Merlyn

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  1. Still a new grad... when will it end?

    Merlyn replied to helster83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Work 13 hrs. no brake, If you get paid for 13 hrs. no problem but if you don't, take a brake that you are entitled to. Even if you have to call the supervisor. Slavery went out with the 14th...

  2. Still a new grad... when will it end?

    Merlyn replied to helster83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anytime, Sweet

  3. Why don't I care?

    Merlyn replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    It could be anything from being exhausted from your job to a Vitamin deficiency to depression Time either to see the doc again or cut back on work. My choice, see the Doctor

  4. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    Merlyn replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm an Atheist which leaves me out of this thread all together except to say that I have said rosaries for the Catholics,read bible verses for the protestants, kaddish for the Jews. These prayers...

  5. Scared! Nclex RN first time tomorrow! Please help!

    Merlyn replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now comes the Irish Holy Water anointing of your insides. You have done well,

  6. Only have 6 months to complete CEUs...what do I do?

    Merlyn replied to aprattRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IL requires 20 CEU for 2 years There is a company that is approved by AACN and my state of New Jersey, that you can get CEU's on line, No test. their web site ii

  7. Still a new grad... when will it end?

    Merlyn replied to helster83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sweet Soul, I've been there and back. what saved me was agency work. I worked in some rotten places,for some rotten people My suggestion is go back to the people that you know best. If it is any...

  8. ALL nights or day/night MIX shift to pick? HELP! need to reply to recruiter!

    Merlyn replied to froggy8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some times you stay awake, some times go to sleep. It all depends on how tired you are. I'm a night person. I've been off nights for about five years still can't get up in the morning and still go to...

  9. Hip pain after first shift...shoes??

    Merlyn replied to SentimentalGeek's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Running shoes. Newblance. They have worked for me for

  10. Is Being a Male nurse hard?

    Merlyn replied to thegreatone28's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not if you have the right pieces of paper. BSN, MA, PHD. Have at least one in hospital administration or a MBA. The hard thing is working while you're going to

  11. ALL nights or day/night MIX shift to pick? HELP! need to reply to recruiter!

    Merlyn replied to froggy8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    all days or all nights you will screw you system up with mix. I just can't get up in the morning. I work 3-11 when I can in my younger days I could go all night. I found days too busy, too many...

  12. If you had to do it over again would you?

    Merlyn replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    I would not go into nursing again. Not for all the tea in China. So many year of so many

  13. First Screw-upp

    Merlyn replied to Janellius's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse that wrote the order put in the wrong med. The nurse you were with read the computer order and gave the med. You just signed off on the computer. I've never work with computers. I don't...

  14. help!..2 bothering questions...

    Merlyn replied to tss2507's topic in General Students

    are you a male? i wasn't talking about having a male nurse, i was talking about false accusations of molestation and rape. i have seen it, been accused of it and had to fight like hell to keep that...

  15. I hate the PA BON

    Merlyn replied to KATRN78's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I can't remember, but does PA have a consumer advocate? Here in Jersey, I had a problem with the NJ BON. The licenses come out of the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. I made one phone call to the...

  16. Male Nurses?

    Merlyn replied to HADD7's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It may be true. With a male nurse you not only get a nurse, you get a strong back. Someone that can transfer patients easier.I know when I went in. I didn't have to take the entrance exam. They were...

  17. help!..2 bothering questions...

    Merlyn replied to tss2507's topic in General Students

    They are setting themselves up for a law suit. Time was when no one would think twice about a male taking care of a female patient but not in today's world. It only takes one female to complain, then...

  18. In what areas do seasoned nurses work?

    Merlyn replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    LTC because I want to be with my own

  19. This has been bothering me...

    Merlyn replied to tss2507's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes. Always have a female with you. Even when I worked in a developmental center. where the patients didn't know they existed I always had an female CNA with me. It prevents a lot of problems. It only...

  20. Am I doing the right thing?

    Merlyn replied to createsomechange's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You doing the right thing. You will have only one job. Hang in

  21. Looking for input on concerns about career change to nursing.

    Merlyn replied to Jossness's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The grass is not greener in nursing right now. I'm afraid that you will invest a lot of time,money, and sacrifice for nothing. The Business world keeps their eyes on profit. To get the most out of...

  22. Will the economy ever get better so less people will pursue nursing?

    Merlyn replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    The Basic problem of the OP is that he can't read well. Work on reading first the worry about Masters degrees. The trades are hard. I once knew a gut whose family were plumbers. A plumber has to go...

  23. Will the economy ever get better so less people will pursue nursing?

    Merlyn replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Life is a battlefield. It is not TV. Competition is the name of the game. We are in a Depression. Nothing is going to turn around. It gets tougher everyday. You have to kick and fight your way. If...

  24. Conflict between staff

    Merlyn replied to lovemybabes's topic in Nurse Management

    Chain of command. If you feel that the manage is putting the floor in jeopardy and you spoke to her about it, go to the next level. Talk to he Manage one more time. But this time mention that you...

  25. Is it time to quit?

    Merlyn replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Report him to your