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merlee

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  1. Ever carried a patient to PACU?

    merlee replied to hypnus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For the most part, this is not the safest way to

  2. The dreaded pregnancy test

    merlee replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    How did this person get past triage? And why does this constitute an emergency? Who puts an IUD in a virgin??? Just

  3. Can't communicate with the new nurses

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

    These nurses had to pass the English proficiency exam and NCLEX. Ask them to speak slowly and clearly. If necessary, ask them every time you speak to them. If the patients have a problem...

  4. What do you do if you are assigned a patient you know outside of work?

    merlee replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is very situational. Many people are very relieved to see a familiar face. When I worked in Acute Dialysis many, many years ago, I was assigned one of my former nursing school...

  5. Graduated 2yrs ago, haven't taken nclex, how to be marketable..

    merlee replied to redsky's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Two questions - one already asked - why the wait? And why haven't you had a subscription to a journal before now? I am truly puzzled. Best

  6. My friend was fired - Was she wrong?

    merlee replied to ravenshroud's topic in General Nursing

    Meds are a very touchy issue. But every healthcare professional should know their own scope of practice, and what is allowed. Maybe both should have been fired.

  7. Eating their young?

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

    I don't remember any really bad experiences from my student days. I went to a hospital-based program, and so many of the nurses we worked with were also graduates of the program. They were well-known...

  8. Four point restraints

    merlee replied to anastasia158's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Read your facility's policies carefully. Most places consider wrist and ankle restraints as 4-point. I am not sure about the bedrails. Best

  9. has anyone ever discharged a patient with their IV still in?

    merlee replied to TracyVaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It happens.

  10. denial to reapply to take the test

    merlee replied to chunsa01's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should get an attorney. Having said that, you broke the rules, and must deal with the consequences. I don't understand why so many of us feel we can break rules and get away with it....

  11. What is the worst thing you see on your floor?

    merlee replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very early in my career, 30-some years ago, A woman was brought to the hosp by her husband. She had not allowed him to see her undressed for along time, and she was young. She started to smell bad...

  12. Does your hospital have a prayer or some other inspirational message overhead?

    merlee replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    It is only appropriate at a religious-based facility. And if that is the reason (overhead prayer) that you chose a facility, I don't know what to say!!! Many, many years ago, I worked at a Catholic...

  13. Home Health Agencies and On-call nursing

    merlee replied to chitownRNgrace's topic in Home Health

    I have been a Home Health Nurse (RN) in 3 states, and have been on-call in all three. Yes, there needs to an RN available 24/7 for questions and sometimes to go out to pt's homes. I have changed...

  14. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    merlee replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with nurses who would never RECEIVE blood themselves but had no problem giving it to others. One of these nurses had a hysterectomy at age 28 (she had 2 kids) because of her own heavy...

  15. im selfish? hmmm

    merlee replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I find disheartening is that wonderful, intelligent people decide to not have kids, while uneducated people seem to have more than their share. Sort of cheapens the gene pool. Then there are...

  16. Is it ok to take a break??

    merlee replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    LOL - - I thought you meant a break during your work hours!!! And that's okay,

  17. As a patient, is it okay to suggest a vein for IV?

    merlee replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

    I am a very hard stick, and try to gently point out the obvious places. I was an IV therapist for a number of years, and tried to listen to the patients' suggestions. Especially IV drug users. They...

  18. Is nursing really a profession?

    merlee replied to RN Marx02's topic in General Nursing

    I see you have just joined us. Why do you ask? I was not 'called'. I was a volunteer on an ambulance corps in 1971, and wanted to know what happened to the people we brought to the E.R. I believe...

  19. Newly pregnant...when to tell work?

    merlee replied to jmblair1's topic in General Nursing

    Simple contact precautions are not as problematic as the airborne/viral issues. You should tell your employer ASAP; your baby is more important than your job. Best

  20. Immunizations & nursing school

    merlee replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    You are now at a personal crossroads. The vaccinations are mandatory - they protect you and others. Your own issues with getting vaccines may need to be re-examined. If you feel that strongly about...

  21. One Year Later....

    merlee replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever take your knitting to work. Even if it is only to show someone how beautiful the pattern is -someone will see you with it and assume you are slacking or have too much time on your hands....

  22. Need your thoughts, experienced nurses....

    merlee replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I am exhausted just reading about your day!! As already noted, none of us is supernurse ( although I had a cape for many years!!!) and we should all be more supportive of each other. Remember how you...

  23. How come a foreign nurse can find a job but American nurses can't?

    merlee replied to misterno's topic in General Nursing

    I am old enough to remember my 2-day test back in 1974!!! It was an ordeal for many of the students, and if you failed any one section you did not get your license. You could repeat that one section...

  24. HIPAA VIOLATION

    merlee replied to bc808's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is too

  25. How to go about saying thank you to your nurse?

    merlee replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Don't bother sending food or flowers, as noted they may not get to the intended persons. Sending thank you notes is very sweet, and writing a letter to the administrators is fabulous. Send one to the...