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  1. Medication Reconciliation

    merlee replied to HeaFea's topic in Home Health

    Weren't you given an orientation? Ask your preceptor how it is done at your facility. There are many different ways - you need to find out how it is done at YOUR facility. Generally, you are...

  2. Question on skin to skin touching

    merlee replied to germsjackson's topic in Emergency

    Like I said before, where does it end? Will we start wearing gloves when we go to a party - imagine not shaking hands with someone just because they are a stranger?? We go to restaurants where a...

  3. Dialysis bath help!

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

    This makes no sense. A bath should have the same concentrate from top to bottom, so mixing 2 jugs of the same concentrates shouldn't change things. Ask to have them checked by sending some samples...

  4. Question on skin to skin touching

    merlee replied to germsjackson's topic in Emergency

    The first 15 years of my career were spent virtually gloveless, except for extremely messy situations. Somehow, I survived. The second 15 years brought all those changes, and most made sense. As a...

  5. Stuttering Stupid Nurse

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

    If you had high BP or diabetes you would keep taking your meds. As long as you are not dragged down by them, then take them. Seek out a support group in your city. And get whatever type of therapy...

  6. How to Survive a Deposition

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

    Cannot emphasize too much about getting your own lawyer. This is why all nurses should have a malpractice policy. This is inexpensive insurance for our own

  7. Working again

    merlee replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I simply do not understand why there are so many weekend visits. Are these all daily wound care? Please

  8. Shocked by new grads at job fair

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

    This unprofessional dress and conduct is evident everywhere. I have been to a few 'career fairs' for the general work population, and am always amazed at the variety of people I see. Even where the...

  9. Public Humiliation In Healthcare

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

    Commuter - - It was not a bit clear from your original post where you wanted to go with this. The fact is, behavior in the healthcare setting has gotten worse, not better, over the years. Many many...

  10. Public Humiliation In Healthcare

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

    What is the point of this thread? Most of us are completely aware that these things happen far too frequently, and the perpatrators usually go unpunished and uneducated about their inappropriate...

  11. Going into homes scare me off??

    merlee replied to erika.RN's topic in Home Health

    I LOVED HOME HEALTH. Were there some dirty homes - yes. Some with multi-legged uninvited company. Sometimes, a call the the Public Health office was involved. Sometimes I had to ask for their dogs...

  12. How many do this?

    merlee replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    No. I worked M-F with occasional weekends, and on-call. But not 7 days a week. Why are so many home health patients being seen on the weekends? Just daily dressings and the occasional admit....

  13. Borrowing medication from different patients

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

    Find the policy manual, and see if it says something about 'borrowing'. No?? Ask the educator to write one to cover these

  14. Home health hospice position help

    merlee replied to sameasalways's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Most of the patients who are on narcotics at home use a pump, like a PCA pump. The specific type/brand will be shown to you so you can work with it. The pumps are not easily tampered with. As for all...

  15. New LVN grad, 3 days of orientation with no pay.

    merlee replied to Nurse1005's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Call your board of labor. Ask about unpaid orientation. Call the nursing board. Ask about unpaid orientation in general, and passing meds during an unpaid orientation, in particular. RUN, do not...

  16. Borrowing medication from different patients

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

    Do not 'borrow' meds from one patient to another. Not aspirin, not furosemide, and especially not narcotics!! This is how serious errors are made. And this is why the person responsible for ordering...

  17. My classmates dropping like flies???

    merlee replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Students

    In 1971, my diploma class at a world-reknown hospital started with about 100 students. We graduated with 66 students, including 2 from the previous class. I think only 3 or 4 didn't pass that 2-day...

  18. Male nurse song

    merlee replied to Scrubman's topic in Men in Nursing

    I enjoyed the video, but I am confused just a bit! Unless you are the singer, why is this the reason you are going into

  19. PICC Dressing Change Options in NYC

    merlee replied to alisalee's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If you are not alone, can your partner be taught how to do this? I taught some people how to do change sterile dressings if it was

  20. DNR versus AND

    merlee replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric

    I love the idea of 'AND'. It sounds much better, has a positive feeling. I have been fortunate in that neither of my parents suffered a prolonged dying experience, nor did most of my other family...

  21. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    merlee replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    If it is truly what you said, then call back and say 'I am sure you didn't mean the 4th of July, because I am not available to work that day. I just worked Memorial day, and those minor days,...

  22. I cried at work is it embarrassing? How do I get over this?

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

    You were hit in the face and you are worried about crying?? Everyone is likely to be sympathetic, do not be embarrassed. Make sure you are seen by a physician to be sure that your nose isn't

  23. Is Faith Enough?

    merlee replied to jaelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You apparently don't fully understand the 'mustard seed' reference. I am not Christian, but know that parable. Your entire article is an affront to those who are non-believers. Without faith there...

  24. How physical is home health?

    merlee replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Home Health

    Sorry to disagree, caliotter! Very physical, at times! Carrying your bag up 3 flights of stairs can be tedious! Also, I have known some nurses to sit on the floor to do leg care, like...

  25. How long does it take to reach a decision on cases?

    merlee replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Most decisions are made by a board, which may only meet once a month. Go online or call to find out when the actual meetings are held. As was already stated, this may be a while, depending on the...