taken care of, so I'm not sure if they fired her or

  17. LPN working as HHA

    mesa1979 replied to tamalalynn47's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, but during this time you can work on the prereqs for that particular program. I would talk with the advisor and ask what needs to be taken before you can apply for a spot......take

  18. LPN working as HHA

    mesa1979 replied to tamalalynn47's topic in General Nursing

    While your working as an hha, keep going for your RN.....I hope it works out, best

  19. Walking Rounds

    mesa1979 replied to rntg's topic in General Nursing

    These were just a few examples....I don't have the time nor the energy to type all the things we could possibly say in report...... I should be sleep, I have to work tonight, but I'm wide awake!

  20. Walking Rounds

    mesa1979 replied to rntg's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point, but patients should want to hear what the nurses are saying, gives them a chance to jump in and be apart of their own care. We just say things, such as pt A-B ok no problems...

  21. Walking Rounds

    mesa1979 replied to rntg's topic in General Nursing

    We do walking rounds, and I really like it.....It gives me some since of what's going on in the rooms (as I peak in) and on the floor before I actually take over. It also allows me to see if all work...

  22. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    mesa1979 replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like kids and crying, DON'T WORK IN THAT SPECIALITY!!!!!:angryfire and yes I would be upset even if it was an older person the resident was speaking of......go outside take a smoke, take...

  23. My Daughter Has H1N1

    mesa1979 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Why no tamiflu??? My three took it when they had it a couple weeks

  24. when stepping forward cuts you off - vent

    mesa1979 replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    Where is

  25. What are your hours?

    mesa1979 replied to hathead91's topic in General Nursing

    SNF Rehab Nurse, 2-10p Monday-Friday routine