Anagray

Anagray BSN

ER,Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology

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  1. New Jersey friends: I have questions

    Anagray posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello, dear friends. I am Planning to leave NY state, as I ve had enough of it already. I am in adult/Gerry NP Program and it has been horrific. We are expected to find our own clinical rotations...

  2. Moving to NJ, advice please

    Anagray posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello everyone! I currently live in NY state and work for the department of veteran affairs as RN care coordinator, I have 17 years of experience. I am currently enrolled in Adult NP Program in NY....

  3. Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    Anagray replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think I have an idea who your employer is because I work in “ specialty clinics “ also. This particular employer fostered the culture of punitive measures against nurses for decades. When...

  4. Do I have rights against workplace harassment from patients?

    Anagray posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    2.5 years ago I transferred from acute are into a multispeciality office in the same hospital. My old boss assignment me to a very busy area and I basically began managing my own area. Before I...

  5. Do I have rights against workplace harassment from patients?

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you all so much for compassion! I considered going back to the ER. At this point they have me by the balls because they paid for a part of my BSN and I owe 2.5 years of service. I had a...

  6. IV Magnesium Sulfate in office???

    Anagray posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Is it safe to administer 1 gram IV over 30 minutes to migraine patients with no monitoring and no baseline levels? Having a meeting today with our supervisor to disuss this. If you know of any...

  7. Advice needed on first shift in Detox

    Anagray posted a topic in Addictions

    I am looking for some advice on what to expect as far as tasks and duties in an outpatient addictions facility. I've been a nurse for 5.5 years , worked med-surg, dialysis, LTC, ER, psych, but never...

  8. RN counseling guidelines

    Anagray posted a topic in Addictions

    Is it in the scope of nursing practice to counsel a patient on substance abuse? I have incidentally identified a patient with a substance abuse problem ( habitual 24 pr more pack of beer) and elevated...

  9. IV Magnesium Sulfate in office???

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Patient Medications

    I feel that office and hospital are completely different settings as far as patient safety

  10. IV Magnesium Sulfate in office???

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Patient Medications

    My biggest concern is that this high alert drug is administered in an office setting without a protocol in place, no baseline labs and only with a blood pressure cuff and a manual pulse recordings....

  11. Aspiring ER nurse with a few questions. :-)

    Anagray replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure what the requirements are in your facility, but in NYS where i am it is not easy to find and retain a good ER nurse. Many of my co-workers just have AS. In my hospital it was much...

  12. RN counseling guidelines

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Addictions

    This is a neurosurgery patient. Typically PATs want LFTs addressed before the surgery happens because of anesthesia and the amount of drugs that will be given to patient pre, intra and post op, and...

  13. RN counseling guidelines

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Addictions

    Thanks for replying ! 24 pack per DAY. The appointment I made was not necessarily for the substance abuse but as part of his pre op physical. I am anticipating a liver ultrasound, so I wanted to get...

  14. How do you treat headaches?

    Anagray posted a topic in Emergency

    i am wondering how are headaches/migraines treated in your ers? in our er docs mostly give narcotics and antiemetics. as an ex-neuro nurse i was very surprised by that, because our neurologists...

  15. Admissions RN position. Advice please!

    Anagray posted a topic in Home Health

    I have an interview for admissions RN position with VNA. I have almost 6 hears of acute RN experience - med surg, ER, dialysis, hospice, LTC, psych and amb surg. I am wondering how long does a...

  16. I know I have no buisness being there, but I need the Money

    Anagray replied to grateful2010's topic in Home Health

    It could be really good for you to have a goto person, a friend you can call with questions before calling the doc. I know that we should be able to call a doctor any time we feel like it, but...

  17. Advice needed on first shift in Detox

    Anagray replied to Anagray's topic in Addictions

    Thank you so much, it was very helpful! a lot of what you are talking about is familiar and I agree, most people have a story behind their addiction. Thank you again and I am glad that patients have...

  18. Do any fem. nurses here have Stay at Home husbands/SOs ?

    Anagray posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know, i ask tons of questions - but i can't help it. I want to know. Do any of you have husbands who are staying at home looking after children and u are the breadwinner? I'm 27, my son is 3 and...

  19. Eat Before You Get Here!

    Anagray replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    So very true. The other day I walked into a room of a patient to get vitals (never have been to this room before) and his 40 year old son, thinking he was really hilarious (fool), said out of nowhere:...

  20. Tea tree oil helped my child with MRSA

    Anagray posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I just wanted to share this. My daughter had skin CAMRSA when she was 15 months (It is likely that i brought it home from the hospital). She was treated with bactrim and lanced. After treatment, small...

  21. Have you helped/saved anyone while off duty?

    Anagray posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello everyone. Have you helped anyone while off duty? Do you feel comfortable giving medical help before 911 comes around? I would love to read some of your stories.

  22. new nurse, start in med surg or critical care intership???

    Anagray replied to angc513's topic in Emergency

    Where you should go probably depends on how you learn and your personality type. For me med surg was the right choice, because I learn best in an organized, consistent environment. I need to read...

  23. About to start in the ER after 1 year of Med/Surg....too soon?

    Anagray replied to soldiersgirl's topic in Emergency

    ER is a great place to work. I think some people are ready after 1 year and some are not. It all depends on your personality and skill level. It took me 6 months to be able to function on my on on...

  24. looking for resources for a-fib

    Anagray posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi, guys. I am an ER nurse, I'm 33 and I just got diagnosed with new onset fo a-fib. My life and my job are completely screwed up now. If possible, I'd like to know about any online support groups...

  25. Bad assignment and rude staff - is this a norm?

    Anagray posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I started agency in April and i also still work in my "home" hospital as an ER RN. I go to a couple of different hospitals in the are as agency (med surg usually) and every week I end up either in...