Anisettes BSN, RN

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    I just can't do anything right.....

    Anisettes replied to Gently.me's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, hang in there. I know it doesn't feel like it - but this nurses attitude (and actions) really are not about you, they are about her. The reality is that every one of us acts and reacts to others...
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    O.R. cases for CRNA's vs. Anesthesiologists

    Anisettes replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not where I work either - they are a majority here and can do any case
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    Obese children...my rant

    Anisettes replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    In my old OR back in the states we used to get kids coming in for multiple dental extractions and having dental work done on baby teeth literally rotted to the gum line - and most of them were barely...
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    Nurse pressing charges

    Anisettes replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm going to go with the unpopular opinion of those who believe that there is NO excuse. If you can insert this situation into any other milieu and come up with the same answer, then good for you. But...
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    I am officially a NURSE!!

    Anisettes replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! Best wishes on a long and rewarding career!
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    Operating Room Nurse?

    Anisettes replied to inabina's topic in Operating Room

    Many places will train you for a minimum return investment - you agree to remain employed by that hospital 1-2 years after you complete their training. Some of these places will take new grads with no...
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    Protecting teeth during intubation

    Anisettes replied to mahalo366's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've only seen the alcohol swab packet over the front teeth used by a couple of CRNA's/Anesthesiologists. I haven't noted anything else. Maybe if you post this in the CRNA or Perioperative forum you...
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    Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    Anisettes replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    You're right, I think there is the perception that male nurses (or techs or orderlies) should be ready and willing to used as muscle. I see and hear it all the time. Of course it's not anymore right...
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    Nursing Overseas

    Anisettes replied to rondo341's topic in General Nursing

    There is Mercy Ships - they tend to stick to the east African coast. It's a great organization, but you must pay for room/board on ship and they do not pay any transportation costs....
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    "Potty Talk"

    Anisettes replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    At least it would appear they rotate yours. Every time I pee, I've had to stare at the same memo for the last 2 years warning me not to call the blood bank for Osteocel until the surgeon asks for it...
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    That one patient that haunts you.

    Anisettes replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to narrow it down. 10 years in ER, 10+ in surgery/trauma surgery, there have been so many. But maybe the last 5 years have had more Dear God W-T-F ? moments than all the years combined though....
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    photographic memory real??

    Anisettes replied to kitty222's topic in General Nursing

    I have a cousin that has it. She considers it a curse however, rather than a blessing. She has no patience with small talk, TV talk show ranting (Beck, Limbaugh, etc...) or Jerry Springer type stuff,...
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    British Nurse moving to Germany

    Anisettes replied to BoboKerr1's topic in General World

    There is a NATO installation in Geilenkirchen (about a 45-60 min drive) from Cologne if you wanted to go that route - not sure if they have a hospital there, but I know they have clinics. Being a...
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    Desk job or Prison job? Help!

    Anisettes replied to christinacub's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked corrections before and looks have little to nothing to do with inmate interaction. You interact with them at the window for pill calls, you will do some minor triaging (as there usually...
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    Should I stop to help?

    Anisettes replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    There's a reason your gut talks to you. Listen to it. There's an excellent book called The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker if you'd like to learn more. We should all listen to our gut
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    Bruise or ecchymosis?

    Anisettes replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Welcome definition, I didn't know there was a difference either. But since the difference is fairly minor and not as obvious to the normal eye AND she's not a pathologist conducting an autopsy where...
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    permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    Anisettes replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    Just a question - but why is it every time somebody poses a question, it's automatically assumed the poster is fishing for answers to school questions? I've got to say, it's been awhile since I was in...
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    DOD Nursing?

    Anisettes replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    I'm sorry for the late reply, I only saw this message today. Yes, still here at Landstuhl (going on 5 years now). Yes, they are still hiring civilians - I think the contracts are still 2-year GWOT....
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    Take off your pants...

    Anisettes replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha! That was
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    Going to nursing school with a new baby

    Anisettes replied to caseydickson's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. I don't think there is going to be any easy way. When I started Nursing school, my son (2nd child) was 2 months old, my daughter wasn't quite 4 and I worked full time night shift...
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    Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

    Anisettes replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

    While I can empathize with you being uncomfortable with her level of physicality - I, myself have never been one for public displays of affection, though I could certainly tear my husband up in...
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    Where to buy a nursing lab kit

    Anisettes replied to mcneillmama3's topic in General Nursing

    Crike! That site is awesome. I haven't been a student in about 25 years, but I feel a sudden urge to buy that skeleton, in fact the only thing stopping me is the price tag. And no, I'm actually not...
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    Where to buy a nursing lab kit

    Anisettes replied to mcneillmama3's topic in General Nursing

    Someone not long ago posted a similar question. I can't remember the link that was given, but do remember the company name they bought the kit from so I googled them and you can find a kit here. Hope...
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    The worst thing I've ever seen on my L&D floor...

    Anisettes replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How tragic for all concerned. As a nurse though, I don't think it's possible for you to escape the reality that babies do die, that all living things die. It's one of those realities that you need to...
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    Isotonic vs hypotonic vs hypertonic

    Anisettes replied to ornurse25's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh, sorry - I just saw the previous post that you're not a student, didn't mean to lecture. Don't feel bad, I've been doing this for 20+ years and there are still things I get hung up on and have to...