Anna S, RN

Anna S, RN

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  1. Out of control visitors

    Anna S, RN replied to duskyjewel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I got a dirty needle stick because of kids running around in an inpt hospice- a kid ran into me when I was withdrawing the needle after starting an IV. I did not appreciate it at all. Kids and pets...

  2. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    Anna S, RN replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Heparin, Zemplar, Benadryl, Aranesp,

  3. honest mistake and treated like a criminal

    Anna S, RN replied to pretty_LPN's topic in Patient Medications

    This is not malpractice- it's a med error. The OP's employer appears to suspect her of diversion. Malpractice insurance has nothing to do with that. If you are not immediately cleared, you might...

  4. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Anna S, RN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I remember years ago when I would say there was no nursing shortage, and that the whole thing was a myth, my colleagues and nurses on the web thought I was crazy. Now almost everyone is saying

  5. A question of ethics

    Anna S, RN replied to Kris0215's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was a nursing student, a pt (a retired nursing professor) offered to be a reference for me. I took her up on her offer. Since she gave permission, and freely offered herself as a reference, I...

  6. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Anna S, RN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "Unions are for non-professionals" is an old line of B.S. There are unionized physicians and dentists. Union of American Physicians and Dentists - Affiliated with AFSCME and

  7. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Anna S, RN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    If employers would treat employees fairly, unions would not get voted in. But most employers treat nurses (and others) like crap, and it's getting worse, so unions are growing- due to

  8. All white male nursing shoes available in wide

    Anna S, RN replied to nohlsson1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm female, but I have the same issue with very wide feet. I finally found some that worked for me on Amazon....

  9. Burned out and hate nursing

    Anna S, RN replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did telephonic case mgmt, and it was one of the worst, most micromanaged jobs I ever had- I worked from home and absolutely dreaded logging on and going to work! I did it for two years, then...

  10. best i quit or fired story

    Anna S, RN replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Years ago, I worked for a horribly abusive DON at a LTC facility. When one CNA went into her office one day to talk to her about something, the DON responded with "You wear too much make-up and you...

  11. No call no show?

    Anna S, RN replied to nurseinthemaking_'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would give 2 weeks notice. In the future, you may run in to someone who works there at another job, and they will remember that you quit without notice. The company that owns the facility where you...

  12. Terrible day at clinicals

    Anna S, RN replied to kkfrn427's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No one can tell you not to drive to the hospital. I would have

  13. My experience as a NS and CNA

    Anna S, RN replied to prettyboyswag's topic in General Students

    I was a CNA for years, before becoming a nurse. Being a nurse is much harder. You'll find

  14. Why nurses eat their young?

    Anna S, RN replied to yayita's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The same nurses who eat the young ones, also eat the old ones. Predators don't discriminate based on age. Just as the same nurses who are nice, are nice to everyone. But...after reading your post...

  15. Signs you are a Correctional Nurse:

    Anna S, RN replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    I've been in corrections for just under a year, and my observations are: You know that the ones who look meek and mild are often the most dangerous, and the ones who look really scary and dangerous...

  16. Confront or do a slow burn!

    Anna S, RN replied to rich5clark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would just make a mental note that the union rep/tattler is not to be trusted, and leave it at

  17. Thought they loved me!

    Anna S, RN replied to FLboundBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    With the glut of nurses, employers can be very picky. I have a job in a very undesirable area (prison). I have to start my shift at 0500. I walk 1/4 of a mile to and from my unit in the pitch dark,...

  18. If you accept a job, stay at least a year

    Anna S, RN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If an employer treats me well, pays me fairly, and provides what I need to do a good job, I will stay. If they don't, I won't. I've quit a job after one shift. Why stay when you can see from the...

  19. Have you ever cried in front of the relatives?

    Anna S, RN replied to Purple_roses's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She better hurry

  20. What's your Myers-Briggs personality type?

    Anna S, RN replied to bekahinpink's topic in General Nursing

    INFP corrections, dialysis.

  21. Have you ever cried in front of the relatives?

    Anna S, RN replied to Purple_roses's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you talk to your manager or social worker? And, yes, I have cried with/in front of pts and their families.

  22. To those who want to leave nursing

    Anna S, RN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If people want to leave nursing, then they should do what they want to do and leave. Besides, it can only help the job security of those of us who have been in this career for decades, and aren't...

  23. Have you ever cried in front of the relatives?

    Anna S, RN replied to Purple_roses's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had to deal with this type of thing a number of times when I was a hospice nurse. It also occurs when DPOA (usually a son) is a recovering drug addict, and thinks their parent (usually the mother)...

  24. Yearly Bonus Ripped Off?

    Anna S, RN replied to cd365c's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm...yes.

  25. first nursing job offer but no benefits?

    Anna S, RN replied to loveteenamarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can apply for Obamacare, and malpractice ins is cheap for