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meluhn

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  1. 7:1 on tele floors

    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?

    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

    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"

    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?

    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. 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

    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. 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 ?

    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

    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

    Thank you for being proactive instead of whining about how unfair and mean the policy
  12. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    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. Thanks for all the good
  14. The Circumcision Discussion

    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?

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    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?

    What about Tabetha? I love this name. You almost never hear
  21. Resume tips for 2nd year nursing

    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?

    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?

    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

    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. :chuckle:chuckleLOL:chuckle Good