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merlee

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  1. What would you do?

    merlee replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    This client is old enough to know how her pump works. If you are NURSES you should have some basic knowledge of diabetes, and maybe you could post a hypo/hyper list for the ancillary staff to see. I...

  2. A disgruntled ex calling the bon on me.

    merlee replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Cut off ALL communication with this troll, and contact a lawyer. Then insist all communication go thru the lawyer. I don't care if you liked it hanging from a chandelier, unless it was with children...

  3. Renal Unit

    merlee replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    It should require a brief report, but each facility has its own policies. How tolerated, whether any prn meds were used, last BP, total weight loss, and how the site

  4. Anyone ever heard of anything like this?

    merlee replied to JusBeinANur's topic in General Nursing

    There are serious issues here, mostly with people in the admin. But something is seriously amiss, and you should be looking for a new job.

  5. "Concerned" about MH teaching

    merlee replied to TCASII's topic in General Students

    DO NOT EVER CORRECT OR CONFRONT AN INSTRUCTOR IN CLASS. NOT EVER. Instead, send an email, citing your other source, and state that you are confused. Gives the instructor time to do some research and...

  6. Do Nurses Still Make *Real* Beds?

    merlee replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Mitered corners help to anchor the sheets. The tightness of the sheets helps to prevent decubiti - even a small crease can be annoying. When I taught bedmaking, I would ask the students to take a...

  7. How long should you wait before knowing you didn't get the job???

    merlee replied to rebecca6890's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All you did was fill out an online application? You haven't had an interview? It may be weeks before you are even called for an interview, so just get on with your life. They may have had many...

  8. Is taking diuretics equals having CHF?

    merlee replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have had dependent edema for many years, without HTN or CAD, and was on a diuretic long before either of those roared into

  9. Nursing Etiquette

    merlee replied to BrazilianLPN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to know what your agency's policy is on this as stated above. DO NOT APPLY until you know what could happen. Some agencies state 6 months or even longer between the time you last worked at...

  10. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    merlee replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    People's homes are sort of sacred, this is a non-issue. Many places still allow smoking in restaurants and workplaces, so homes are not even a topic. I feel bad for kids in cars when there is someone...

  11. How to decrease pain during foley cath or straight cath procedure

    merlee replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I have been cath'ed and have cath'ed. I would call it annoying, but not especially painful. One of my HH pts who needed q2wk changes had me put her on a bedpan - it makes it easier to keep the legs...

  12. Unprofessional Administration!

    merlee replied to jerenemarie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Talk to a lawyer. At the very least she is slandering you. Best

  13. Pronounce buccal ... help

    merlee replied to KitkatPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Buckle. That's all I've ever heard. And doo - AHD - enum. We could go on and on

  14. Political Discussions at Work

    merlee replied to drgnflydggr's topic in General Nursing

    Go to HR and ask them what constitutes a hostile workplace enviroment. BEST

  15. PHARMACY PROBLEMS?

    merlee replied to pharmacistKAREN's topic in Patient Medications

    I have to agree about the timing of meds. Unless there are specific reasons to give something at a particular time, we should try to limit the number of times to 3 or 4/day. Very very few pt. take...

  16. A cold-hearted manager

    merlee replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    The person who was being yelled out should file, as well. And you should talk to HR about a hostile workplace environment. This is normally anonymous. Your workplace may have a 'hotline' for...

  17. Need advice about job offer!

    merlee replied to jbenz's topic in General Nursing

    Simply call them, and tell them that you are still working on appropriate child care arrangements and that you will need to start on the April date if at all possible. Let them know that you will be...

  18. Unlisenced assistive personell replacing nurse positions

    merlee replied to Italia23's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It comes down to money, money, money. Also, the MA works under the Doc's license, and the Doc - not another employee - must provide the training. Also. the MA is NOT allowed to introduce herself...

  19. when baby should come out?

    merlee replied to kalalu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Per TOS, we cannot give medical

  20. Just for a laugh

    merlee replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL - - but WTFA!!!! And I always worry about

  21. Dealing With Child Abuse

    merlee replied to MeganDM's topic in General Nursing

    We take care of patients ALL THE TIME whose backgrounds we never know. A man comes in with an MI, we never ask, "By the way, did you ever touch anyone inappropriately?" A woman is having a gall...

  22. Alien hand syndrome!

    merlee replied to bandas's topic in General Nursing

    I once took care of a patient who just couldn't seem to get the idea that the right side of his body was weakened - he just ignored it and kept falling. The brain is so complex, isn't

  23. Patient Abandonment

    merlee replied to Weebee's topic in General Nursing

    I once worked on a 12 bed stepdown unit, and there were 3 nurses and 2 CNA's. I always felt overwhelmed. So, one day, when I had only 3 patients, and was scheduled to work 8 hrs instead of 12, I was...

  24. Song Ideas?

    merlee replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    We sang an adulterated version of "Memories" by Barbra Striesand. Not a dry eye anywhere. I'm sure there are

  25. What comes first? Religious beliefs or Osha Safety Guidelines?

    merlee replied to nnurse32's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a client that had very pale carpeting and wanted us to take our shoes off in the entryway. Some did, then our agency told the family found out and told the family that we were required to...