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merlee

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  1. Male nurse in L&D

    merlee replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, this is not a new issue, and I can't believe it's still out there. Professional healthcare providers come in all shapes and sizes, and in both genders. I remember 'prep teams' who would shave...

  2. 5 Interviews for the same position, what now?

    merlee replied to NurseAndLovinIt's topic in General Nursing

    Four hundred miles???? And they made you do this how many times??? I hope it's worth it! Best

  3. Pt not allowed to refuse care?

    merlee replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I say let the state come in and give him his bath and wound care - call them every time he

  4. Anyone else see this?

    merlee replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    At my last full-time nursing position, 4 years ago, I was making over 30/hr. Not

  5. i feel guilty, help!

    merlee replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    For the next 4 weeks, only work your scheduled shifts. Not one extra hour, unless there is a true catastrophe, like a tornado or hurricaine. Everyone has to do this! If the staffing is so...

  6. Leave first job because of rotating?

    merlee replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I've rarely heard of places that don't want people to work steady

  7. How to start an IV

    merlee replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Please check the archives, and other recent posts. This is a frequently asked

  8. Burned a bridge, how to start over??

    merlee replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry about the bridges. If your skills are up-to-date, just apply for the positions you want. If not, then take a refresher course if one is offered at a local hospital. Best

  9. Patients dying

    merlee replied to nesje30's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, yes, and yes again. The day before my grandmother died, she aroused enough to say she was coming soon to see her husband - deceased many years. And the day before my dad died, he was pretty...

  10. Lots of blood... starting IV's HELP!

    merlee replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    As soon as you can slide the catheter in, RELEASE THE TOURNIQUET!!! Then place a finger on the arm where the tip of the catheter is and press gently while holding the catheter hub as you attach your...

  11. Pay for classes?

    merlee replied to pmcd8243's topic in General Nursing

    Every facility is different, but many pay for or provide classes, and also many pay for the

  12. Just need to vent...

    merlee replied to chasingmydreams's topic in General Nursing

    Although inappropriate, I believe that the person who laughed was not doing it because anything was funny, but was having a reaction to a bad situation. There are some people who react this way....

  13. How is a new nurse supposed to go about being firm without being offensive?

    merlee replied to Italia23's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't read your colored posting, it hurt my

  14. Possible to pass CNA exams with this book and youtube videos?

    merlee replied to clubwestpua's topic in General Nursing

    Take the course. You can't learn hands on activities just by watching them done by someone

  15. Are LPNs being phased out?

    merlee replied to zandile2011's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I don't see the rationale in becoming an LPN in 2 years when you can become an RN in 2 years. Unless there are no ADN programs near you, what is the point? And facilities have been phasing out LPNs...

  16. On the positive side . . .

    merlee replied to KimICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Never accept homemade baked goods!! But good ol' doughnuts, gourmet cookies, etc. !!! Also, be certain to SHARE with all of the

  17. Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    merlee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It's not only discriminatory, it's illegal to post it that way. They can imply similar info by stating that the applicant be fit for duties involved. Maybe it's tight quarters and they have found...

  18. Doc have right to get upset with me?

    merlee replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    You acted totally appropriately. Who gives a med for 100.4??? Taking off the covers was the best thing to do. And his temp came down, anyway. 99.1 is NOT a fever if oral. Nothing to worry about....

  19. Can refusing mandation during state of emergency get you fired?

    merlee replied to abouttofly's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Where was your child while you were at work? If the roads were already flooded, what were you going to do? We all need contingency plans. I don't know the laws in your state, but you need to know...

  20. Need advice please! Just passed the NCLEX-RN but a little unsure of my next gameplan

    merlee replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Apply NOW !!! Do not reveal your plans until AFTER you have a job offer, and then tell them about your plans. Do you REALLY need 3 weeks off? December is a difficult time to take 3 weeks off. Best...

  21. Hipaa violation?

    merlee replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    Although MOST of what everyone else has said is true, if you use MRNs and not names it would be very difficult for someone to glean any information. Still, everyone at a facility should have an...

  22. Please help need advice...Take the job offer??

    merlee replied to AngRN6726's topic in General Nursing

    Speak to the manager of the unit for clarification of the

  23. Annual survey and I'm scared

    merlee replied to LightRain_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So glad that is all behind me!! However, I have been grilled MULTIPLE times by surveyors of every type, and I refused to get anxious/nervous about it. Funny story. Working on a step-down unit, had a...

  24. Question about expiration date on RN License

    merlee replied to iamNurse23's topic in General Nursing

    Every state has their own system. Contact you own BON for information. I am certain they have a website. In Indiana, all RNs renew in odd years, by the end of

  25. did the Dr. have a right to scold this nurse?

    merlee replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    I have called codes twice when pt's were still AAO - the first was starting to gurgle from acute fluid overload, and the doc tried to tell me I over reacted. Then the pt became unresponsive and...