nursemelyn

nursemelyn

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  1. Working in SLC healthcare as a non-LDS??

    nursemelyn replied to ED_Lifer's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at Huntsman Cancer Center, the majority of my co-workers weren't LDS. I am, but I think that the manager was very fair and that the University Hospital was a great organization to work...

  2. Dominion, NVMHI, & St. Elizabeths Psychiatric Hospitals

    nursemelyn replied to mingez's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In my own opinion, HCA is not a great organization to work for. I've transitioned to Bon Secours and they're

  3. Dear Pysch Nurses

    nursemelyn replied to Crazed's topic in Psychiatric

    I was one of two people in my class of 90 students that loves psych! The look is pretty common, but like others have said, it's followed by, "wow! I could never do

  4. Child Psych? Your opinions...

    nursemelyn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I currently only have experience in acute adult pscyh and geropsych. However, an awesome opportunity just opened up at the nearby teaching hospital for a 23 bed acute child and adolescent psych unit....

  5. If you got frisked...

    nursemelyn replied to Callisonanne's topic in Psychiatric

    Keys, pen, sharpies, highlighter, pen-light, clip-board with notes. That's

  6. Child Psych? Your opinions...

    nursemelyn replied to nursemelyn's topic in Psychiatric

    I've asked the nurse manager if I could come see the unit, and I've turned my application in so I'm hoping to hear back from her soon! I think the unit is mostly adolescents. My husband has seen the...

  7. Fired....What now?

    nursemelyn replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    A resume isn't a legal document, so you can leave it off it you want to. On your future job applications, however, you are legally required to list that

  8. Med errors: subpoena, copy of incident report

    nursemelyn replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, don't freak out. Maybe this nurse is required to fill out these incident reports. I used to work in a nursing home/rehab facility and was required to fill out incident reports for every skin...

  9. Are there any psych areas which will keep other non-psych nursing skills sharp?

    nursemelyn replied to satyadhi's topic in Psychiatric

    And remember that there are medical psych floors out there. They do exist

  10. Should I settle for a job I'm not happy with?

    nursemelyn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that there are better jobs out there than working in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, but you may have to take one of these jobs first. A lot of hospital jobs require you to have...

  11. Night Shift For Newbies

    nursemelyn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    The night before I work I go to sleep at a normal time (like 2300 or 2330) and then sleep in as late as I can the day I work. Then the whole day that I work, I just stay up and sleep when I get home....

  12. Please help me! Serious issues with my unit!

    nursemelyn posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really, really, really need some advice guys. I'm very, very frustrated with the people I work with. The actual patient load is great, and I love this kind of nursing. But the people...ugh. Let...

  13. Please help me! Serious issues with my unit!

    nursemelyn replied to nursemelyn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your advice. I just got this job a couple months ago and really don't want to go through the whole job search again. Hopefully it will get

  14. Please help me! Serious issues with my unit!

    nursemelyn replied to nursemelyn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We do taped report and the nurses leave while we're listening, so I don't know they've left until I come out of the room with the recorder. I've spoken with almost all of my coworkers, and they all...

  15. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    nursemelyn replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    This totally reminded me - we had to pack this poor woman's lady parts after hysterectomy and that was the most AWFUL smell ever! Good thing she had her legs bent up so she couldn't see my

  16. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    nursemelyn replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    It's strange, but I also HATE the flaky skin that flies in the air when you take off someone's ted hose. I hold my breath until I can stand up to get away from the cloud! Also, dentures. Gag me...

  17. Drug Seeking Patients

    nursemelyn replied to nursemelyn's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you!!! I have such a hard time with this. Need to work on that. Eventually I'll be one dang good psych nurse thanks to all your

  18. Drug Seeking Patients

    nursemelyn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Just a quick question - I currently have a LOT of drug seeking pts on my inpatient psych unit. I'm very new at this (only been here for a month) and was just wondering how you all handle drug seeking...

  19. Drug Seeking Patients

    nursemelyn replied to nursemelyn's topic in Psychiatric

    Love the two tips at the top!!! And no, you're not crazy! All patients have a right to medication that works for them. I have decided that just because someone is in the hospital for psychosis...

  20. Religion in the Room

    nursemelyn replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If you're not comfortable, let the pt know that you'll find someone to pray with them. You'll be able to ask one of your co-workers to pray with your

  21. Religion in the Room

    nursemelyn replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    As a nurse, you want to provide as holistic care as possible. If a pt asks you to pray with them, and you're comfortable doing that, then by all means - do it! It will help them and you develop a...

  22. Unlicensed caregiver?!?!

    nursemelyn replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    I got my CNA while in high school and it was essentially free. My classmates who weren't in high school paid only a couple hundred dollars for the whole course. It's not a long course either, but I...

  23. How to stay safe fulfilling 2 week notice

    nursemelyn replied to azrn523's topic in General Nursing

    Just be super professional about it. I was in essentially the exact same situation as you, and found my dream job in inpt psych. I waited to give my two weeks until I knew when I would start the new...

  24. Pre-printed MARs

    nursemelyn replied to Guest321574's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they should be crossed off. You're just creating problems for yourself later on, because if your MARS are anything like some places I've seen, nurses will just sign off on the medication...

  25. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nursemelyn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Bump!