mendu

mendu

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  1. Soooo, I quit

    mendu replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    how about applying for Transport RN Critical care? one of my friends was laid off and with her experience as ICU/ER nurse she got job right in this field. she still works as RN and she says she is...

  2. Easiest and Toughest Classes In UT Arlington RN-BSN Program

    mendu replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    i am currently enrolled in rn to bsn loyola university on line program. it is one year, ft, but after being almost done(08/12) i must say it was worth the time and changes it required from me to...

  3. Pharmacological or Non-Pharmacological, that is the question!!

    mendu replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    you may add: yoga, pilate, dog therapy, clown therapy (i think that what it' s called), acupuntcure,

  4. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    mendu replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did myself worked PRN RN position and ft CNA at LTC never regretted it. I think one need to be proud of whatever one does. You guys are having very hard work load caring for 20 or more patients but...

  5. Do you moonlight somewhere other than your FT position?

    mendu replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    FT nights at hospital and PRN home health visits; did try other hospital but really missed home health and this working out with my kids

  6. Mistake??

    mendu replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    ICU 1-2 patients, you know them from the first time they put their feet in your unit; very challenging, lots of learning; or home health - totally different setting, you're more independent but need...

  7. Med Error

    mendu replied to Fitzy819's topic in General Nursing

    It needs to be investigated if what you suspect is true. "I'm pretty sure that this might have been covered up by the people that made the med error. I know I need to mention this to the pharmacy...

  8. So excited about Neuro!

    mendu replied to MaverickyMaverick's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    OP - you need to also remember that even if our focus is on head injuries- patients are also critically ill with ards, PE, COPD, sepsis, and many others comorbidies conditions. that all adds up and...

  9. Anyone do Home Health and work at hospital

    mendu replied to NoeIssa's topic in Home Health

    FT working at hospital and PT HH. 4-5 days a week. it does work well as i do my schedule with my patients and i can always accomodate them and take to considerations patient's

  10. Effectively Managing Your Case Load

    mendu replied to Jasminecol17's topic in Home Health

    thanks for your reply. i am foreign born but educated here RN. however i still learn english and i know it is lifetime experience for me. i work 3 x 12 night shifts per week and do home visits while...

  11. Effectively Managing Your Case Load

    mendu replied to Jasminecol17's topic in Home Health

    i am working in a hospital FT and i am doing PT HH. with my busy days and schedule i got in love with my personal calendar planer (monthly and day by day organizer)and computer calendar spread sheets....

  12. IV forms of Zofran and Decadron given PO???

    mendu replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    decadron PO and sublingual zofran yes but i do not work ER. mostly we use IV

  13. agency in illinois

    mendu posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    i am looking for extra one day job. i am considering hospital registry position or agency nursing. please help; do you know any good agency in Illinois? thank

  14. How long did you work while pregnant?

    mendu replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    CONGRATULATIONS AND wish you best for Christmas and New YEAR, HEALTHY BABY AND ENJOY YOUR PREGNANCY AND MOTHERHOOD!!! I think we need to remember it all depends on each person and uncomplicated vs....

  15. Saw something that really disturbed me tonight

    mendu replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    you may try to talk to security service at the mall, there should be installed camera so you would be able to identify the girl. also town police department may ask for tape to be released for...

  16. Nurse as a Patient, treated badly, wanting to rant

    mendu replied to chloeysmom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    write a detail note for yourself first about everything what had happened. this will keep your memory fresh when it all goes to court. get a good layer. report them to JACHO, hospital CEO, DON, unit...

  17. nurse doesn't believe in life-sustaining measures for herself

    mendu replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    if those beliefs are only r/t her being in situation that she doesn't want any help to sutain her life that is fine but do not endanger her patients' life. i would make sure that she will react if...

  18. need course to pass nclex

    mendu replied to sunshinegirl68's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i did feel same way after i graduated. some of my friends did pass nclex right after they recieved att letter. i did take review course and study about 1,5 month (saunder's review, online RN NCLEX...

  19. 1 year in and I want out

    mendu replied to BloomGirl's topic in General Nursing

    did you think to try some other area? i did additionally home health for a while with my current job, loved it but as for pat time it does not pay (gas, mileages); also some doctor offices if this...

  20. From school to ICU...What was I thinking?

    mendu replied to ArtOfNursing's topic in General Nursing

    i am also neuro ICU so i know how stressful it can be working this unit. the most important thing when you start is assess your pt so you have baseline to carry out thru shift, check your pumps and...

  21. Feacal Management Systems???

    mendu replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    we are using Zassi Bowlel Managment system. good to stay in place for 29 days, then you need to rest colon for day or two and may insert new one. every shift irrigation with 300-500 cc tap water,...

  22. Abused by a patient

    mendu replied to BloomGirl's topic in General Nursing

    make sure you documented and/ or document everything what happened during that nights of care for this patient. even at home, do some notes for yourself step by step from night one to three. get to ED...

  23. Unborn Children

    mendu replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    agree with other posters, talk to social worker or report to DCF as it involves illegal drugs and probably ETOH abuse and she is pregnant; woman would face court time and get assigned guardian during...

  24. You know it's a bad night when......

    mendu replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    You know it's a bad night when... you start with one patient or two (discharge one hour later) then you know that you get your admission at 0645

  25. Any Filipino Nurse?

    mendu replied to ninfanp's topic in International Nursing

    hi i am polish enggaged to filipino lalake. if you want to talk to us feel free, just send private message. best