Anagray

Anagray BSN

ER,Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology

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  1. my "floor nurse mentality"

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    an update. i met with my manager today who apparently had no feedback about my "poor performance" from anyone besides CN # 2. I spoke with other nurses on the floor regarding what happened and turns...

  2. my "floor nurse mentality"

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all so much for your support, it really means a lot. I am meeting with my manager today and I will tell her my side of the story. I have another job offer at the agency and many of my...

  3. Dealing with Unlicensed Assistive Personnell (i.e. techs, cnas, etc.)

    Anagray replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that you have a big heart, but sometimes we can not continue begging an irresponsible person or a person with multiple problems to start doing their job and adhere to reasonable...

  4. What is your experience with venoscopes?

    Anagray posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking about buying a venoscope for my personal use. It is extremely hard sticking babies, obese patients and all others with access problems. Is this a good investment? Have you heard anything...

  5. I Really Want This!!!!

    Anagray replied to JadziaSolo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    > I am thinking that any employer would be looking forward to have you as an employee. Problem with new grads is : yes, they are "cheap", but they are a high risk because a) some of them do not...

  6. new ER nurse needs advice on IV therapy

    Anagray posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello everyone. First of all, I want to thank all of you for taking care of the most fragile patients in our profession. It takes a special individual to do this and as someone who was in pre-term...

  7. Taking floor orders in the ED?

    Anagray replied to sorefeet's topic in Emergency

    I just started in ED and I completely appreciate how busy it and how difficult it is to have floor orders addressd. Most of the time people go without orders. If attending/designated MDs available...

  8. Hello, I'm a newbie and need advice

    Anagray replied to csbaltz's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should definitely go for it! I have children too, 3 and 8. I finished nursing school, but I have other plans for my further career. When my kids are older I will definitely try for...

  9. I love the ER!

    Anagray posted a topic in Emergency

    about 3 weeks ago I posted a thread about how anxious and insecure I felt before starting ER after 2 years of med surg. i have to say, thank you to all who responded and my transition has been...

  10. Suggestions needed.......

    Anagray replied to futureRN09's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you could try being a unit secretary - U learn many meds and you will learn to read orders. pharmacy tech is another interesting job - u learn a lot about meds and infusions. you can also be...

  11. Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    Anagray posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello everyone! I just transferred to ER after spending 2 years on a very difficult med-surg unit. I have some great experience as a floor nurse, I handle well all kinds of stress, people and...

  12. NCLEX helpful tips??

    Anagray replied to foxgirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I belive what helped me pass the test is the fact that I took Mosby CD and kept going at it for 15 days straight. My scores terrified me ( usually 60 - 75%), but NCLEX seemed SO much easier than that...

  13. After reading negative thread, want to give up nursing dream!

    Anagray replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I think the reason why there are so many negative threads is because this site is one of the few places where people can talk about things that really bother them and vent. It can not be done at work...

  14. perioperative nursing care

    Anagray replied to toriphile23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    yes and also because cold water and ice will be felt better by pt rather than anything at room temp. also, if there are any post op complications you do not want food in the stomach - pt may have to...

  15. What do you think of JCAHO?

    Anagray replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I am glad there is an organization that ensures standards, but some of the things they come up with are rediculous and impossible to comply with. If I had time to assess restraints every 5...

  16. I know I can . . . . BUT . . . .

    Anagray replied to BabyEnjoli's topic in General Nursing

    hi there! I am so glad that you are thinking of becoming a nurse and I think you definitely should go for it! I know you say you regret not going to school straight from highschool, but life...

  17. Help With Conflict

    Anagray replied to Fitness55's topic in General Nursing

    We had the same problem on our large unit. My nurse manager was new, but she was an RN for over 20 years. She ended up firing both of them after giving it al her best. It's a really tough situation,...

  18. The Circumcision Discussion

    Anagray replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mojo, I am not sure why one would quote an OPINION of some unknown person ( and a very insulting opinion I should add) to prove that circumcion is good. I grew up in a country where men are not...

  19. Nutrition and cancer

    Anagray replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    I am not quite clear on what info you are looking for. Can you be more specific? I may be able to help.

  20. Am I crazy to consider this?

    Anagray replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to school, working, running home business and taking care of my 4 year old. The only thing I can say is that working 36 hours a week and going to school leaves no time to spend with a...

  21. I dont know who else to ask!

    Anagray replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi there ! First off, don't get discouraged. I know this class is important, but if you look at the great picture of life it means nothing. You are going to make it through and everything will be...

  22. Double Shifts: Your tips and tricks for getting through it

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

    suck up to your charge nurse so you get the same assignment for the other half of your shift lol But seriously, the only thing that helps me is making fun of anything i can get my mind on. When you...

  23. I got the job in the ER! Need advice on transitioning from Medsurg.

    Anagray posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I posted a while back about how I was tired with medsurg and with your encouragement I applied to ER and got the job. I shadowed and loved it. If you have any advice on how to transition...

  24. Did I do the wrong thing? Advice needed. (Long)

    Anagray replied to bethem's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the man was having a problem, but at least you came to someone with more experience and asked for help/advice. It's a learning experience, just take it for what it is. As a new grad 2...

  25. how to deal with difficult pt's

    Anagray replied to 1shawnaw's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes no matter what you do you can not do things right. I try to keep in mind that most of my patients are anxious and are afriad to die. They take their emotions out on me and while I continue...