melizerd ASN, RN

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    HIPPA violation

    melizerd replied to Bmwrn99's topic in Nursing Career

    Why did you even search for yourself? Time to face the consequences whatever they are, sit down with the manager and be honest and hope for the
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    tattoo cover up material ideas

    melizerd replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    If it becomes an issue dermablend is the way to go. I have a collarbone tattoo that I had to cover at one place and it works great. The people at Ulta helped teach me how to apply it best too. Now my...
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    Is it legal for hospitals to force Nurses to work without pay during crisis?

    melizerd replied to jennyanydot's topic in General Nursing

    A couple years ago we had a large blizzard. Staff was required to stay, but they were paid even if they were sleeping since they weren't allowed to leave
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    Do quick results ever come faster than 48 hours?

    melizerd replied to dannygirl04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it in Feb but people in cohorts ahead and behind me has similar results. I did test in the AM. A Friday test might make you wait
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    Do quick results ever come faster than 48 hours?

    melizerd replied to dannygirl04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In WI we don't even pay for quick results, We all had results in 24 hours or less
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    New RN texting Dr. advice

    melizerd replied to Animorpha's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We use txt paging via the computer too. So you txt them based on their name. They aren't considered secure so txt would read "pt in 215 is here -my name RN and four digit extension" or "pt in 245...
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    The Med Room.

    melizerd replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol!! Another nurse and I frequently use the med room to vent together. The door is heavy and locked, you would literally have to have your ear pressed to the door to hear even murmurs of voices...
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    for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    melizerd replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    30 min, we work 12 1/2 hours since it's unpaid. It's rare to skip lunch on my floor. It's also common for us to have a granola bar or other quick snack at various
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    This is just too much

    melizerd replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow! That's crazy! I can't believe I have such a different floor. Similar patients as yours plus oncology too. We max at 6 over night with 1-2 aides with 18 beds. I'd be in tears every night with...
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    RN job market in Milwaukee

    melizerd replied to daisy44's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in the Milwaukee area. There are jobs since we have several large hospital systems, also several hospice choices. Aurora Health Care starts new nurses out at 25/hr, and goes up from there...
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    New Grad Advice

    melizerd replied to kgg6's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a new nurse, passed boards in Feb 2014 and got a job in June 2014. Be open to different places, hospitals, units, LTC etc as a first job. Sometimes you just need a job, you can always keep...
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    Living through going to barcode scanning

    melizerd replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've used both Cerner and Epic. Epic is pretty intuitive for me. I'm not sure what kind of hiccups to expect during a transition but once it's all through it should be fairly easy. Scan patient, ask...
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    Nurses, how do you keep track of your schedule

    melizerd replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Nursing Career

    iPhone and the hubby and I are sync'd. I do have a white board in the kitchen that has the month on it and my schedule there too for at a glance. My husband is blue, our son is green, and I'm
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    melizerd replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most places don't guarantee any hours for per diem employees. We are to ways getting calls for people to work extra due to sick calls etc, so even people with guaranteed hours can pick up and make...
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    Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    melizerd replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    No LDRP for me, no kids or babies. The flip side is I liked the burn unit, and I love my oncology floor and think eventually I'll consider hospice. Proof that there is something out there for...
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    Pain medication and the dying patient

    melizerd replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear that happened. I work on a med/surg oncology floor. That wouldn't happen by me. I can get ahold of the hospitalist fairly easy (10-15 min) and override in the Pyxis if pharmacy...
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    melizerd replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pensions are rare now days. My system doesn't offer a hirer rate for no benefits. We have a good match for our 401K and some tuition reimbursement you our have to remember there is no nursing...
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    Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    melizerd replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Our charge has their own team but usually only 2 patients and the rest of us just cover as needed for the half an hour each other are gone. We have 4-5 RNs during the day, and no one has more than 4...
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    Room Organization

    melizerd replied to nashvillenurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Part of it is that different units have different needs so they are stocked with what they need. I'm on a med/surg oncology floor with a lot of ports and/or piccs so we have the hub scrub we need...
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    Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    melizerd replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    This. We have the option to just punch no lunch. Not a big deal once and awhile it happens. They really want us to take our break and it's rare that we don't. We also have good ratios and CNAs in my...
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    Can I get LVN license during in RN program?

    melizerd replied to vuphan86's topic in LPN to RN

    We were allowed this option in WI during my ADN RN program after the second
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    How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    melizerd replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Come to WI We also have a HUC from
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    asking a patient if they smoke

    melizerd replied to Nellievixxen2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree, asking all patients is the norm. I also ask about sexual activity, even when my patients are 90, and you'd be surprised how many are still active. So it's just one of the many health...
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    How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    melizerd replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My floor has 19 beds, med/surg/oncology Days have 5 RNs, 3 aides PMs 4 RNs and 2-3 aides Nocs 3 RNs and 1-2 aides We all pitch in for daily cares and some days I spend a lot of time "wiping poop" and...
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    Refused admission

    melizerd replied to savoytruffle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We frequently have patients like this on my floor, they may need med adjustment or just in need of placement due to change in behavior. So the SW works with other facilities to find one appropriate...