Ann RN

Ann RN

ICU/CCU, CVICU, Trauma

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  1. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Ann RN replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Always blow out the flame first if you have a beard and are drinking flaming shots of

  2. i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

    Ann RN replied to chick_pea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nurses who "pocket" narcotics can be accused of diversion. Everyone should know this. Nurses that do divert often put narcs in their pocket, later claiming that they "forgot". So be careful. The...

  3. Picking up my pace. Need advice

    Ann RN replied to AshestoBeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Many of you have talked about getting supplies together for docs, but why can't they get their own? They know where they

  4. Is there ANY reason for Experienced nurses to be Rude to New Nurses??

    Ann RN replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: i love "the look". it accomplishes so much

  5. have you ever lost it at work?

    Ann RN replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Please see someone that you can talk to fully and honestly - a friend, parent, therapist. Whatever the cause is, it's leading to panic and anxiety symptoms. You may find it's not your job at all. I,...

  6. "Funny Codes"?

    Ann RN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the pt. did have a temp. of 103.0. This was the same intern who thought we could correct the pt's blood gasses by increasing the dead space on the vent - we had vent tubing halfway down the...

  7. Patient is a famous star

    Ann RN replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Keith Oberman Patrick

  8. "Funny Codes"?

    Ann RN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I've had an intern (now a cardiac surgeon!) order a STAT tylenol suppository during a code. Ahh - maybe some IV meds

  9. Fears

    Ann RN replied to projectsapphire's topic in General Nursing

    We have all made mistakes. We would not be human if we didn't. We learn from them, and become better nurses. Explore a few cirriculums, spend a few hours "shadowing" nurses in different hospitals -...

  10. Effectiveness of alcohol??

    Ann RN replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing with betadine &

  11. First time in my clinical "advocating" for my patient

    Ann RN replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    Good job!! Sometimes, as Laura Gasparis would say, you need a nurse to save your life! I have a "strong personality" but have found it's all in the attitude of how you approach the doc. It sounds like...

  12. Coping while nursing

    Ann RN replied to Shadelyn's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it is very difficult to separate the personal from the professional. If at all possible try to see your loved one. IMO, it is often with regret that we look back when we do not get a chance...

  13. Going To Nursing School

    Ann RN replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    During my ICU rotation in nursing school (many, many moons ago) I wanted to run and hide. I was terrified. My instructor told me that she saw me working in critical care - I thought she was crazy. I...

  14. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Ann RN replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    The reason I asked where Jim was is this - the minute I asked him to give us his idea of a solution of how we could make "gray" areas clearer, he booked and never came back. I appreciate strong...

  15. bed baths

    Ann RN replied to Chip_04's topic in MICU, SICU

    How did you ever get through school without giving a

  16. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Ann RN replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Where's

  17. Help Imediatly!

    Ann RN replied to futgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your patient has a peripheral IV in his left hand. The solution is 0.9% normal saline solution. The IV rate is 75ml per

  18. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    Ann RN replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    No, you will not be attacked no matter what. But take a good look at your posts - there's a lot of yelling on your part (size, color, caps). That is unneccessary. And yes, your OP was poorly worded....

  19. bed baths

    Ann RN replied to Chip_04's topic in MICU, SICU

    Before planning on working in critical care, complete your nursing program. If I told you everything that I do and am responsible for, it may scare you. Look into shadowing a nurse for a shift. Many...

  20. Crazy Thing Pts Say or Do

    Ann RN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Female patient that owned a restaurant at the Jersey shore thought we were trying to kill her with the hospital food. While I was standing at the nurses station an object comes flying out of her room...

  21. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Ann RN replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Jim, I assume you are from PA (your name). As I have stated before, there is an Implied Consent Law in PA. Just by being licensed to drive in PA, you have consented to just such a test. If you are...

  22. +Nursing caps

    Ann RN replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    How do you do

  23. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Ann RN replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Let me tell you a story about "a beer or two with dinner out". I'll make it short. My godson served in the military for 4 years, including 1 year in Iraq. Two weeks after he was discharged with honors...

  24. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Ann RN replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    The outcome is still the same. Everyone who drives a motor vehicle UNDER THE INFLUENCE carries the possibility that he/she may kill

  25. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    Ann RN replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yes it is. DUI carries the possibility that you may "deliberately act against another human being" by killing