MEL101

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  1. What cities have the highest ICU nurse demand?

    MEL101 replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :) :) UNM, Albuquerque, New Mexico....Level 1 Trauma facility....Good

  2. Could be nursing school reject w/4.00

    MEL101 replied to avery's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :rolleyes: Good grief! Politics!!? or dealing w the wrong person....take your situation to the Director/Manager/Supervisor or someone "higher up" for either clarification/justification or...

  3. How can such small kids take so much energy???

    MEL101 replied to nekhismom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  4. How do you get patients to give you a "very good?"

    MEL101 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    AGREE big time..what better way to have a "reference" from someone. besides it makes you feel soooo good!!Its not discourteous to anyone and in the long run everyone feels good...allow yourself that...

  5. what is the more acceptable time to leave?

    MEL101 replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    Go girl go!! Make your move and don't regret another minute! Do what's good for you/family. Sure it helps to have another "professional" vouch for you but don't forget to utilize an MD you've...

  6. Where have all the sign on bonuses gone?

    MEL101 replied to 275Main's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :) :angryfire Because "they" realize that experienced nurses know the real poop and who better to take advantage of than NEW GRADUATES! Why pay those of us that know the way the system works and can...

  7. IM injections

    MEL101 replied to KellyT330's topic in Emergency

    :) When I've given 2-3 cc per hip my patients were always recumbent! Never standing and never seeing my "equiptment". I'd go vagal on seeing a 16 or 18 guage needle too! Common sense tells you to...

  8. Which hospital volunteer assignment should I ask for?

    MEL101 replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Nursing

    :) Good advice mattsmom81! You sound like a nicely seasoned person... May I ask where Texasville is in relation to Houston? I'm still learning about TX since moving here a few yrs ago...have a good...

  9. private duty home health care

    MEL101 replied to jrenae's topic in Home Health

    :) The last agency I worked for billed either the patient who in turn was reimbursed by their Ins. company or the insurance company paid after negotiating a charge(s) for services rendered. On admit...

  10. need advice

    MEL101 replied to latone's topic in International Nursing

    :) :) Welcome to the USA! If your totally so uncomfortable with LTCF bag it! On the other hand it could turn out to be a most gratifying experience for you! Remember you'll be in their shoes one...

  11. N.M. is a great place...

    MEL101 replied to Pilar's topic in General Nursing

    :) RN-RD....where in northern NM if you care to divulge....Pilar, I just typed other postings on 3 different threads...take a gander...I cannot type anymore...time to go rest my brain...and fingers!...

  12. Shiprock Hospital, anesthesia

    MEL101 replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    Brush up on Navaho ways and language....Buy all silver and turquoise while your there...See Mesa Verde ...maybe Chaco Canyon too...Have a great time! Eats lots of green chili and drink Blue...

  13. New Mexico for me?

    MEL101 replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Fergus! I moved to Houston 3 yrs ago after living in Alb for 20+ yrs... The sunsets are outstanding, the green chili and Blue Margaritas will spoil you and the skiing is great when it snows. Taos...

  14. New Grad moving to Albuquerque in December

    MEL101 replied to rpbear's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle You guys are all to funny!! I moved to Houston 3 yrs ago after living in Albuquerque for 20+ years....Best things about NM is the "slow" paced attitude but thats NM and the green chili!...

  15. Is TVI's nursing program respected?

    MEL101 replied to abby0501's topic in General Nursing

    Your welcome! Please let me know if you all move there....I miss my green chili, my sis and ma and pa....whine

  16. Grandfathering Nurses Question

    MEL101 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    :wink2: Sooo what happened with all the diploma grads in BC and Ontario? Was there a transitiion period of some sorts for them? Obviously you can tell I've not stayed abreast re: the nursing situation...

  17. Grandfathering Nurses Question

    MEL101 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    "Better" is not the best choice of words to use. One is not better than the other, how about "appropriate" instead of "better"....And yes I realize that BSN is here to stay and its becoming the...

  18. Foot care training

    MEL101 replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    On the other hand I think your medicinal salve sounds great and I'll be emailing you for the receipe if its

  19. Foot care training

    MEL101 replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Unfortunately WOCN is for BSN's only and you have to have verification of 4000 hours of wound care within 5 yrs of taking the certification test....Unfortunate because they (WCON) are eliminating a...

  20. Is TVI's nursing program respected?

    MEL101 replied to abby0501's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Abby! I moved to Houston 3 yrs ago after living in Alb for 21 yrs....altho' I did not attend TVI a friend of mine did and she is now head of Hospice at Presbyterian Hosp. She worked hard as a AD...

  21. Foot care training

    MEL101 replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    :) WOW!! I am so impressed with all the information thats been shared here and am equally impressed with you all and your success in creating a very much needed service. You've taken a need that...

  22. Grandfathering Nurses Question

    MEL101 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    I have yet to decide what BSN's have over Diploma nurses (2 & 3 yr grads)... the "Grandfather" situation has been discussed and acted upon for over 30 years now...I hope as long as there are...

  23. Loss

    MEL101 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My heart hurts for you and the family...its truly a tragedy...give yourself a break tho', not only are you a special person being a nurse, you are also a human with a big heart that sometimes...

  24. Will I be able to become a nurse?

    MEL101 replied to b_a_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Really?...I wouldn't let someone RX me just for being positive from skin test & CXR neg....Theres a ton of people running around w + skin test...my experience is that those w + skin test have to...

  25. needing some advice...

    MEL101 replied to punim1974's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think thats a great idea to volunteer....Back in my hi school days I worked (w pay) as sort of an aide...making beds, passing meal trays, restocking linen closets, basically whatever was needed that...