AnnaFender

AnnaFender specializes in ER Trauma.

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1. Rehab? Asking for a future nurse

   AnnaFender replied to HiddenShadow20's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I couldnt agree more but I have read lots of testimony from nurses who continue to be penalized by the BON and/or post in their newsletters who is in the CANDO program. That is wrong in my opinion....

2. Free Standing ER Patient Abandonment

   AnnaFender replied to Bekardi's topic in General Nursing

   So what if a patient were to arrive after you left and before the relief nurse clocked in? What definition would you give that

3. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

   AnnaFender replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   There needs to be a nationwide nursing union in my

4. Discussion at nurse's station

   AnnaFender replied to AnonymouseRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Well we both know if the shoe was on the other foot, wouldnt tell your friend whose family member you were talkin about? Bottom line you probably should have waited to speak in private if it got off...

5. What do you wish existed as an alternative to the way the BON's deal with positive drug tests and/or criminal convictions?

   AnnaFender replied to AnnaFender's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I agree. What I dont agree with is the ridiculously strict requirements and restrictions the board places on nurses who are attempting to save their livelihood. Who the hell do they think they are...

6. Patient care positions that require limited walking?

   AnnaFender replied to brendan's topic in General Nursing

   If she is an MA how does that equate that she wont get thru school if she doesnt enjoy her current working conditions which could be overloading to her? How many times have you witnessed Techs or MA's...

7. Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

   AnnaFender replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Also, I do agree addiction is a choice. But the fact remains not everyone has the same circumstances in life nor does everyone have exceptional coping skills. When a police officer or veteran takes...

8. Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

   AnnaFender replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I find your monitor program idea still too overbearing. A UDS doesnt test for alcohol so if a person gets arrested for a DUI for the first time they have to deal with the legal aspect outside of...

9. Sick, Sore, & Depressed

   AnnaFender replied to ndahl's topic in General Nursing

   Find a different floor or healthcare setting to work in....life is too

10. Patient care positions that require limited walking?

    AnnaFender replied to brendan's topic in General Nursing

    Hey no offense LPN RETIRED...but that's the type of response that makes me hate nurses! Shame on you...tell your MA gf to apply at a private clinic or a pain clinic... there are many places that offer...

11. Please Help

    AnnaFender replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    She is in over her head and there is no shame in admitting that and finding another job as a new nurse. She needs to go work on an easier floor like a long term car facility or on a med surgical unit...

12. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    AnnaFender replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I think it comes down to good managers and charge nurses. That should be their role to monitor thru out the shift the number of patients, acuity level and the nurses who are working. Know your...

13. Free Standing ER Patient Abandonment

    AnnaFender replied to Bekardi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...I have and yes you could have been liable until a replacement took over. You need to be prepared for taking responsibility for the job at hand even when it isnt

14. Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    AnnaFender replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    Well personally since you have no experience in dialysis, I would negotiate before starting that you will accept the rate of pay offered but you would like a pay raise after 6 months if you have met...

15. Rehab? Asking for a future nurse

    AnnaFender replied to HiddenShadow20's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you were never charged with a crime and only went to rehab for alcohol addiction, then I wouldnt disclose that info at all. Its protected information so do not disclose. Listen, some may disagree...