meluhn

meluhn

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  1. Time management: How do you do it?

    meluhn replied to Michael_65's topic in General Nursing

    I try to stick to a routine, more or less but things always come up. If I have to do something that deviates from my normal routine, I try to give myself a visual clue. If I need to tell a dr...

  2. phasing out of nursing

    meluhn replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    the martyr sacrifices themselves entirely in vain. or rather not in vain; for they make the selfish more selfish, the lazy more lazy, the narrow narrower. -florence nightingale once again, flo hit...

  3. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    meluhn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I don't really mind my managers. They can get on your nerves once in a while when you are harried and they bring up something stupid but for the most part they know how hard we work and...

  4. former business majors? switch out of nursing?

    meluhn replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, my co-workers are the best part of my job. They can make or break any facility/floor you work on. If they are nice, they can make a horrendous floor livable. If they are nasty, they...

  5. Ok what's wrong with this

    meluhn replied to moneyline702's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Moneyline. Why don't you look for a BA to BSN program for nurses that already have a bachelors in another major. The combo of business and nursing will make you an attractive candidate for...

  6. This is why I want a BSN.

    meluhn replied to eriksoln's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I disagree, I think anyone who goes through an ADN program has had to display a higher level of competence and kowledge than anyone in an LPN program. I can say that bc I was an LPN and now I teach...

  7. This is why I want a BSN.

    meluhn replied to eriksoln's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Tweety, I was not criticizing, merely making the point that you restated, my BSN program did not make me a safer nurse. I would have hated to do more clinical in the hospital, however, I did think...

  8. This is why I want a BSN.

    meluhn replied to eriksoln's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I also had an ADN and before that an LPN. I recently finished an RN to BSN program. I have to tell you that I learned everything I needed to know in my ADN program (also very militant). Don't get...

  9. phasing out of nursing

    meluhn replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    Dear gentlegiver, Have you tried other facilities? That may just be a bunch of losers you happened to stumble on. The dynamics are different in every place I have ever worked and alot depends on the...

  10. phasing out of nursing

    meluhn replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    Swimincatz, I sometimes feel trapped but there are other opportunities out there aside from bedside nursing, its just that they are not that numerous. I am currnetly looking for something

  11. Nursing Diagnosis help

    meluhn replied to jackie37's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree, I learned alot from doing all those silly care plans. As much as I hated doing them, they forced you to think things through. That being said no one actually uses them in the real world...

  12. Did you catch a disease while working as a nurse?

    meluhn replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    So far so good, Knock on wood. I even got away without getting scabies when the whole facility and half the staff had it. I agree with rbezemek, I think I have an iron clad immune system after 16...

  13. Discussing religion in the workplace

    meluhn replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    I would be annoyed by the questioning just because religion is a very touchy subject. It is kind of like asking who you voted for or what political party you belong to. If it happens to come up in a...

  14. Nervous over possible termination

    meluhn replied to funsizedliv's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Nervous, I am sorry for all this trouble you are having. I also work in acute rehab and I know how hectic it can be. I can't imagine having 18 patients. That sounds like an accident waiting...

  15. Any smokers Out There?

    meluhn replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    Use the patch, eat vegetables, drink h2o, do whatever you have to do. No one ever thinks that they will get old and sick. I could never imagine being middle aged when I was young or being an adult...

  16. Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    meluhn replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    ElliShay, I couldn't agree with you more. As a new instructor there are students that I like more than others. They just seem to "get it" and are just all around more pleasant and agreeable however;...

  17. Any smokers Out There?

    meluhn replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    Like many of you, can relate to this feeling of not wanting to be controlled by something. Nurses are such control freaks we even have to control

  18. Having an ethical dilema

    meluhn replied to meluhn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes, I agree. It undermines the ones who really do shine and leaves the others with nothing to strive for. It takes away their drive. Why should they excel if A. No ones going to recognize it or B....

  19. Any smokers Out There?

    meluhn replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    In reference to enjoying the ride on your way to getting lung cancer--I am sorry but that is really

  20. Any smokers Out There?

    meluhn replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    I also quit after about 13 years although I still do smoke in times of extreme stress or sadnessor if I am having a drink. (Only 1 or 2 though) I Picked it up again after 5 years when my Mom was dying...

  21. Ok I need to vent!

    meluhn replied to PedsRN1975's topic in General Students

    You are experiencing pre-graduation burn out. Usually this happens in the last semester. All I can tell you is relax and ride it out, It will all be over soon. If you have to study for a test for...

  22. Having an ethical dilema

    meluhn replied to meluhn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Mr Ian, You are right about the student nurse character. These students today have been brought up in a generation where everyone was a "winner" just for trying. They don't understand the concept...

  23. Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    meluhn replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    Janey, You put that so well! Thank

  24. How to be more confident in clinicals?

    meluhn replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    You should take a deep breath and take a few minutes to look at the chart and learn about your patient. Try to figure things out. (critical thinking) Don't worry so much about what people think....

  25. Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    meluhn replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    Heres a news flash--Some people aren't smart enough to be nurses. I get so sick of this generation being all like"We're all winners because we tried" No. Some people are smart and others are...