meluhn

meluhn

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  1. Should I go to Nursing School or stay at my Job?

    meluhn replied to Noel1221's topic in General Nursing

    The grass is always greener on the other side. Look around at some of the links that talk about the frustration involved in nursing. It is not the same for everybody but it is the same for alot of...

  2. Patients and their crazy requests

    meluhn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't you ever heard that old joke: How do you know when a substance abuser is lying? Idk How? Their mouth is moving. LOL It is so true. I could never work with the MICA population, I am...

  3. Patients and their crazy requests

    meluhn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patients wife ask me to give him a back rub once(she was in the room visiting all day). I know we are taught about the back rub in NS but does anybody actually do this? Other than a bit of...

  4. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    meluhn replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    They weren't doing it perfectly perfect and that is why they have peritonitis. Assuming PD means peritoneal dialysis, in which case it does have to be perfectly

  5. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    meluhn replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No wonder they have problems with retention. Is that 11 patients on day shift or

  6. PRE-NURSING CNA - beneficial or harmful

    meluhn replied to dwilhelm's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Pers. It is very helpful to master these basic patient care skills before becoming a nurse. A nurse should understand and be able to do the job of a cna. I worked as a cna for a couple...

  7. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    meluhn replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yes I am familiar with the meridian form letter. "While your credentials are impressive...bla bla bla". I know so many people who work there and say it is a nightmare, they are always short, etc....

  8. Threatened by Patient Family

    meluhn replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Shay is absolutely right. You can also get a restraining order against them so that they can't come near the facility. I don't know if that would be helpful but you would definitely be well within...

  9. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    meluhn replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I hate that we get docked for a lunch we never get. I hate giving tons and tons of stupid, pointless meds. I hate cnas that think we don't do enough because we delegate to them stuff they dont like...

  10. Nurses and Smoking...Research Paper Questions. Please reply?

    meluhn replied to cherriezzontop's topic in General Nursing

    ]Hippy, What do you suggest we smoke?

  11. Nurses and Smoking...Research Paper Questions. Please reply?

    meluhn replied to cherriezzontop's topic in General Nursing

    I dont see how anyone who does smoke could effectively talk to someone about quitting because they obviously dont really believe it is that crucial to quit or detrimental if they are still doing

  12. med error--real world answer?

    meluhn replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, the nurse that missed the hs dose should have checked the orders in the chart. Being that she made an error too, she might be less likely to make waves about it. I agree with the...

  13. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    meluhn replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    A facial I can understand but offering facial waxing? That just sounds wierd. Is facial hair a big problem in your facility?

  14. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    meluhn replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What are you going to do if you ever have to disimpact someone? If poop bothers you, how about screaming, and lots of big messy poop simultaneously? If this is a real issue for you, you might want to...

  15. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

    meluhn replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Psychnaut, Just a suggestion but what about going for your crna? If you will have 2yrs icu experience and a bsn, you qualify to get into a program. And if you are a nerd, that is even better b/c I...

  16. Help With Cv: New Rn W/ 6mos Job Experience

    meluhn replied to big_dreams_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just do a plain old resume as opposed to a CV. I am no expert on the subject but I think a CV is geared more towards an academic position like if you wanted to be a professor or something. You can...

  17. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

    meluhn replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the thing that leaves us in a constant state of frustration is that we work so hard and it is impossible to get everything done. Like hamsters on a wheel, we keep going and going but we never...

  18. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    meluhn replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    That would really sicken me.:angryfire:eek::down: Who came up with this idea and how could they pitch it with a straight

  19. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    meluhn replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    We got beach towels, a mug and a key chain. I love my

  20. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

    meluhn replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you going to keep us in suspense?!! Where do you work that is so great? Funny that you mention Starbucks. On the bad days I always wish I could work there or at B&N or better yet, I wish I...

  21. Any males out there tired of the drama?

    meluhn replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a female and I agree with you. The last thing I ever wanted to talk about is the test I just took. I just took it and put it out of my head. I could never stand that "What did you get for #27"...

  22. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    meluhn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about "Can you be more pacific than

  23. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    meluhn replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I didn't see that you didnt want anymore posts and It wont let me out of this window without posting

  24. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    meluhn replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. You do not need to list this on your resume if you just graduated and only worked for a few weeks. I would act as if you never worked before as a nurse. Unless you have large gaps...

  25. New Nurse Having a Hard Time Connecting the Dots

    meluhn replied to itsmyturn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One week orientation for a new nurse is unheard of. Did you orient on a similar floor for a longer time , I hope? You need to sit down with your manager when you both have the time, ie. your day off...