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merlee

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  1. Foley insertion on a male patient

    merlee replied to divaRN*'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Coiled in the testicles??? Check your anatomy book, please!!!! Also, I have gotten orders for lidocaine gel, and used plenty of it, when there was a difficult

  2. Nursing a Profession or Vocation?

    merlee replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, I think that people are referring to RNs only - especially those with degrees. Although many CNAs may act professional they do not have educational credentials beyond a short...

  3. IV infusion volume rate on Pump

    merlee replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    I used to set my pumps for 950 - gave me plenty of time to get the next bag ready if I hadn't done it yet. Assuming you are working with adults, and at least 950 infused, I would enter 1000 as my...

  4. P&P about missing narcs, How does your facility handle this?

    merlee replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    If a narcotic isn't given after being pulled for any reason it must be wasted and witnessed. That is the policy everywhere I have ever

  5. answer to question or opinion

    merlee replied to Hollyrobyn's topic in General Nursing

    Both the BON and your state labor board need to be notified, and maybe even OSHA!! Aside from disasters and emergencies, I have never heard of anyone working 24 hrs. Contact the newspapers and TV...

  6. antibiotic question...

    merlee replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    Read the label, talk to the

  7. Basic Safety Error

    merlee replied to April13RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be too hard on yourself. It takes a lot of time to develop methods and techniques, none of which are perfect. And as long as the kid was clean, you will be alright. I had patients who reused...

  8. What to do? Not so great encounter with HR....

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

    It can't hurt to apply. It's unlikely you are backed into any corner. However, if you really don't want to start to work yet, then

  9. How soon have you quit a job?

    merlee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had an actual orientation for the shift you will be working? If not, the insist on at least a week's worth of orientation to the actual shift. It really does sound like a 2 nurse unit,...

  10. No Immunity to Hepatitis - Hepatitis Patient Care?

    merlee replied to kprince's topic in General Nursing

    There were hepatitis patients long before the vaccine! Best

  11. A true life horror story

    merlee replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    Early 80's dialysis unit - - tubing on machine separated, and the puddle of blood on the floor was the length of the bed and nearly as wide. The blood bank was just down the hall, and one of the docs...

  12. TOO OLD

    merlee replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the people who talk about the bottom line. Why hire someone with many years' experience for 30 bucks an hour when you can get a younger person for 20 bucks? Also, the younger...

  13. Smoking is bad, i need some help!

    merlee replied to jakerosenthal's topic in General Nursing

    Per terms of service, we cannot give medical advice. Go to your

  14. New Grad RN- Nervous about Neuro ICU Preceptorship

    merlee replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Many hundreds of years ago, fresh out of nursing school, I started in neonatal ICU! Looking back, I can't believe that I had that much confidence in myself! I didn't know what I didn't know!! You...

  15. My hospital is breaking the law...

    merlee replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you work, but unless the ratio is mandated by law, it isn't illegal to give you 10 patients. Do all of the patients have IVs? And just because you are asked to give a med doesn't...

  16. second thoughts

    merlee replied to violin9's topic in General Nursing

    Go for some serious counselling. Find out what drives you, what feeds your mind and soul. Get this done before you invest too much of yourself and your

  17. RN who has not worked in the field in 11 years

    merlee replied to tishasheree's topic in General Nursing

    Take a refresher course if you can! Many things have changed in the years since you have worked last. Not just meds, but charting, wound care, theories! Best

  18. Overworked nurse

    merlee replied to Pigeons's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the state of hospital nursing

  19. Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    merlee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Although I understand your feelings, I would think that you would rather them know it's a divorce hearing than to speculate what it might be about. Better a divorce than many other things. Tell them...

  20. Can an RN push ACLS drugs if not certified under doctor's order during a code?

    merlee replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    If an MD is leading the code, any drug can be ordered and given per your facility's

  21. My life is so hopeless right now!

    merlee replied to Lisa321's topic in General Nursing

    Contact your area's Council on Aging for info on how to help your dad. It is NOT hopeless. There will be a job for you soon! Best

  22. Does your facility do this?

    merlee replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    This is a sad situation. Keep in mind that if you are off the clock you will not be covered by workers' comp if something happens to you while you are in the facility, like a slip and fall, and that...

  23. Held Coreg w/ BP of 100/55

    merlee replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I would have called the doc for

  24. Help! I suck at math!

    merlee replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    As noted - - you use algebra all the time - you just don't give it a name! All your dosage calculations have been ALGEBRA!!! Every time you compare prices in the supermarket you use ALGEBRA. We just...

  25. Salary on offer letter different than verbal offer

    merlee replied to ibme's topic in General Nursing

    The offer in writing stands. Period. Be very glad it is MORE and not less!! HR may have done some number crunching that the recruiter didn't do. Be happy!! Best