RNAnnjeh MSN, CNS

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    Canker Sores.. ouch!!!

    RNAnnjeh replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    Baking soda. Works every time
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    Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    RNAnnjeh replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    My name is RNAnnjeh and I am a card-carrying member of the Grammar Police. Every example that has been mentioned prior to this post makes my skin crawl. As does "orientated". (nb: I'm Cdn therefore...
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    this hit too close to home...

    RNAnnjeh replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, Some days it sucks being the in-law and having the knowledge that you have. I had to suck in my breath this winter and remember that I wanted to stay an in-law and not become an out-law!...
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    The "Weigh" Out---A Food Management Support Thread

    RNAnnjeh replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oh boy...guys...I need some willpower! I have (once again) fallen off the proverbial wagon. Having a hard time hopping back on. Just in need of some support from those who have been there! Plan:...
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    Wondering what other policies are re: Warming Bottles

    RNAnnjeh replied to DonnaH123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No...there is only enough water in the pot to come about 1/4 of the way up the bottle (even the small ones) and if the milk/formula was ever spilled then the crockpot would be washed
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    Wondering what other policies are re: Warming Bottles

    RNAnnjeh replied to DonnaH123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use a small crock pot filled 1/3 of the way with water to warm our bottles for any formulas/breastmilk that has been refrigerated. We set the pot to low to prevent boiling and change in...
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    Cinical sites, greeting cards and gifts

    RNAnnjeh replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school, on the last day of each clinical rotation, we would stay until noon then the whole group (instructor included) would go out for lunch. We always left a card with the staff to...
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    That was...who?????

    RNAnnjeh replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Nice! Good thing you have a sense of humour! Too
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    I hate this question...

    RNAnnjeh replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    to answer your questions, in my experience interview questions are grouped into 4 categories: learning, organization and prioritization, interpersonal relations and nursing knowledge. the interview...
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    I hate this question...

    RNAnnjeh replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    i've been on many interview panels. this is exactly what the question is asking (in red). if you're moving into a new care area, are you able to identify that there may be new...
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    Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    RNAnnjeh replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    omg!! i just about choked on my tea! oh ruby... last summer one of our housekeepers had quite a burn on his top lip. i asked him what happened-- his reply: "did you know that it's a bad idea to...
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    After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    RNAnnjeh replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    You don't have to be a LPN before you can become a RN. They are two different programs, with different sceopes of practice, and different scopes of employment. If you are not already enrolled in a...
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    Clothing issues/malfunctions.

    RNAnnjeh replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Not my malfunction...but a colleagues.... We worked in brain injury rehab. She was getting a patient out of bed (1 person assisted transfer) when I heard her calling me STAT! I ran into the room and...
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    Brand New ER In Halifax

    RNAnnjeh replied to AirforceRN's topic in International Nursing

    Collaborative practices....using a mix of healthcare providers to meet patient needs...is what you experienced. In NS we're planning for the shortage of all healthcare providers and the ED at the...
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    The "Weigh" Out---A Food Management Support Thread

    RNAnnjeh replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OK guys...I did it! I hit my first goal: 5% of starting weight lost!! Now..for the next
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    Feeding Tube Problems

    RNAnnjeh replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    We use cotazyme to unblock a tube in worst-case scenarios---no more using pop (sodas). Also, sometimes flushing with warm water helps to move any formula that may be stuck in the tube. However, if...
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    The "Weigh" Out---A Food Management Support Thread

    RNAnnjeh replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Happy Friday, Friends! Just checking in...today was "weigh day"....down 3lbs!! Just needed to share my happy with you guys. Now...to keep
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    The "Weigh" Out---A Food Management Support Thread

    RNAnnjeh replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so glad that I found this thread. I've been so down in the dumps lately over my weight issues. I'm at my heaviest EVER....and I hate it. 2 weeks ago my Dad had an angina attack and ended up...
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    Just heaving a sigh of relief....

    RNAnnjeh posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow...what a week last week turned out to be. Just need a minute to share with those who understand. We've all been on "the other side"...you know, the one where we (or a family member) is a...
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    Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

    RNAnnjeh replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    You did a great job. This is a stellar example of how misunderstoon DNR/DNI and Ethics are in general. DNR does not equal euthanasia. Some docs have a hard time with that. Some equate DNR with giving...
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    Dangerous nurses

    RNAnnjeh replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about working with a set of twins would split shifts? One would start and the other one finish the shift. How could you tell? One was left-handed, the other
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    Pt. nonresponsive on transfer to SNF

    RNAnnjeh replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    What a mess! You did a great job southern.... Not to hijack either, but I recall a dump we recieved from hospital to SNF (> 10 yrs ago now, but still bothers me). The SNF was located right across...
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    uk childrens nurse in canada?

    RNAnnjeh replied to bexs's topic in International Nursing

    Bexs No mountains in Toronto....unless you count the high-rises! LOL If you go to www.caphc.org you can find a list of members. This is the Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres and you...
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    Miracles to believe in

    RNAnnjeh replied to SASQUATCH THE NP's topic in General Nursing

    The true meaning of Christmas. Faith, hope and peace to you all this season.
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    anyone been to weight watchers?

    RNAnnjeh replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Points still exist, however they've blended the points and core together..now called "momentum". Just started the new program last week so don't know all the details. The new changes look...