chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - does it really help ??

    chenoaspirit replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    yep, VERY expensive. here, its $6000 per month to rent (my patient showed me his bill today, lol) He was very upset about

  2. My hospital is going SMOKE FREE!!

    chenoaspirit replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with TampaTech. But also, if a patient is charged thousands of $$$ for a hospital room, especially for an extended period of time, they should have some place to go. The hospital becomes...

  3. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - does it really help ??

    chenoaspirit replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    I have had many patients with wound vac therapy and had great results. It speeds up the healing process and suctions out the drainage/infection, etc. but now I have a patient who has been on a wound...

  4. Why do RNs get paid so similar to NPs?

    chenoaspirit replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Nursing

    I make around 55,000 per year. I have a friend who is a NP and started her own clinic and she makes probably 4-5 times what I make. A NP here may make the same as an RN in your region. If you look...

  5. MD likes to make you feel stupid

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have alot of respect for this MD, he is an excellent doctor. But he has this way of talking to me, like Im totally stupid. If he prefers something done a certain way, I will do it that way, but...

  6. Another male idiot, asking stupid questions.....

    chenoaspirit replied to wje9516767's topic in General Nursing

    I wasnt offended by his post at all. Actually I got tickled while reading it. We all need some sense of humor in life. And in the workplace, it makes things go by easier. I think you will do fine....

  7. My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    chenoaspirit replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just let the nurse manager deal with it from this point forward. You didnt do anything wrong. Hang in there. However, I wouldnt discuss this with coworkers if at all

  8. Breastfeeding and the job

    chenoaspirit replied to mrod's topic in Home Health

    I work with a homehealth nurse who goes home about every 2 hours to breastfeed hers. Her area is near her home though. I think homehealth would be the best option for you (if you dont have to travel...

  9. Stethoscope colors...HELP!

    chenoaspirit replied to oguesswhat's topic in General Nursing

    Pick whichever is your fav

  10. My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    chenoaspirit replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    How on earth can you be positive of ANYTHING in this situation, you were not even there. You dont know the patient nor do you know the nurse. Its insane to always accuse the addict just because they...

  11. Shady shift change

    chenoaspirit replied to 86toronado's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to the manager AND I would say something to those nurses the next time I saw them. They are taking advantage of you because you are new. Dont let them get away with it or it will...

  12. My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    chenoaspirit replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have to agree with the poster who mentioned...who better to steal narcs from than an already accused addict. The doubt is already there as to whether the patient is credible or not. It would...

  13. Charting for another nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to mominsd's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm, NOOOOO WAY! First of all, that other LVN needs to learn to do her job, including learning the computer system. If you chart something and later get called to court for an adverse event, YOU...

  14. Is this common? Would you take this position?

    chenoaspirit replied to RNgrrl09's topic in General Nursing

    Ive never received an offer letter with any job. I did however receive an outline of the benefits, requirements, etc. Anyone who got hired received it once they accepted the job. They do need to...

  15. What is the difference between Lortab and Vicodin

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I always thought they were the same

  16. Not looking for same old fight,but I'm frustrated

    chenoaspirit replied to sheilagh's topic in General Nursing

    I find it disturbing that they refused to give you information due to your "title". That is information that would help you as well as any RN, information that you put to use everyday. And to hang...

  17. lookinig for free ceu credits

    chenoaspirit replied to clm121875's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.kciceproviderunit.com/ Free CEU's from KCI. I think I got 6 free ones there. There may be more, not

  18. Nurse Manager threatening to report me to BRN...

    chenoaspirit replied to Cosper123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I dont blame you. You sound like a very mature person who is only wanting to do your job. I wouldnt want in the middle of it either. Telling your story is one thing, but applying it to paper is...

  19. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    chenoaspirit replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I went on antidepressant and antianxiety drugs when I was in my 3rd semester of nursing school and it saved me, literally. I am still taking them as a nurse, I have been on them for years

  20. MD likes to make you feel stupid

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys for your responses. And yes, my post did sound wimpy I guess. He makes me FEEL wimpy. I dread calling him. I can have ALL my ducks in a row before calling him and he will STILL come up...

  21. So overwhelmed..any advice?

    chenoaspirit replied to Rachelks's topic in Home Health

    I was on call last weekend and had to go out to another county. now this weekend, Im doing an admission on saturday with an infusion. The boss agreed to do the infusion on Sunday because I refused...

  22. When to draw the line on religious and cultural accomodation?

    chenoaspirit replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I just think its a shame that when someone is sick/dying that their focus is on their caregiver's sex/color/race/whatever. We all went to nursing school, we all are nurses who are capable of...

  23. Is this the norm or even right??

    chenoaspirit replied to 09RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I did nights, by the 3rd night I was totally exhausted and would sleep forever once I was off. When I was younger, I could do it, but not now. I would definitely talk to the scheduler. That...

  24. UNNA boot sticking to wounds...

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    thank you!

  25. UNNA boot sticking to wounds........

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in Home Health

    I also posted this in the wound nursing forum, but wanted to get as many responses as possible...so Im posting it here for all you homehealth nurses. Hopefully someone can give me some advice. I have...