annacnatorn

annacnatorn

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  1. My first code

    annacnatorn replied to exit96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Druminurse.. wonderful! It is true, you will never forget this experience. It is true, It is an adrenaline rush, sad but true, due to experience some SNF Nurses don't either know how or refuse to do...

  2. Help me save my poor hands

    annacnatorn replied to wmg246's topic in General Nursing

    you may have an allergic reaction to the gloves..is it powdered or un powdered? Latex or vinyl? I am allergic to the powdered latex, so I prefer to use unpowdered, I also dont like the vinyl... eesh,...

  3. On the Job Injury, I'm a CNA

    annacnatorn posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi, i'm a cna/chha, ive been one for quite some time. several months ago, i was injured on the job. while i was working with a patient, i tore my rotator cuff, complete. my employer at the time did...

  4. On the Job Injury, I'm a CNA

    annacnatorn replied to annacnatorn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your thoughtful insights. I have been in light contact with a WC attorney, though re TX but not about work. Many others have told me to do the same. I do think it is time, I just...

  5. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

    annacnatorn replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    the typical day of a Lead CNA, I felt that this needed to be shared, as I too work in Hospice..and love it, I live it. Wake up 5 am. Out the Door at 6. Drive and eat at the same time..oh crap, forgot...

  6. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    annacnatorn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    not so

  7. Re-entry after disability?

    annacnatorn replied to faroe78's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Try Home Health Case Management or Hospice Case Management or Workmans comp case management....yes they are desk jobs, but do require someone with quick thinking

  8. Tubal Ligation Failure

    annacnatorn replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    KY RN, Be thankful for this precious little one that you have been given. I would have loved to have had a 3rd child, but can't. I am a Uterine Cancer survivor and cannot have another. I am blessed...

  9. How Do You Unwind?

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

    coffeemate cna..your a crack up.... I want coffee infused via a central line at 60 cc qh, then I want a subcath with Dove Dark chocolate infused at 120cc qh.... for the ones that got me all wound...

  10. How Do You Unwind?

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

    runaway to the beach...mountains. I do think about the events of the shift, if something went wrong, then knowing I cant change the past only future, vow to never do that again then change my stop...

  11. work experience considered for rn program

    annacnatorn replied to hopeful2011sp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    why dont you call them to ask them, I'm sure that you are not the only one who want to know the answer and you're not the only one who has asked. Its a good question, but honestly, I dont think so....

  12. What's In Your Lunchbox?

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

    Water..always at every chance I get. A quick glup adds up. When I worked the floor, we each had our own linen carts, so I always made an area for my "stuff". Since I worked the Noc shift most of the...

  13. Dealing with family complaints

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

    Thanks mizzkimberly....Gma Number one, Nora passed away Jan 11, 2006, Gma Number 2, jAnna passed away August 12, 2008.... keep up the good work. I appreciate all you do. I understand about the break...

  14. Dealing with family complaints

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

    Unfortunatley, I've been on the family side of the bed, with both of my Grandmothers which is why I choose to stay at the Hospital with my Gmas 24-7. I know Nurses are busy, they have many things to...

  15. Dealing with family complaints

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

    I hear each and every one of you loud and clear! boy do these stories bring back memories. I had this one patient, He, end stage alz. in a SNF, the wife a MENSA speaker (bright individuals..so they...

  16. CNA Commandments

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

    thou shalt not stage a call out thou shalt not take all the linnens..you hoarder thou shalt not make friends with the Charge nurse so she can cover for you when you are late (makes the rest of us do...

  17. Where do you keep your stuff?

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

    if its not vital to your job..leave it in your car. sometimes things go missing. your trunk is a wonderful location to ensure that nothing is missing or "BORROWED" by another person who needs your...

  18. Private Duty

    annacnatorn replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you will be able to give the TLC that is deserved. it will be easy, yet

  19. What's in your CNA work bag?

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

    note cards, watch, pulse ox, paper tape, plastic tape, tape measure, pens, paper, call list, hand soap/sanitizer, bp cuff/stethoscope, paper towels, gloves, trash bag, red bag, cpr mask/shield,..no...

  20. Calling All CNA's!

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

    study study study, when you take the test, think you are working with a patient...it has worked for me..good

  21. Calling All CNA's!

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

    Hi, Anna here. as of the writing of this, I am a CNA/CHHA, have been for 16 years. Its been a very long time. I started out in the SNF, then went to Public School as a Health Assistant, then did Home...

  22. You know it's going to be a long day when...

    annacnatorn replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i left very soon after to do school nursing then went to home health then hospice, now..im on disability with a torn rotator cuff (right shoulder) just had surgery a month ago, not doing well with...

  23. You know it's going to be a long day when...

    annacnatorn replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you know its going to be a long shift when you 1. have worked an extra shift 3-11 , 2. then reg shift 11-7:zzzzz and 3. all the other CNA's call off :madface:and your the only one there and 4. no one...

  24. What do you hate most/love most about your job? List one of each.

    annacnatorn replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Nursing

    Im a CNA, so what do I like about my job? the smiles and hugs and appreciation from my patients and families...what do I like least about my job? RN's and LVN's who treat CNA's like crap and offer no...

  25. Thanks CNAs

    annacnatorn replied to license.nurse85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OMG! How sweet. I have shadowed many RN's and LVN's who either appreciated CNA's or hated the mere site of us. Thankyou for your post. When I get my RN, I promise to be the RN to the CNA's that I...