ann945n

ann945n RN

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

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  1. Tell me about one of those moments...

    ann945n replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    For me its the little victories, solving problems. Like this last week when I taught my chemo patient how to reduce thrush in his mouth by using a baking soda water mixture. Saw him later and he was...

  2. Mirena & weight gain

    ann945n replied to LiverpoolJane's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a paraguard for over a year and had it removed. I know you are asking about Mirena but I wanted to chime in that I had mine removed because of constant (for the most part) discomfort. It was...

  3. our calling

    ann945n replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel that calling nursing a 'calling' minimizes all the hard work and knowledge it takes to do this job. It was never a calling for me, it was a chance to be challenged, get paid well,...

  4. Mixing Lantus

    ann945n replied to ann945n's topic in General Nursing

    It would be interesting to know how it is

  5. Kicked out of NS b/c of broken ankle???

    ann945n replied to Candy303's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling what they are going to do is give her a hardship withdrawl which would allow her to take the quater over again without any negative

  6. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    ann945n replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I agree I would go through your facility and possibly file charges against her. If she is A+O and knows what she is doing and what is happening you should not let this

  7. No She/he Did Not!!!

    ann945n replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No she did not tell the patient to open her mouth and state "now this will hurt" (yeah I was the patient and I just died laughing right in front of her, dont think she was too happy, but come on...

  8. Praying with your patient

    ann945n replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    Asking someone if they would like to pray is assuming someone is religous. Now asking someone if they have any religion preferences or would like to speak with someone is acceptable. BIG difference....

  9. Praying with your patient

    ann945n replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    Its offensive to assume ones religion and belief system and to initate action based on false

  10. Praying with your patient

    ann945n replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    Its important to remember that not everyone believes in God in the USA. If a patient ask you to pray with them and you are comfortable with that then I see no harm in that, in fact might be...

  11. During school, did you see anything gruesome

    ann945n replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    For me suctioning sputum is the hardest thing to do.... its the sound of suctioned mucus, makes me want to vomit every time! As well I have a hard time watching child birth, all I can think is "there...

  12. Sent home from clinicals :(

    ann945n replied to Phillippians4:13's topic in General Nursing

    I would investigate your schools policy of failing, being kicked out and being set home. If they pull you into a meeting to disipline you it would be wise to have this information at your dispose to...

  13. LPN's negative attitude is driving me nuts!!

    ann945n replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love this saying, I cant believe Ive never heard it! Thank you Ill start using that one with difficult people I work with

  14. i gotta ?~

    ann945n replied to nghtfltguy's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is that illegal but it does not help the problem. If it was charted the pt removed the clothing and then fell perhaps intervention could be taken to secure the alarm better to prevent this...

  15. As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    ann945n replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I am not insecure and do have safety issues with MA. Unlike LPN RN and CNA who have standardized test, are held accountable by state reporting that is attached to a license or certificate many MA lack...

  16. Nursing Career Question

    ann945n replied to babiiprycess's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are enough jobs out there where you could find one that fits the work schedule you want. You should not have to be willing to work nights and holidays to be a

  17. LVN to RN

    ann945n replied to scubagoddess's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand what you are all saying but I feel that those other classes that do not relate to nursing are needed to get a BSN. Even a computer science major going for a bachelors degree must take...

  18. Has anyone gone through an RN to BSN to MSN program?

    ann945n replied to alc4522's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure the schools you are looking at have accredidation and that your state will recognize the degree. Ive seen a few schools out there that do not have this. For me personally I would not go to a...

  19. LPNs &RNs

    ann945n replied to melycha's topic in General Nursing

    1. less than a year 2. LTC 3. Helps keep boundries, dealing with co-workers and providing the best care I can 4. Seek those out early on that you can go to a resource in your job, understand things...

  20. Nursing Career Question

    ann945n replied to babiiprycess's topic in General Nursing

    If a "normal" schedule is what you are after you might look into outpt facilities, family practice and

  21. As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    ann945n replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    i dont think anyone here is saying ma are not a part of the team and that they are not needed and trained. my problem is that of bounderies. there is no clear line for ma (as in here is what they can...

  22. As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    ann945n replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    You can disagree but this was a person statement. As for MA I believe they should do their job by taking vitals histories apt dates etc but we all know they often do more then just this. This is my...

  23. lantus dosages

    ann945n replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    I've had pt on amounts that are around 75

  24. As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    ann945n replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I think first its important to point out there is a HUGE difference between a CNA and a MA. I love CNA's I was one my self for several years. They are vital to the medical team and know their role and...

  25. Is there a Height requirement for nurses?

    ann945n replied to ram123's topic in General Nursing

    Im 5'2" and on the smaller size. I have no problems and there are no height requirements. Youll be fine! Just use good body