mesa1979

mesa1979 BSN, RN

Dialysis, Long-term care, Med-Surg

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  1. unfair treatment

    mesa1979 replied to jean333's topic in General Nursing

    Has she spoken with the doctor? I would go in and speak with him/her and show the e-mail. If it gets worse from there, I would get an

  2. Where would you move?

    mesa1979 replied to Nurse__Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Tulsa, OK is very nice. Low cost of living, great variety of health care settings, great shopping, muesums, etc.......Alot of people moved here from Monroe, LA when State Farm closed. Wish ya the...

  3. How do I deal with a liar?

    mesa1979 replied to learning2Bnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Jut mind your business. It will all backfire

  4. new nurse facility missing a narc

    mesa1979 replied to sparkles_2221's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree this is scare tactic. If you know you didn't take it, don't worry, your drug test will be negative. Make sure you watch others when you work, and cover your butt by following the policy. Good...

  5. About to give up!

    mesa1979 replied to BLuDKLoT's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Scott, Usually you have to take your prereq's first, then apply to nursing program. The math in the professional nursing program is rather basic, but most programs require that you take Algebra...

  6. Prayer at work??

    mesa1979 replied to ski4life's topic in General Nursing

    You knew it was a Christian facility, right? IMO, you shouldn't work in a facility that practices a specific religion if you don't agree with

  7. I Dislike Nursing:

    mesa1979 replied to Barlan's topic in General Nursing

    I will pray for you. Please seek help from your Pastor, or someone you can trust that can give you wisdom regarding this

  8. I am THAT CNA

    mesa1979 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Way to Go!!! It's great to hear that someone takes much pride in their

  9. DAVITA dialysis center

    mesa1979 replied to maxilla's topic in General Nursing

    Davita is a terrible company to work for. I left due to long hours, low pay and techs who would not do as they were told. Terrible comapany!!!!

  10. Should there be a 'White Nurses Association'?

    mesa1979 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK. All of us that are in nurses or in nursing school, did we not learn that all persons have the same amount of Melanocytes, and the ACTIVITY of these cells determine our color. TREAT EACH OTHER AS...

  11. what is the best way to deal with belligerent patient?

    mesa1979 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are questions concerning this pt. Is this pt young or old? Is he in his right mind? Has this been reported? Look up your facility policies on this issue and go by the book. If this is a GRAY...

  12. Platt college in OKC or Moore?

    mesa1979 replied to tmwilliams17013's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I attend platt, it's a good

  13. LPN as ADON in LTC

    mesa1979 replied to BearyPrivate's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's are very educated. They are trained as bedside nurses. They actually spend more time in LTCF than most RN's during clinical. Who better to hold that position and I have found that some LPN's are...

  14. Trouble graduating

    mesa1979 replied to julieGN's topic in General Nursing

    Take your attorney with you to the meeting, and if he/she cannot go or you don't want them involved at this point, I would find out if your state is a one party consent state and tape record the...

  15. New Computer Charting, Having a Difficult Time w/ It

    mesa1979 replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have been doing computer charting for quite some time, and you just have to slow down and put the info in. What helps me is to type the info in while talking with the pt. It takes a little longer...

  16. HTN in African American community

    mesa1979 replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    This is absolute foolishness!!!!! Please close this discussion.......Unless you are black or "AA" you will never

  17. I need advice on what to do I am scared..

    mesa1979 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ms Nurseassitant--- You have asked the question concerning haveing money in your pocket vs going to school......You have to grow up and make the decision on wheather you want to live off a CNA's...

  18. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

    mesa1979 replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you have a chapel in the hospital? I would go to the chapel or off the floor to a sitting area and nap there. They have no right to tell you what to so after you have clocked out for your

  19. Sick kids and nursing school

    mesa1979 replied to NN2BVE's topic in General Students

    Hello. I would suggest you talk with the nursing dept and find out how much you can miss w/o getting in trouble or on probation. Always stay up or ahead on your assignments when you can and build a...

  20. considering dialysis nursing, input?

    mesa1979 replied to RNwondering's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    :wink2:Dialysis nursing is anything but routine, and if you like excitement, this is the job for you. I am also a tech who will be graduating May 2009. The days for our RN's are usually from...

  21. I am accepted to my first choice nursing school!

    mesa1979 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Way to

  22. LPN Salary for Northeast LA

    mesa1979 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am considering moving to Monroe, LA, and I would like to know what are the LPN salary ranges for the area? Thanks for your

  23. Hoping to be a Dialysis nurse

    mesa1979 replied to malek's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, Dialysis nursing can be very rewarding, BUT, I warn you to find a private center and not go to Davita or FMC. They are terrible! You also have to prepare yourselves for the Tech that think...

  24. I Got Accepted!

    mesa1979 replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!!!! :yeah:I start my program in 3 weeks, so I'm not sure what to expect

  25. Tech vs. Nurse War

    mesa1979 replied to BellaCerraRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a Tech in Oklahoma, and we are allowed to push Heparin, do Caths (after six months and theory), cannulate, and give NS up to a certain amount. I am currently in nursing school, and I give my...