mamamerlee

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  1. Saline flush..saline taste?

    mamamerlee replied to Gabriel13's topic in Emergency

    I don't know why it happens with flushes and not drips, but it has to do with the anatomy of the circulatory system, and the proximity of blood vessels to the tongue and taste buds. There are many IV...

  2. Donating blood- is it safe ?

    mamamerlee replied to bowser301's topic in General Nursing

    Bowser - are you a nurse? It has ALWAYS been safe to donate, everthing is used just once. It's the recipient who has had to worry in the

  3. 4 month old baby denied insurance coverage for being obese

    mamamerlee replied to lovepink's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The insurance co has already backed down, stating it was a clerical error. The media pressure was probably helpful in expediting this

  4. How do you feel about this?

    mamamerlee replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha!! "Well , Ms Diabetic, if you really want a cookie, I'll need to take your blood sugar first and then give you a shot based on your current BS AND the additional 27g carbohydrates." Your...

  5. What do you think of chantix?

    mamamerlee replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    After 45 yrs of smoking, my mom used the patch - and she stopped smoking. Hasn't had one in about 15 years. But she wasn't a

  6. Infection Protection?

    mamamerlee replied to angelausp's topic in General Nursing

    Why do I get the feeling that this is a ruse? Are you even a healthcare worker? In an ideal world, we would all change into scrubs at work, and back into street clothes at the end of the day. Leave...

  7. Friends at work?

    mamamerlee replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. Some people simply want to maintain professional relationships, some would like a more personal relationship with their coworkers. Are you saying that the 'friends' a person makes in...

  8. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    mamamerlee replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Zuzi - you scare me! Your spelling and syntax are atrocious, and I can't imagine that your nurses' notes are any better. I have had depression issues for many years, and I function best when I am at...

  9. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    mamamerlee replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    The real question here is "Is there anyone out there who is NOT on some type mood-altering substance?" Nearly everyone I work with has been on or considered some type of substance. Not funny - life...

  10. Pregnancy and nursing

    mamamerlee replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    You may be confusing maternity leave with FMLA. Make an appt, as suggested, with HR to get clarification. And regardless of which is appropriate, you will need documentation. Where I lived for my...

  11. How can I put my credentials on a nametag without writing a book?

    mamamerlee replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Please notice that most MDs' name badges just say J Smith, MD. No BA, no listing of other degrees/certifications. When you go to their office all the certificates and diplomas are framed. And you...

  12. Nurse Manager threatening to report me to BRN...

    mamamerlee replied to Cosper123's topic in General Nursing

    If you were a witness to someone possibly sleeping on the job, then that is all you are being asked to say. It could easily impact your job - "Mr smith's nurse was not available so I had to do...

  13. Palliative care-withholding coumadin-your opinions

    mamamerlee replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    All excellent responses. Much more info really needs to be available for a definitive answer. I don't know that there is a corelation between TIAs and DVTs. If you have a questions, ask the MD for...

  14. CNA to NURSE on same job, Job will not change my status

    mamamerlee replied to nursenewbe's topic in General Nursing

    Be very careful about your job duties. If you are working as a tech, getting paid as a tech, and your namebadge says you are a tech, the DO NOT DO ANYTHING above the scope as a tech. You will...

  15. I got my coworker fired

    mamamerlee replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    ABout 8 years ago, while in a non-nursing position, I repeatedly asked a co-worker to tone down his behavior. I worked at a call center, and if we needed to make a personal call there was a bank of...

  16. Nursing job and time off-How flexible?

    mamamerlee replied to Naoko2001's topic in General Nursing

    I can't think of any healthcare business that allows its employees a few weeks off every few months. Your age should not be an issue. Can you bring your mother here? Are there other people who...

  17. How do you feel about this?

    mamamerlee replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    When so many hospitals are developing low-odor policies, this is surely a step in the wrong direction. Aside from all the obvious reasons why the nursing staff should NOT be responsible for the...

  18. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    mamamerlee replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what they would do to people like me - - I am allergic to eggs and have never had a flu

  19. Is This Possible??

    mamamerlee replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    You would know a 6-8 lb weight gain. There must have been SOMETHING wrong with one ogf the

  20. experienced nurses (edema question)

    mamamerlee replied to seaspray700777's topic in General Nursing

    This is usually referred to dependent edema, simply due to the position. Her legs need to be elevated to encourage better circulation. Water, or any type of liquid will always find the lowest point...

  21. Autonomy and Informed Consents

    mamamerlee replied to rncee's topic in General Nursing

    Treating the acute situation is not the same as treating the chronic situation. Getting the temp and pnuemonia under control is not like giving chemo. The patient is entitled to the palliative care...

  22. Feeling guilty

    mamamerlee replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Jessie - you are overwhelmed and overworked. I totally agree w/accessqueen, this was not your doing, and does not reflect on you in any way. You may never know why her meds weren't filled - that was...

  23. Do you cut off Name Band?

    mamamerlee replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    hahaha!!! Let's give everyone their choice of Halloween masks to use when they are out of their rooms! In a wheelchair to Xray, on a gurney to the OR!!! How far can we take

  24. Do you cut off Name Band?

    mamamerlee replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    It gets ridiculous at times. Have you noticed the signs over the trash cans out side of pharmacies? They ask the public to not throw away the bags with their info on them, lest the pharmacy be held...

  25. Would you have given the meds??

    mamamerlee replied to **LaurelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I reiterate what I stated earlier - it was definitely the responsibility of the previous nurse to call the MD. That should have been clarified in