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merlee

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  1. how do you know if your cut out for nursing?

    merlee replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't come here!!! Actually, you will eventually learn all of the terms you need to know. Not to worry! But this is not really a good place for you at this time. Most of us come here to 'vent' or...

  2. Don't know if I can keep doing it.

    merlee replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Tell them to get a part-time QMA for 4 hrs/day. Cheaper than your

  3. Please go home...you are stable enough to be discharged...don't make me call security

    merlee replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    The doctor should have already told them that they are discharged, and that the nurse will be in with the paperwork. They need to argue with the

  4. Colleague of mine always wants to talk about "you know what."

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

    Been there, done that, 30 years ago. She is looking for a boost to her self-confidence and wants it from you. Next time, before she gets going, tell her that you are not confortable with all her...

  5. Treat all patients the same

    merlee replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've taken this a bit too far. What I was taught was not to compare a detox patient with a hospice patient but to disregard the payor source. All detox patients should be treated the same...

  6. Antibiotic Tubing

    merlee replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    CHECK YOUR FACILITIY'S POLICY. Check with the pharmacy. Most want seperate tubings. Don't go with what people 'say'. I 'grew up' with different tubing for each med, and that would be my choice. Best...

  7. Screwed or not?

    merlee replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in General Nursing

    So she had an injury for which she is still getting paid but is healthy enough to go to school and now work again? I'd be more concerned that she will be taken back to court to reduce her

  8. What does he do?

    merlee replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana wants everything online. And one notice is all you get. Most employers know exactly when your license expires, and will ask for your update. They can check online with most boards these days....

  9. First week with new patient. Family is driving me looney!

    merlee replied to MsBlissful's topic in General Nursing

    These people are probably feeling very guilty about something. Express to them that you will come 'X' times/week unless they have something truly new/acute/different to discuss. Speak with only ONE...

  10. How to handle particularly pushy/picky/questioning family members

    merlee replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You don't say who this person is - - the main caregiver? pt's mom? Someone who is just being annoying? I would have deflected some of the questions unless this was the most likely caregiver and she...

  11. Do I have to train for a new job on day shift?

    merlee replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in General Nursing

    There are procedures that are far more common on days that you need to be aware of before you go to nights. Don't get freaked out, please keep your cool about you. Best

  12. Brushing my teeth at work giving me mouth sores

    merlee replied to Jamthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your dentist for some advice. Maybe you have a vitamin deficiency that causes the canker sores. Use toothettes. Or now there is a disposable product called 'wisp'. Best

  13. Did you learn something that they couldn't teach in a book as a nursing student?

    merlee replied to MsBlissful's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that male patients are not allowed to fondle the

  14. Can you renew your RN license if you cant find a job?

    merlee replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been employed in nursing for a while, and took some years off about 12 years ago, and never had a problem renewing my license. Contact your BON. And I need to tell you that I am having...

  15. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    merlee replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    "Star of stage and

  16. Narcotic Descrepency!!!

    merlee replied to APatriganiRN's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a major problem then the police would have already been called, and you would have been called at home. You would have already been asked to pee in a cup in one of those special bathrooms....

  17. Narcotic Descrepency!!!

    merlee replied to APatriganiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Twelve

  18. Just looking for comfort

    merlee replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    It's the only way to go! Best wishes, have some cold packs ready in your freezer, try to stay upright - in a recliner is the

  19. Changing shifts

    merlee replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    Many of us managed to survive rotating shifts. I remember when all we had was 8's, and we worked all three shifts. Not ideal, but we did it. It all depends on how often you will be rotating. Ask for...

  20. Advice on backing out

    merlee replied to Crtlgn's topic in General Nursing

    How do you truly feel about your level of competence? What you describe here is not that you are having difficulty delivering quality care but you are overly concerned with what others are thinking...

  21. Vent experience or arterial line experience for ICU?

    merlee replied to TeleRN311's topic in General Nursing

    Blood doesn't thicken. Why do I get so annoyed at the use of that term? It's bad enough we still use the term 'blood thinners' for anti-coagulants. At any rate, I agree that vent experience is...

  22. Any legal issue there?

    merlee replied to akasu's topic in General Nursing

    The simple answer here is 'no, I'm sorry, you need to go back to your doctor.' Don't let yourself get mired into something like

  23. Made an error :'( unable to move on

    merlee replied to mahal788's topic in General Nursing

    If you haven't heard from your boss about it then try to calm yourself. Most of the people have forgotten about it already, and have moved on to other more urgent things. Stop berating yourself; I...

  24. Where do the damn pillows go?

    merlee replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I use 2 pillows under my legs when I am in my recliner! Some hospitals have gone to disposable pillows - - "Take them with you, we are going to throw them away". But some people take them anyway,...

  25. Facilities switching to 8 hour shifts

    merlee replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never enjoyed 12's, those extra days turned into more sleeping time. I was always exhausted. I did 10's when I worked in acute dialysis - -