mamamerlee

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  1. Wound care

    mamamerlee replied to IamVickiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unna boot usually has zinc paste in it, and sometimes calamine. I don't think you can just make this yourself. How does anybody there get any

  2. ADM?

    mamamerlee replied to RNfaith331's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Was someone comparing administration (ADM) to staff nurses? Need to know the

  3. monitoring patient...

    mamamerlee replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Luv, as far as errors go, this does not rank very high. You have learned a lesson. Hold your head up, go into work, and blow the charge nurse away by thanking her for her consideration of your...

  4. LTC - when residents deteriorate

    mamamerlee replied to Meraki's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with calling the MD. Is the doc even aware of this change? She shouldn't be asked if she needs help, that makes her feel bad. Instead, someone should go in and simply assist her...

  5. New Grad - no taxes taken from pay

    mamamerlee replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    This is nonsense - - did you sign paperwork stating you are strictly a contract worker? If the agency doesn't take your taxes out, ask them why. If they do it for their inhouse workers, they should...

  6. why be nice?

    mamamerlee replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    Flipper, you are either very burned out, having PTSD, and/or in need of some therapy. Please contact the EAP where you work before you

  7. Tired of ppl who says that you are not a real nurse cause you dont work in a hospital

    mamamerlee replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've done ICU, Acute Dialysis, med-surg, and more. The one area where I had to use all of my training all of the time was HOME HEALTH. Wound care? You name it, I've done it. And I'll put my...

  8. is laddering worth it?

    mamamerlee replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    Laddering has to do with getting ahead at your job. You may need certifications to get up the ladder. Laddering does not transfer from one place of business to another. Laddering has no real 'value'...

  9. Potassium IV solutions

    mamamerlee replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    I take big round slow release potassium supplements - - 4 of them. They are 20 mEq each. I can't imagine how many more anyone would

  10. Funny Nurse music video!

    mamamerlee replied to Seiya174's topic in General Nursing

    FABULOUS !!!!! Laughed my a$$ off!!!! Needed a good

  11. Random, Simple Request

    mamamerlee replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    So, today, on another thread, BSRN replied in LAVENDAR!

  12. Should I just lie?

    mamamerlee replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Do not lie on your application. I agree with those who say take a refresher course. It will help you, update you, and boost your confidence. Best

  13. Random, Simple Request

    mamamerlee replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    And PLEASE no fancy colors or colored backgrounds! I especially have a problem with pink, green, or yellow print. Thank you for your kind consideration of us older

  14. Questions to ask employers during interview

    mamamerlee replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I question I'd like to ask is - Tell me a time when you have supported a staff nurse in a sticky

  15. Aftermath of STATE

    mamamerlee replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If this was all they could find, I would want my family members to be in your facility. GREAT JOB!!!!:ancong!:

  16. colostomy with rectal tube.

    mamamerlee replied to optimusgts's topic in General Nursing

    The output is probably just mucus. Will it be reattached sometime

  17. Diet Coke Commercial: Nurses are Extraordinary

    mamamerlee replied to s_david_a's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CAFFEINE-FREE Diet Coke person!!! Between the CAD and the DM, it's water or decaf tea of

  18. CCRN, CEN or CEN, CCRN

    mamamerlee replied to ERNurseScott's topic in General Nursing

    RN is all that

  19. Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    mamamerlee replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Sue your school because the dynamics of the workplace have changed dramatically in the las few years. Interesting. I can truly understand your frustration. But keep in mind that if you were to...

  20. What to do?

    mamamerlee replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Take the ED job - starting IVs and doing wound care are both very valuable

  21. Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    mamamerlee replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked home health, I used to get many, many calls on my 'off' time - - 'we have two IV cases tonight, can you do one of them?' And many other issues...'there's an admission in your own area...

  22. State is coming and I'm a wreck..

    mamamerlee replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Years ago, I used a double-cup method for crushing meds. Put pill/s in a small paper pill cup. Put another cup on top of the first, so the pills are 'sandwiched' betweeen the cups. Now crush. You...

  23. Administration of non approved FDA drugs

    mamamerlee replied to Kauai RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a dicey subject, and very interesting. You say you are from a home health agency - do you have people doing actual in-home shifts who administer meds to the pt.? Many years ago, my husband...

  24. State is here and I am as cool as a cucumber...

    mamamerlee replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good work. I liked that you felt comfortable taking charge of the situation. You GO, Girl

  25. Pet peeve

    mamamerlee replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I think about how many YEARS I started IVs without gloves...(sigh) and I am still alive! Back in the 70's, we rarely wore gloves for pt care, unless it was a poopy patient, or there was other...