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  1. Lining and labs/ hemolyzed specimens

    merlee replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    I have been a patient too many times in recent years, and I don't appreciate too many unnecessary sticks. That first one better be to draw labs and place a lock at the same time. And I will ask that...

  2. I have a quick question; I just can't figure it out.

    merlee replied to Peterjoy93's topic in Excelsior College

    A 90 degree angle would mean they are in an L shape. But why the fuss? Most of the time they are simply facing each

  3. Question regarding possible patient abandonment?

    merlee replied to Showdizzle's topic in Home Health

    This is not 'patient abandonment'. If the doc knows the situation, that is, if you have notified the doc's office every time the patient has refused care, then this patient has not been abandoned....

  4. Unorthodox Interview. Help!!!

    merlee replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your volunteer outfit will not be 'ugly' to her! She has probably received some very good info about you already. Do not be concerned about how you look, just be upbeat and calm, and keep in mind -...

  5. So I got 2 jobs...

    merlee replied to sdugan07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Until you receive something in writing, make no presumptions. Many a person has posted that they thought they had an offer, even being allowed to shadow someone, being told of a start date and more....

  6. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    merlee replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I had to laugh at this. As earlier stated, there are few meds that are given in LTCs that would be packed with cotton. But much more importantly, any medical facility is so full of crud that being...

  7. That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    merlee replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I was around when "12's" became the norm - during the staffing crisis of the late 70's. It had less to do with 3-11 shifts, and more to do with the need for fewer nurses over all. The first thing...

  8. Leaving Nursing after first year - advice?

    merlee replied to RNandMom2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a recurring issue for women, not just in nursing, but overall. Is there a financial need for you to keep working? And what will happen when you have more children? What makes you think that...

  9. Is this a complete MD order

    merlee replied to Lundazi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Incomplete order, no pharmacy would fill it written like

  10. Is this a complete MD order

    merlee replied to Lundazi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Incomplete order, no pharmacy would fill it writted like

  11. LTC patients who make themselves sick on purpose?

    merlee replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Their check goes to the facility. Period. Urban

  12. Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    merlee replied to GlowBear500's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Things have changed immensely in recent years. I have been screamed at, and witnessed more than a few bad behaviors over the years. This includes thrown charts, when everything was paper, and thrown...

  13. frequent call offs = termination = paying unemployment

    merlee replied to cwgrlup85's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am surprised that your facility doesn't question this. When some one is fired for 'cause' they may collect at first, but the facility is allowed to object. Then there may be a hearing to decide if...

  14. Siblings sharing a room

    merlee replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ask each of them privately if they truly want to share a room. Just because they kiss 'inappropriately' does not mean that they are doing much else. They are adults. Why does anybody care what these...

  15. Sometimes it's impossible not to giggle...

    merlee replied to AtivanIM's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was doing my psych rotation in school, I was sitting in on the morning 'group' session. A patient admitted late the evening before introduced himself as a 'depressed maniac' and told us he was...

  16. I am Afraid. Please Pray for Me.

    merlee replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have supported patients in their need for spiritual comfort. Although I am Jewish, I will easily hold the hand of anyone who wants to pray in their own way. When I worked at a Catholic hospital I...

  17. Please help. Case for board discipline?

    merlee replied to Dalia99's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't be too concerned about this. You met up long after he was your patient, quite accidentally. I don't think there is anything to this. Years ago, I knew 2 nurses who married their patients,...

  18. Sending MD pictures of wounds on cell phone?

    merlee replied to maddock26's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    This is an interesting situation. Unless the photo is identified as belonging to a particular person then it shouldn't be a HIPAA violation. Wounds have been photographed for many years, and I have...

  19. BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    merlee replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have always been concerned about who stays at the bedside. Why would someone pay 40 - 60 - 80 thousand dollars for a BSN to stay at the bedside working shifts, weekends, holidays? How many people...

  20. Can a NP be charged with patient abandonment??

    merlee replied to sschuh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You must certainly have malpractice insurance. Call your provider to ask about this. If you don't, then contact an attorney. It doesn't seem like true abandonment. Hope you get your pay! Best...

  21. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    merlee replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised that any facility would hire spouses to work in the same unit as well as the same shift. But the NM had no business calling back for any reason short of a disaster. None. And...

  22. I Think I Want to be Done with Hospice

    merlee replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You work in hospice but hate it when your patients die. Hmm. That's what happens in hospice. Maybe you should reconsider what you want to do. Do you need to work all those

  23. Thinking about making the switch to home health...

    merlee replied to RN_Mommy_2_3's topic in Home Health

    You need to be flexible, not mind working alone, not mind driving a lot, and not mind going into strangers' homes. I absolutely loved home health, but sometimes I just wanted to have a lunch with...

  24. Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

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

    I am Jewish, not Orthodox, and worked nearly every Christmas eve and Christmas day since forever. One year I couldn't get Yom Kippur off. I was not pleased. But I worked in Israel for a while, and...

  25. Head, meet desk

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

    In an extreme situation, we once put a patient in our clean utility/storage room. There were also 2 in the