Anagray

Anagray BSN

ER,Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology

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  1. Question about unfriendly preceptor

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

    Hi! Sorry things aren't going so well. I would actually tell her exactly how you feel. Use appropriate language and start with smoething like " I feel l you are upset with me, is there something..."...

  2. Need your opinion about my situation

    Anagray posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello everyone I've been working as an RN since June in a 600 + bed hospital. My original plan was to go through a cardiac program, because I have always loved cardiac and have worked as a Tech on...

  3. Lovenox IV

    Anagray replied to Celia M's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am curious why someone would prefer to order Lovenox IV ( In my facility it is prohibited as far as i know) vs regular Heparin? I always thought that regular heparin works well and works fast. If...

  4. Advice, please.

    Anagray replied to SandraJean's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrats on making a new change in your career! you are right, the equipment has changed, the drugs are there that you probably never even heard of ( like I never heard of Flolan until last year - 5...

  5. Need your opinion about my situation

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi again! How is everyone? Hope you all had some good days at work :) I had a meeting with one of the cords. They sort of made it look like I didn't tell my Charge Nurse clearly that I need help that...

  6. Need your opinion about my situation

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you so very much for your support. It means SO much. I am already feeling self-conscious being fresh out of school, it so good to have someone who understands me. The charge nurse was one of the...

  7. High-need infant. Please help!

    Anagray posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello everyone. Sorry to come and ask for advice, but this is my last resort. I am a nursing student, I have a 4 y o and 3 months old, who is absolutely awful. My son was the same way, but he had...

  8. Understaffed and wondering what to do.

    Anagray posted a topic in Cardiac

    I am a tech on a telemetry unit. On our floor we have inpatient and outpatient procedures - caths, pacers/aicd, stents, etc. We are one of the largest 2 cardiac hospitals. Our unit (when full)...

  9. What's going on with this kid?

    Anagray replied to LydiaGreen's topic in Pediatric

    Hi! i'm so sorry for your little guy - it must be so frustrating and painful for him I'm not yet a nurse, but I had problems with GI as a child for nearly 3 years ( resolved after alternative...

  10. Respiratory alkalosis and crying

    Anagray posted a topic in Pediatric

    This may sound like a strange question, but is it possible for a child to develop a slight degree of resp. alkalosis from long periods of crying (over an hour)? Not strong enough to cause any...

  11. Respiratory alkalosis and crying

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Pediatric

    thank you so much for the information. I truly appreciate

  12. is zithromax safe during pregnancy?

    Anagray replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can not testify whether zithromax is safe or not, but i had to take it in 1st trimester because I had a horrible sinus infection that went into my ear. My daughter is healthy and well. I'm glad u...

  13. 3 yr. old son not talking much-is this normal?

    Anagray replied to ham22's topic in Pediatric

    Hi! > U are a wonderful, caring mother. I am sure that this has nothing to do with your parenting skills. You are doing great! As far as your son - others gave you great advice. My friend's son...

  14. harmful effects of high-protein diets?

    Anagray replied to littlebear5521's topic in Pediatric

    From what I have read, the adverse sideffects of high protein diet could be ketosis, but I guess you really have to "od" on the protein to get there. My personal concern with high-protein diet is...

  15. High-need infant. Please help!

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you so much for answering my post. I guess I will just have to hang in there.. Babystate, I also thought about switching formulas and I did - nothing changed. My dd is bf mostly and ff when i'm...

  16. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    Anagray replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, but I work as a tech, often having to take care of 18 patients per shift, so i can relate to the physical demand on the job. As someone who lost a pregnancy and who had a preemie...

  17. The Circumcision Discussion

    Anagray replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    according to AMA article, it takes 100 to 200 infant circs to prevent 1 UTI. The risk of "complications" from having a foreskin is low, so is the risk from the surgery. This is what a study...

  18. The Circumcision Discussion

    Anagray replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    sorry to stir up a touchy conversation again, but if men can not wash themselves when they are in the army, what about women? Shouldn't they undergo vulvectomy for the same

  19. The Circumcision Discussion

    Anagray replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Steph, I appologize, I should have explained myself better. I did not mean to imply that YOU taught the kids that. I meant that the environment/culture influenced the way he feels about that issue....

  20. The Circumcision Discussion

    Anagray replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    > I am wondering, why he thinks that having foreskin is gross? Kids usually form opinions based on what they are

  21. The Circumcision Discussion

    Anagray replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Roxanne, I applaud you for standing up for your belief. I had no idea you could refuse to assist with circumcision, because I completely dismissed the possibility of becoming mother/baby or ped nurse,...

  22. The Circumcision Discussion

    Anagray replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am not a nurse yet, but since u were wondering about this subject, I'd like to offer you some info. I came from a country where boys aren't circumcised and I had my son in the US. When i was...

  23. Gyn, tampon ?

    Anagray replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I never used tampons when I was a virgin, but I use them now, because I can't stand wearing pads during the day. I am very narrow, so nothing feels right going in, even a tampon, but once it's there...

  24. Inpatient vs Outpatient nursing

    Anagray replied to EC1234's topic in General Nursing

    our outpatient in cardiology is one of the craziest places and takes a LOT of

  25. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    Anagray replied to itsme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a horrible experience with my first OB visit - It was in Russia and the woman obviously had no ethics, because when she hurt me with the primitive speculum they used back then, she was sure to...