Ann RN

Ann RN

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  1. Pulling Femoral Lines

    Ann RN replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    :yeahthat:

  2. Hi Everyone

    Ann RN replied to travelrn49's topic in Travel

    Hi!! I traveled for 3 years & it's the best thing I ever did! Where is your 1st contract? I was in Phoenix AZ, Newport Beach CA, Philadelphia PA, Baton Rouge LA, Winston-Salem NC & West Palm...

  3. Need thesis topic Please

    Ann RN replied to lpnQT25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What about the clinical skills of BSN vs Diploma nurses? Open visiting hours in ICU vs restricted hours and their effects on patients & families Pro's & con's of going right into ICU after...

  4. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    Ann RN replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    This profession needs humor to survive. With everything we see and deal with, we find our own "healthy humor' to cope. We never mean disrespect toward our patients. So don't be embarassed. We all do...

  5. Paradise Valley Hospital

    Ann RN replied to KatieRN04's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I worked there a long time ago as a traveler (1987). I remember it as a beautiful hospital with an especially nice ICU. Not to mention the surrounding environment. It's one of my favorite

  6. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    Ann RN replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a brand new nursing student (over 30 years ago!) one of my classmates asked a fresh post op BKA where her other slipper

  7. Drips Calcs Info Needed!

    Ann RN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Not all IV pumps can calculate dosages - you need to set the rate. Anyway, you should know how to do this. You need to know that the pump is correct. It's a check system. Especially for new nurses....

  8. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    Ann RN replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    "Technical"?? "LPN's do a better job"?? "whining"?? Do NOT group a few nurses into all. And maybe they did not ask to round with you because of a multitude of reasons: They may have had to do it on...

  9. Drips Calcs Info Needed!

    Ann RN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Same for all most drips: Figure out your "cal" factor - Dopamine drip 400mg/250ccNSS - run @ 5mcg/kg/min - pt weighs 80kg mg ml / kg x 1000 / 60 400 250 / 80 x 1000 / 60 1.6/80 x1000 / 60 0.02 x 1000...

  10. reinstated license after suspension

    Ann RN replied to bclily's topic in General Nursing

    I also am a recovering nurse, 5-1/2 years clean. Being discovered at work is the best thing that ever happened to me. My manager & co-workers were SO supportive. I did everything the BON asked me...

  11. New Grad going to ICCU..

    Ann RN replied to Anjann's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This is just my but - I believe that at least 1 year of med-surg experience is extremely valuable; not only for a broad knowledge base, but also to get as much exposure to as much as possible. Good...

  12. Another "OMG i can't believe you did that!" family member story

    Ann RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    How about "OMG I can't believe you did that! police custody story? I worked in a busy ICU where one of our patients was in police custody, being guarded by 2 policemen. This pt. was intubated and...

  13. pain in the ***

    Ann RN replied to sunshineonleith's topic in General Nursing

    Ryka sneakers (walking) are GREAT! They can be found in many athletic stores & can also be purchased through www.QVC.com. They're a little expensive but definitely worth it. They have a nitrogen...

  14. reinstated license after suspension

    Ann RN replied to bclily's topic in General Nursing

    First, CONGRATUALTIONS!! :yelclap: Be proud of yourself! You're healthy. Did you participate in VOLUNTARY recovery program monitored by your State BON? If all requirements were fully met & your...

  15. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    Ann RN replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    One of our docs wrote an entire page of orders on a very sick pt. The last order? PBAB - Pine Box At

  16. Frankfort hospital in Philly

    Ann RN replied to ckh23's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Someone who has an axe to

  17. MICU/SICU - why open heart patients have high blood sugar?

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

    :heartbeat :heartbeat post cardiac surgery patients frequently have "catecholamine surges" causing sudden release of epinephrine & norepinephrine. this in turn causes the high blood

  18. Frankfort hospital in Philly

    Ann RN replied to ckh23's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    :angryfire I worked at Frankford Torresdale until a few years ago. We did not run new nurses off. We were good nurses. And we were respected by the physicians. The ICU is a great unit - they have a...