annacnatorn

annacnatorn

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  1. Tips for working in the field

    annacnatorn replied to Cardiac-RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Although Not an RN yet, I've been around many and have learned a ton of information from each one of them and have utilized the information when out on my own... Organize: we try to do patient visits...

  2. Non-clinical nursing - What is out there?

    annacnatorn replied to Sarah27's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I agree, I've seen you in action awsmfun...... you are a riot! Excellent Nurse at all you do! :yeah: If I could give you 100 :up::up::up::up::up:qudos..I would! love...

  3. Awesome day -I, a lowly RN student "helped" deliver a baby!

    annacnatorn replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Students

    Totally awesome experience! I am used to seeing them go, but over a year ago, I got to see one come into the world, delivered it as a matter of fact...This is such an precious moment..you will always...

  4. advice

    annacnatorn replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    Difficult situation in every corner. My Husband had the same situation with His Father, remarried a lady who claimed to be part of the family...Dad was DX with "Stage 1" esophageal cancer...under went...

  5. Got a Hospice job

    annacnatorn replied to mschelee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Welcome! I pray you are as rewarded as I was when I was working in Hospice. Good luck in all you

  6. Check this out... Funny and not funny at the same time..

    annacnatorn replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    OMG.....I watched a few clips and thought I was seeing my cousin who is a habitual complainer..she is always going to the DR or ER for some reason, wanting more and more drugs for what ever she thinks...

  7. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    NOPE...NOPE...NOPE...NO TO ALL OF THE ABOVE!....RN's and LVN's :loveya:are replying to this same thread. Face it, if you decide you want to be a Nurse...then you have to do the dooty! (pun intended)...

  8. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    I have read 7 pages... Here is the summary: If you want to be a CNA...You've got to do the work. If you don't..then try another area like working in the kitchen..you can be sure that you won't have to...

  9. White nursing shoe recommendation?

    annacnatorn replied to RachAB22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried Nurse mates and they hurt my feet, don't know why, but they did. Rebook, Nike, New Balance, Addidas are all good shoes. From my experience I have found that when you pay say $30, the shoes...

  10. Pm care changes to post

    annacnatorn replied to solacetherapy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, Tewdles..it is...neither do

  11. big babies...

    annacnatorn replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    8lb 3oz first baby here, only 12 sutures....7lb 6 oz baby #2....to many sutures to count, I had severe tears..internal and external... I give a "Hands Down Clap" to all of you who delivered bigger...

  12. working with MRSA?

    annacnatorn replied to jaimie0876's topic in General Nursing

    From a parental perspective, I would want you to stay away from my child if my child were that ill and you were ill as well. From a working perspective...I suggest you call your DON...just my two...

  13. Don't giver her a drink! It'll make her have to go to the bathroom!!

    annacnatorn replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Neglect and abuse are represented here. Who ever this "nurse" is that does not want to give a resident water because she will have to pee...needs to be placed in the same situation as the patient and...

  14. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    annacnatorn replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    As my "title" says, CNA to RN so here it goes, Currently in Progress.. I have called MD's because I had to. I have done a great deal of paper work in Hospice Admissions (Assisting the RN in every...

  15. What if you fail ?

    annacnatorn replied to xGuYx's topic in General Nursing

    Study harder and try again! good

  16. The State is coming!!

    annacnatorn replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    How sad, but a true reality. When I worked in one LTC/SNF, I had to call the State. It was not right what was going on. As I was reading your post, I thought and I still do, think that you were...

  17. In my Face

    annacnatorn replied to pcacandy's topic in Nursing Humor

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  18. Guidelines for In-Patient Hospice Post Mortem care

    annacnatorn replied to solacetherapy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Post Mortem Care is kind of a touchy area especially when you are dealing with different cultural backgrounds. Each have their own "ritualistic way of cleaning the newly deceased" 1. Clean Body 2....

  19. Help! Insubordinate Nursing Aides

    annacnatorn replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    How fast can you fly? I think that once you vacate the said LTC...the State should be called and notified of the situation, I might be out of line here, but this is uncalled for. The Residents come...

  20. What is the funniest thing a patient has ever said to you?

    annacnatorn replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    A Friend of mine has recently been experiencing chest pains after sex. Humm I tell her..that must be some real good stuff..calm down a little there..save some for later, she say "He.. no!..I want it...

  21. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    annacnatorn replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I have a postcard on my desk that says, "I've used up all my sick days so today I'm calling in dead." My Mom, Not a Nurse, but would frequently call in to work since she never ever spoke to a live...

  22. In response to cost cutting.

    annacnatorn replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot to add "electrician and engineer"....machines and wires...ooy! what are they going to try to make us do next? become a car

  23. Just call me Flash

    annacnatorn replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Woman Hood! :) I have a fan operated by battery that I used at the nurses station while charting, I was told to drink soy milk oh yah, go see your doctor.. I prefer to call them "Personal...

  24. End Stage of CHF for my dad?

    annacnatorn replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Emptyboxcars, I would get some time off from work and take a trip to go visit your Dad. We can't give any medical advise, but the one thing we can give you is the advice to get on a plane and go see...

  25. Hospice...job or way of life?

    annacnatorn replied to AmandaCRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Tewdles....Your to much!..:D...I hope it's Red Wine..:redbeathe:yeah::redpinkhe:up:....This is Friday...time for some Red Wine!...hehe..my