ann945n

ann945n RN

Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab

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  1. Nursing instructor liability

    ann945n posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I am very interested in education and teaching nurses. I wonder for any teachers out there what is the legal concerns is a student nurse makes a mistake on your watch. Are they working under...

  2. OB/GYN clinic duties?

    ann945n replied to stelarRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in an OB/GYN clinic Here is what I may do in a day Take newly pregnant patient history Pregnancy education, lots of that Fetal monitoring, usually 10 patients in a day Blood draws Lots of...

  3. Struggling with elective terminations of pregnancy

    ann945n replied to GoBabyGo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that if a nurse has an ethical problem with procedures done in a place of employment it is that nurses responsibility to leave the job and find work that is morally agreeable. My reasoning is...

  4. CNA test!

    ann945n replied to terrajai's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being really nervous when I took my CNA test and how hard I studied. Then once the test was over and I spent all that time being stressed about it, when it was done I felt like "was that...

  5. online nursing

    ann945n replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in an online RN to BSN program with a local university. My two cents, pick a 'real' bricks and motar school in your state that offers completly online format. I say this because when...

  6. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    ann945n replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sigh I fear universal health care everyone has a right to healt care but that doesnt mean you are not responsible for the bill you render I believe under 18 years of age you should get free health...

  7. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    ann945n replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand living in a small community with little opprotunity. If you really want the job I would ONLY take it if you are willing to stay in a cheap hotel in town during your nights working. Do...

  8. Advice from someone who was an LPN who is now an RN

    ann945n replied to Tessa88PN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA then a LPN then a RN and now am working on my BSN. My goal is to get a MSN in education. I would say go for the LPN to BSN bridge. Just get it over with. I have always been in school never...

  9. Can you be a nurse without working in the hospital? Please help.

    ann945n replied to Cfitz's topic in General Nursing

    I would say go to an OB/GYN office. I currently work in one and work 4 10s, no weekends or holidays. All I do all day long is lactation, birth, and GYN care and so on. Its a great job and sounds like...

  10. Not Sure If Nursing Is For Me

    ann945n replied to D.C.Guy's topic in General Nursing

    CNA work is hard! Very hard and is very hands on and 'dirty' at times. I worked as a CNA for several years before becoming an RN. My current job is in Ob/GYN so none of the type of stuff I was doing...

  11. Med error~Hard to explain on paper!

    ann945n replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    No one was hurt that is the main thing. Try not to be too hard on yourself, you caught the mistake and reported it. Thats says alot, some people dont even go that far. Dont be too hard on yourself,...

  12. i failed my first med surg exam for second semester. now what?

    ann945n replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Get together with your instructor and bring all of your notes and go over them with your teacher. Your teacher should be able to help you out. Also remember 50 percent of answering a question...

  13. Each job title wears it's own color.

    ann945n replied to borzoilady's topic in General Nursing

    I believe pts only recognize a nurse if the color is all white. Anything else no one will

  14. Help I am scared!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!

    ann945n replied to smak60's topic in General Nursing

    I would refuse to work there if they are unable to provide you with the training you need. If your gut is telling you this isnt a safe place to work, quit. Your license and hard work isnt worth...

  15. Nurses and religion

    ann945n replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    Being an atheist has actually been an assest I think. I have no set of rules to tell me that my beliefs are right and everyone else is wrong. I find it to be liberating and very accepting of any...

  16. IM Injection Tips

    ann945n replied to netgeek's topic in General Nursing

    I find I hit bone when the pt has very small arms. I always use 1inch in the arm. If the pt is really small I make an effort to not go as deep to avoid that but sometimes you hit bone anyways. I...

  17. Ripped Off

    ann945n replied to Price 2002's topic in General Nursing

    I would not attend the schools graduation either. I would be very offended that they were going to pin the MA's and that the expect the nursing students to be there as well. As if by some way they...

  18. Multiple interests, hard to decide... help!

    ann945n replied to alkaleidi's topic in General Nursing

    I think its important to stick out a new job as long as you can, of course with the exception of a toxic or dangerous work environment. I think you owe it your self and your job to give it a fighting...

  19. How can I comfort the crying patient?

    ann945n replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    With dementia pts I have found that if there is crying because of confusion its best to address the sadness with a caring touch and comforting hug then getting them involved with an activity or...

  20. RN to BSN program-online?

    ann945n replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in General Nursing

    Im half way through an online BSN program through WSU. I work full time and go to school full time but I do not have children. Its tough doing two full time jobs but I manage and still get good...

  21. Is the pay really that bad??

    ann945n replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    I am very pleased with my take home pay. I live in a very pricey area but still make enough to get a home and save for my future. So in that sense I feel rich. Can I buy luxury cars and fancy trips?...

  22. New Grad RN working agency

    ann945n replied to experienceawareness's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new grad myself I would say heck no to the agency. I was very surprised how much support I need from seasoned RN's to get me up to par. I knew I would need help but I didnt fully understand...

  23. RN Career Paths without Hospital Work Experiance

    ann945n replied to EzraRn's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new RN (4 months) and got my first RN job in a OB/GYN office. I had no RN experience but had some LTC experience as an LPN. It can be

  24. Considering a career as a RN

    ann945n replied to BorisBoris's topic in General Nursing

    I know several male nurses, I say go for it Yes you will deal with 'poop' but you learn to deal with, I dont even bat an eye at it anymore, actually I have more a problem with oral secretions.... Hind...

  25. CNA vs. CMA

    ann945n replied to cmadeit's topic in General Nursing

    In my area it seems MA's have a hard time finding jobs as well. While some state MA or LPN while they may have similar task they are not the same, like a MD vs. NP vs. PA. Anyhow its upsetting these...