RNAnnjeh MSN, CNS

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    Can one become a nurse if one has Genital Herpes?

    RNAnnjeh replied to Serenity9595's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only "stupid" question is the one you don't ask. I think you've received some good advice here. Nothing more to add other than be aware of your symptoms and practice good universal precautions....
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    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    RNAnnjeh replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    1. stop whining. really.... 2. just because you "wouldn't treat my kids like that" if you had any is not a reason to call children's aid on a family. 3. patient's are here because they are sick...no,...
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    Ways I have heard Metoprolol pronounced...by medical personnel.

    RNAnnjeh replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    You and me both! Thank god for trade
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    Define Nursing in 3 words

    RNAnnjeh replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Brilliant thread. I borrowed this idea for our unit to do as a nursing week activity...will be interesting to see what our group comes up with.
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    cdn educated in us..returning to canada?

    RNAnnjeh replied to felixalynn's topic in International Nursing

    If you access the College of Nurses website for the province that you plan to move to, you will find what you need. Also, did you check out the Canadian forum here? Lots of answers there,
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    please tell me what this is...

    RNAnnjeh replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in General Nursing

    ....and the person who was providing your orientation was correct. Sometimes you do need to "vent" the g-tube to expell excess gasses. The Mic-Key comes with 2 attachment tubes...one for...
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    Another word for "pulling"?

    RNAnnjeh replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    Try.... floating
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    Heartwarming story for all... Bring a kleenex!

    RNAnnjeh replied to Queen216's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful. God bless you for taking the time to
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    Family Presence

    RNAnnjeh replied to happyhelpert's topic in General Nursing

    you can get a lot of information from the institute for family centered care http://www.familycenteredcare.org/ good
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    when your patient is a nurse

    RNAnnjeh replied to aeauooo's topic in General Nursing

    If the nurse was intoxicated / under the influence and ON DUTY, then yes, by all means disciplinary action should be initiated. BUT...this nurse was a patient...recipient of care.....and not putting...
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    Migraines....Anyone else have 'em?

    RNAnnjeh replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Migraines suck. Sorry, but they do. Mine started in my first semester of nursing school. I tried a bunch of prescription meds, but they all made me feel even more nauseated. Once I got my BP under...
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    Just wanting to thank the mods...

    RNAnnjeh replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Tazzi....everyone enjoys a good trolling...... Um, or not. LOL We'll just leave it at that! And of course the Mods are fab....:) RN
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    Survey for School Project - Need your help

    RNAnnjeh replied to stephen283's topic in General Nursing

    What a great idea. That is one of the things I worry about with my in-laws. I'd love to see them remain in their own home for as long as possible, and something like this would give me, my husband...
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    Toronto Schools - Where should I go?

    RNAnnjeh replied to Utopia's topic in International Nursing

    I went to Humber, so have a soft spot for that school. Humber is affiliated with University of New Brunswick, and both have a habit of turning out GREAT nurses! Ryerson also has a good reputation....
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    Nursing Around the World

    RNAnnjeh replied to schlnrs's topic in School

    Also try "transcultural nursing". You'll get lots of hits on Leninger....she is the transcultural nursing guru. Best of luck (and what a great
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    Cross Country Comparison of Wages and Benefits

    RNAnnjeh replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    Thanks for this.... We recently underwent a review (not good for us) and really needed some data to back us up.
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    thought some of you would enjoy this

    RNAnnjeh replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    I have felt that way about my feet.... What a great read. Thanks for
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    Ready to pinch her head off!!!

    RNAnnjeh replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    High road. We're all too old and tired for these games, and it never turns out pretty. Had a flashback from highschool when this happened.... Can you change groups? Promise yourself never to work...
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    Strep again

    RNAnnjeh replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the same way. Just say strep throat and I'm sick the next day. Maybe some higher power has a twisted sense of humour???? Gargle and sleep, my
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    need this book

    RNAnnjeh replied to Elayan's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It's a massive textbook---I have the 4th ed (dating myself). Doubt it could be downloaded. I know they are expensive, but there are several sites such as Amazon that offer used books. I...
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    Classic Patient Statements

    RNAnnjeh replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in LTC there was one LOL who was the sweetest thing. She tried so hard to remember my name, but never got it quite right. One morning I came in and she said "I remember your name!" Me:...
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    "You put me and my unborn child's life at risk"

    RNAnnjeh replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the majority of the reponses. If you are told of an unidentified rash...wear some PPE (personal protective equipment). Perhaps she will be treated for her foot-in-mouth disorder at some...
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    Pre-diabetic

    RNAnnjeh replied to woody62's topic in General Nursing

    It's also being used to replace "borderline diabetic". For those who are looming on the brink of diabetes....passed your GTT but have all (or many) other signs/symptoms of diabetes. My family doc...
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    Dating co-workers

    RNAnnjeh replied to jerenemarie's topic in General Nursing

    Dated a co-worker once. Just wasn't worth it. We worked in 2 different areas, mine clinical, his not and I swear all he did was phone me all day. Started feeling like I didn't ever have any "me"...
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    Pimples, blackheads and acne

    RNAnnjeh replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK....you're twisted....but then again, aren't we all for participating in this thread? LOL Looks like we've developed a support group for zit