mamamerlee

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  1. How much notice when quitting a per diem job?

    mamamerlee replied to hotflashion's topic in General Nursing

    Two weeks is appropriate, or the length of a schedule, prior to the next schedule. Never burn

  2. Gift ideas for nursing staff?

    mamamerlee replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    Some decent pens, or perhaps pocket planners to write their schedules

  3. Nurses, I need advice

    mamamerlee replied to kstain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take the classes. You can still go to college for your BSN, and you will be better prepared than most of your

  4. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    mamamerlee replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    For a long time, I wore black slacks and a nice top. Kept a spare set in my car. But you might just be wearing 'street clothes' while you are in orientation. You will find out more next week. Some of...

  5. Mistakes

    mamamerlee replied to locust66's topic in General Nursing

    There are lawyers, frequently nurse-attorneys, who specialize in cases that go before the BON. They know what is appropriate, and can help you protect your license. This really does not seem like an...

  6. preterm inductions

    mamamerlee replied to rebajcn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Contact the OB-GYN Board in your area, and ask them to investigate. They may do it without revealing their

  7. Do nurses still time tape the bag when hanging fluids?

    mamamerlee replied to Selene006's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to those of you that think the pumps are perfect. Baxter was recently forced to recall at least 2 of their pumps for malfunctions of different sorts, including fluid going in way too fast. A...

  8. Turmoil with salary vs lifestyle - need advice.

    mamamerlee replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have to live in the city? Aren't there cheaper places to live? How much of a down payment will you have for any kind of house or condo? You don't say how long you have been employed, or if...

  9. Field Start IV policy

    mamamerlee replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Rexie - very hard to read your red

  10. Do you believe animals have a sixth sense towards death?

    mamamerlee replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    This is nothing new, it has been discussed here before. Many people believe that animals can sense a change in a person's status, whether it's just a cold, or impending death, or seizures. The...

  11. Pet Peeve

    mamamerlee replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Although long gone are the multi-bed wards, there are still some hospitals with 'semi-private' rooms. I was in one last week. My roommate kept leaving her 'hat' in the toilet, and not calling her...

  12. What I have learned during bedbaths

    mamamerlee posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a follow-up to another thread about practicing bedbaths. It's about what is NOT taught in school, whether or not you use dummies or each other.... I have done lots of informal teaching during...

  13. Things that should be banned in acute care.

    mamamerlee replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    I was just in the hospital last week. It was a public hospital, no fancy menus, food just arrived. I was not supposed to have caffeine for 24 hrs before the stress test. I was served Iced Tea at...

  14. Really?? A Farmer's Market in the hospital?

    mamamerlee replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    There's a difference between the short time of a sale, and the fresh fruit or flowers that linger for days in a hospital room. I like the idea of a Farmers' Market in the hospital, and would...

  15. A legality question about pay

    mamamerlee replied to Amberjade's topic in General Nursing

    The Labor Board will look into all unfair labor practices without telling the business who did the reporting. Most places build that overlap into the paid shift time, which is why the shifts end...

  16. It's Never Too Late

    mamamerlee replied to bewitched's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your post. You are obviously a caring person, and I am certaain you will be a thoughtful nurse. Best wishes, to you and your

  17. I'm allergic to.....(laundry list)!

    mamamerlee replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    WBTCRNA - - I was given Versed just before having an outpatient bunion reduction. I never even dozed, I can tell you everything that happened, and, even worse, I cried uncontrollably through the...

  18. Back to work after a loss of pregnancy...

    mamamerlee replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I, too, am so sorry for your loss. Did you tell everybody that you were pregnant? It will be hard, but you will find lots of support from your coworkers. I'm not sure about taking off it - depends...

  19. I'm allergic to.....(laundry list)!

    mamamerlee replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I just spent 2 days in the hospital - I listed my allergies as Sulfa drugs ( turned bright red and swelled up last time I took Bactrim), Versed (actually adverse effect, but please don't ever give it...

  20. Can I bolus this patient? A legal / practice question about sedatives and narcotics

    mamamerlee replied to simvee's topic in MICU, SICU

    You should have orders for those boluses. You could get in a world of trouble for playing doctor. And then the medical record is askew, another violation. What are you all thinking? !!! You know...

  21. Could employers judge people by their names?

    mamamerlee replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    A wise woman once told me "Stand at your front door and yell out the potential names at least three times. If you can tolerate the name on the third yell, it's probably okay, because that's what...

  22. Weak Stomach

    mamamerlee replied to mississippigirl3000's topic in General Students

    Hahaha! When I was a freshman in nursing school, I was helping an old non-English speaking man remove his gown. When the smell of the crusted vomit on his chest hit me, I turned around and vomited...

  23. Bloody patients

    mamamerlee replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you getting a guilt complex? This is just typical drug seeking behavior. You were correct, and that's

  24. A funny and warped FACES pain scale

    mamamerlee replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Laughed out loud for sure!!! I will definitely be asking the 'mauled by a bear' question from now

  25. homes

    mamamerlee replied to JonB04's topic in General Nursing

    Contact a financial counselor or a good