AnnieNHRN

AnnieNHRN

med/surg, ER, camp nursing

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  1. Herniated disc and work restriction

    AnnieNHRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am recovering from a herniated disc L5-S2 injury (not work related). Have been off of work for the last 2 weeks and got the OK from my neurosurgeon to go back to my Med/Surg job with a 30 lbs...

  2. do not return camper form

    AnnieNHRN replied to radams03's topic in Camp

    From my experience, it is up to the Director of the camp to decide who returns and who is listed "DNR". Good communication between the nurse, counselors and the director would make it clear on who is...

  3. MRSA precautions in the ER?

    AnnieNHRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I am wondering how your ER deals with contact precautions. On the floors we place all pts with any MRSA/VRE history on contact precautions. In the ER this is not even looked at! I often don't even...

  4. Jacked Up Sodium

    AnnieNHRN replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Did they check her for Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Hypersecretion (SIADH)? That can cause low

  5. Hypothermia, inside the unit, any ideas?

    AnnieNHRN replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pts with spinal cord injuries have a harder time regulating their temperature, especially when their fighting an infection. He might have a brain stem injury/stroke, which would cause temp control...

  6. 16 fired for HIPAA Violations

    AnnieNHRN replied to DesertRN2's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    They did fire doctors. "All 16 have been fired and they range from doctors to supervisors to staff nurses, not only at Ben Taub, but across the entire hospital district." I should print this at work...

  7. texting at work

    AnnieNHRN replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's the problem! How totally sad. What ever happened to just doing the job you're being paid to

  8. Herniated disc and work restriction

    AnnieNHRN replied to AnnieNHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to update: My very kind manager has agreed to let me go back to work with the lifting restriction! I am very lucky. This of course will have to be temporary. Will see my neurosurgeon in a...

  9. Looking for advise on career change into nursing.

    AnnieNHRN replied to techjob4u's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get discouraged. Yes, right now the job market is not rosy for nurses as well. But in a couple of years things will be better again. The good thing about getting your LNA is that you'll be able...

  10. How long did you oriented as a new nurse?

    AnnieNHRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think for a hospital setting, between 6 and 12 weeks is a good period of time to get a good foundation. Depends on the nurse. Does she have previous hospital experience, etc? I know nursing homes...

  11. Help! Suggestions needed.

    AnnieNHRN replied to dhwilson506's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor's

  12. DNR question

    AnnieNHRN replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    I think what happened here is that the family did not have a clear plan in place with the doctor when she was made a DNR. This is the time when a doctor should talk about what the family's/pt's wishes...

  13. How nursing has changed over the years...

    AnnieNHRN replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf

  14. How nursing has changed over the years...

    AnnieNHRN replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    To prevent bedsores we were told to rub all pressure areas with every repositioning... totally contradicted today! Didn't give much/if any IV pain meds. Demerol/Vistarel IM was the drug of choice. The...

  15. Pain Scales

    AnnieNHRN replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration. Since all your documentation is on paper, is there space on your vital signs/flow sheet to document pain meds and levels? That makes it easier for the next shift to see...

  16. Pain Scales

    AnnieNHRN replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    We also have computerized documentation and note pain levels, description, intervention, and follow-up level. One thing I liked at my old hospital was it automatically asked you the pain level when...

  17. How to quit an agency?

    AnnieNHRN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Giving your notice before your shift today would be very frowned upon, even for agency. Will you be using them as a reference in the future? A 2 week notice is the most professional way to go. But if...

  18. Dealing With the Patient in Pain

    AnnieNHRN replied to mbrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a lot of the previous posters. One thing I have noticed, especially with post-op ortho pts, is that Percocet ends up giving better pain relief than a Morphine PCA. I see a lot of nausea...

  19. New RN Grad with Peace Corps Dilemma

    AnnieNHRN replied to nellybly18's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure I understand. You haven't taken your NCLEX since graduating in Dec 08? If you have graduated and are having a hard time finding a job as a nurse, I would say YES totally go for the peace corp...

  20. Is there alot of mandatory O.T. in your nursing department?

    AnnieNHRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Our union hospital in MA only has 8 hr shifts and one of only a few hospitals in MA to have mandatory OT. During the month of June and July our census was very high and we were low staffed to start...

  21. Shadowing a Nurse

    AnnieNHRN replied to MsKaz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    From my experience most hospitals will no longer allow shadowing since you haven't completed a hospital orientation (including Hippa). I know, it a

  22. Need Help...

    AnnieNHRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Go through the questions you got wrong carefully. Try to look at the reasoning behind the correct answer. Also make flash cards to help you study. Don't panic! Just keep studying and practicing. You...

  23. Job Search: Applying Online for RN Positions

    AnnieNHRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From my experience, most hospitals ONLY accept applications online. I started off hand delivering applications, but they told me to enter it online anyway... I think it is important to follow up with...

  24. Sick of NURSES who say they HATE NURSING!! Another Vent

    AnnieNHRN replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I love being a nurse! Been one for over 9 yrs. Yes, the job has MANY frustrating distractions that make my job very difficult to enjoy A LOT of the time... Paperwork, phone calls, difficult...

  25. No sleep= calling out?

    AnnieNHRN replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I did once. Was stuck in a traffic jam for 2+hrs during the night (accident). Didn't get to bed till about after 2 am and I felt like crap. So I called in. I hadn't called in in over 7wks so felt ok...