mesa1979

mesa1979 BSN, RN

Dialysis, Long-term care, Med-Surg

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  1. I don't want to be a nurse anymore!

    mesa1979 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Are you a Nurse? Your comments are very

  2. late stage senile dementia pt. praying clear as a bell

    mesa1979 replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Amen!

  3. I don't want to be a nurse anymore!

    mesa1979 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hon, you must take care of yourself! Why are you working like this? Is your husband not able to

  4. I just had a 2nd DUI and I'm trying to reduce it to wet reckless will it affect...

    mesa1979 replied to Peter8787's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You were irresponsible not one, but two times! I mean, you could have killed someone. The first time may be a mistake, but the second time you made a choice. What will happen to your patients if you...

  5. The Passive-Aggressive Coworker

    mesa1979 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This article was so informative! Thanks for writing

  6. Trying to re-jumpstart my dream

    mesa1979 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It doesn't hurt to apply, however I would not include info about your previous experience in NICU. Hope this

  7. Trying to re-jumpstart my dream

    mesa1979 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok. Working in a pediatric unit or regular newborn nursery for at least a year or two would greatly build your skills and time management. If you've had problems finding work in that area, you may...

  8. Trying to re-jumpstart my dream

    mesa1979 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What happened when you were an

  9. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    mesa1979 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Amen

  10. am I that "b" nurse? or am I being an advocate?

    mesa1979 replied to guestnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you handled it quite well! Kudos to

  11. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    mesa1979 replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you pay the patients hospital bill, then you can have your say! Thank God for management! The way you described how you handle these situations constitutes verbal

  12. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    mesa1979 replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A patient has rights and are paying for services. If the patient says its ok for someone to lay in bed with them, have at it! If I or my family members were in the hospital, if anyone would talk to me...

  13. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    mesa1979 replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    LOL!!!!

  14. What do you do about MA, GNA, etc calling themselves nurses?

    mesa1979 replied to flymomrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I ask "what nursing program did you graduate from" or "are you an lpn/RN?" if it's in a professional setting. If it's a personal setting, I figure they'll get caught in their lie soon

  15. Where did you hear that?

    mesa1979 replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!!!!!!!

  16. LVN "teamate" not doing meds properly-advice wanted

    mesa1979 replied to babblingbrook's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Totally

  17. To wait or not to wait...to try for our second child

    mesa1979 replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with your hubby on this one. Nursing school is very stressful in itself and to add a new baby, a 22mo old and family chores is a HUGE task. Ask yourself this, Would I be able to give this new...

  18. Co-worker in "trouble."

    mesa1979 replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a listening ear for her as long as it doesn't burden me, but I would also refer her to her Pastor or crisis ministry if possible. Remember, don't take on her burdens, they can cause you to...

  19. Please help!!! Job decision

    mesa1979 replied to solson87's topic in General Nursing

    I just had this same situation. (two hospital and one nursing home) I told them all I had other job offers and asked if they would give me three to five days to weigh my options because I want to make...

  20. Co-worker selling her own prescription meds!

    mesa1979 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    OOOhhhhh ok! As a few of the others posted, I would just let her get caught. I mean I would not engage in a conversation about it ever again and if she persists, I would tell her, if you bring this...

  21. Co-worker selling her own prescription meds!

    mesa1979 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    This is a Nurse selling meds, or a patient selling meds? I'm

  22. Vent: Dysfunctional Family Dynamics

    mesa1979 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    If that patient is competent, I could care less what the family

  23. Should I have Not documented?

    mesa1979 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Always document! It's your license not

  24. A Nurse who doesn't wash hands

    mesa1979 replied to GFzalez's topic in General Nursing

    Leave a typed anonymous letter in the DON and Administrator's boxes or under their doors. Make sure you are not seen. This way they can watch her for themselves and your name won't come up, unless...

  25. Mentors and preceptors please advise - newly promoted nurse struggling with peers

    mesa1979 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with the above posts. Some people are shy and reserved because they have been rejected in the past or have not had a person as yourself who is a positive influence on him. I would ask what...