annacnatorn

annacnatorn

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  1. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    annacnatorn replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Plus.....IT'S AN EXTRA SET OF EYES JUST IN CASE YOU ARE ACCUSED OF SOMETHING HAPPENING TO THE PATIENT..REMEMBER THE FIRST RULE OF NURSING.....C.....Y......A.......(COVER YOUR

  2. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    annacnatorn replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Any time you are lifting a patient who is unsteady, you should have two people...1) for your safety..your back! 2) residents safety for Hoyer lift/transfers...pure safety issue, to many chances of...

  3. Knot Funny!

    annacnatorn replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    make a bow

  4. Fired from Assisting Living Facililty!

    annacnatorn replied to jerenemarie's topic in General Nursing

    I understand you comment..cost vs. services. I often frequented Assisted Living places and found the majority of them to be quite disgusting. the food to be not quite what the resident is used to...

  5. Major Vent

    annacnatorn replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    yep, same story here. my grandparents came from the ukraine end of ww2, they had to, were forced to learn english before they obtained their citizenship. my grandparents taught their kids both english...

  6. MALE CNA

    annacnatorn replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Muscle strength baby...pure and simple...muscles! us gals could use a strong set of arms every now and again! I enjoyed working with male cnas, they would always help with the heavy work as long as we...

  7. Correct and Current Information

    annacnatorn replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok, as a Hospice CNA...we do the showers/bedbaths, roms, vitals, WE NOTE WHAT ACTION WAS TAKEN AS WELL AS WHO WE REPORTED IT TO IN THE NURSES NOTES ALSO FOR THE HOSPICE I WORKED FOR, WE HAD A SPECIAL...

  8. NEED Help!!! Cna

    annacnatorn replied to dangerkader08's topic in General Nursing

    OMG...how things Have changed. I don't know, but I suggest you ask your instructor come the next class meeting. Good luck and welcome to the wonderful never ending adventure of

  9. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    annacnatorn replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG!!!!!!!!!! some of these stories made me want to puke my guts right out...some had me laughing so hard I had to go to the rest room! Yes, such a wonderful job we have. WE NEVER know whats behind...

  10. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    annacnatorn replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, I'm in that injured on the job boat and have been falsely accused of "faking a torn rotator cuff" even with MRI report to prove

  11. VENT--Boundaries please!!!!!

    annacnatorn replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do I understand you completely. I once went into a home that had PATHWAYS to the kitchen, bath and bedroom. Trying to provide care was next to impossible. I hate it when they say "have a seat on the...

  12. To you nurses <3

    annacnatorn replied to Dreams2BeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm cryin! thank you so very much for your note of appreciation. Happy Nurse Supporters week to you n Happy Nurses week to all my compadres! Keep up the good

  13. Executive compensation

    annacnatorn replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, amazing isn't it! We do all the work, expose ourselves to who knows what on a minute by minute basis, work 12 hr shifts, plus.... Some People/professions make MILLIONS a year and have perks...

  14. A non-nurse who gets what nurses are about.

    annacnatorn replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lets not forget all the other people who make the Hospital work...from the Ground up! Janitorial, kitchen, laundry, housekeeping, techs , radiology, central suppliers...etc the list goes on and...

  15. A non-nurse who gets what nurses are about.

    annacnatorn replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    i could not agree with you

  16. Appropriate for Hospice?

    annacnatorn replied to lesrn2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've seen many of patients that were not appropriate. I knew upon admission that this person was going to outlive the Hospice time period. On the flip side, they said, just do what we tell you to...

  17. Procedure when family or pt does not answer phone or door.....

    annacnatorn replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I got into trouble for staying 18 hours with a patient. He had no family in the state, lives in the house alone, he had no one, his breathing was irregular all night needed MSO4 q 4 hours for pain. He...

  18. No Bowel Movement in Three Weeks

    annacnatorn replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    8 to 10 oz of warm prune juice will usually do the trick. But a call to the MD should be

  19. Throw it on the floor?!

    annacnatorn replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used a bedpad on the wheelchair to place dirty linens If I needed extra space. I've put a bed pad at the foot of the bed to put the dirty linens on. When I worked in a SNF, we had no plastic bags,...

  20. smokers

    annacnatorn replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    Me, an ex smoker, I started at the tender age of 16...did that for about 7 months, landed up in the ER, had a CXR, was asked if I smoked, said yes, the Dr. told me that If I continued to smoke I'd be...

  21. Do i need a CNA license to be a vocational nurse or can i go straight to be a LVN?

    annacnatorn replied to scabrera's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes. You don't need to start at the bottom and work your way up, each require a different amount of education, but don't forget, when you do obtain your LVN/LPN the CNA's are and will be the ones you...

  22. The retro nurse's outfit has returned

    annacnatorn replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, Nope, Nope, not a dress. Men have a problem of putting or attempting to put their hands where they don't belong. I don't mind the Hat, its earned no biggie. I do mind the numerous rings, heavy...

  23. what experience is needed to work in hospice inpatient unit

    annacnatorn replied to P856L's topic in General Nursing

    If you have experience working in the hospice unit, then make sure you put that on your application, it will surely help. When I started I had NO experience other than family, but gained a lot...

  24. cna to lpn

    annacnatorn replied to Nicole311's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would think so, since you may learn something new. It is never a waste of time. I will also make you look better in the beginning since you know Cna stuff

  25. skirts to work

    annacnatorn replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    I wore a cute knee length dress to work 8 times, on the 8th time I felt a hand go up my legs, that was the last time I wore a skirt....Dirty old