meluhn

meluhn

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  1. 7:1 on tele floors

    meluhn replied to Bnono's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have heard nightmare stories from nurses that I worked with having 8 on a tele floor for day shift. Very high turnover and frustration

  2. Can I "shadow" a nurse for the day?

    meluhn replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have never heard of shadowing a nurse unless you are in school or planning on working at the facility. What about volunteering at the hospital? That would at least get you in the door and you can...

  3. hand sanitizer scare

    meluhn replied to GRAMMYTAB's topic in School

    This sounds a little odd to me. I hope the md is not just chalking it up to hand sanitizer if the kid has a more serious problem. I cant see how a 10 yr old could get enough ETOH in her system to...

  4. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    meluhn replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    It doesn't sound like he is very receptive to learning if he already has an attitude and is mouthing off to your instructor. I personally can't be bothered with jerks like this but if you can stomach...

  5. What should be included when Charting?

    meluhn replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC the charting is different than acute care. I don't think its feasible to just chart everything. Usually you are charting on only certain people for a specific reason, either because they are...

  6. Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    meluhn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would discourage you from doing this. Just try to bite the bullet and get through these first few weeks/months without medication. If you start taking it , you will not ever feel prepared to stop. I...

  7. Confrontation with a Visitor

    meluhn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. If she saw someone hitting a pt she wouldn't beat around the bush about telling them to stop and get away from the pt. Why should she in this situation, abuse is abuse. There is a time...

  8. What do you require for clinical (and other questions)

    meluhn posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a new instructor in a brand new LPN program. I was wondering what everyone else requires of their students as far as documentation/care plans etc for clinical. Currently I have them doing an...

  9. Interview apparel ?

    meluhn replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I would never wear scrubs to an interview. In the past I have worn a business-like pant suit or a very conservative low key dress. Always clean, neat and modern looking but nothing flashy. I was...

  10. B.S in Psychology: Looking into second degree in Nursing

    meluhn replied to rubberducky2285's topic in Nursing Career

    If you love school so much why not get your Phd in psych and become a licensed psycotherapist? The money is better and you are already in the field. I agree with the poster that said NS is a very...

  11. A 100 % on Dosage and Calculations

    meluhn replied to Favz's topic in General Students

    Thank you for being proactive instead of whining about how unfair and mean the policy

  12. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    meluhn replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    I dont see how lowering standards can make your program better. It sounds like you are looking at it from a purely emotional point of view. The fact is that standards have to remain high because of...

  13. How long does it take to learn your job

    meluhn replied to meluhn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks for all the good

  14. The Circumcision Discussion

    meluhn replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw this condition once. The man had fluid building up in his retracted foreskin. It was like a big bubble on one side and to a lesser extent, all the way around like a donut. I told the MD right...

  15. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    meluhn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard that the name Tabetha was in the bible but I have never seen it or read anything involving a Tabetha. Can you give me a

  16. Feeling patronized by "older" nurses

    meluhn replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in General Nursing

    I have dealt with people like this. Sometimes you can make a joke but at the same time let them know that you are perfectly capable of doing whatever it is you are doing. If that doesn't work you...

  17. Abandonment

    meluhn replied to kamani811's topic in General Nursing

    Even if it wasn't abandonment it isn't being a team player. She should be fired for leaving without even trying to work it out. It shows an inflexible attitude. Her co workers are the ones who...

  18. Is Nursing the right choice for me?

    meluhn replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Nursing Career

    The yuckier aspects of nursing are a little unnerving at first and then you get used to it and it really is no big deal. I mean gross things are still gross but you tend to look at them as just...

  19. A Greenhorn Student Here for Your Wisdom

    meluhn replied to Ocelot's topic in Nursing Career

    Ocelot, That sounds like a very reasonable plan. Instead of writing to them, why not look for tech positions in the ER on the hospitals web site. Most applications are done completely online. Once...

  20. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    meluhn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What about Tabetha? I love this name. You almost never hear

  21. Resume tips for 2nd year nursing

    meluhn replied to NYCRN6's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I disagree. I think it shows initiative. If you are legitimately certified in something I would definitely list it under a "Certifications" heading at the bottom of your resume. I would not list a...

  22. I had very poor LVN/LPN training. Anyone else?

    meluhn replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

    My LPN program was a very reputable one with a 100% passing rate. I still came out of there not knowing much, It was just too easy. It may have been my immaturity at the time but I was not a very...

  23. Home Health to NP?

    meluhn replied to UMCSN4's topic in Home Health

    What about rehab? Many of the acute and subacute rehabs have some pretty sick patients. It would expose you to a wide range of patients and many facilities do 8 hr shifts. Good

  24. another question about vaginal exams in labor

    meluhn replied to mslema's topic in Ob/Gyn

    mslema, What program are you in? I never had to do this in NS. Are you in training for L&D or maybe going for your

  25. Grammar errors at the workplace, just for fun :)

    meluhn replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckleLOL:chuckle Good