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  1. Rx Adderall for a nurse

    merlee replied to Guest03/15/15's topic in General Nursing

    I functioned much better when I took those types of meds when I worked in the hospital. It's not anyone's business but HR because of the drug test. Best

  2. Is everything computerised where you work?

    merlee replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not, the manual sphyg is more accurate when used correctly! They should be about the same most of the time, but you may not always have an electronic cuff on hand. Not everywhere you...

  3. Job Suspension

    merlee replied to charmayn05's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get onto this site, and obviously you can, you can get your insurance immediately. So do it.

  4. What is clinical peer review position?

    merlee replied to T1000's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a good job for a new grad, and I would be very concerned about a facility that would offer this to you. You would be reviewing the charting done by others for completeness. Did you not...

  5. I have your meds, please take them:)

    merlee replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    No meds left at the bedside. No meds left at the bedside. No meds left at the bedside. I was taught that nearly 40 years ago. Nothing has changed. How hard can that be to remember? I was a patient...

  6. Meds That Cause Changes

    merlee replied to springgarden's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So, are there non-NCLEX meds? Do your

  7. Injury reports

    merlee replied to flymomrn's topic in General Nursing

    You were completely correct to fill out those forms - and now you see just how important they are. Every injury, every incident, every time. By the way - - why does this person keep 'going to ground'?...

  8. I'm glad I listened to my instinct.

    merlee replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    So you left off the end. What was the

  9. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

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

    This is a difficult situation. Certainly if it is an end-of-life time, no problem. If it is requested as a comfort measure BY THE PATIENT then ok. But actual intercourse in a hospital bed? Whose...

  10. Stitch removal

    merlee replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear 'Worked' - - I don't think a how-to was needed here, LOL, some people just can't do anything to people they know and love!!! Punky just needs some semi-tough love!!! Punky - take some deep...

  11. how to remember cardiac medicine drug

    merlee replied to deepurple's topic in General Nursing

    Next year?!!! That gives you plenty of time to study. Ask the educator responsible for your unit to recommend a good study guide or textbook. Best

  12. Ohio laws for the legal NA to resident get up

    merlee replied to littlemiseternity's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Unless you have a union there is little or no protection for most workers. I am somewhat confused about what you are trying to say. Please rewrite or

  13. Narcotic Counts

    merlee replied to harry1814's topic in General Nursing

    How are your narcotics counted? That's where this starts and

  14. Understanding limited DNR

    merlee replied to me2shugar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Each patient in LTC has SIGNED forms stating what is to be done for end-of-life measures. You may actually need to read them. There is no 'wink-wink' here, there are written orders for each and...

  15. Silly question about pregnancy!

    merlee replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    Four weeks before my 'due date' I told my doc I couldn't go on much longer. I finished out one more week, and had the baby one week later. The majority of nurses that I knew tried to time at least...

  16. Need some reassurance

    merlee replied to Kinelle1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most nurses will tell you that it may be a year before you begin to feel truly competent in your field, around the time when newer nurses are asking what YOU think about a certain situation! Try to...

  17. It still bothers me.

    merlee replied to chicookie's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you were appropriate with the daughter. The doc was totally INAPPROPRIATE to berate you in public. Totally. Doesn't matter what the reason was. What does your boss have to say? Keep...

  18. Where to start

    merlee replied to bnmusc's topic in General Nursing

    If you think oncology is what you want, then go for

  19. Turning down overtime....

    merlee replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy your time

  20. It stinks when you are on the other side!

    merlee replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Buck up, cowgirl. Don't let that ileostomy leak - where's the wound nurse? That leakage will damage the skin. If the floor nurse won't help you, go up the chain. It's not the care he needs, and...

  21. Things you'd never have done before...

    merlee replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have the pedicure. Relax, enjoy, pick out a pretty color. Wear thong-type sandals.

  22. Burnout is creeping up on me...advice needed please

    merlee replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Doing regular Home Health is a good choice - many agencies would gladly hire someone who wants to work weekends. And you would be mostly doing wound care on weekends, maybe some PICC line dressings,...

  23. so i called in sick today...

    merlee replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Go to your doctor, get your note. Have you been out a lot recently? You say your condition 'persists', what does that mean. Have you been on probation for absences? Not quite enough info here to...

  24. pregnant and on a clear liquid diet

    merlee replied to VANursetobe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If she is have an acute gall bladder attack, they would have her on a clear liquid diet until the attack subsides. They may take the gb out after she delivers. Per TOS, that's about all I can

  25. March of Dimes: Less than 39 weeks

    merlee replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was pregnant with my now-19 year old, I discussed vbac vs c-section with my doc. Had a c-section with my older son.My due date was 10/17, I wanted the C-section on 10/10 if possible, if I...