Merlyn

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  1. Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Merlyn replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    No restraint policy. Isn't that special. I think it's time for the administration to have that old check up from the neck up. The problem is that the people that run the place don't have their office...

  2. Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Merlyn replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    No, I would recommend Med/Surge first. Get your assessment skill down first. When I went into psych I had been working as a Nurse for about 20 years. I remember the day I was giving report to the...

  3. Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Merlyn replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Best advice. After a while, and I hope that you are on the same unit, you'll get to know the patients. 98% of the the patient that I care for would give off warning signs be fore they would go off....

  4. How old is too old?

    Merlyn replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i'm 64. still an lpn. still in the trenches. hearing went 4 years ago. state gave me two aids. knee went 6 months ago. getting a new one from veterans. still pushing that med cart. we need kids...

  5. How do you know if you're at a bad school?

    Merlyn replied to Raviepoo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nothing in one's education is a wast. Life is a learning experience. Even if the first school was a bad. Now you

  6. Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Merlyn replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked psych for about 6 years. As was stated before always be aware of your surroundings. Where you are, what's going on around you. Psych nursing is an art. The first time that I went on the...

  7. I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

    Merlyn replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We get erections. It happens. If it happens they way that you described it, It is far more embarrassing for the guy. Not only embarrassing but it can be painful to try an constrain it. Why should you...

  8. What to do with nosey nurses ?

    Merlyn replied to RNHURT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why can't you say 'Leave me alone" It's easily said. Say it and if she still is after you tell the supervisor. She has no business with your private life. Tell her. Don't be nice. She doesn't care...

  9. Hit rock bottom... ruined nursing career... life is a mess right now...

    Merlyn replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    We hear you. Some of the jobs that I have had made me cry. That's when I quit. No job is worth it. Life is too short. It's getting shorter every day for me. I don't what to say to keep you going...

  10. nurses that take anxiety meds

    Merlyn replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    and the ones that are after your license would pass a drug test. Tell me another one. The only stress they have is where to take their vacations. They couldn't live one day with the stress that the...

  11. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    Merlyn replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    They come from a secrete Stud Farm the government runs in the Jersey Pines outside of Mizpah, NJ. Most of the ones I know are great. Some think that they are queens in search of a crown. It could be...

  12. nurses that take anxiety meds

    Merlyn replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Don't say a word. Don't be honest. Don't report anything that will send up a red flag...Anything. I was honest. I thought of those high ideals that I was taught in Catholic and Nursing schools and I...

  13. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    Merlyn replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    That's just one person's opinion. If she was a good nurse she would be out there nursing. Doesn't sound like she is good teacher either. Didn't she say in what way you won't make a good nurse or did...

  14. Can I be a nurse with a criminal history?

    Merlyn replied to recentLPNgrad's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It depends on the BON in your state best to consult a

  15. Hit rock bottom... ruined nursing career... life is a mess right now...

    Merlyn replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been there and am there. enough of my problems. First you have to have a talk, I mean a sit down talk, with your husband. Smack him in the head with reality. Point out that he doesn't start...

  16. questions about a hospice care agency job

    Merlyn replied to treeye's topic in Agency Nurses

    It's all about the money. Back in the days when I started. There was nothing called hospice. people would be treated at home or in Nursing homes this was before things called LTC. I worked in nursing...

  17. Stressed out Float new grad nurse!!

    Merlyn replied to Nursingluv101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is Nursing now days. That's the bad news. The good news is it will get better. Try and fine a system. Something like Blood Sugars first then 1st med pass. Then assessments. then 2d med pass....

  18. Help- I need to make a decision today!!!

    Merlyn replied to nursediesel's topic in General Nursing

    take the Job. The employer will train you in Lasers. Take the money. Take the

  19. Leavin without a notice

    Merlyn replied to Heathdai's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't understand. Clearing your resume or your record. Why would you put left without proper notice on your resume? As for your record it all depends on how long you were with that company, the...

  20. New Nurse - Per Diem Med Surg

    Merlyn replied to 33762FL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you get pulled to another floor, they will know that you are not regular staff. They will help you if they can. Just ask. One sad fact is one month off orientation your not a new nurse anymore....

  21. LPNs and LPN students, be PROUD!

    Merlyn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It will be 41 years tomorrow that I raised my hand, took the oath, and became a GPN and six months later an LPN. I never wanted to be an RN, BSN, Ms, or PHD. I've met a lot of good nurses, some crack...

  22. Is Med-Surg really a dead end?

    Merlyn replied to JustWannaWork,RN's topic in General Nursing

    DEAD END!!!? I do more Tracs than I did when I worked Respiratory. More Psych than I did in the Hospital. More assessments than I did working in a clinic. More changing roles from a Med Nurse to a...

  23. Diversity.. at what price?

    Merlyn replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    why? it's not you fault that she didn't know english. in china you would have to learn chinese? you did the country and maybe her a favor. now maybe she can see that english is needed to work here....

  24. How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    Merlyn replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Atheist are not a separate species. They are human beings who have no belief in a God or Gods Period. They bleed the same as any human being and on that note, They may or may not be afraid of death....

  25. A future nurse...in need of advice....!!!

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

    Work out in a hospital or nursing home see what it is really like. Then if you like it go for it. It's a lot of hard work for very little money compared to a banker. And more sacrifice then anything...