mamamerlee

mamamerlee LPN

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  1. Written up today for something stupid

    mamamerlee replied to lylenrn's topic in General Nursing

    A 24 hr chart check is just that - 24 hours. When the order was taken off, was the total amt left off? Two people are responsible - the one who took off the original order, and whoever did the 24 hr...

  2. Dilaudid

    mamamerlee replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    In many places, only RNs can give IV

  3. What would you Do?

    mamamerlee replied to jamesmax45's topic in General Nursing

    Call your DON, let the higher-ups deal with

  4. Out of control resident!!!!!!

    mamamerlee replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a fairly new behavior someone needs to tell the doc. His behavior is disruptive to the entire unit, and will make many people resent him. When does he sleep? And why does he need to have...

  5. When nursing staff ask for medications

    mamamerlee replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nothing off the med cart because everything has to be charged to someone. I usually have Ibu in my purse and I'd gladly give someone 2 of those. Many places have small kits with some OTCs, bandaids,...

  6. bullying at work

    mamamerlee replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    How are people getting to your belongings? What did you do when you found your sneakers? I would have called security, at the very least. And gone directly to the head honcho, whoever that is....

  7. Patients who stay on the phone when you come...

    mamamerlee replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    It's okay, in my opinion, to interrupt to tell them that you have their meds, or need to do whatever. Ask if they can call back in a few minutes because you have other pts to tend, and may not be...

  8. Exposure to Medications

    mamamerlee replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    In 36 years, I have been exposed to many things, but usually the quantity is very small. If anything liquid were to get on my hands, I would wash them - gently - immediately. I am allergic to Sulfa...

  9. Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    mamamerlee replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the 'no eating/drinking' rule (aka NPO) has to do with the possibility of vomiting and aspiration. If the patient is having frequent stools, the docs might want to investigate the possibility of...

  10. Conflict of interest, nursing family

    mamamerlee replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    You should not take care of your family member, and you should try to let your charge nurse know ASAP to avoid scheduling issues. Remind your family that when you are at work, you may not be able to...

  11. So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    mamamerlee replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just could not read this huge block of type. Why do all the angry and sad people find writing in paragraphs so

  12. why betadine on skin for those with iodine/shellfish allergy?

    mamamerlee replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Always listen to a patient when they say they are allergic to anything! Nothing is worth the 'oops' that happens when someone thinks they know better. I had an adverse reaction to Versed and don't...

  13. What are some crazy things you've seen since being a nurse?

    mamamerlee replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    We've all seen crazy things. I've been a patient too many times to count. During my last inpatient experience, post cardiac-cath, I got really disgusted when a doc listened to my femoral artery (we...

  14. why betadine on skin for those with iodine/shellfish allergy?

    mamamerlee replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    This would have to be done 2-3 days before surgery to really know if an allergy exists. I am not allergic to iodine or shellfish, but developed a bad dermatitis from frequent hand washing w/Betadine....

  15. HS meds....do they have to be given at 9?

    mamamerlee replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HS is what the patient says HS

  16. Sandman hates me

    mamamerlee replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    So after your MI, who will tend to YOU? Stop trying to be all things to all people, and get some rest. You already have chest pain????? And if you miss a few things with your kids, they will...

  17. is this dispensing without a license?

    mamamerlee replied to Roseanne P.'s topic in General Nursing

    This is probably more info than this discussion board should be into. And I have seen erroneous information already on this thread. Generally speaking, home hospice care usually does not offer PT/OT,...

  18. Tips for Allergy Clinic Interview?!

    mamamerlee replied to np7797's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sneeze! (only kidding!) I can't imagine what you should study about; I am certain they will provide you with some

  19. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    mamamerlee replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I called to say I ain't coming in!!! That solves

  20. Skating on thin ice?(at my job)

    mamamerlee replied to nursep2b's topic in General Nursing

    These issues are not new ones for any NH/LTC business, especially the for-profit ones. Of course they want you out on time, they don't want to pay a penny more than they have to. And med passes are...

  21. Breastfeeding support by HCPs

    mamamerlee replied to mappers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe that if more nurses breast-fed their own kids, then they would be more likely to encourage and support moms who were interested. I worked with a nurse who was very private in many ways, and...

  22. when to call a code

    mamamerlee replied to kxvc's topic in Emergency

    Yes to call a code before total arrest. I have called codes on patients who were still awake, aware, and responsive, and have been correct every time. One was a patient that had rec'd 2 Units PRBC's,...

  23. supply room

    mamamerlee replied to JonB04's topic in General Nursing

    LOL !!!!

  24. Just sign for it

    mamamerlee replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    She wants you to sign for meds that aren't delivered yet? Can she say 'lose the faciility's license?' Can you say 'I need to protect MY license'? No, you cannot sign for meds that aren't even there...

  25. Can I read my friend's ppd test?

    mamamerlee replied to sayang87's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you even know how to read it? They are frequently read by a different person than the one who administered it, so that should not be an issue. Call around to local med-checks and ER's,...