Anagray

Anagray BSN

ER,Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology

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  1. When nurses disagree about pain management...

    Anagray replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the new nurse needs a little more experience with pain management. She may think she is actually doing something good for her patients, but of course, it is probably not so. The thing...

  2. I am so confused plz help!

    Anagray replied to lovebugg24_7's topic in International Nursing

    I am a Russian native and I studied nursing in the US. It was benefitial to me because since I intended to practice in US I need to learn the theory of American medicine and sort of put a lid on what...

  3. Would you ever be a doctor?

    Anagray replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have all intentions on going to med school. There are many things against me - age, family responsibilities, lack of money, learning in a foreign language, because I am Russian, etc. Being a nurse...

  4. Could have Lopressor contributed to death?

    Anagray posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need your opinions, guys, because It is eating me up. Basically, I am not even 2 years into nursing on a very busy med-surg floor and I had my first sudden death this week. I'm trying to cope with...

  5. Port question

    Anagray replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    The port can definitely clot without proper care. It happens to me all the time when a patient on a pump will go for US or CT or xray and comes back with a beeping pump stating " oh, it's been beeping...

  6. need advise

    Anagray replied to casurfer's topic in General Nursing

    I can't give you advice regarding medication and study skills, but I can tell you that if what you really want is to do nursing, then you should go after it. I believe that in the end drive, desire...

  7. Could have Lopressor contributed to death?

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your replies and kind words. I probably have some psychological baggage from my childhood in relation to death, so this is probably the reason why it bothers me so much. But, I...

  8. NCLEX RN shut off on 75 yesterday.. but

    Anagray replied to LPN2RNdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!! You did it!!!! btw, when you're on the floor whiping poop off your scrubs, while trying to decode stat pre-op orders (with ER holding on the phone to give your preport), and...

  9. Trouble c accents at work?

    Anagray replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I am a foreigner (from Russia), but I don't have much of an accent thank God. I think it is totally OK to tell someone to repeat what they are saying and tell them why you are not understanding them....

  10. RN to MD anyone? Feeling unsupported.

    Anagray posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys I'm 31, originally from Moscow, Russia, in USA 12 years. I became an RN in 2005, currently I work on med-surge floor. I was preparing for medschool as a highschool student in Moscom, but my...

  11. Capping a primary line - IV ?

    Anagray replied to lpn2a's topic in General Nursing

    I get many of those since in the OR they do not put on extentions to the IV catheter, but connect them straight to the tubing. What usually works for me is loosening up, like the other poster...

  12. I had an MI on Tuesday

    Anagray replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    SO glad you were treated in time and saved. It must have been such a scarry time for you. I wish you quick recovery and all the

  13. My 3 year old has MRSA!

    Anagray posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I haven't posted in ages, but browse the posts here and there. Now I have something to share. My poor 3 year old daughter has been diagnosed with community MRSA - she had multiple...

  14. Working nights versus working days

    Anagray replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there! I have been an RN on a VERY busy med surg floor for over a year and I must say I COMPLETELY disagree that it is good to start off on nights. During the day there are a lot more resources...

  15. To those who are having a hard time...

    Anagray posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone and congrats on finally making it into the real world of nursing!:welcome: I just wanted to give some reassurance to those new nurses who may be having a REALLY hard time adjusting...

  16. Having problems with NA's and PCT's

    Anagray replied to heather1999's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I believe you have the right wright up the techs and if you don;t know where the documentation forms are, please find out. Tell your supervisor immediately and talk to your techs. It is a part of our...

  17. Please share your embarrassing stories!

    Anagray replied to studentnurse74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my patient with CP was pretty nice, the only way she could communicate was by using her computer. She would tell me when she needed to drink, eat, something for pain or to change a diaper. Sometimes...

  18. please vote--change career mid life?

    Anagray replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Gabie, that was really mean!! , but I couldn't help not to crack a smirk because of the negative things you describe about nursing - I think you have covered pretty much all of them. This is how I...

  19. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

    Anagray replied to writrix's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I was faced with the same dilemma. I worke on a cardiac floor as a Tech and was considering being ICU/CCU or tele nurse after graduation. When I was ready, the cardiac program was at least...

  20. please vote--change career mid life?

    Anagray replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    i think that going to nursing school is the fastest way to a good-paying career, but it takes a lot to actually become a nurse - you must love what you do and have amazing patience to deal with...

  21. Treating the symptoms vs treating the cause

    Anagray replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I feel your frustration and I am so sorry for everything you are going through. I have no medical info to offer you (do not know much about feeding adversion, unfortunately), but as someone...

  22. I need some help to decide

    Anagray replied to fayethlove's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! congrats on going back to school. Many people that go to school during the week at my job work weekends only ( track). It is not an administrative position, but it pays full time and you get...

  23. ?? About Effexor & Klonopin

    Anagray replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I hope thigs will get well for you soon. i can only imagine how hard it is - i had some problems with severe anxiety before. I only have very little experience with Effexor - i've seen some...

  24. My 3 year old has MRSA!

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, thanks for the replies! :) LeahJet, I do know which topical abx u are talking about. It starts with an "M" i think. I applied it to one of our frequent flyer for several admitions. I don't...

  25. worrying....

    Anagray replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation is probably the hardest part anyway and once you establish in your practice things may look a bit easier. working nights is not easy if your biological clock says you shouldn't. I...