challenged annie

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1. treating a visitor of your pt? reprimanded for not doing it....

   challenged annie replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

   in the uk we are expected to treat the ill. If a relative cuts themselves it is our responsibility to treat the or give them the advice of where to get help. I feel its sad people are so scared of being sued at every opportunity

2. My bp is 160/120, go to the ER?

   challenged annie replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

   let us know what happened!!! im from uk and its pointless going to our ER or A and E as we call it you GP should assess then ???? an angiogram if hes concerned im a cardiac nurse and you would be laughed out of our a + es but i feel nursing and healt...

3. How many Pt do you take care of?

   challenged annie replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

   im on cardiac surgery we have 6-10 patients with half an auxillary nurse if were lucky. we get a mixture of pre and post ops but are very busy. I really would be interested in knowing how different nursing is abroad as im from the uk

4. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

   challenged annie replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey im from the uk and not too familiar with what LPNs are we have nursing auxillaries who do basic tasks such as washes and toiletting amongst other vital jobs. Is this the same thing? I would say anyone in our line of work is a nurse but the differ...

5. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   challenged annie replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   hey who ever says dont talk about well in college we were told to do it differently. Im a qualified nurse and its important to bring about up to date evidence based practice. People who talk about not saying what you have previously learned are most ...

6. Handling stress concerns

   challenged annie replied to rre714's topic in General Nursing

   It is really tricky as your human and some situations will make you cry or get upset but thats part of our job. We have the privalege to get to meet all kinds of people who will let us into our lives. One warning thought some situations never get any...

7. ECG Question

   challenged annie replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

   oh yeah and to the electrolyte question magnesium plays important part too

8. ECG Question

   challenged annie replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

   Sorry bit slow but to the heart block question 1st degree= distance between p and QRS complex but one to one 2nd degree= two p waves to each qrs 3rd degree= no coordination between p and QRS complexes

9. Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

   challenged annie replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

   they are so much better than the 7 and half hour shifts your lucky if you can do them. I work seven and half hours and very rarely finish on time because we are so busy. I would love the chance to work longer days like i used to and get more days off...

10. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    challenged annie replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    Dont worry i just qualified and im still no expert. If you dont ask thats when mistakes can happen. Nursing can be one of those jobs where everyone is on their high horse thinking they are an angel. Dont worry and good luck

11. What will Cardiac Surgery Stepdown be like?

    challenged annie replied to ManyRN2B's topic in Cardiac

    Cardiac surgery is surgical with some medical outliers. Its fab the patients are generally young ish so you can have a giggle as well as be serious. Very busy though I work in Wales and not very often do I finish on time. We get pre op and post op. I...

12. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    challenged annie replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    Dear all new starters, wellcome to not the most wonderfull of professions. Tips for survival 1. Let your hair down after each shift 2. Dont be used as an extra pair of hands 3. Be dedicated 4. try and leave early where possible, you wont be able to w...

13. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    challenged annie replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

    I think we have all experienced the funny stories of patients farting just as your trying to wash yheir backs got to feel sorry for their embarrassment