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merlee

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  1. Nursing shortage ?

    When I went to nursing school in the 70's in Philadelphia, the hospital had many Filopino nurses on its staff. But by 1975 or so, they were no longer recruiting them, just allowing those who were...
  2. Good gifts for a doctors office .

    $25.00 gift
  3. Is it illegal to initial when.....

    Until you are comfortable with what the aides are allowed to do you should at least ask them if it was actually done. Also, SOMEONE needs to be eyeballing what is actually occuring! If the pt is...
  4. Question re: patient handoff/shift change

    Your preceptor didn't think it was urgent?? Or offer to go to the pt's room to check it out? Sad. If she was available she should have gone with you to check on the patient. Like others have said -...
  5. Someone has to stay!!!!!

    When we worked 8's, it was not as problematic to work an extra 4 hours, or even to do the occassional 'double' in a true emergency. But there is no cushion in 12's, and those 4 extra hours can be...
  6. serving alcohol to patients

    Many, many years ago I worked in 'mixed-use' facility and we had a pt who had "leave" priveleges. He could leave unaccompanied to go wherever he wanted. It was usually to a local bar. He would call a...
  7. Which came first? Chicken v. egg question.

    Yes, the very nature of chronic illness can wear someone down and create issues with coping. Imagine 10 years of sticking your finger multiple times a day, adjusting your insulin, watching your diet...
  8. Tape Reporting... HOH RN

    I have worked at a variety of places that did taped reports, and most of the nurses tried to be thorough. As long as you can hear the tape recorder you will be at no more of a disadvantage than...
  9. Air in IV flush syringe??

    I was an IV nurse and a dialysis nurse for many years. It takes a substantial amount of air to do any damage, at least 20 cc. The tiny bubbles that may form along the walls of tubing, or that tiny...
  10. I am unemployed, so I would rather be at work, too. BUT, I would rather be in a pool, floating on my back, in ARUBA.
  11. Should I ask Questions? Need Advice Fast!

    Did you receive a written confirmation of your appointment? It should have things like your start date and your base salary. It may state that your benefits package will be explained on your first...
  12. You did nothing wrong. But it is okay to contact HR and ask them to keep your resume' current, to be considered for other positions as they open up. If they don't have a method to do that, then just...
  13. If they are not willing to pay much more - and even if they are - tell them you want comp time. That is compensatory time off for your overtime hours, to be taken within a set time. So if you are...
  14. very general question...

    ARRRGGGHH!!! The tubing goes on top of the leg, the urine will eventually fill the tubing and flow downhill. Do you see the big groove in the leg where the tubing was under the leg??? YEOUCH! I am...
  15. Drug Assessement

    I think what you mean is that you are in orientation or probation, and it ends soon. I do not know what you mean by drug assessment. Do you mean that they made you take a written test, or that they...
  16. EHRs stink!

    Although I can sympathize completely, I don't understand about the med errors. And it is imperative that you somehow do most of your charting as you go along. It will get better. Best
  17. DC'd narcotics

    Call the pharmacy, and the DON. Next the
  18. Been doing this for years. Have never made enough to file quarterly. This is not usually a guaranteed income. Very sporadic - - most I ever did was 5 in one week, and have gone months without any....
  19. Dialysis interview next week- NE FL

    Is this inpatient/acute, or outpatient? Inpatient usually involves on-call, and occassional overtime. Make sure you understand what the differentials are. Might be similar if you do on-call already....
  20. documentation

    Word for word. As exact as possible. Get witnesses, call your supervisor, the doc and administration. Patients may be asked to leave, even if there is still much to do. Non-compliance is one issue,...
  21. Dislike working in the lab!

    More like apples and tomatoes. Seriously, no comparison. The tire mechanic on the pit crew, or the
  22. Leaving AMA

    Each situation bears its own merit. Personally, after a discussion with a patient and calls to the doc and my supervisor, I would try to leave my emotions out of it. Adults are entitled to make their...
  23. PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    Malpractice insurance is a lot cheaper than car insurance, and you can't leave home without it. So spend the bucks to cover yourself. Even innocent people have to pay for attorney's fees. Just do
  24. We need to start a grass-roots effort to get better staffing levels. They are mostly mandated, so we need to contact the people who decide the levels to come to some facilities to see how it's...
  25. Dear Cindy, What you post here is representative of how your brain functions. Be humble. Your current post is nearly as difficult to read as your first one. If you want support and assistance then...