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1. Bedside Nursing Supplies

   melgrek posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello...looking for something with draws that can be wall mounted in pt room OR some type of container with draws to place on a shelf outside of pt room to hold nursing supplies. Examples; flushes,...

2. saline flush ..Joint Commission

   melgrek posted a topic in Patient Medications

   Hello...At your facility are you allowed to stock saline flushes in an unlocked storage container in a patients room? Does the Joint Commission view these as a med or a medical device? I went on the...

3. patients family photographing your badge?

   melgrek posted a topic in General Nursing

   Good Morning, Issues on the floor at work with a patients family member. Pt can be difficult at times as far as refusing vs assessments meds etc. Waiting for placement. Management has been involved,...

4. Any St. lawrence memorial/regis college.. nurses?

   melgrek replied to wackyj2000's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Hi I graduated from LMRC, they have a great program and the instructors help you to succeed. I attended the day session. My friend attended nights, and as of last year clinicals were held every...

5. Saunders vs NCLEX 3500 which answer is correct?

   melgrek replied to melgrek's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi Thank you for replying so quickly. The Saunders question only stated to reposition a client every 2 hours and massage bony prominences. I was taught to do this with lotion, as long as skin was not...

6. Saunders vs NCLEX 3500 which answer is correct?

   melgrek posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Good Morning, Saunders states to massage bony prominences, and NCLEX 3500 states to avoid massaging bony prominences. Can someone please clarify for me. Thank you, I appreciate the

7. South NH eve/part time study?

   melgrek replied to seekingtruth's topic in General Nursing

   Hi I live in southern NH and have been going to school at Lawrence Memorial/Regis College School of Nursing in Medford MA. The commute is about an hour for me. Excellent program and the teachers are...

8. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

   melgrek replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Interesting thread. Does anyone have information about Lahey Clinic? What would the staring salary be and weekend diffs? Thank

9. Any Lawrence Mem./Regis Graduates?

   melgrek replied to jmw12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Hi WackyJ2000...............Do you mind me asking how you applied to Lahey? I have filled out several applications on line, but never received a call for an interview. Did you apply in person? I would...

10. Anybody know if Norther Essex Community College has a good nursing program?

    melgrek replied to dawnivany's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Good Morning.............Does anyone know what you need to score for the TEAS exam to get accepted? I also heard they had a great program. What else do they look for when accepting someone? My lowest...

11. cirrhosis......ammonia??????

    melgrek replied to melgrek's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for replying Tweety. Yes he has been on lactulose. He goes back to the dr. in one month, so I assume another ammonia test will be

12. cirrhosis......ammonia??????

    melgrek posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning...........my dad was diagnosed w/ cirrhosis he was in ICU amm. level was @ 79. One month later, he is being released from a rehab hospital w/ a level of 87. Should he be going back to...

13. Regis College in Mass

    melgrek replied to mountaineer830's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have a few questions about Lawrence Memorial Nursing School.......could you help me? How long did it take from the time you submitted your application till you received your acceptance letter? Did...

14. About to take the TEAS Exam????????

    melgrek posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello........I've been away for awhile, but glad to be back! I received my letter to take the TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic Skills). Has anyone taken this exam? I'm wondering how much...

15. NH schools?

    melgrek replied to glopop11's topic in General Nursing

    Hi..........I want to attend school for my RN. I have been working towards an Associates. I have almost completed my nonnursing classes (11 of them @ Northern Essex). Now I'm trying to apply to a...