annacnatorn

annacnatorn

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  1. My world, upside down, but its ok! I'm good now!

    annacnatorn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! Its been a long while since I've been on here to post, but I have been reading from time to time. How I love the stories of your daily lives as Nurses in every area! If you remember me,...

  2. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    annacnatorn replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAR!!!!

  3. Don't you hate secrets?

    annacnatorn replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    YES..FRUSTRATING INDEED....I despise it when informed by IDT members or Family members "dont mention they are on hospice"...WTH? really? Our jobs are hard enough with out having this type of...

  4. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    annacnatorn replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    Sanuk, God..an amazing person to talk to. He does not hold anything against you. He knows you. He loves you. Talk to Him, frequently, I do..and I must say that with out my faith and those people that...

  5. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    annacnatorn replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    I've had one and only one OTJ injury. It's been almost 2 years now, I've had 3 surgeries to try to correct the injury. I've given up my Certification and my dreams. I had to seek an Attorney for help...

  6. It shouldn't have happened this way....

    annacnatorn replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This story, makes me want to cry. I deleted the balance of my comment for fear of being flogged...so sad, really. NerdtoNurse...Sending you major hugs! You, are a person I would want to work along...

  7. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    annacnatorn replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    BAD...BAD...BAD....Making up Vitals? really. I would never ever do such a thing. It is called Neglect, negligence, false-a-fying medical records. LYING. Grounds to be fired and never ever rehired....

  8. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    Over the last 2 years I have had 3 shoulder surgeries and I have to say, that the Nurses who attended to me did a superb job. I told them of my issues with Anesthesia before hand, gave them for...

  9. No hospital bed?

    annacnatorn replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Comfy recliner vs hard hospital bed...yes, a decision that many of my former patients have made. It was hard to accomplish the tasks set before, but, I did what the Patient wanted, It made them...

  10. Cath'ing Females

    annacnatorn replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a female who was born with genital abnormalities, she was obese..many many folds. It was a difficult task, she was on Home Hospice..Luckily for me 2 of us were sent to do the cath. It took 2 of...

  11. Do you believe in life after death?

    annacnatorn replied to Piecukonis's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ditto Hospice Nurse LPN! I could not agree with you more! An Honor AND a Privilege. I can't wait to get back in the saddle again. Hopefully I will be released by the MD in

  12. New Head Start RN think I am being misled

    annacnatorn replied to rn1116's topic in School

    Head Start has a governing body. It is your main office from which gives you funding. I dont know your area, but I did work for Head start for 10 years, Yes you are correct, an MD needs to sign off on...

  13. Hospice nurse "survival kit"

    annacnatorn replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Dark Chocolate....Wine....Dark Chocolate.....Wine.... Gift card for a restaurant, munchies, crystal light individual packets in various flavors (sometimes water gets boring), pens, extra note...

  14. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

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

    Yes, I have. Many times. Mostly by MEN. They think for some reason we are "nurses" to "fleshly desires" as well. We have no choice but to make sure we are dressed as nuns and sometimes thats not good...

  15. What would you do??!

    annacnatorn replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    A good job is where you can be happy, regardless of the money. Yes, it does play into it, but Happiness = Healthy n Happy

  16. Has anyone tried this.....

    annacnatorn replied to SashaO's topic in Emergency

    You can volunteer in Hospice...they are always looking for people to volunteer. I know, when I was working in Hospice before my injury, I LOVED LOVED the volunteers that made them selves available to...

  17. social worker visit?

    annacnatorn replied to mschelee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If the family says no to a MSW or Chaplain or CNA...then it's NO. No regulations, If the Family says they do not want a specific part of the pie, then it is to be documented in the Nurses Notes, made...

  18. CNA's are some of the most hard working people in healthcare.

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

    :redbeathe:nurse::redpinkhe:yeah::redbeathe:nurse::redpinkhe:redbeathe:nurse::up::up:

  19. they think i don't care

    annacnatorn replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well

  20. CNA Commandments

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

    Please tell me said CNA was dismissed! So very very sad. thank God you were

  21. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    annacnatorn replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    If your in Nursing for the Money..then your in it for the wrong reason...the money is just a side benefit. The rewards are great other wise. Nursing is about compassion, empathy, ethics etc..money is...

  22. hmmm.

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

    Rule #1: If you have to tools to make your job easier, safer then use them Rule #2: If the patient is a 1-2 person transfer, then get the extra person Rule #3: Policies and Procedures are in place so...

  23. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    annacnatorn replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    Did the horse give consent for the procedure?....just

  24. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    annacnatorn replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can add to this: DRIVING down the street seeing someone with a walker/scooter, gave them a Hospice Brochure..actually got a call! If I was not there to see it with my own eyes, I would not have...

  25. Innovative Ways to Help Both Family & Patient

    annacnatorn replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree 100%..some families just want to be alone and when there is a "Nurse" present, they feel intimidated, they don't do what they want to do. What I have done is to have a "Family Meeting" explain...