annacnatorn

annacnatorn

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  1. State is here and I am as cool as a cucumber...

    annacnatorn replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :lol2::lol2::lol2:

  2. Dear well-meaning friends and family members: the rantings of a jobless new grad

    annacnatorn replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    I like the ones when they ask is you have any............meds! NO..Im not a pharmacist for one and for two, you need to see your MD...thanks and good

  3. How is this possible? Being Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at 20

    annacnatorn replied to Still Riding's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Newly DX at 39 with Hyperglycemia. Followed by a series of other health issues. So, I turn the clock back, I've been a chubby gal for many years, so I decided to loose some weight, I went on the...

  4. I want her fired!!!!

    annacnatorn replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah::redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe:yeah::yeah: Thankyou for your support! To many CNA's get shafted because of ludicrous requests by family members that Admin authorizes, yet they offer no...

  5. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    annacnatorn replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Called In Called Out Called Off . . In short, I ain't coming to work today.

  6. How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    annacnatorn replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I go to the Beach with my Bible...then go home and take a hot shower and go to bed. If I come home with no shoes on...they all leave me alone! Also, an occasional glass of red

  7. To all the Wonderful CNA's and PCT's

    annacnatorn replied to dragonflyaltoids's topic in General Nursing

    AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH your making us cry! thankyou for your

  8. Palliative Care

    annacnatorn replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    See the states web site you are in for their guidelines regarding Palliative Care. From what angel are you wanting to begin..give me more info..I might be able to help! You can pm

  9. Why Many nurses are No-Codes

    annacnatorn replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've told mine that when I take my last breath on earth I will be seeing Jesus for the first time....don't bring me back from paradise....I'll save you a seat at my table...I'll wait for you there....

  10. Most ridiculous patient requests?

    annacnatorn replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a request from a Man visiting his wife...for K-y Jelly! and the door closed! Um..ok, i guess this is a physical need? another time, the patient kept removing his condom cath, he never ever did...

  11. Chronic back injury...losing hope

    annacnatorn replied to KWFACE's topic in General Nursing

    WOW..you did not report it. Well, I guess we all learn, I hope you are getting the treatment you need from another source. You will heal in time and prayerfully with no restrictions. Speedy recovery...

  12. State is here and I am as cool as a cucumber...

    annacnatorn replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I loved it..Yes loved it when the state came to pay us visits..you see it was then and only then were we not short staffed and had a surplus of supplies and to top it all off, all the big heads of...

  13. Chronic back injury...losing hope

    annacnatorn replied to KWFACE's topic in General Nursing

    Seek legal counsel. This was/is wrongful termination. They knew you were hurt on the job..and let you

  14. Chronic back injury...losing hope

    annacnatorn replied to KWFACE's topic in General Nursing

    I to got hurt on the job..completely torn rotator cuff,(Dx 2 months later) I reported it immediately to the office, (I work in the field) and was sent to the "Hospice Dr" for dx and tx. Very long...

  15. A nurse by any other name...

    annacnatorn replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, and to the general population, when you are in scrubs...you name is

  16. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    annacnatorn replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do think that the horse is dead.....time to bury this

  17. CNA License Expired

    annacnatorn replied to princsheather's topic in General Nursing

    OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. Is your hospital discontinuing isolation precautions?

    annacnatorn replied to gypsyd8's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hay, let us know which Hospital you work in so we can stay away.....They are crazy. They definitely won't pass any survey. Post op in the same room as

  19. Innovative Ways to Help Both Family & Patient

    annacnatorn replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Difficult at best. If you are in this situation, then it is possible, well, understood that the Family is not accepting of the Patients prognosis. I had this experience once. What I did was call the...

  20. UHGGGG!!!! DOCTORS!!!

    annacnatorn replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think all MD's need to take a writing course. Their writing is horrible. If they can't write legibly, then they need to print it out or type it or verbal transcription to the Nurse with...

  21. A nurse by any other name...

    annacnatorn replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

  22. A nurse by any other name...

    annacnatorn replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse: Defining, Meaningful, Hopeful, Helpful, Nurturing, Compassionate, Knowledgeable, Empathetic, Role model, Teacher.... Why Change. Society has come to know and love the Nurse, what the "Name" is,...

  23. A story of respect CNAs may like :)

    annacnatorn replied to ctmed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Love the support

  24. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    annacnatorn replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Gosh, I :redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkheLOVE:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe your responses....and your

  25. Just tell your boss your Facebook updates increases your productivity

    annacnatorn replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    Sitting on the Toilet!