Aniroc

Aniroc

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About Aniroc

Aniroc has 4 years experience and specializes in Orthopedics.


CRNE Certified as of June 09, with specialties in high acuity and pediatrics. Currently working in a busy Orthopedic unit and consider taking my Masters in Nursing.

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  1. I really appreciate these comments and suggests as I too am considering a Masters with a thesis component but have been having problems trying to narrow down the process. Thanks so much!
  2. The flu shot making people sick

    On topic, but a bit off topic. While in nursing school I worked for a well known agency as a flu clinic nurse. I went to businesses that offered to pay for their employees immunization. When at a large telecom company, I was paired up with another n...
  3. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    You don't need any advice...just some kudos! You did a fabulous job. Considering the environment you work in, the information you were provided by the aunt, the policies and procedures set in place at your school you did exactly what was expected of ...
  4. I am currently working on a busy medical/ortho/uro/gyne unit and now considering taking my Masters and or specializing. One of the areas that doesn't get a lot of attention, and one that I find fascinating is Nurse Continence advisor. I don't think i...
  5. Teaching as a new grad?

    I have only been nursing for 4 years and eventually I would like to teach. I really enjoy preceptoring students and working with the nursing students when they're on my unit. But I wouldn't even consider pursuing a teaching career with less than 5 ye...
  6. At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

    There has been some wonderful advice in response to your post. I hear your pain and feel it as I too was burnt out by the time I finished nursing school. In fact I didn't write my exam until one year later as I was depressed and anxious and didn't be...
  7. Supra Pubic Catheter Question

    Well, patients who have chronic retention or other urological issues that prevent them from long term catheterization often receive SPCs as a way to manage urinary retention. Therefore if after the catheter has been changed and the patient is still l...
  8. Incontinent ON PURPOSE

    WHen I have patients that act like this...and I'm talking about those that have the mental and physical capabilities to toilet themselves and mobilize to the washroom or can ask for help etc... I first tell them how unacceptable their actions are an...
  9. Clogged 3 way foley with CBI?

    I agree that it was a partial obstruction by a clot. If all else fails I also deflate the balloon very carefully and readjust to ensure that a clot isn't caught around the cuff and not obstructing the catheter. Then, I would go back to the urine port...
  10. continuous bladder irrigation

    Since no one has answered this question I'll give it a go. I work on a busy surgical unit and have a lot of urological patients who require continuous bladder irrigations post TUPR or TUR or if they come in with hematuria. Your first clue about when ...
  11. A Guide to Nursing Specialties

    What a great visual aid for those choosing a specialty. Still doesn't make it easier to choose which pathway though!
  12. The flu shot making people sick

    Actually, when you get a vaccine you body IS being tested. Vaccines, most of them except for live vaccines, contain small parts of the dead enemy. Its enough to activate your immune system to recognize the intruder and start making antibodies against...
  13. focus charting

    NYBaby, thanks for your response to this thread. I've been nursing for a year now and lately, I'm on the path to burnout. I'm on "holidays" at the moment getting refreshed before I go back to work and I really want to try and cut down on all the "ext...
  14. Frustration Rant

    I am all for teamwork. In fact I believe that without teamwork its makes my job as a nurse very difficult. As part of a team, sometimes we have to do things we don't want to; such as taking on extra patients when there are sick calls and being the "i...
  15. nurse pt ratio law?

    In my hospital, the ratio (not regulated) in acute medicine is supposed to be 4:1 but it is often 5:1 or even 6:1. To be honest, it is difficult to give holistic quality care to acute patients even at the 5:1 ratio so I can't even imagine caring for ...