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  1. Pay increase after 1st year of experience?

    merlee replied to ADPIE2008's topic in General Nursing

    If that was an acroos-the-board adjustment then you may still have a yearly review to come. Does your facility do yearly performance reviews? If yours is above average you may get another bump -...

  2. In flight Emergency with the proper equipment

    merlee replied to Robublind's topic in Emergency

    I am a frequent flier and have never had a med emergency on any flight. You manage with whatever is on hand. Filter needles? HAHAHAHA!!!! Morphine???? You are

  3. Do you constantly worry?

    merlee replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    How often do you worry about losing your driver's license? Every turn? Every time you pass someone on the highway? When you are texting while driving? Nurses perform many, many tasks every day. If...

  4. For what can you lose your license?

    merlee replied to psu_213's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Go online and read YOUR state's practice act. A simple med error is not a reportable act. People have been led to believe that any thing that may lead to an incident report, or a call out, or a...

  5. NCLEX-RN in Nov-Freaking out!

    merlee replied to shannalim's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Stop making yourself crazy. Choose ONE study guide. Give yourself a specific amount of time to study each day, no more than 2 hours. Use a timer, if needed. You already should know nearly...

  6. 22 weeks on a cardiac floor.

    merlee replied to raskol's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The fetus isn't viable?? That is a poor choice of reasons/rationale. BTW - - just yesterday, an 8 yr old boy did the coin toss at the Colts game. He was a 22 week gestation baby at Riley Hospital,...

  7. How to survive state survey?

    merlee replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing to be afraid of if you follow your protocols and DO NOT take shortcuts. Read any policies/procedures that you are unsure of NOW. If the policy states that crushed meds are to be...

  8. Good opportunity...so why the teacher backlash?

    merlee replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

    As a brand-new grad, I started in Neonatal ICU. This was at the hospital where I trained, and the facility only hired their own grads into the ICU's. If you went to a different school you needed at...

  9. Test Anxiety

    merlee replied to manns1963's topic in General Students

    Go see a professional about your test anxiety. There is 'talk' therapy, and there is medication. SEEK HELP NOW!!!! Best

  10. Isn't the employer suppose to pay for your travel?

    merlee replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a just a regular staff position then I wouldn't expect them to pay. Try to line up a few places to see/interview within a few days. Best

  11. snf question

    merlee replied to lotti's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The injectables need to be in a regulated fridge, and it should be okay to store them in the same place as the patients' refrigerated injectables. I would suggest that you might use a small container...

  12. Nursing equivalent to NVQ ?

    merlee replied to Prashna neupane's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably have to contact the Board of Nursing of the particular state you wish to work in. They will tell you what type of documents you need, and which exams you will have to take. Besy...

  13. Too old for ICU?

    merlee replied to eyeball's topic in Critical Care

    Best wishes!!! There is age discrimination, but it is subtle, and will be denied. How can it be proven, unless something is said. But that does not automatically exclude you, and your maturity...

  14. Difficult families

    merlee replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Families can be very difficult. One of the issues is crowd control, and that has to be backed up by administration and security. I know that many facilities have 'open' visiting but that might not...

  15. ALF gone bad

    merlee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Scary stuff. Better get out of Dodge, sooner than later. Best

  16. basic IV question.

    merlee replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Don't always get a blood return for a variety of reasons. As long as there is no s/s of problems with the site, it flushes easily, or the fluids are running without problems, then be happy! Look in...

  17. bad nursing care rant

    merlee replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a patient not too long ago, I asked multiple times for my pain meds. The doctor went to the nurses' station to ask that I get my meds. FOUR hours to get 2 pills. BTW, no one ever asked me...

  18. what is a background check?

    merlee replied to sorry's topic in General Nursing

    Each employer has its own standards. You need to ask at the time you are signing those

  19. Advice for New Charge Nurse

    merlee replied to CandyApple26's topic in General Nursing

    Stop trying to please people, you are in charge, not there to be everyone's friend. You need to say 'no', redirect their efforts when necessary. I like some of the previous comments - 'where have you...

  20. Nervous reck....

    merlee replied to OnMyWay2B12010's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who DOESN'T feel this way is probably overconfident! I look back now on my first job, in Neonatal ICU and I am amazed at my chutzpah!!! Couldn't do it

  21. Do people with COPD have compromised immune systems?

    merlee replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is a direct relationship, but it would be more difficult to deal with respiratory issues, such as

  22. Pregnant Nurse

    merlee replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe your last period was not a full one, and you were already 4 weeks. Why not ask the NP?? I am surprised you didn't ask when you were there. Best

  23. Gave my son an Epi Pen!

    merlee replied to Nire83's topic in General Nursing

    With multiple stings, especially over the collar bone, I would have done the same thing. And I'm glad you called 911. Hope your kid is okay! Best

  24. I feel stupid!

    merlee replied to heavenwith7's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to stop and think in the middle of an emergency to look at the expiration dates. The person responsible for upkeep of the meds should have been on top of this. Do not beat yourself up about this....

  25. Neurontin decreases the effectiveness of PO pain meds?

    merlee replied to TeleRN311's topic in Patient Medications

    I love my neurontin, I think it helps with my overall pain