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  1. Another silly "what should I do" thread...

    merlee replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I think you are overreacting here. Although it would have been appropriate to chart the contents, I think your embarrassment about forgetting to tell your relief about the pt being on the bedpan is...

  2. Nervous nurse's guide to ebb and flow enemas

    merlee replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of this type, but it makes some sense. All enemas are somewhat embarrassing, I think, but pts are usually thankful after some relief is

  3. Why do hiring managers say they will call and don't???

    merlee replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Women have not be trained to pass on bad news. Yes, it is part of what they are supposed to do within the scope of their position at times, but they have such a hard time doing that they keep putting...

  4. does anyone get a set day off

    merlee replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha, SanDiego! Many hundreds of years ago, when nurses were allowed to smoke in the hospitals, the smokers took excessive breaks. I didn't smoke, but decided that I also needed extra breaks. So...

  5. PRN Job outside your specialty

    merlee replied to lara2121's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an issue of should you or can you, but more of when will you be able to do an orientation that will not interfere with your current schedule. Best

  6. narcotic from e-kit..

    merlee replied to dadah_vxr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Either you need permission or you don't. That is the only question here. OF COURSE you needed 2 tabs!!!! Seems like you did the right

  7. Love LOLs

    merlee replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where did you wash your hands before you

  8. Touching blood without gloves

    merlee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever necessary, whenever possible, WEAR THE GLOVES. Yes, I am an oldie but goodie, from before the times of universal precaqutions, and I know the importance of wearing gloves. Keep gloves with...

  9. Wedding vs. Nursing Schedule

    merlee replied to NurseRN83's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that 3-4 months is plenty of time to let your employers know that you need time off. Put it in writing that you need a certain specified amount of time off for personal business. Best...

  10. Call Pay and Specialty Pay

    merlee replied to untamable07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't believe in specialty pay. I believe we should not be treated as moveable pieces on a game board. If they can't find a urologist do they call in an orthopod? In a true emergency most of us...

  11. Just hired and pregnant! Help!

    merlee replied to baswifey88's topic in General Nursing

    The issue here is NOT lifting, but certain viruses that you should avoid. Tell your manager that this was somewhat of a surprise to you, too. Best

  12. National Board of Nursing

    merlee replied to Retired RB's topic in General Nursing

    For the same reason there is no national driver's license, car tags, etc. These are things which are regulated by the states. And there is money involved!! Among the issues is whether or not each...

  13. holding lasix d/t BP reading

    merlee replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Although I occassionally take my BP at home, I nearly always take my Lasix. I am bad sometimes - if I am concerned about where there may be a bathroom or if I will even be near one, I may defer my...

  14. Epi-Pen Auto Injector

    merlee replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    What makes you think Epi-pen is IM? They have very short needles, much like all the insulin

  15. NEURO ICU

    merlee replied to Sammi_23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lose your skills???? Who says that? No one who has ever worked in a neuro unit!! You will gain amazing assessment abilities, learn to anticipate what it means if BP is rising, nurture entire...

  16. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    merlee replied to Miller86's topic in Nursing Career

    It seems that the job is not really the issue, and I don't get the feeling that you want new jobs in distant places. Have you vacationed far away? Or does your BF just want to stay close to home? Is...

  17. Jewish patients: End of Life practices

    merlee replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    I was not offended by this question, just a little saddened by the generalization. I have worked in some Christian-based hospitals and have tried to NOT make any judgements based on religion. Each...

  18. Jewish patients: End of Life practices

    merlee replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    As a Jew, I can tell you that only some Jews feel that way. We did not go that route with anyone in my family. We made my Dad comfortable in his last few days, not going the 'do everything' route at...

  19. CVVH

    merlee replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility should provide the training. At least yearly they should have the rep come in and give some inservices, enough times for everyone to get some 'hands-on'. Just like other equipment needs...

  20. How fast is too fast to transfuse blood?

    merlee replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    I have never understood the hemolysis issue with 22 ga catheters. Has anyone seen the how tiny the hollow fibers are in an artificial kidney??!! MUCH tinier than a 22 ga. I suppose I should look at...

  21. Switching shifts....when it isn't your choice

    merlee replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hearts - - this is not 'threatening bull'. It's called standing up for what is already your job! She probably already has a letter that states what hours she has been hired to work, and at what pay....

  22. Switching shifts....when it isn't your choice

    merlee replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Remind them that you were hired specifically for nights and if they want you to work days they must still pay you the expected night shift differential. 2. Tell them you want it in writing that you...

  23. guilt trip

    merlee replied to kurisuchine08's topic in General Nursing

    So I said yes nearly every time I was asked, went all over a 5 county area so I would be a team player, got awards and rewards. Then I spoke up at a meeting when I felt we were all being abused over...

  24. Gifts for OB/L&D

    merlee replied to pdsm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unless you are willing to provide totally seperate food stuffs for the different shifts, don't bother. Pony up for something that will last more than 11 seconds. How about decent gel pens for...

  25. Male nurse in L&D

    merlee replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As for wanting/preferring a female OBGYN - you may be limited by your insurance provider! Although not as likely these days, years ago there may have been only men in the 'preferred provider group' as...