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  1. I cannot do med/surg anymore

    melpn replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    Ten patients for acute care? Amazing anyone survived, pts. or staff. I know it's supposed to be about the patients but if something happens (and it will eventually) you have your license to protect,...

  2. Please Reply!...im interested to see answers to this!

    melpn replied to Cristina_NS_RUM's topic in General Nursing

    Staffing. Supplies. Real evals that mean something. Mgmt. backing up the staff when families/ pts. get really out of line and abusive. Scheduling inservices, etc. only at times that are nearly...

  3. Families from Hell

    melpn replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's hard to be sick/injured or have a loved one who is, but man, why do we have to put up w/ this crap? I'd tell you a story or two but I'm sure everyone here would have a more unbelieveable...

  4. What's your fav general use stethoscope?

    melpn replied to chaxanmom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    DRG's- cheaper than my Littman Master Classic II, lighter, have a neat little thing in the middle so it doesn't slip off your neck. Also come with anti bacterial diaphragm covers (replaceable) and...

  5. What would you change about your scrubs?

    melpn replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have some scrubs with slim stretch knit panels on the sides and I love them. They have a nice shape to them and you can move very comfortably. A very nice

  6. What would you change about your scrubs?

    melpn replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Has anyone mentioned pockets? Pants- Line the pockets with tricot so scissors, pens, etc. don't tear through them. Cargo pockets on both legs. Slash pockets on the sides too. Drawstring with elastic...

  7. You will not bring me down

    melpn replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    Tata- She practically did you a favor by treating you badly; you are stronger and more determined for it (the ultimate revenge). You will also be a kind preceptor when it's your turn. You can learn as...

  8. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    melpn replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    pulmonary toilet- clearing of sputum from the airways (via deep breathing & coughing, or more often,

  9. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    melpn replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can LPNs become ACLS, NALS and PALS certified or would we be awarded a certificate of

  10. A question on Lyrica

    melpn replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient Medications

    We destroy all narcs and DACs, including Lyrica. If it's double locked, it gets

  11. Fioricet

    melpn replied to summerdaze's topic in Patient Medications

    Try Midrin (APAP, isometheptene and dichloralphenazone). Also called Duradrin. Even works on my migraines if I catch them fast enough, without that nasty chest & neck pressure I get from triptans....

  12. Shingles Vaccine

    melpn replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I received the vaccine when it was first approved in the US, about 10 years ago. I was aasked to get it when my titer came back low and I was going into the nursing program. I was a little hesitant to...

  13. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    melpn replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    One wheezy lung COPDer, febrile, sats in the 70s. Something clearly had to be done as she could have crashed fast. But in light of her usually maintaining sats in the low 80s (history is important,...

  14. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    melpn replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Vacuum tube system (like the ones at the drive-thru at the bank where you put the papers in the box and push it up) for Pharmacy orders; so high tech at the time! Maalox and baby food to decubs and...

  15. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    melpn replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pt c/o my delay in returning w/ her meds promptly as I had stated I would after doing her VS. It's true; I was delayed because another pt coded. When I told her I had an emergency, she said "Then why...

  16. What's your holiday bonus?

    melpn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    A turkey. Literally. A frozen

  17. Enraged (venting)

    melpn replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    You lost your cool w/ a drunk selfish jerk who has no regard for anyone's life, even those who are trying to take care of his sorry @#%. You put up w/ way more than I would have. The doc should have...

  18. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

    melpn replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I understand, Lizz. But no matter how many pts. you have it is extra effort to train because you can't just do the job, you have to stop and explain what you are doing and why; it slows you down. This...

  19. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

    melpn replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    OK, to all of you students and new grads out there, here it is in a nutshell. It sucks in the beginning. We are short-staffed and precepting takes more time and effort, yet mgmt. throws exta pts. on...

  20. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    melpn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I regularly chart +BBSH CTA (positive B/L breath sounds heard, clear to auscultation) RRR (regular rate & rhythm). In court they ask for interpretation of med terms all the time, so as long as...

  21. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    melpn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    -diaper=briefs or underwear -refused= declined (w/ a brief explanation of why pt declined and noting that teaching was given re: importance of tx and possible consecquences; not to scare them into...

  22. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    melpn replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    While I am highly offended by her attitudes, ignorance and total lack of professionalism and understanding, I do not believe she should have been fired. Yes, switch the assignment of that pt. to...

  23. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    melpn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Management (if they are not already aware) needs to be involved. Maybe HR as well. Help this poor woman. I know the repeated nastiness tends to diminish one's compassion, but she needs help, medical...

  24. New grad just got fired

    melpn replied to rn2day's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this happened to you. Keep good notes on your pts., using a form is best w/ spaces to fill in, then you are less likely to forget. If the facility doesn't provide one, make one up on the...

  25. "Male Problems" while nursing female

    melpn replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Untuck your