mamamerlee

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  1. PRN nurses are making my job a living HELL !!

    mamamerlee replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Is there an orientation packet for the PRN staff? If not, ask if you can work with the clinical educator to develop one. Make sure it lists very specifically everything that needs to be done on each...

  2. OB Nursing?

    mamamerlee replied to mb20and151's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Start applying right away. If you are obligated for a year at your present place of employment, then start at least 3 months before your contract is done. Best

  3. Relocating-and takin' my license with me!

    mamamerlee replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, dishes, that was harsh. Many people stay with friends or relatives when they first move. Although I may not do this myself, I would not call Geaux's integrity into question like that. Most...

  4. I feel like I am working at Walmart...The customer is always right!

    mamamerlee replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    At the first hint of trouble with a patient or family, get your manager involved. The FIRST refusal, the FIRST instance of truly inappropriate behaviour. Then, WRITE IT UP. Yes, I know that it is...

  5. How to give an injection?

    mamamerlee replied to Aspiring Nurse 777's topic in General Nursing

    Everything you need to know will be taught to you. There are a variety of types of injections, and each will be taught, explained, demonstrated and reviewed many times. There is little reason to...

  6. Question about tinnitus

    mamamerlee replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's more common than you may realize. I personally believe that it is a side effect of many drugs, and may be overlooked as

  7. Do you want to know what I find scary...

    mamamerlee replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Very often, it's in the approach, and the place. In front of the patient is a definite no-no. In fact, anywhere that someone can hear you is not appreciated. Also, sometimes it's easier to swallow...

  8. Med Calculation exams

    mamamerlee replied to hydez1986's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. The weight would be 20.25 lbs. But don't you usually convert pounds to kilos, anyway? Most meds are calculated in mg per kg body weight. 20.25 lbs = 9.20 kg 20.4 lbs =...

  9. Nurses in a Government / Military Hospital??

    mamamerlee replied to austinurse2b's topic in Government, Military

    And I'm sure you know that no one will hire you straight 'outta' anywhere. Althought they may hire you straight out of school at some

  10. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    mamamerlee replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    Rolo - you have my permission to use our story. I wish that the EMTs had been more specific when they gave report, or had taken him off of it when they got there. I never understood why they left him...

  11. New Grad-Unsure of self

    mamamerlee replied to shlee121's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some of this is completely normal, everyone has a 'break-in' time with any new job, anywhere. Try to mull these things over for no more than 15 minutes, any longer will make you crazy, and you can't...

  12. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    mamamerlee replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    A few years ago, my husband fell at work, and broke some ribs. He has Cerebral palsy, which made him have tremendous muscle spasms, and he could hardly move. Due the the acute angles in our...

  13. Any help for home care nurse in bug infested/dirty homes?

    mamamerlee replied to homelpn's topic in Home Health

    1. Where is the social worker? Who is calling the health department? 2. Use shoe covers if necessary, and if you have it, spray bug repellent on your shoecovers and lower legs. Take the smallest amt...

  14. Camp nursing

    mamamerlee replied to inkedRN's topic in Camp

    I've done camp nursing at two different camps - one was really great, the other a drag. Be sure to ask about time off. At one of the camps I was the only nurse, and never even got to the pool. At...

  15. Fluctuating Blood Sugar?

    mamamerlee replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    ris - always retake the test, first. Call MD. Gather equipment to draw a venous sample, it may be ordered STAT. Do not give insulin until an order is received. When my own tests seem off, I always...

  16. Alert but confused

    mamamerlee replied to mytoon38's topic in General Nursing

    My MIL has Pick's dementia. She is still ambulatory, but rarely talks, She is definitely alert, but not oriented. She will look at someone who calls her name, she will mimic 'how are you today' but...

  17. Where did you learn all of the acronyms??

    mamamerlee replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! After 25 years of nursing, I needed a change. I became a travel agent - another entire language. Every airport in the world has a three-letter code, and we needed to memorize the most...

  18. UVA second-degree MSN

    mamamerlee replied to toddve's topic in General Nursing

    Have you already spoken to someone at the university? I would think that you should do that

  19. did your job give you a holiday gift??

    mamamerlee replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Sharpie mom! I am Jewish, and I would not have hesitated to say something directly to the insensitive person who gave out the hams. I would have taken the ham and given it to someone else who...

  20. Overtime Pay for Change of Shift Report

    mamamerlee replied to goldenmom's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS try to take your lunch and breaks, unless there is a code going on. This is for YOUR health and benefit. I remember the days when many nurses smoked, and the smokers never missed their...

  21. How serious!

    mamamerlee replied to Jeffersong's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about it - if someone catches it, they will simply ask you to sign the original and fax it again, or come in to the office to sign it. Did you get paid for the work? The patient's...

  22. On call pay?

    mamamerlee replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Every place I have worked has had a different set of rules. They will pay as little as they can get away with. It's usually better if there is a union or some kind of bargaining unit. What's really...

  23. My Crazy Month

    mamamerlee replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    You have been a wonderful granddaughter, and a great support to your entire family. Everything appropriate has been done for her, and her nurses will care for her and for your family. Once the...

  24. Raining On My Parade

    mamamerlee replied to SNIXRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just read a very good book - - Hurry Down Sunshine - - a true story of the breakdown of a teenager, told from her father's point of view. Read it, it may give you some insight as to what to expect...

  25. Help! How do I sign my name??

    mamamerlee replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing that really matters is RN. BSN, RN is okay. I've never seen an MD or a PhD list their other degrees on anything. Just MD or PhD. If you have a master's degree, then I might list...