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  1. Changing my name during travel nursing after wedding.

    merlee replied to NurseRies's topic in Travel

    Been married three times, sorry I ever changed my name professionally. What a pain to keep up with all the paperwork! Licenses, bank accts, social security, passport, insurance. And everything...

  2. Drexel University 5 year co-op BSN

    merlee replied to scv36's topic in School, College Programs

    Drexel absorbed Hahnemann, which had a fabulous reputation. Drexel itself has a great reputation in general. If you want to go to med school, nursing school is not the usual stepping stone....

  3. "White vessel disease"??

    merlee replied to RainMom's topic in Neurological

    Try a Google search. Lots of info there. Best

  4. Interview with a pain clinic- red flags?

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

    No doubt that in general, people who are unhappy tend to generate much more of the reviews. You should be asking about the rate of turnover in the staff, how much the practice has grown over the last...

  5. "Peenie-wraps"?

    merlee replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am having a hard time visualizing this, and am not sure if a male incontinence brief would not be more appropriate. Does this wrap act like a clamping device of sorts? There are a variety of...

  6. I saw a huge cockroach at my patient's house

    merlee replied to 50kn's topic in Private Duty

    Tell your supervisor what you saw. Don't just leave. Make sure the child is safe. Get over it. If there is one large roach, there are dozens others. You don't say where you are, but someone may...

  7. Nursing School with a Disability

    merlee replied to NightOwlGirl's topic in General Students

    I am sorry to hear of your problem, but I am not sure how you can be accommodated for your clinicals. Many things that students do are usually done in the morning hours. Whether it is assisting with...

  8. Medication Mistake

    merlee replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nice thought, but something we cannot do for each other. The 'rule' is 'the nurse who pours the meds gives the meds'. You might find other ways to help - making certain all supplies are readily...

  9. Visiting nurse slapped with a parking ticket :-/

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

    I have worked in a variety of places and I sympathize with your situation. It may cost you more if you fight it. Write a letter, see what happens. Best

  10. Should I apply for new grad intern job

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

    I am confused. A facility wants to hire an RN to work as a CNA? They are pulling a fast one here. You would be held to your highest licensure while probably getting an aide's pay. Triple check...

  11. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    merlee replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    FLK - Funny looking kid. Actually used in charts for newborns with certain facial characteristics. This was 30+ years ago. Vitamin V= valium We gave a lot of it IV in dialysis Too tired to think of...

  12. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    merlee replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I lived in New Orleans when Hurricaine Andrew came in. My husband took our boys to a relative, and I slept at the hospital. We got lucky that Andrew did not make a direct hit on us, and we were able...

  13. When do you tell a potential employer you already have a trip planned?

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

    A non-refundable ticket can be changed with a fee. There should be a mention of the fee in the small print. It CANNOT be sold because your name is already on it. But I would wait until an offer to...

  14. Reportable?

    merlee replied to GonnaBSN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Reportable? As in abuse? Maybe he should have been seen to the doc a bit earlier, but we really don't know the entire story. What has the treating physician said? This is a hard one. Thanks for the...

  15. HH LPN taking call without compensation.....

    merlee replied to shelleyspence's topic in Home Health

    You should get on-call pay simply for your availability, and then get paid for each visit you make. But a company can make their own policy. This is something management needs to make clear. On top...

  16. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    merlee replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the Jurassic Age, I did volunteer work as an ambulance nurse, and then decided to go to nursing school. I really thought I wanted to work in the ER. Then I started my clinicals, and...

  17. CNAs "making up" vitals.

    merlee replied to ctmed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sped up a drip? How many years ago was that?? Most hospitals use pumps for everything now. I go to a clinic fairly often for my various issues. I have noticed less and less competence in the MAs...

  18. Am I in over my head?

    merlee replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Home Health

    On the weekends, I am assuming? Daily wound cares, prn vac-assisted wound cares, admissions - - what type of orientation are you expecting?? HH is not easy, and you will be on your own. I worked in...

  19. Another recert?

    merlee replied to HeaFea's topic in Home Health

    I only called the doc's office if I was discharging and needed an order. Recerts were just faxed for signatures, unless I was late and needed a verbal order to continue

  20. HHABN and homebound status

    merlee replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    Homebound means just that. They can go to the dr's., to church (but not out to eat afterward) and to the barber/beauty shop once a month. They cannot drive at all, and it must take extra effort to...

  21. What should I do???

    merlee replied to Missy2280's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take the telehealth

  22. OMG, wash your hands!

    merlee replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I got tired of reminding my husband to wash up and to brush his teeth, etc. He's in his 50's, for goodness' sake! He is now my EX-husband. It happens everywhere. I have heard the excuse that urine...

  23. Do you think it is healthy to stay in nursing when it exacerbates anxiety?

    merlee replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You don't need to have a history of anxiety and depression to end up with both of them after working for while. If you only knew how many of your co-workers were on meds then you wouldn't feel so...

  24. Patients hitting on nurses

    merlee replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have known plenty of nurses who dated patients, myself included. And at least 2 who married a patient! But for the most part, it is either sweet or creepy, depending on the situation. Some men...

  25. Will they make me drive that far?

    merlee replied to esunada's topic in Home Health

    So you are getting mileage - what is the problem??? Do you have assigned territories, or is it more haphazard? I was a home health nurse for a long time, and had a large territory. If you can, make...