mamamerlee

mamamerlee LPN

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  1. New Nurse, 2 job offers. Any Advice?

    mamamerlee replied to IndyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Either of these is a terrifc opportunity. Go where you think is the better - run unit, or the one that seems more welcoming to new grads.

  2. transfer after 1st year of nursing

    mamamerlee replied to kxvc's topic in Emergency

    Stay, stay,

  3. discontinued narcotics left on unit for weeks

    mamamerlee replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    There should be a policy. Check it out, before there is a diversion

  4. are filter needles necessary?

    mamamerlee replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    You are correct to use the filter needles. Please bring this up to someone who can see that the filter needles are used by all.

  5. Resident in the hospital

    mamamerlee replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I did Home Health nursing, I sometimes went to visit my patients in the hospital. They were always happy to see a familiar face. And occassionally, I was able to pass on some info to the staff....

  6. Terrified Patient

    mamamerlee replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    You are not whining. Maybe an inservice is in order, if this is a recurrent

  7. LPN to RN... ask for a raise?

    mamamerlee replied to e.moore30's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there are multiple issues here. Unless the scope of your practice in that home is going to change somehow, you are still working as an LPN. What, if anything, will you be doing differently?...

  8. Jean Watson Caring Science

    mamamerlee replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I spent some time reading her stuff instead of sleeping. Holy Cow, it's all about CARING. And that many aspects of nursing CARE cannot be quantified, but are important, and worthwhile uses of...

  9. Jean Watson Caring Science

    mamamerlee replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    So much for open-mindedness, and the curiousity of learning something new. I do not roll my eyes when being exposed to new ideas. And every religion started out as a 'cult'. If you work in a...

  10. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    mamamerlee replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a facility that was non-smoking since it opened, in the 1940's. If you wanted good care, that was the place to go. No one ever left the floor for a quick break, just to smoke, and the...

  11. Okay to email a potential boss?

    mamamerlee replied to Bumashes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do

  12. Could my patient get vancomycin toxicity?

    mamamerlee replied to Winston229's topic in General Nursing

    Probably not to worry. More important - why wasn't it passed on about the time the first dose was given so you would know when 12 hours had

  13. Bloody secretions from trach-normal or no?

    mamamerlee replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give medical advice. Call her

  14. Med Surg to Nursery. will i be bored?

    mamamerlee replied to liamssmile's topic in General Nursing

    Do it. Stretch yourself. Each baby is a unique individual. Any job can be boring if you are not enthusiastic. Best

  15. Sexual harassment policy at your facility

    mamamerlee replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    CoffeeMate CNA - - ain't it the TRUTH?

  16. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    mamamerlee replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I never once wanted to be a doc. Didn't grow up wanting to be a nurse, either! And the very few times that people have inquired, I have simply told them that there is nothing better for me than the...

  17. Resignation by e-mail

    mamamerlee replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on getting your first RN position. What have you been doing? You should at the very least call your supervisors, give them your last day of availability, and then hand deliver your...

  18. Did Nursing Supervisor do the right thing?

    mamamerlee replied to EtoseLvr03's topic in General Nursing

    If you did not know the patient at the time the yearly assessment was due, you cannot do that assessment. At the very least, if that other nurse is still working there, she should be approached to do...

  19. Faulted by aides who want help with incontinence care

    mamamerlee replied to Calliehoo's topic in General Nursing

    "L&Dnurse2B" The OP states she does help when she can, but during the morning rush it can be too time-consuming to stop and help. So get off your high horse, and when you do become a nurse make...

  20. Do nurses make you wear diapers if you wet the bed?

    mamamerlee replied to alyssacat's topic in General Nursing

    The pullups will probably not be allowed in the operating room, but neither will any other type of similar product. However, they will put lots of other padding under her. I have bladder issues, and...

  21. working with MRSA?

    mamamerlee replied to jaimie0876's topic in General Nursing

    Where is your lesion? Can it be kept covered? Ask your doc, and your

  22. Get it off your chest! What's the rudest thing a doctor ever said to you?

    mamamerlee replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    In front of a patient "If I wanted infornation from you I would have asked". "Who taught you how to do that" in a way that made it seem I was doing something wrong. Me - Doc So&So. Him...

  23. Would I be a terrible person if . . . ?

    mamamerlee replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you have all your ducks in a row. POA, both healthcare and financial; guardianship, advanced directives. ALL OF IT. You are not a terrible person. My husband can hardly bear to visit his...

  24. Are ER nurses burnt out or just uncaring??

    mamamerlee replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Emergency

    We went thru this backboard stuff here on allnurses a year or so ago. My husband, who has CP, was placed on a backboard because they could not get the regular stretcher into our bedroom. NO NECK...

  25. What do you think of the Vienna Declaration?

    mamamerlee replied to oryxandcake's topic in General Nursing

    I have read this 4 times, and I'm still not sure what they are getting at. That we decriminalize the drugs? The users? Provide clean needles? What are the PLANS? The fact is, there have always been,...