MelEpiRN

MelEpiRN

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  1. I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    MelEpiRN replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    Bring an overnight

  2. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    MelEpiRN replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    What about the medical director of the ICU? They usually have enough pull to get management to listen to

  3. Switching nursing schools

    MelEpiRN replied to Thl27's topic in General Students

    I transferred after 2 years at one school. It depends on the schools. The school I was at didn't start nursing specific courses until year 3, but the one I transferred to did so I ended up in a track...

  4. Seeking Advice/Encouragement for nursing school and beyond

    MelEpiRN replied to hopefulstudent223's topic in General Nursing

    "I have not inserted an IV, started a foley, given an IM injection, placed an NG tube, amongst other skills" I only recall maybe giving IM injections when I went to school? (Sorry, it was a long...

  5. Input appreciated about job

    MelEpiRN replied to lmullan33's topic in General Nursing

    I have no insight on that job, but I like M-F, no weekends, no call. I never really minded working holidays/ weekends when I wasn't married/ had kids. But I get to enjoy that now. It was also easier...

  6. I feel very lost

    MelEpiRN replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    It gets better! It took me until I was 31 to find a job I really liked doing- and it wasn't anywhere close to any goals I had set for myself at that age. You definitely don't have to have...

  7. What else can I do? Help please

    MelEpiRN replied to crystalpan's topic in General Nursing

    telehealth?

  8. What's it like in the VIP wing of a hospital?

    MelEpiRN replied to marienm, RN, CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    A hospital I used to work at was hoity-toity. Most patients had insurance, highly educated, etc. We had what I guess you would call a "VIP" wing- most of the patients who used it were plastics/ one...

  9. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS at HERMAN MEMORIAL

    MelEpiRN replied to hoyeshi's topic in General Nursing

    No idea, but healthcare loves behavioral interviews. I'd Google those and prepare for those type of

  10. How does license endorsement works?

    MelEpiRN replied to osis's topic in General Nursing

    When does your CA license expire? If it doesn't expire for another 8 months or whatever, you're fine. If it expires next month and you don't renew it, then no, you can't practice. Check with your BON...

  11. New Grad Bad Interview Experience...But Maybe I Still Have A Chance?

    MelEpiRN replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the world of Behavioral Interviews. I despise them. Healthcare loves them. I recommend googling 'Behavioral Interviews' and prepare different scenarios for those. They'll probably...

  12. Bedside or management?

    MelEpiRN replied to plphil4's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I'd just talk to the manager/ another ANM to verify it's truly an 8-5 job...I think a lot of management jobs say they're 8-5 but really aren't. I think one of the more respected managers...

  13. New job but Drivers License and Nursing license do not match

    MelEpiRN replied to ABSNnewgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Weird requirement unless I'm misunderstanding. I got a license for a state I intended to move to months before I actually moved there. Then I got a job, moved into temporary housing, so yeah, DL...

  14. What's the dumbest thing you've done that you got written up for?

    MelEpiRN replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    oooh meanmaryjean that would have made me SO salty! The hospitals I used to work at (in a major football culture area) allowed team gear every Friday during football season. Completely expected...

  15. What's the dumbest thing you've done that you got written up for?

    MelEpiRN replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    Giggling. It's a stress reaction. (Not in front of a patient or anything). But instead of being counseled, cautioned, made aware that other people were bothered and I needed to check myself...flat out...

  16. Adult Education class topics?

    MelEpiRN replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, one of the most interesting discussions I have had the privilege of attending was a couple of stroke survivors sharing all the adaptive equipment they use in their daily lives to cook. Stuff...

  17. Adult Education class topics?

    MelEpiRN replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm biased (since it's my field) but all those chronic conditions you listed are risk factors for stroke

  18. Reporting a Patient to Police?

    MelEpiRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Violence against healthcare workers is a huge topic of concern and unfortunately all to common. I have never needed to file a police report, but I am surprised (and saddened) that your facility...

  19. Over $300k in student loans - help.

    MelEpiRN replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    I too, have a colleague who swears by Dave Ramsey. She's 50 and completely debt

  20. Stuck deciding on a career. Nursing or Dietician

    MelEpiRN replied to Thesky_isthe_limit's topic in General Students

    I'm under the impression that the job opportunities in CA for new grad nurses aren't that great either...but I don't live there so I'm sure somebody else will chime

  21. Types of Encephalopathy | Knowledge Brush-Up

    MelEpiRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Inpatient stroke codes! Majority of them are toxic/metabolic encephalopathy. Any change in mental status triggers the staff to call for

  22. Hey! Southpaws!

    MelEpiRN replied to amoLucia's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Same to

  23. How to handle patient’s threats

    MelEpiRN replied to PeachTea7's topic in General Nursing

    1. follow up with provider/ follow pain escalation protocols if your facility has them. If that doesn't work? Let. Them. Leave. You will never appease everybody and you will burn yourself out trying...

  24. Complaints of Complaining

    MelEpiRN replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't sound like a place I'd want to stick around in. And I could be getting my laws mixed up here, but I'm fairly certain it is against the law to prohibit salary discussions amongst non management...

  25. Dr. Pimple Popper Thinks Nurses Have No Place Educating Patients

    MelEpiRN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, I guess I shouldn't have done education once on the difference between a stroke and heat stroke.