meluhn

meluhn

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  1. Professions before nursing

    meluhn replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Grocery story cashier, Dunkin Donuts, amusement park cashier, all this before the age of 18. Then I took a CHHA course and the rest is history.

  2. Quit after first day of orientation!

    meluhn replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. No harm no foul. I dont see why everyone is so hard on her. Better she find out now that nursing is not for her, than halfway through a nursing

  3. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    meluhn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was referring to weight. The Navy has specific height proportionate to weight limits that they try to enforce. My friends son was told to work out for a while so he could make the cut before...

  4. MA's in hospitals, replacing RNs ?

    meluhn replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think most MAs have that kind of experience? Then again maybe you are right, why bother going to nursing school at all, when you can just go to an MA program and be just as

  5. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    meluhn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The employer is picking up part of the tab for your healthcare benefits, they have every right to refuse people who are putting themselves at risk by smoking. I wouldn't blame them for...

  6. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    meluhn replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I have had the same experience. I even had one recruiter say, "LTC does not look very impressive on a resume, you know". What do you say to that? I did 10 years in LTC/subacute and...

  7. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    meluhn replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    In this case it means little old

  8. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    meluhn replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    From what I hear, many BSN programs and some ADN programs are doing what it takes. By making entry into the program very competitive, they are weeding out the less motivated or less capable students....

  9. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    meluhn replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    I was teaching in an LPN program and was let go because I could not contain my disgust about how the administration catered to the students and consistently did not back up the instructors. Students...

  10. Low Census??

    meluhn replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I was cancelled twice this week due to low census (NJ). People often put off elective surgery until after the holidays so we are getting the worst of the worst these days acuity

  11. An RN who has a BS vs a BSN does it really matter?

    meluhn replied to techjob4u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are accelerated BSN programs that would allow you to get your BSN in the same amount of time that it would take to get your ADN. Either way, with your experience and being an RN, you will not...

  12. Scared/unsure about starting masters degree in january

    meluhn replied to Bookworm22's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is anything wrong with going for your masters right now. Like you said, by the time you actually finish, you will have 4-5 years of experience under your belt. Be aware that when...

  13. Got a flu shot - now my entire arm hurts

    meluhn replied to shoelace's topic in General Nursing

    I have witnessed the flu shot being given and I have often thought that it looks wierd the way it is being given. Correct me if I am wrong but whenI give an IM in the deltoid I use the armpit as my...

  14. If you've ever cried at work...

    meluhn replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I have cried at work after arguing with my daughter before work when it was still on my mind. I have also cried after a pt died when I saw the family crying. I sometimes tear up when I see a little...

  15. Online Master's Nursing Degree's??

    meluhn replied to therisingsun68's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure but I think Drexel has an online NP

  16. Nurse refuses to give or recieve shift report

    meluhn replied to dkweaver's topic in General Nursing

    It really is their problem if they dont get report from you. Whatever happens on their watch they are liable for. However, this does not do the patient any good. They sound really childish and I am...

  17. Online Master's Nursing Degree's??

    meluhn replied to therisingsun68's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of my managers have online degrees, one from u of pheonix. Not a problem since they came up through the ranks in the company but IDK how it is received

  18. Nursing and Lupus

    meluhn replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    I also work with a nurse who has lupus. She is in her 50s and though it is rough on her, she manages to work full time nites without a good support

  19. Statin Drugs Side Effects

    meluhn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    If the pt is having gi sx, you may want to check their LFTs. Statins can effect the liver enzymes and cause gas and stuff. Just a

  20. Nursing Kardex Samples

    meluhn replied to duchess921's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a big fan of the kardex. They are really old fashioned and inefficient. The computer can do everything a kardex can do only better. Sorry if this is not

  21. Frustrated beyond belief...

    meluhn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to acute care. This bothered me alot when I first started at the hospital but I am used to it now. If a person coughs once they order a pulomonology consult. After a while they have so many...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    meluhn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you read the title of this thread? Touchy about your weight

  23. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    meluhn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't know my dad was in your

  24. FASFA.. long

    meluhn replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    Ask the financial aid counselor at the schools you are applying to. I am pretty sure you have to include the stepdads info unfortunately. It is not the end of the world though, most students do take...

  25. Per Diem Holiday Scheduling

    meluhn replied to cscooking's topic in General Nursing

    We have to work one major summer holiday and one major winter holiday. Part and full timers have to work 2 of each. It is just assigned. We can all make requests but there are no