melizerd ASN, RN

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    Aurora Healthcare

    melizerd replied to Nursetara143's topic in General Nursing

    Aurora does sometimes hire the right new grad into icu. I have a friend who went straight to icu from our ADN program and she loves
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    When will ADNs be "phased out"

    melizerd replied to lightshesaid's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It varies by area of the country a lot too. We hire lots and lots of ADN nurses in hospitals in my area. We only have RNs in the hospital, no LPNs. There's no preference for BSN and we aren't even...
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    BREAKS?????? You've gotta be kidding!

    melizerd replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I pee frequently no matter how busy I am. Unless there is a code there is time for a bathroom stop. We also get our 30 min lunch uninterrupted more often than not. Our hospital has really worked on...
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    Nurses: How far is your commute?

    melizerd replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    3 miles to the hospital. I work three 12.5 hour shifts a week. I can't imagine commuting an hour each way....or even 35 min. I'm
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    melizerd replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my patients that have multiple line PICCs have them because we need to run several things at once, even things that wouldn't be compatible
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    2016 Salary thread

    melizerd replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    COL in WI varies a lot. I posted before but I'm in a northern Milwaukee suburb and renting a one bedroom isn't bad but larger options can be expensive. Madison is more expensive too. We we do have a...
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    New grad, please Help with med surg organization!!

    melizerd replied to Futuresos's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have lots of different options at work to choose from. I do two patients to a page. There are lots of nurses that have a sheet for each patient. If you ask 10 nurses you'll get 10 sheets. If I'm...
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    2016 Salary thread

    melizerd replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    1. Metro Milwaukee WI 2. Inpatient RN, oncology/med/surg 3. 18 months experience 4. 26.00 base pay, I think it's 2 for PMs and 2.5 for NOCs and 2.50 for weekends 5. My 2500 square foot, 4 bed 3 1/2...
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    Should I buy a nice stethoscope?

    melizerd replied to arojumper's topic in General Students

    I replaced my classic II with a III and I like it. The tubing is slightly thicker and seems more sturdy. I'm on an oncology and med/surg floor. It gets lots of
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    Npo and medication

    melizerd replied to igotsdamunchees's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Another one who has most doctors place orders that say NPO except meds, or strict
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    I really hate nursing school?

    melizerd replied to Nicolexo's topic in General Students

    A lot of people dislike nursing school. It's not the same as working. That said most nurses don't get hired into their dream job (especially into school nursing) right away. So plan on spending...
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    Full time working moms - how do you manage it?

    melizerd replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is the primary parent when I work several 12s. Also my family is around to help out a ton too. So I don't pay for child care at all. The other people I work with pay for child care that...
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    Does the size of the work unit matter?

    melizerd replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on an 18 bed unit. Day shift we have 5 nurses and 3 aides. From 19-23 we have 4 nurses, still 3 aides. Nights have 3 nurses and 1-2 aides. We work every third weekend. I feel like we are a...
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    Stethoscope engraving

    melizerd replied to Sunshinexoxo1991's topic in General Students

    My facility requires first and last names to be visible. If your name changes legally you need to change your badge as well. I engraved only my first name on my stethoscope. It's bright orange and...
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    Tips for Being a Good Patient

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

    Safety is my priority. I will do my best to keep you modest but if I think you need someone to help you shower or aren't safe in the bathroom by yourself someone will be with you. Very rarely are...
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    Refuse or fail hair follicle test?

    melizerd replied to egood18's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My organization does hair follicle tests for any patient care contact people. That includes RNs, CNAs and even the front desk check in people. They don't even bother with urine anymore for pre...
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    How long is your commute?

    melizerd replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    I'm spoiled, it's only 3 miles to work. I can ride my bike in nice weather. ADNs are hired fine in my area. I did apply to a few positions that would have taken me about 45 min one
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    Nursing and tattoos

    melizerd replied to Raecanty's topic in General Students

    Love sleeves will likely be your day to day wear. I've heard of places that don't allow long sleeves (infection reasons) but there aren't any in my area like that. The finger might be the issue and...
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    Cleaning up a dead person in a hospice setting

    melizerd replied to PhoebotNiChungngay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work on an oncology floor that also does quite a bit of comfort/hospice care. When a patient dies the aides do most of the cares but I frequently help too. We remove lines and drains, bathe and...
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    Tattoos in Nursing

    melizerd replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Everyone one is entitled to their own opinion, and I know the plural of anecdotal is not data. The funny part is my mom hates it because she worries I'll look weird old. I'll just be glad to be old....
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    Tattoos in Nursing

    melizerd replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have several tattoos, two can be partially seen at work if I don't have longer sleeves on. One is a nursing themed half sleeve. I've had nothing but great feed back. I've also never met a nurse...
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    Stephen King Readers Thread

    melizerd replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a SK lover too! I just started a leg tattoo sleeve with The Dark Tower. "There are other worlds than these" is the quote I'm using. A raven, the rose and a compass (my personal addition). It's...
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    What med surg skills do med surg nurses do about 80% of the time?

    melizerd replied to Sara-Allison's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yeah get the skills by doing them. Repetition. I work an odd med/surg/oncology unit. It's also the icu step down and we do a lot of hospice/comfort care. I give a lot of pain meds, lots of...
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    Best way to learn IV skills?

    melizerd replied to Sara-Allison's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Repetition. Just doing it is the best way. It's fine if you take some time to prime lines etc. as your get more comfortable the "speed" will come. Any time there is a new IV that needs to be started...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    melizerd replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    We don't pay more for charge nursing or having nursing students with us. I enjoy having students with me 99% of the