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merlee

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  1. would you even attempt this?

    merlee replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it - can't hurt to make your wants

  2. treating hemolyzed potassium level...

    merlee replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    You said 'dialysis pt' but was the pt already in a treatment or was one scheduled in a short while? This would certainly make a difference in the treatment. And 5.7 may be within this particular...

  3. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    merlee replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    I do not understand why students are not given 'real' assignments on their last clinicals. Why so many nurses who come here are disillusioned about what happens on the floors when they start to...

  4. Medical assistants

    merlee replied to JenMarie21's topic in General Nursing

    She called your pediatrician's office? Did she actually talk to someone about your daughter without your approval? HIPAA, anyone? And I agree with the other posters about dispensing and theft....

  5. Dealing with maternal death

    merlee replied to Antepartumnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Allow yourself time to grieve, but keep moving forward. All losses are difficult, unexpected ones even moreso. Doesn't matter what unit you work on; we all wonder 'what if' and you will, too....

  6. I Wish I Could Get Away with It...

    merlee replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't you report

  7. Is a baby nurse..

    merlee replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    If the 'baby nurse' is employed in a hospital, then she is either a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse. I can't think of any place that still uses that title. We don't say an 'adult...

  8. I notified the wrong family of a death

    merlee replied to kcmRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at least you didn't wrap the wrong patient for the morgue! Yes I know you feel terrible, and you will cringe about this for a very long time. Try to take care of yourself, stop what you are...

  9. Chronic Dialysis unit to Acute Dialysis?

    merlee replied to mswim's topic in General Nursing

    On call will truly depend on where you are working, and how the docs call the shots. I loved acute - somewhat autonomous, you are 'in charge' of each treatment within parameters. Also depends on the...

  10. Question about drawing blood on an inpatient

    merlee replied to PaddyCake's topic in General Nursing

    On their pants? Never saw that. Yuck. Yucky yuck. Hold gauze in place, maybe ask the pt to hold the gauze, then tear

  11. What makes someone a nurse?

    merlee replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    You ARE officially a Registered Nurse when you pass the NCLEX. So you may call yourself a NURSE. Congrats and Best

  12. Pediatric death kits

    merlee replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    I think a lot that is done may be according to why the child died. Unless it's a chronic illness, won't most of these deaths get autopsied? I don't think the ME is going to approve of handprints and...

  13. Using BSN when you have not earned it

    merlee replied to sportsmom84's topic in General Nursing

    It is just

  14. can I lose my license...

    merlee replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And how many other people saw this resident and did not notice a problem? You are not likely to be reported to the BON for anything. Everytime someone hits the floor - resident, guest, employee - an...

  15. hospice home health or hospital med surg?

    merlee replied to ninaricci's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand - 20 patients but only 14 visits? What are doing with the rest of your

  16. home health aide certification

    merlee replied to lenabeana's topic in General Nursing

    Most Home Health agencies will give you the extra training required. There is a new training program, about 15-20 hrs total, for HHA certification. However, since Medicare does not yet require it,...

  17. iv fluid splash in eye

    merlee replied to ntxoo's topic in General Nursing

    You should have filled out an incident report for a variety of reasons - not just to protect yourself, but to investigate how this could have happened. If that hjad been something something caustic,...

  18. Do CNAs make for better nursing students?

    merlee replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was never a candy-striper, CNA, or PCT. I did volunteer on a local ambulance for emergency calls. I loved my clinicals, even the ones with 'Sarge'. It may make a difference in the beginning, but...

  19. Single Mom and Night Nurse??

    merlee replied to akaRNmle's topic in General Nursing

    Stay put. You will not likely find childcare like you have now. Take some decent vacations when you can. Parents are supposed to put their kids' needs above their own wants. That's just the way it...

  20. how long to take off after a baby?

    merlee replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was the sole support when I had my first baby. Took off 10 weeks post c/s, went back to work full-time. Stopped breast-feeding a few weeks later. Got pregnant again 5 years later. Another...

  21. Shadowing question

    merlee replied to jr3t's topic in General Nursing

    You can call them and say you are available sooner, but I think it probably doesn't make a difference. They asked you to choose a date, and you did. Not a real

  22. Question, about HIPPA

    merlee replied to purse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You might not be able to visit the patients in the facility after you quit your job, but no one can really stop you from visiting the patients in the hospital. And as long as you are not sharing...

  23. should I confess? 12-month full time then part-time for the rest

    merlee replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    If you are planning to work at least 6 months full-time then I wouldn't even think about telling them anything. It's your life, and things always

  24. lethargic(and need ABG) or just tired???

    merlee replied to pink816's topic in General Nursing

    If the pulseOx is a bit low, and there is some lethargy, first have them do a pulmonary toilet - you know, some deep breaths, coughs, etc. Then retest the pulseOx. Much cheaper and less invasive...

  25. Discussion, please share your opinions on this.

    merlee replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Not in my diploma program, either!! We were taught to stand on our own two feet, to understand why we were doing things, question anything that didn't seem right. And we stopped having to stand when...