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ana tomy

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  1. Image Conscious

    ana tomy replied to noellepage2000's topic in General Nursing

    I say "Hold your head high and they will see who you

  2. Why does only nursing have to put the patients first?

    ana tomy replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    It's called accountability..Every unit has to speak up and streamline what other Disciplines are Supposed to be doing! Call them on it. Of course we care/look after our patients but we can't be the...

  3. Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

    ana tomy replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are the one having a problem with the title Nurse..I would wonder

  4. Finding myself negative these days. Can my expectations be too high?

    ana tomy replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    I REALLY hear you on this...I work on a Unit that has the same nonchalance! There are those that know/expect that you will pick up the slack or jump in when things are critical. You can't turn a blind...

  5. Finding myself negative these days. Can my expectations be too high?

    ana tomy replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been tossing/turning about this very topic..ready to quit. I am on a med/Surg unit that is basically a step down unit to ICU. I have been torn about how to reach these staff that do the minimal...

  6. How do you organize your day?

    ana tomy replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would love to see your"Brains" Any new tips always

  7. Causes of chronic nausea?

    ana tomy replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Gastroenterology

    I know that when my son was about 8yrs old..he was always bent over with abd pain before school and at night when he went to bed. Took him to DR because son was not the type to fake it/complain. he...

  8. This is Too weird...

    ana tomy replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder why people are soo afraid of taking someone aside and just asking? With care. I think our job is too risky to let things like that slide. People react to kindness. That you will call..no...

  9. What is " chart review?"

    ana tomy replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    Who would go through Nursing school and want to do just "chart review"..That scares me..Why would you go through Nursing at

  10. Ripped Off

    ana tomy replied to Price 2002's topic in General Nursing

    I say..Get them..before they get you!..Plan your own celebration on another date..Go in all smiles and excited for your Pinning..knowing you have your own party to look forward to. When life hands you...

  11. HELP!! Ostomy problems

    ana tomy replied to Daysleeper's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I might revert to a wound manager draining to a foley cath bag for times of ++diahrea..you can use a convex seal. I might try something like maalox to the excoriated peri-stoma skin. Just a

  12. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    ana tomy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't believe there is a debate about this at all. I can't imagine someone wanting to be a nurse with prejudice like that. It is embarassing to our profession..it is embarassing as a person for...

  13. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    ana tomy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't believe there is a debate about this at all. I can't imagine someone wanting to be a nurse with prejudice like that. It is embarassing to our profession..it is embarassing as a person for...

  14. Morgellon's Disease

    ana tomy replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    What a coincidece! I just finished reading the book"Bloodstream" by Tess Gerritson. Deals with very similar symptons. Flourescent "bugs",psychosis and maybe something to do with floodwaters...don't...

  15. Best shoes ever?

    ana tomy replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Crocs,Dawgs,clogs were banned at our hospital.You won't be covered by Workman's compensation if you injure yourself .Everyone used to wear

  16. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    ana tomy replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    I looked after a man who is (was)famous and very respected in sports. I didn't realize and he didn't say a word.He was the most unassuming person. I gave him a pair of pajamas that were too small..He...

  17. Drug addicted nurses

    ana tomy replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How sad,Gianni,for you. You reached out to a community of your peers(the caring profession) What you got from most of them is who is right about their point of view. I feel you are reaching out and to...

  18. Floating of ICU RNs

    ana tomy replied to braveheart's topic in MICU, SICU

    I here you loud and clear..I'm not an ICU nurse.but a floor nurse. Our unit staffs the hosp(We are a med-surg unit) Staffing waits to see our staffing per shift. No workload relief allowed..even...

  19. Safe Pt Ratios for Med Surg

    ana tomy replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a med-surg unit in Canada..work straight nights.That seems to be when people go sour or things happen. There's no knitting going on(as some people think of N shift) There are 36 pts with 3...

  20. Where have all the experienced nurses gone?

    ana tomy replied to mharrah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am new to posting..but I am a med-surg nurse for 9 yrs. This topic is so relevant(even in Canada). The unit i work on is physically/mentally draining everyday.As an RN on this unit you are...