MelEpiRN

MelEpiRN

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  1. I don't feel like a real nurse

    MelEpiRN replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those nurses who went on for the masters/ switched jobs, etc. I have the utmost admiration and respect for those who stay and want to stay at the bedside. I think it's amazing. If you want...

  2. StressedNewlyqualified nurse career advice

    MelEpiRN replied to Newlyqualnurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Not entirely sure how it works in the UK, but short answer: yeah, you'll lose skills. That's what happens when you specialize...anybody who goes into adult critical care or med-surg (what I think you...

  3. I was not close to anyone during nursing school.

    MelEpiRN replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in General Students

    Definitely experienced it. My husband had the stereotypical college experience- made best friends with a group of people whom many of them we still hang out with today (he graduated well over 10 years...

  4. Nursing certifications going away??

    MelEpiRN replied to Jvgrek0126's topic in General Nursing

    Not all hospitals dole out extra money for certification and sometimes it's only for specific ones. I wouldn't discourage anybody from getting one, but don't assume it's a given. My CNO had to fight...

  5. Outrageous Complaints

    MelEpiRN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    Visitor did not like the furniture in wife's room so I had to swap it with "better"

  6. New grad RN, can't land a job after nursing school

    MelEpiRN replied to viviagbobu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The Southeast US has lots of vacancies if you're willing to

  7. Jahi McMath is finally at peace

    MelEpiRN replied to anon456's topic in Nursing News

    Thanks for sharing.

  8. Any certifications I can earn as a student to better my resume for when I graduate?

    MelEpiRN replied to themurse133's topic in General Nursing

    Only one I can think of is the NIHSS. (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). Can be useful if you work in ICU or ER. I think the rest require experience and the hospital you get hired to will...

  9. Advice On Becoming an Excellent Neuro Nurse

    MelEpiRN replied to AdventureOrNothing's topic in Neurological

    If your unit is stroke-heavy, look into NETSMART. It's a preparation for NVRN certification. Definitely join AANN....journals, listserve,

  10. Did you take a risk?

    MelEpiRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Rapid Response Team (some hospitals have full-time nurses who respond to RR and Codes). Education- sounds like you love it. Program Coordination- that's what I do- it's a great mix of bedside/ behind...

  11. Help! OSHA requirements!

    MelEpiRN replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    Dunno anything about school setting but that wouldn't even qualify as "red bag" material in a hospital. Unless you can squeeze saturated blood out of something, it can go in regular

  12. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    MelEpiRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Never enough computers...I always write stuff down and then enter it in the

  13. Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    MelEpiRN replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on how you spend your money. If luxury to you is the glam party lifestyle you see on tv at the trendiest clubs drinking $15 cocktails multiple days a week, living in amazing apartments,...

  14. Areas of the country that hire new grad ADN's?

    MelEpiRN replied to PianoTiles's topic in Nursing Career

    New

  15. I don't want to go back to school

    MelEpiRN replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    I went back to school because I knew bedside wasn't for me. I have great admiration for anybody who wants to stay at the bedside, knowing the constraints we put on staff nurses. I think it's great...

  16. Things I have apologized for lately

    MelEpiRN replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be impressed with a system that interfaces with the DMV....I feel like it's a miracle if a hospitals ED interfaces with the inpatient side :)

  17. Public health vs. Nursing

    MelEpiRN replied to tdhuy's topic in General Nursing

    @sylvajms- you cannot be a nurse without going to an accredited nursing school and passing a licensure exam. You can see if your school has a nursing program and speak to the department to find out...

  18. Am I wrong? Is this legal?

    MelEpiRN replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a concern for DHH. (Looks like they're called ISDH in your state).

  19. OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    MelEpiRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    B: ZDoggMD famously said "The Joint Commission" sounds like a marijuana dispensary. Hahahaha- My hospitals IT services blocked TJC website from me, reason listed as "drug paraphernalia". Hilarious,...

  20. NP to Admin

    MelEpiRN replied to LookForward's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have a MPH specializing in epidemiology (which is heavily research based) and I've worked in various quality positions since 2007. I think it all depends on what you want to do, ultimately. I think...

  21. Lack of "customer service" as beneficial factor for chronic disease process?

    MelEpiRN replied to KatieMI's topic in General Nursing

    I'm definitely intrigued! I think it depends on the patient, I imagine many just hospital shop. I live in a small enough city...when the specialists all know each other it's easy to find out that pt...

  22. Dose BON check school records ?

    MelEpiRN replied to Jasminex's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am so confused by this post. In any case, a lot (if not all) states require fingerprint submission with the application for licensure so not sure if you'll get flagged in the system. And every state...

  23. Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    MelEpiRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with SpankedInPittsburgh. Nursing school debate aside, the so-called 'shortage' is regional. It's noticeable where I live. It'd be nice if the states would give incentives to move to...

  24. Comes to ER, told to follow up, doesn't, comes back, gets angry

    MelEpiRN replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    And they very much do not understand an "MD" does not mean that particular MD can prescribe just any medication. I got SCREAMED at for over an hour one time by a lady who was so mad her family member...

  25. Ethics in Nursing

    MelEpiRN replied to ggopaso's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah...any situation that a patient has diminished capacity (cognition) and people are making decisions that might be in the best interest of the patient, but against that persons wishes. Happens a...