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  1. No nursing shortage or nursing jobs

    merlee replied to PinaColada's topic in General Nursing

    Except for a few remote places, there is no shortage AEB there are far more applicants than jobs available. When there is a shortage, the facilities will hire anyone with a license. Supply and...

  2. Narcotic question

    merlee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since the entire reason that the staff is holding her narcs is that they were stolen before, I'd go with the one at a time routine. The facility needs to have a policy for this, or all the meds go...

  3. When to say no...new grad burn out

    merlee replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel that you truly want to work extra, make it clear what your expectations are. Just because the law states that OT pay is mandatory after XX hours doesn't mean you can't get it sooner. In...

  4. need advice

    merlee replied to charlie1234's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Like almost any specialty, it takes quite a while to get comfortable. And working only one shift a week will make your transition more difficult. Give yourself more time, pick up some extra shifts...

  5. Is my assumption correct??

    merlee replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the NP has a PhD, they should not be saying "Dr so-and-so's office". Someone should contact the NP and ask how she would like you to answer her line. If a patient or family member calls the...

  6. 1mg Ativan 7 times per day?!?!

    merlee replied to SuzieeQ's topic in General Nursing

    When you say 'reorder' do you mean just to get a refill? This is a legitimate Rx, and all she was asking for was a refill. If she indeed needs a new Rx, then her doc should write it. If she is...

  7. Rude Nurses

    merlee replied to (**!!needaname!!**)'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ALL nurses should be willing to have students - - we were all students at one time. And a large amount of our time is spent teaching things, anyway- - meds, procedures, tasks. I always enjoyed having...

  8. NY Presbyterian Recruitment office contact info Help!!

    merlee replied to Ms.Jen10184's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure they must have a webpage with a main number. Have you tried

  9. Are you comfortable selling BOTOX?

    merlee replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    You'll be working in a derm office that makes its money TO PAY THE STAFF by selling Botox. It isn't as though the women who come in there don't know what's up. BTW - - I am currently in a urological...

  10. Duties of an LPN in a Urology office

    merlee replied to Newtotheoccupation's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There should be a job description for you that will spell out what is expected of you. And of course, some amount of orientation. Prepping for exams, cathing male and female patients, bladder...

  11. Is it legal to rewrite nursing notes 3 months later?

    merlee replied to sblanchard1983's topic in General Nursing

    Your original notes must stay in the chart. Period. And are you saying you were never taught how to correct an error (the one line through it issue) in your notes? And you did this on multiple...

  12. nurse scholarship in exchange for set employment

    merlee replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    Just do

  13. Nurse not passing meds...should I report to BON?

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

    Go to the DON again. Tell her you feel this is a serious issue os neglect, and the licensing agency - for your facility - needs to be notified - will she call them, or should you? This is a tough...

  14. Shave long arm hair before IV start

    merlee replied to FLVARN's topic in General Nursing

    A safety razor is still a BLADE, and can cause nicks. And of course there is the added expense of a new razor for each pt who needs to be shaved. There are infection control issues here as well. I...

  15. Patient who is on his call light every 3-5 minutes ALL night long

    merlee replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Fifteen or twenty minutes early in the shift may save you an hour overall. When does this pt sleep? Make sure he is kept awake on during the day so he is tired at night!!! Does he have something for...

  16. post-interview concerns/vent.

    merlee replied to learning&yearning's topic in General Nursing

    If there are multiple applicants for a position then there is really no way to know what the rationale is for the choice. Period. Unless you feel you really didn't answer a particular question very...

  17. When does the responsibility of a nurse start/end ?

    merlee replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Run, do not walk, to your labor board. This is just

  18. Blood draws

    merlee replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    As a patient, I was thrilled when the nurses drew blood from my PIV.

  19. Help Please!!!

    merlee replied to silverapple14's topic in General Nursing

    Could be stressed out because she is in nursing school.....! You need to have some

  20. volunteer @ hospital

    merlee replied to RI Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I do hope you realize that you will get little or no 'nursing' experience as a volunteer. I don't even recall that the volunteers gave out water the last time I was a patient!! Aside from manning a...

  21. When do I contact the BON?

    merlee replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh - and all your credit cards, bank accounts, just about

  22. comfort care vs dnr

    merlee replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    You need to decide what you want to do with this information. If you are not interested in legal action, then there is probably little more you can do. I am sorry for your loss. If you want to...

  23. When do I contact the BON?

    merlee replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that - - more than once! Are you sure you want to change your name?? Don't forget to change it on everything - your job, your driver's license, social security, any insurance, etc,...

  24. RN working as CNA2

    merlee replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

    The issue is that you are always held to your highest level of education. So even though you will be paid like an aide, and will need to work in the capacity of an aide, you will be held to the...

  25. What does DNR mean for the caregiver?

    merlee replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying that you are a paid caregiver, such as a home health aide? If so, you need to seek the answers to your questions from your agency. Aside from the obvious, like a fall, the likelihood...