annacnatorn

annacnatorn

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  1. hospice and personal struggle

    annacnatorn replied to akRN68's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    akRN68, For one, as you have read previously you are not alone. This is a great place to express your self. I haven't lost my parents, but have lost my Grandparents. Both losses were traumatic for me...

  2. Comfort Food After a L o n g Shift

    annacnatorn replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    A large extra chocolate mocha with extra whip cream, chocolate syrup on top! extra rich chocolate cake with peanut butter/cream cheese frosting!...anything with peanut butter for that fact!.......ummm...

  3. The Great Emergency Prank War

    annacnatorn replied to murphyle's topic in Nursing Humor

    WE..Ok I, Yes I, did this at the end of CNA clinicals, The DON was amazing. She always greeted us with laughs and a joke to start our day, so as a "Thankyou"....we filled her office with inflated...

  4. The Great Emergency Prank War

    annacnatorn replied to murphyle's topic in Nursing Humor

    We ALL need to find a way to stay away from prozac! or we will all need a little "Vitamin H" a little fun is what the MD orders! Loosen up:smokin:, have fun:coollook:, life is short:redbeathe. I...

  5. Colonoscopy: A patients perspective...

    annacnatorn replied to cyndiangel13's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok, to the original OP....I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants! This reminds me of my Father, you show him a needle and HE HITS the floor! No joking here! as for Anest. I've had 4 surgeries, the...

  6. lpn supervising RN!!!

    annacnatorn replied to masry123's topic in General Nursing

    How about a CNA showing an LPN what to do!................She couldn't even take a rectal temp!...... Does that get you or

  7. Would you travel overseas for a medical procedure?!

    annacnatorn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone I have ever met that has gone out of the Country for any medical procedure has come back way so sick, and has had to have to procedure redone or corrected, ended up on countless antibiotics,...

  8. home health aide hours

    annacnatorn replied to misty720's topic in Private Duty

    Misty720, Private duty care giving is a big pull on your social life. But, and I say But, It does have its rewards. For one, YOU get to give that person the kind of care you wanted to give the...

  9. Appropriate for Hospice?

    annacnatorn replied to lesrn2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with all posters, we educate and treat. Hopefully to give quality vs quantity. I/we do not try to end life in any way, Life is allowed to take its natural course. However, when you have...

  10. do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

    annacnatorn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yep, they sure do. I YELL at my marketers for promising and not delivering. I even called one Marketer who promised a 24hr cg w/in the first week. My admin was not happy w/her and neither was I. I...

  11. do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

    annacnatorn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow..yours supplies bed linens? I guess its cheaper to buy two sets of sheets vs diapers n chucks. I am amazed as diapers/chucks are a required supply item. How did your hospice get away with that?...

  12. do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

    annacnatorn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I hear you loud and clear! "I want what I want and that all I want, so when do I get it...and if you don't give it to us, I'll change Hospice

  13. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    annacnatorn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, such a unique profession. Even when not in uniform, were expected to be. We, as Nurses, of all level can and do suffer from "Compassion Fatigue Syndrome". Last year, God told me to slow down,...

  14. do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

    annacnatorn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yep, Yep, Yep. When it comes to the wipes things, I direct them to Baby Wipes, bulk section or home made baby wipes: 1 roll of paper towels, taken apart and folded either quartered or halved 1/2 tsp...

  15. do any home hospices provide linens 4 hospital beds

    annacnatorn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    oHHHHHHHH THIS DRIVES ME SO CRAZY! Everyone is wanting everything for nothing. I tell the families, that although we provide DME, we provide a set number of diapers and peri wash, if they exceed that...

  16. Patient 'found' my number on the internet...

    annacnatorn replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I once had that happen to me, they found me of facebook...I ignored their request. They sent me an email questioning why I did not accept them as friend...I told them that it is my place to be me,...

  17. Feeding tube schedule?

    annacnatorn replied to lhorn's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of snapping at her, why don't you give her a little "start, pointing her to a web site that might offer some help"....this is like eating your young. I hope you are not a preceptor. I...

  18. Co-worker switched hospices, now poaching our pts.

    annacnatorn replied to curiousauntie's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Such a big no no...shame on her. on the flip side: The Patient/Family does have a right to decide what Hospice to go with, however, if the Patient/Family is "told"...big no no, HIPAA...

  19. "I'm on a break right now"

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

    In my opinion, if your feet are on the floor, then your working... If your patients need you, then you are to work.... If you are NICE TO YOUR FELLOW Nurses, they will help you...There is no I in team...

  20. One of THOSE nurses.

    annacnatorn replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I have handled this type of situation this way..."I'm not a psych, therefore, I can't help with that problem"......"If it concerns you, please take it to the Supervisor, I'm sure He/She can help you,...

  21. The start of a career in nursing!

    annacnatorn replied to Mikey777's topic in General Nursing

    If you have filled out applications and returned them, then I would call the facility and ask to speak to the DON, introduce youself, SELL YOURSELF...THIS IS YOUR CHANCE. When I first started I could...

  22. Do you "allnurse" at work ?

    annacnatorn replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to surf All Nurses...however, I work in the field, (at least until I became disabled from a work injury in Nov.) I dont have the time to do this while working, when I'm in the office it's...

  23. is this a case of Lazy RN, OR Over productive CNA??

    annacnatorn replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked in a LTC, I always had the C. Nurse sign my notations. I would tell her, but then write it. I started this after an unfortunate incident. I was working a split triple..what was I...

  24. what should CNA's carry at all times?

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

    Duh....I forgot Gait belt...You will need it! If you need anything else, they will tell

  25. what should CNA's carry at all times?

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

    Your first day on the floor will be (past History) usually orientation. Look around, get a visual. IN my pockets I had: 1. phone...emergency use only set to silent 2. hand sanitizer 3. gloves 4. note...