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  1. Teacher said NOWAY....new grad hiring into ICU positions

    merlee replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in Critical Care

    Although it is possible to get an ICU position right after graduating, it is not as likely in some geographic areas as in others. There are far more posts here from new grads who can't find any...

  2. Nerves are shot, Took NCLEX Stopped at 85

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

    I find I have little sympathy for people who are so worked up about waiting 2 days for results. Sorry, we took 2 days of testing and waited 6-8 weeks for our results. Every time I see one of these...

  3. Whats the point of a LPN license

    merlee replied to FurtureR's topic in General Students

    I am an RN, and I found your post to be quite offensive. I learned dialysis, 30 years ago, from an LPN who worked in the dog labs before it was done on humans. I was taught vacuum-assisted wound...

  4. New grad in HH $20/visit no mileage.... is this right?

    merlee replied to vn-rn's topic in Home Health

    I won't argue whether this is a job for a new nurse. But the pay is ridiculous, and no mileage?? NO, NO, NOOOO! Keep looking! And yes, the tubes have expiration dates, and never leave them in a very...

  5. Are Groshong central tunneled catheters used in dialysis?

    merlee replied to pineau's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They are 1. Too soft 2. not necessarily well-placed for the volume and pressures needed. But this was a very good question, thanks for posting

  6. How many of you are forced to clock out to stay back and chart?

    merlee replied to HelloM1M1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You just initial a time-sheet? Start writing on it the time you actually

  7. How many of you are forced to clock out to stay back and chart?

    merlee replied to HelloM1M1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If something happens to you while you are in the facility and you have clocked out then you will not be covered by worker's comp. If you do a procedure while you are off the clock and there is a...

  8. is it me??? I need help

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

    You are completely normal. At least 90% of us were totally overwhelmed. You need to tell your preceptor that you are sinking and need some help. Just ask. I know it's hard, but state outloud that...

  9. CNA Instructor - Need Advice for Clinical

    merlee replied to belabelisa's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wow. So much time at a site! We had a skills lab - and could check off most things in the

  10. Good Writing Skills Are Essential

    merlee replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I worked as a school nurse for a while, and would be horrified at the emails that were sent out by the principal. She had such poor spelling and punctuation, it was sad. I wanted to print one out...

  11. Good Writing Skills Are Essential

    merlee replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These are points I have been making for

  12. Rescheduled NCLEX on Sunday pls help!!

    merlee replied to Val4063's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now stop panicking and just take it next

  13. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

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

    I, too, am so sorry this happened to you. I agree with NRSKaren about contacting your EAP first thing this morning. If you have insurance, contact a mental health professional thru them, as well....

  14. Therapeutic Lying With Dementia Patients

    merlee replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Excellent article. When I was in nursing school during the Jurassic age, we were being taught to re-orient, and sometimes it didn't seem right to me. But to get my grade, I went along. Later, I...

  15. How to become a Hospice Nurse

    merlee replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The cert comes after you have been working for 2 years or more. There are some CEU type offerings you might look for, after you get your RN. Best

  16. ATTN: Home Health/Hospice Nurses...several topics! ;o)

    merlee replied to mhowell's topic in Home Health

    I was a Home Health nurse for many years. Let's see how I would address your questions. Drive time - - when I wasn't on the phone with the office, a dr's office, or another patient, I just listened...

  17. I cant spell and school

    merlee replied to rvd4now's topic in General Students

    Not trying to be too harsh, but you seem to be lazy. Despite some one already pointing out that you write as though you are texting, you persist. Do you know how to use the 'shift' key??? Why are...

  18. Hail Mary....funny story.

    merlee replied to Crux1024's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Many years ago, I worked in a Catholic hospital, and one day a patient asked me to say the 'Our Father' with her. So I did. But I am JEWISH and I never learned that prayer. However, every day, at...

  19. Future of Dialysis????

    merlee replied to Fink's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I don't understand what your question is. Dialysis is not going to stop. And most patients on dialysis are on Medicare. So, again, I ask you - - what is your

  20. What to do..

    merlee replied to iamgabrielle's topic in Psychiatric

    Do not feel like you have to 'stick it out'. Do what makes you happy! Go back to psych. I couldn't work psych, and I am glad you can! Best

  21. opened up a case I have a bad feeling about

    merlee replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOUR BACK. FILL OUT AN OCCURENCE, SPEAK W/YOUR MANAGER, GET YOURSELF SEEN. Your back is your LIFE. This family will never listen to you, or anyone. But I will bet that he gets...

  22. Advice please? Dementia pt resisting necessary intervention

    merlee replied to Laughingbuddha's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Have you tried inserting the cath with the patient on her side, knees to chest? This may be less intimidating. You will need some assistance getting to meatus, but it is possible; I used this...

  23. A Diabetic rant

    merlee replied to veggie530's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    There are many people who don't understand how different insulins work. I am learning more all the time, and I am also a diabetic as well. I have been working with a Pharm.D. who has explained many...

  24. Eviscerated wound

    merlee replied to tomrah84's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In these modern times, with all-electric beds that have the call-light built in, this can be done simultaneously. In the 'olden days' when the beds were hand-cranked - like they were when I was going...

  25. Working RN at CNA wages

    merlee replied to thegeekyrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Call your local labor board for direction. Also, check your employee handbook for what they say is the solution to this issue. Ask for seperate checks that reflect each payperiod or your tax burden...