Melinurse

Melinurse specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

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1. Getting sick over and over again

   Melinurse replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

   One of my co-workers has been going through the same thing. She's on her 4th mutation of the cold/flu virus thing. She takes really good care of herself so it isn't that. But she had taken antibiotics...

2. Horrible Death - What could I have done better?

   Melinurse replied to HospiceMama's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Sounds to me like you did the right things. It was the family who was in denial. How long was he on service? Perhaps there were other family dynamics that you did not have the time to explore. But...

3. Terminated.. long post......stressed and relieved at the same time

   Melinurse replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

   {{{ HUGS }}} Hope things work out well for ya Lorie aka Nurse Hobbit. No judgement here. Those time sheets for home health are a ***** anyways. Good

4. Abandonment

   Melinurse replied to kamani811's topic in General Nursing

   No flames here.However, I can see the arguement either way for you did clock in and you did not give time to find a replacement thereby putting the patients in potential jeopardy. Do look around your...

5. How's the job market there in Wisconsin?

   Melinurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

   Yikes! I still remember when AllSaints ICU ratio was 1-2 to 1 nurse. That's terrible. On the floors the ratio has really changed as well. Although it differs slightly depending on who I ask. I heard...

6. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

   Melinurse replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

   I have had no trouble whatsoever in transfering my EC credits to a traditional college. I passed NCLEX first time without any difficulty. I have had no issues with finding a job even when asked where...

7. How's the job market there in Wisconsin?

   Melinurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

   They are still hiring new grads but AllSaints ( St. Mary's ) in Racine is laying off ( or letting go without replacing )nurses and have a hiring freeze. Kenosha area still seems ok for now but with...

8. Roxanol being pulled from the market by FDA

   Melinurse replied to doodlemom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   So why exactly is it being pulled? Is it just because someone forgot to go through the FDA red-tape? We have had no problems getting our Roxinal filled or even heard of any kind of ban/re-call. We...

9. why don't experienced lpn's pass cpne?

   Melinurse replied to nurse47's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I think the stress of the CPNE is what gets most people whether they are an experienced LPN or not. Things you normally don't forget to do like washing your hands may be forgotten because of the...

10. Thinking of rescheduling Nclex again.........

    Melinurse replied to firefly86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Test when you are ready. I tested several months after I graduated. Take a break . Too much stress and you won't be able to retain as much as you would otherwise. Set aside time each day and commit to...

11. Took NCLEX March 2, 2009...hmm

    Melinurse replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :clphnds:

12. Took NCLEX today, shut off at 75.....

    Melinurse replied to KentStateGrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck. Try to relax some and do something to occupy your time while you wait. Quick results take 48 hours from the time you tested but a few have gotten theirs earlier. Test is just too hard to...

13. Taking NCLEX-RN - March 3, 2009

    Melinurse replied to rex.jr_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ]Good

14. Plano update...I am done with this CPNE thing....

    Melinurse replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :clphnds:]Congradulations.

15. Well the results are in..........

    Melinurse replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

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