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  1. Need advice

    merlee replied to 2blessed2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You don't say what test. If you have test anxiety, see your doc and maybe you can get a very limited amount of a mild anti-anxiety med to keep you from having such bad anxiety. No more than 3-4...

  2. suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    merlee replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    You did not mention the age of the child, or if the child has any other therapy. If there is an Easter Seals/Crossroads agency, they can send someone to the home to evaluate the child and make...

  3. When is a patient your patient?

    merlee replied to shannonFNP's topic in Emergency

    In most situations, it is 'your' patient only after you have received report. If you are not on the floor when the patient arrives, then the patient is the responsibility of the nurse who received...

  4. MD: Why did you get a BG on this diabetic patient???

    merlee replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    Why bother with all the 'hypothetical' references? It seems to be a 'true' story. As most have noted, getting a fingerstick is definitely within scope, and in the ER setting, placing an IV is...

  5. pt complaint/called to office

    merlee replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    Wait until you hear them out, and then state your case. Unless you've done something really terrible you will probably not get fired. Do not quit. And DO NOT SIGN anything. If they insist you sign...

  6. Medication Error HELP

    merlee replied to pomlover08's topic in General Nursing

    My dad used to take his warfarin with his morning meds, despite the fact that I told him differently. He went for his blood test, and 3 weeks in a row they increased his dose. Then he had a massive...

  7. Medication Error HELP

    merlee replied to pomlover08's topic in General Nursing

    You had an order for the Right eye. What made you give it in both eyes? You need to own up to this BEFORE you are reported. Best

  8. Work hardening after injury

    merlee replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get a lawyer. You need to protect your back. Back injuries can be permanent. I have never worked at a hospital that had light duty for nurses - - it's all or nothing, usually. If you are at work,...

  9. Licensure Question??

    merlee replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't a matter of accepting cash for the extra time - - it's a matter of protecting yourself from any type of accusation if something goes wrong while you are not under the umbrella of the agency....

  10. fetal demise

    merlee replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    You did nothing wrong. YOU DID NOTHING WRONG. Nothing. Truly. Do not blame yourself for even one more minute. Although you may never know the cause of the demise, it has nothing to do with anything...

  11. So unhappy with my career

    merlee replied to Nire83's topic in General Nursing

    JQGRN - - you changed jobs because your husband hasn't developed good parenting skills??!! Wow - - seems like you already have enough children, and I am referring to the adult there. It's too late...

  12. What are your credentials and what's your IQ?

    merlee replied to Weber's topic in General Nursing

    Plain old, very old, Diploma nurse. IQ tested in 7th or 8th grade. That would be maybe 1964 or 65. So if it was in the 130's then, what does it really matter? Both of my boys tested in the 160's....

  13. How soon is too soon...

    merlee replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to pretend I didn't just waste my time reading this one. Grow up. But best wishes on your

  14. Unlicensed caregiver?!?!

    merlee replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not doing direct care you are not a caregiver. Brushing her hair doesn't count. You are a companion and housekeeper. Nothing wrong with that. I am not sure where you are taking this -...

  15. AMN interview

    merlee replied to ginceasar's topic in General Nursing

    hahahahahaha

  16. Bye Bye Bye!

    merlee replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely wait until you receive the written offer with a salary and a start date. Did you tell the new place that you would need to give 2 weeks' notice? They should give you a start date at least...

  17. Is there a correct way to crank a bed?

    merlee replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Call OSHA and complain about these unsafe monstrosities. Best

  18. WHAT were they thinking at that Nursing Home???

    merlee replied to JDougRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A foley left open to drain into a diaper??? What were they thinking? I can understand that the resident may have annoyed by the leg bag being tight on his leg, so maybe they should have tried some...

  19. Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    merlee replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I get to a nursing home - for myself! - I want all of my AM meds WITH my breakfast. So there! The newest insulin info I have is that I should eat within 5 minutes after taking my injection....

  20. Setting up arterial lines

    merlee replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    Check the procedure manual. It's been MANY years since I was around those, but we left air in the chamber to see the dripping, too. I think it would be very difficult to get an embolus from air in...

  21. Question about internal transfers

    merlee replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Your current unit is understaffed. You planned on a transfer, interviewed, accepted a new position and now you want to stay on the 'unpopular' understaffed unit. Take the new position. You already...

  22. Diazepam IV - clarification

    merlee replied to Nrscass's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I lost a very nice vein to a bad phlebitis from IV Valium. It was painful, swollen and red for about 2 weeks then the vein just disappeared. I can't remember the last time I gave it

  23. waterproof mattress

    merlee replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Your catheter shouldn't be coming apart in bed at night. And there are a variety of waterproof products you can try. Those plasticized mattresses are very hot to sleep on even with a pad. Best...

  24. At what point are employers asking TMI?

    merlee replied to KayRN910's topic in General Nursing

    This is very invasive. Not illegal, but very

  25. Before heart surgery, do RNs need to report to the charge nurse?

    merlee replied to Miley22's topic in General Nursing

    I still do not understand your question. Why would cardiac surgery be any different from any other