MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

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  1. Why should a patient void before surgery?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to TASIA305's topic in General Nursing

    A FULL bladder pushes on other abdominal organs and can distort internal anatomy. Also, even though urine is sterile, they do not want the patient to accidentally pass urine during the procedure and...

  2. Typical day in the ER?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    ALL so true, only she is more articulate, better dressed, not cussing, threatening, or throwing things at the MD. Doesn't smell from lack of shower, or poor dental hygeine. I especially liked the...

  3. New here...considering becoming a nurse..need advice

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to footprints1973's topic in General Nursing

    If possible I'd do a BSN. If NOT ADN. Today, depending where you live many hospitals will NOT hire without BSN for ANY position. Back in my day, I graduated hospital diploma program in the 1970s,...

  4. Straight into casual pool after graduating..

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Struth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let me put it a bit more delicately. Graduate Internships are designed to ease the transition from student to staff nurse. The rotations my not be appealing but they are not the end resting place for...

  5. Help me...

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to empathykitty's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I do not know DC exactly, I am closer to Baltimore. Silver Spring and VA are doeable commutes with the DCMetro. Wish I could help more. I am happy you have a job. I am sure...

  6. Pulling Sheaths on a Cardiac Stepdown

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ItalianRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    WOW! When I worked cath prep and recovery we pulled all the sheaths. Patient ratio was 1:2-3 (on rare short staffed days 1:4, but still doeable), frequent vitals (Q15x4, Q30x4, Q1x4), continuous...

  7. Eating healthy on the run-post your tips.

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to BChapp3182's topic in Home Health

    I have a cooler that plugs into the back of my car and also works off of AC power, have used that for day trips, a week in a hotel at the ocean, and on the boat. Never tried any of the hot pots...

  8. what kind of shoes should I get for nursing school???

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Cadnac22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am partial to Dansko Professional CLogs. You can go to a store that sells them and try them out. Then go online and by them at Dansko Outlet.com for about half of retail. Technically they are...

  9. amount of overtime available

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to meaton1421's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it wonderful to be at that point in life??? In my state nurse may only work 16 hours and must have 8 hours off in 24 hours. No more than 60 hours a week total. That means 7.5 eight hour shifts,...

  10. Weekend Certification courses?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to confusedRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Just be cautious. Some hospitals are now ONLY accepting American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS certifications. EKG certification classes are generally offered in hospitals, perhaps you...

  11. Do you think this is fair compensation for orientation?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    Are you working there as an agency nurse or employee of the practice? Agency orientation rates are 50% of regular hourly rate. HOWEVER, NEVER less than Federal Minimum WAGE AND TODAY THAT IS...

  12. vacation buyout in lieu of time off

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to clvlpn34's topic in General Nursing

    We have a voluntary buy back, but it is 100% hourly rate. The other posters are correct, you don't get time off, work longer without a break, pay additional taxes. NOT SURE how that benefits you as...

  13. So very mad!!!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    I agree with the other posters B for all 3 questions. We tape rings that will not come off easily when someone goes to the OR to prevent contact with other metal and electricity being conducted...

  14. Dickies vs. Cherokee

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Jay2daq's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am not a BIG chested woman, 38C which is about average, and no midriff bulge really. I CAN NOT wear Dickies tops, they are FAR TOO TIGHT AND SHORT FOR ME. I am 5'3" and LOVE Cherokee, tops and...

  15. Certifications

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ashleo's topic in General Nursing

    MOST employers require basic BLS certification. Some REQUIRE ACLS, PALS, NALS. Most will provide recertification courses. New grads and nurses changing specialties can usually get BLS, and ACLS,...

  16. This is a reason why I might not of gotten hired, any thoughts?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to bellynursegurl's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My credit was ruined 9 years ago by a fatal illness of my spouse. I tried to talk to creditors to no avail when it first started. We went from two middle incomes to me being the only one making...

  17. Low Census??

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I was working 36-48 hours a week till Mid June. Balt/DC Metro area. July I worked 62 hours for the MONTH. August I went to Utah for 4 weeks, worked more than 40 hours a week in Salt Lake City. Came...

  18. Decisions for a student

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Blueorchid's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you SunnycalifRN, now I am blushing. I merely stated the facts and gave advice that I would hope was helpful. The key to true happiness is always to be true to yourself, your own values and...

  19. Realistic to work OR PRN?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to McBx3's topic in Operating Room

    My last OR job I was PT 24 hours/week, I oriented 40 hours a week (had 28 years experience when I took that job). I just accepted a Float postion 24 hours/week, NOT in OR and will be orienting 36...

  20. Decisions for a student

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Blueorchid's topic in General Nursing

    YOU DO realize you just informed everyone who reads your post where you work by the wording of the trauma seen in your ER and what it is about. I worked in your ER. It will give you GOOD basics to...

  21. job offer

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would continue to keep my options open, especially in the economy. Continue to apply, and if the offer comes through great. If not don't be too didsappointed. It is difficult to find a job...

  22. RSV- swab v/s wash

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to RhiaRN75's topic in General Nursing

    Our protocol is nasal

  23. How do you administer Mucomyst orally?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to IlovenursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    The preferred method is in OJ at my facility. But I have seen it in most any juice, cola, gingerale, and even water. The smell is horrible but the effect

  24. Strange interview question

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    HOW ODD. I am not sure how that pertains to your skills as an ICU/TRAUMA nurse for PRN

  25. Carpijet?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone still use those? I think most of us just take the needle part off and draw the medicaton up in a 10ml flush expelling the volume in the carpijet cartridge so that it is a total of 10ml at...