mamamerlee

mamamerlee LPN

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  1. I'm guilty. It's about the condom catheter

    mamamerlee replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    After the 2nd cath came off, especially if you were reasonably cetain the pt was doing it deliberately, you should have called your supe, and the MD. Let them know what is going on. Do not let any...

  2. Job interview for INPATIENT DIALYSIS JOB... HELP!

    mamamerlee replied to veronicuhh's topic in General Nursing

    If they know you have no dialysis experience then they won't judge you on what you don't know. They should be offering to train

  3. Pre Admission Information Dilemma

    mamamerlee replied to gerilyn's topic in General Nursing

    If you do not already have a pre-admission checklist or info sheet or transfer sheet, the I strongly suggest you develop one. You can address all these issues by faxing a blank to the discharge...

  4. Would you have given the meds??

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

    The nurse discovering the low sugar was responsible for notifying the MD. If the pt's sugar was 127 at breakfast, she should have rec'd all of her meds unless you had an order

  5. Clock OUT and IN for lunch in a NICU???

    mamamerlee replied to Jerico's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is nothing new under the sun when it comes to work environments. You are not simply entitled to your break, it is mandated by law. It is for YOUR protection, your health, your well-being. You...

  6. The best nursing job ever!!

    mamamerlee replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    I worked NICU as my first job out of nursing school 35 years ago. We were super high-tech for the times, but when I see how far things are advanced, I am blown away. I loved that job, left because of...

  7. Supportive Significant Other!!

    mamamerlee replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT WAIT - - GET OUT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PACK YOUR BAGS AND RUN. THIS MAN MAY BE DANGEROUS. You reveal a little bit at a time because you are afraid to even acknowledge...

  8. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    mamamerlee replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    cotjockey - - most policies state that consecutive days of an illness is one absence. Not each individual day. Check into

  9. Supportive Significant Other!!

    mamamerlee replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    This man is treating you very poorly - leave him asap. Go to the local social service agencies to help you leave, find new housing, etc. You will find someone one day who will marvel at the fact...

  10. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    mamamerlee replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am allergic to eggs, and have not had a flu shot, ever. Nor do I expect to get one this year. I don't know about the mist version and egg allergies. While working in dialysis in the early 80's I...

  11. Just hate those navy blue scrubs

    mamamerlee replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    This too shall pass. I remember all-white - DRESSES. hose, shoes, caps. Scrubs were for OR, ICU and such, and were laundered by the hospital. We changed in the locker rooms. I, for one, would...

  12. IV drip rates

    mamamerlee replied to vickieegrove's topic in General Nursing

    In 35 yrs I have never seen an order like that one. Since very few MDs know what type of drip rates different IV sets can accommadate, they usually order things like 100ml/hr, or 1000ml/8hrs. But...

  13. What do you think about this...

    mamamerlee replied to tryingpatsy's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many, many years ago, I worked in a large Catholic hospital in Philadelphia. Dayshift started at 8AM, and morning prayer came over the PA system about 815AM, while we were usually still in...

  14. i cant do this anymore i totally regret becoming a rn!

    mamamerlee replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seek the employee assistance plan in your facility. Try to transfer to days. Ignore the quibbling as much as

  15. Shaved Mons - Phenomenon

    mamamerlee replied to recbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is one of the more light-hearted discussions I have seen. I believe that the profusion of Mediaography and thong underwear has lead some people to think that bare is better. We remove hair...

  16. I and Os!

    mamamerlee replied to ChiSmile6's topic in General Nursing

    If your pumps aren't being cleared and/or reset per your hospital's policy then someone needs to bring that up to the appropriate person. Pumps are a necessary evil, and you can't just multiply...

  17. Things pts do that make you want to go hit your ahead against a brick wall.

    mamamerlee replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    None in her hair? The bedrails? This is a daily occurence in some areas! Find a padded wall to smack your head

  18. am i doing this right?

    mamamerlee replied to this.is.love's topic in General Nursing

    I was never a 'candy striper', CNA, or LPN. Unless there are financial circumstances, go directly to an RN program, whichever you can afford in terms of both time and money. Many hospitals have...

  19. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

    mamamerlee replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No matter how long you are in this profession there will always be someone who can tell you how 'it' is done. I learned to engage the family/patient in some way, as pleasantly as possible, (no small...

  20. 100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    mamamerlee replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Gila - I did not make a 'sweeping generalization' - I said many, not all. I am pro-choice, at least 40 years' worth, and I do not believe in the death penalty. But each individual should be able to...

  21. 100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    mamamerlee replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Angelfire. I didn't think this discussion was aimed at whether or not a particular person was pro-choice but in fact should an anti-choice nurse be TAKING the option of choosing her assignments....

  22. 100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    mamamerlee replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, I don't think you should have a problem. The vast majority of elective abortions are outpatient procedures and of course you would not choose to work at one of those. However, be...