meluhn

meluhn

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  1. You know you're in nursing school when....

    meluhn replied to Valasca's topic in General Students

    Yeah and then you proceed to throw it back in the fridge and order a pizza because you are way too busy to

  2. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

    meluhn replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you did as good as you say for all tests but the final, it sounds like you may have test anxiety. When you are overcome with anxiety you cannot think straight. Talk to your doctor about this...

  3. I Need A Tubex!!!

    meluhn replied to jlmb214rn's topic in General Nursing

    Diluting a narc before you give it? It just doesn't sound right to me. I have never done that. They come in concentrations, made by pharmacists, that are presumably acceptable. Why would we dilute...

  4. I Need A Tubex!!!

    meluhn replied to jlmb214rn's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought of doing that. You could also draw the med out into a syringe of your choice right thru the rubber

  5. I need advice with a personal issue...

    meluhn replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    Is there and after school program or something she can go to? How about a "big sister" program you could get her involved in? Can she join some after school activities? All of these things would...

  6. I am soooo Stressed at my Job I want to quit!!!!!

    meluhn replied to platanos1's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with Cfitz and dirtyblacksocks. You have paid your dues and you have every indication that it is time to move on. I am so glad I came across this post because I interviewed last week...

  7. silly ? about mailing a grad school application

    meluhn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I would do. They aren't even going to know your name if you call. This is too important to have it floating around in limbo at the

  8. Do you agree that Nurses are on the Worst Driver List?

    meluhn replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I beg to differ, I am a great

  9. Getting really concerned about going into nursing...

    meluhn replied to mfrancisco's topic in General Nursing

    Many of us have also managed to find contentment in our jobs. But how would it be if every thread said, "Oh I just love my job so much." Without conflict, we wouldn't have much to talk about. But...

  10. What is the most professional way to quit a job?

    meluhn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    If you are only perdien there you could cut back to the minimum requirements. In my facility its twice a month. Or if they are not that strict about it, you could just slowly fade away and stop...

  11. Old Wives Tale or Nursing Intervention?

    meluhn replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of this one but I have herd of putting mylanta around an excoriated gtube site. The rationale is that the acid leaking out around the tube can be neutralized by it and so it...

  12. Old Wives Tale or Nursing Intervention?

    meluhn replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I never tried this and I dont see why it would work. I found the best way to unclog a feeding tube is to milk it while holding it at the base and using a lubricant like liquid soap to milk it with...

  13. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    meluhn replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I respectfully disagree. When something is so far outside the norm, I think it is normal and human to be freaked out by it. What if a person liked to pee in the sink or belch and pass gas loudly....

  14. How do you know if you're cut out to be a nurse??

    meluhn replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Valerie. BTW I absolutly love your Flo. Night.

  15. Frustratingly Obnoxious People.....*vent*

    meluhn replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is something that all of us old crotchety people say but it is so true. Part of the reason for this is that the parents themselves have lost faith in their "authority figures". I think years ago...

  16. How do you know if you're cut out to be a nurse??

    meluhn replied to psustudent5's topic in General Nursing

    I will list some characteristics that I find in common with many of my coworkers. In all honesty, I find some of the same with my non-nurse friends but much more consistently with nurses. I know I...

  17. Microbiology

    meluhn replied to ITALY123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took it in the 6 week summer term. The highest grade I got on any test was a 75 and the teacher had to curve the final grades. I ended up getting a B. It was alot of memorizaton and alot of work....

  18. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    meluhn replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    That is true but their attitudes sometimes do not reflect that reality. It is not unusual to overhear techs talking about how lazy the nurses are, how they can't be bothered answering a light or...

  19. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    meluhn replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    purple hockeymom, You are so right. It took me a while to figure this out too but delegation is key to getting out on time. The techs may hate me but if I know that I am busier than them I delegate...

  20. "Good job!"

    meluhn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel so indignant for the patient when some uneducated thug or low life (we all work with a couple) is talking condescendingly to a patient who is their intellectual and social superior. I know...

  21. Medical Marijuana Opinions

    meluhn replied to SL2014's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I dont think so because, as an ex-smoker I can tell you that smoking cigarettes is a very pleasurable habit. Smoking pot is just something you do to get high. I never really liked the smoking part...

  22. Burnt out on LTC. Suggestions PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

    meluhn replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What if you cut back your hours just enough to keep your benefits and find another per diem job on your days off. I have always worked a couple different per diem jobs for the reasons you mentioned....

  23. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    meluhn replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My pet peeves about LTC 1.the nurse pt ratio 2.Endless mind numbing med passes 3.CNAs that are just all around irresponsible, childish and can't be counted on to do their job (some, not all) 4....

  24. Treated like crap

    meluhn replied to cockynurse80's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Callioter is right, nothing is going to change. You can't make someone else change their behavior, you can only change your own. Don't allow them to treat you this way. Go find a place where...

  25. Chart Audits -- I Couldn't Make This Up!

    meluhn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I cant lie. I am quite amused by the person who thought nuts and balls were appropriate medical terms. If I worked with her though, I would gently give her the correct information, once I got done...