Merlyn

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  1. Where are all the young nurses?

    Merlyn replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

    Young Nurses are all around. It's just the hospitals want them to have experience but they can't get experience if they don't have a job. When the CEO's figure that old nurses like me can't run as...

  2. Stumbled in here...

    Merlyn replied to MyheartRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Been there, done that ...Boy do I have T-shirts. (((((((hugs))))))). You don't have to face the beast alone now. You have stumbled into a place where there are a lot of broken survivors. We...

  3. Is 2 letters of recommendation too little/incomplete?

    Merlyn replied to Ct22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you can get two from Doctors and one from , that would be perfect or one from a doctor and one from nurse manager that should be

  4. Labeling syringes?

    Merlyn replied to bri2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is in the bottle and the strength such as Lasix 20

  5. Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    Merlyn replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    Who are these people that gather these stats? Do they have real jobs or

  6. Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    Merlyn replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    Don't like to tell about p[personnel stuff but here goes. IO come from the wrong side of the tracks, we where poor but I never knew it. I had my first beer when I was 4 years old, first fight when I...

  7. question about getting an LPN job with an aggravated DUI on the record...

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

    When I stated some time ago, yo0u couldn't get into LPN school, if you had any police record. I don't know about todays nurse. The best way to find out is to contact your state

  8. Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    Merlyn replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have ones that are more serious. Know that when you become a nurse, kiss your family good by, that the job is a life long commitment. That for the first 10 years or so. There are no things called...

  9. Little Doctors

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

    Lighten up. I could have follow another career that I have a degree in, but I chose nursing. With everything going on in the world war, hunger,and hate, you going to kvetch about somebody saying...

  10. Little Doctors

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

    The sad thing is you will be a doctor by the patient's family or your own friends. The families of patients don't want to hear the worlds I don't know. They want to know what is happening to their...

  11. How to get the best experience!!

    Merlyn replied to RNnme3j's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While you are at the ED dept, volunteer for anything. If they want some one to stay with a patients family, wrap a body, restrain a patient, clean up stuff, or hold a buket while a patient throws up....

  12. PLEASE HELP,Need to renew license by end of month

    Merlyn replied to Yulie's topic in General Nursing

    You're

  13. Preceptor nightmare(vent but advice sought

    Merlyn replied to dhusc1228's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Never anticipate. you don't know what is going to happen or may not happen. But are you going to worry until Tuesday? Like the story with my Aunt Rose. One hot August day, the family found Aunt...

  14. Working for a Staffing Agency?

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

    That's about it only I have to add and can't emphasize enough "Use proper body mechanics!" It will save your back in the long

  15. I'm having an I did it moment!!

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

    I'm going to toast you. Best excuse tonight to drink.

  16. Patient claims of Abuse

    Merlyn replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just report the whole incident to your supervisor and be done with it. patient could be: (A) a loony tune. (B) telling that " you said you are going to9 take care of this." for something to hold over...

  17. Gossip in the work place!

    Merlyn replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The question is,"Do you suck?" If you are truthful to yourself and can say "No, I don't suck I give this job the best that I can" Do worry about the other CNAs, they don't sign your pay check. If...

  18. IM injections - divide into 2 or keep as 1?

    Merlyn replied to samyaira's topic in Patient Medications

    I give IM in the butt or thighs and subq in

  19. Working for a Staffing Agency?

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

    There may or not be formal orientation. The LTC is paying your agency premium and therefore they may expect someone that can come and work along side the regular staff. They may tell you to come in...

  20. Orienting a new hire - issues

    Merlyn replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Looks like you have what we refer to in medical terms as a Queen Bee. You have to clip her wings soon. You stated that she fakes the answer on cardiac issues. That could be deadly and lead to the...

  21. Diversity.. at what price?

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

    We are Americans! We don't have to learn another language. Why can't everyone speak English? But If they can't speak English we can make ourselves understood by shouting. Damn Foreigners! They...

  22. Was this a fair consequence?

    Merlyn replied to danachap1's topic in General Nursing

    My mistake only three needles...How much B-12 did she give herself

  23. Are there any psych LPN's?

    Merlyn replied to sakiohma's topic in Psychiatric

    Good Luck and Best

  24. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Merlyn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  25. Which is easier - LPN or RN?

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

    Back in the old days it use to be LPN school. Now days it can be a question of time. LPN and ADN both are about 2 years. BSN is a four year. Depending on the LPN school you could learn about the same...