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merlee

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  1. Unsafe Staffing

    merlee replied to BriRN's topic in Nursing Career

    If it is offered, take the 'dream job'. Write a very positive note of resignation, thanking your manager for the wonderful opportunity you have had. Best

  2. "That's where they keep big needles to stick bad little boys."

    merlee replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

    It's like when people see a policeman and warn their kids that the policeman will take the kid away if they misbehave. Nothing like making kids afraid of the very people who can help them. I don't...

  3. Nursing students...I can't believe...

    merlee replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I had an instructor in nursing school who had limited floor experience. She was always disappearing to go 'confer' with other instructors. And she repeated word for word what was in our textbooks. A...

  4. Nursing students...I can't believe...

    merlee replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many years ago, at least 25 years ago, I wondered out loud about the push for BSN as the entry level. Who wants to spend so much time and money getting a degree to work weekends and holidays???...

  5. After my 12, I just want to go home! RANT

    merlee replied to SweetseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am surprised that management allows this to go on. They are usually wanting everyone to get out on time, not wanting to pay that extra

  6. keys for narcotics

    merlee replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    You counted, you are responsible. If someone wants the keys ask them if they are willing to do another count with you, or if they want you to obtain something. If the count is off, it is your head,...

  7. That fantastically horrible night....

    merlee replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Great job

  8. what to do

    merlee replied to charlie1234's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One person's opinion one time should not break you; your manager would let you know if there was a problem. Stay with the per diem position you have now while attending school. And of course you can...

  9. Advocated for PT against the on-calls orders

    merlee replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. I'll bet the wound dehisces and the pt ends up with a wound-vac of some type. If the pt was admitted, well, that is your confirmation that you did the right thing. Good for...

  10. Standard Hospital Scrubs National Standard?

    merlee replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha!!!! National standard!!! Hahaha!! They are obligating themselves to provide you with scrubs that fit, or can be fitted. Patient safety requires that your clothing

  11. ICD9 codes is a nursing duty?

    merlee replied to superwoman27's topic in General Nursing

    They wouldn't have entire courses to train people in coding if it was easy!!!! No, not something every nurse should be doing; the wrong code leaves the facility open to not getting paid! Not a good...

  12. This Does Not Make Sense - But happens anyway!

    merlee replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Someone please tell me why Viagra is in the pyxis in the first place, and can't they tell who is diverting all that lasix??? It's the nurse that spent the second half of her shift in the bathroom!! Or...

  13. Medical Terminology Course

    merlee replied to Livinstrong85's topic in Nursing Career

    Okay, some really quick questions!! Where does the name Pepsodent come from? And how about Lysol? What is the difference between " itis " and " osis "? Medical terminology can be

  14. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    merlee replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have loved every sitter that ever was!!! An extra pair of eyes and sometimes hands are soooo wonderful, especially when we think the patient is asleep so nothing can go wrong!!! I am truly sorry...

  15. Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

    merlee replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    YEEOUCH!!! I take 65u 70/30 + SS in the AM, SS before lunch, and 40 + SS at dinner. According to whomever, I might need over 30 injections/day!!! I think not! I have a hard enough time convincing...

  16. No, I am not going to do that

    merlee replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing new under the sun! Back in 1972, as a freshman in nursing school, in the days of complete bedrest for days and days after an MI, I had an elderly gent ask me to put some of the body...

  17. do you wear those clogs?

    merlee replied to EDnursetobe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have been wearing clogs of one brand or another (lots of Danskos, but others, too) pretty much since about 1981. In early years I sometimes had to get a doctor's note to get 'permission' to wear...

  18. Diagnostic test results. What do you tell the patient?

    merlee replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    It is not good practice to divulge test results - it is what the docs are paid to do, and there are reasons for that. Do not put yourself in the line of fire! Best

  19. Ethics 101

    merlee replied to kayak133's topic in General Nursing

    Your own care? Did you discuss it with the doc who ordered the

  20. lab top color for vanco trough?

    merlee replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    1. Sometimes it is written on the request sheet. 2. CALL THE LAB. Best

  21. ideas for treats for my floor

    merlee replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    Food is always appreciated - enough for everyone. A hand-written note to each person with a comment or two that is very specific to that person with a copy to their personnel file. A gift to the unit...

  22. Masters program. Which is easier thesis or research project stream.

    merlee replied to krazychic18's topic in General Nursing

    Easier? EASIER??? Getting a master's in anything isn't supposed to be easy - to borrow a line from "A League of Their Own" "If it was easy, everyone would do it." Best wishes to you in whatever...

  23. Enough is enough- taking back our profession

    merlee replied to forrester's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yeah,

  24. Nursing Expertise Regarding the Recovery Model

    merlee replied to verivici's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have no idea what the 'recovery' or 'medical' models are. Sure glad I went to nursing school many hundreds of years ago.....! Sorry I can't help with these theoretical

  25. New Grad Terrors

    merlee replied to adamsli88's topic in General Nursing

    I wish there was some way to let all nursing students know that what you are feeling is typical of a large number of new grads. Nursing is hard work on every level, but the emotional strain of a new...