mamamerlee

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  1. can family give pt unprescribed meds

    mamamerlee replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, everyone. I have a herniated disc, and take both Ibuprofen, 800 mg, and Vicodin. The Ibu is written for q8 hours, and was written for 50 tabs. You do the math. 3x30days is 90. Luckily, I...

  2. Pelvic Rest Teaching Material

    mamamerlee replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I googled 'pelvic rest'. You may have to scroll down a bit to find exactly what you need. The only good reference pertained to placenta previa. It also mentioned no heavy lifting, no squatting, no...

  3. Pelvic Rest Teaching Material

    mamamerlee replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Does pelvic rest include 'no orgasms'? May need to mention that, if it's part of the needed rest. And be prepared to use street language, if

  4. Snow and your supervisors

    mamamerlee replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahahahaha!!! NMs risk their lives on the STREETS? Hahahahaha! I have referred to these people who work Monday-Friday as the MFers for a good reason! I worked at one place where the UPPER...

  5. The exorbitant price of healthcare

    mamamerlee replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    But how much will the insurance PAY? Charging and paying are 2 different things. And that amt seems normal for the sessions. Let us know what was

  6. Any experienced nurses having trouble finding a job?

    mamamerlee replied to VegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thirty-five years of experience, now with a bad back. Cannot get hired for anything anywhere. Going on welfare and

  7. No job and license renewal comes up?

    mamamerlee replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    If you plan on working, you renew your license. I just renewed mine; been out of work 9 months, still

  8. ED Christmas Carol: Working On Another Christmas Day

    mamamerlee replied to texicannc's topic in Emergency

    As the Jewish kid, I have worked or been on-call every Christmas eve and/or day since nursing school, 1973. Now I am umemployed, and wish I could work on Christmas. Never minded it, really. Keep in...

  9. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    mamamerlee replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago, I worked with a nurse who worked until 3:30 pm (in the days of 8 hr shifts!) who had a backache, and she delivered at 5:15. I worked until October 1st, had a planned c-section October...

  10. Everything has an Exp. even New Grads 6 Mon.

    mamamerlee replied to reigh's topic in General Nursing

    That does not state for a lifetime. It says on file. Most places only keep applications for 6 mos to a year. And they are probably overwhelmed, as well. Best

  11. Mean coworker

    mamamerlee replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    NOT a flame, Chelynn, but being professional and being rude are two different things. It is possible to be pleasant to people we aren't friends with. NoeIssa - - maintain a positive demeanor around...

  12. Old Fashioned Nurse's Cap Case

    mamamerlee replied to DeniseTN's topic in General Nursing

    Whether or not it's the same, get it for her anyway. She will be EXTREMELY

  13. Grades in nursing school vs. success as a nurse?

    mamamerlee replied to MachThree's topic in General Nursing

    Although I went to school in the Jurassic Era, there were still those who worked hard, got good grades but lacked that certain something. There were 2 students that I would never trust with a...

  14. Nursing Interventions...

    mamamerlee replied to lm8539's topic in General Nursing

    Where is the patient? Why are they coming to you without orders? I am not wanting to be mean, but are you really a nurse? Nurses don't write their own orders, but sometimes there are protocols that...

  15. Drug Screen

    mamamerlee replied to bettysue62's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, they will often ask you to fill out a form which asks what meds you are currently taking. It is a good idea to disclose what you are taking and why, if asked! You are entitled to be...

  16. Should I be upset about this?

    mamamerlee replied to kmarie724's topic in General Nursing

    You are working the hours, but do not yet have the position. Do not waste your energy feeling 'miffed', instead, as other people have stated, prepare for your interview. The posting is a formality,...

  17. Why do units rotate shifts?

    mamamerlee replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    Most places rotate because it is difficult to find permanent evening/night shift workers. Did you ask about working permanent nights? They may be okay with that, or you may be allowed to switch your...

  18. Taking a break from Nursing

    mamamerlee replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    Good point - - keep your license

  19. Taking a break from Nursing

    mamamerlee replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    I took a three year break, and it would have been longer. I was a travel agent before 9/11, and I LOVED it. But when the bottom dropped out, I stuck it out 'til the next March, and with little sign...

  20. When the tables are turned (nurse on the receiving end of care, acted like a fool)

    mamamerlee replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    As a diabetic, you can't count all the needles and fingersticks I've had. But when I go to the doctor, I take my own lancing device with me. I hate the fingerstick devices the offices and hospitals...

  21. Ethical Question...

    mamamerlee replied to ConcernedHealthcare3's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any other people near you that you can talk to? If you have an EAP at work, make an immediate appointment, ask them for direction. At your first opportunity gather all the injectables and...

  22. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    mamamerlee replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, congrats on your wonderful news. Second, I have never heard of inflicting pain deliberately in such a horrible manner. I am a nurse for 35 years. And respect and privacy are for...

  23. Claustrophobia with MRI

    mamamerlee replied to darne20's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am a large woman, and I cannot easily fit in a closed MRI machine. I had my spinal series done in an open-style machine. Not as claustrophic. Also, because I have reflux, I never lie...

  24. Carpijet?

    mamamerlee replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do newer versions have a retractable needle, or a needle guard? How can you release the barrel without recapping the needle? I remember always having to do a scoop to

  25. Please don't expect CNAs to

    mamamerlee replied to Lendytaylor10's topic in General Nursing

    At one facility where I worked we had slide boards - they were wonderful. Still needed at least two people. Always need at least 2