CANRN

CANRN MSN, RN

Hospice and Palliative Care, Family NP

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  1. Do any of you use PDA'S??

    CANRN replied to TELEpathicRN's topic in Emergency

    I also got a hard case for my PDA! It does protect it from all the stuff in my purse and the stylus as well. My case even has two slots for storing other memory sticks, but I don't see a need for them...

  2. Do any of you use PDA'S??

    CANRN replied to TELEpathicRN's topic in Emergency

    I have the Tungsten E and I'm very happy with it. I purchased a 256mb expansion card and have all the space I need. Believe it or not, I got the expansion card for a mear $50!!!! ordered them both...

  3. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    CANRN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: omg!!!!! that makes my pits hurt just thinking about that!

  4. IV Push Lopressor on a Med-Surg Unit??

    CANRN replied to LuvMedSurgNsg's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have monitors on the patients on our med/surg floor who get IV Lopressor, Lanoxin,

  5. Lazy Student Nurse Preceptors!

    CANRN replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :chuckle :roll

  6. Lazy Student Nurse Preceptors!

    CANRN replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    good grief, I should have kept reading before I posted.

  7. Lazy Student Nurse Preceptors!

    CANRN replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the very same thing as I read your post. Go to your instructor at your school and discuss this with her. They need to know about this! And also, all new grads feel a bit or alot,...

  8. Patients who refuse to cooperate with medical/nursing treatment....

    CANRN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient once who refused to following ordered treatments, bedrest, etc. We documented all refusals. The doctor was made aware, walked in and told the patient unless he followed his plan of...

  9. Funny Names for Nurses

    CANRN replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    A doc in our area named Dr. Razor does

  10. Funny Names for Nurses

    CANRN replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work with a nurse who's last name is BUTTE (pronounced BUTT) She used to work for a colo-rectal doc!! :) When she comes up with a good idea at work I tell her she's a smart

  11. Anybody work in a religious hospital?

    CANRN replied to delirium's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Catholic hospital and I'm very happy there. One of our little nuns in another hospital owned by them, used to see every patient before surgery, catholic or not, and bless them and ask...

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

    CANRN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was going to reply about my poopy-breath lady, but forget it, it's no match to some of these.

  13. How do you stay cheerful and bubbly during work?

    CANRN replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the above, I keep telling myself "it's only temporary, it's only 12 hours, this will pass,....." Then......... Dilerium sets in and everthing is okay!

  14. Viagra strikes again

    CANRN replied to zumalong's topic in Nursing Humor

    :roll :rotfl: :roll :roll *screen's bleary* That's a good one!! Thanks for the belly laugh! with tears and

  15. Belly Piercing/Tattoo

    CANRN replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    hahahhahaa I hear ya Christen! My 16 year old daughter has her belly button pierced, She had it done last summer while we were on vacation. I went with her, inspected the facility, asked questions...

  16. Just Go Pee!

    CANRN replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's time management either, my bladder could care less whether or not the 'time is right', which it rarely is. Have you ever had the little lady who just had her foley removed say for...

  17. "Big city" hospitals vs smaller community-based facilities?

    CANRN replied to pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a rural area, and work for large medical group (HUGE..many hospitals in many states). I worked in one of the smaller hospitals and it was rated one of the top ten hospitals of it's size in...

  18. What shift do you work? Why?

    CANRN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked all three shifts, Nights is out for me! I worked it for 16 years and my body just refuses to do it anymore. Mostly I work days, (I hate getting up in the morning) but prefer 3-11. I feel...

  19. Incident report happy nurse

    CANRN replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    Incident or "unusual occurance" reports are useful and PRN's post clearly points that out! LOL They truly are intended mostly for 'education' but there are a few over zealous nurses who believe they...

  20. House Supervisor Role

    CANRN replied to NurseRachet's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I also am a House Supervisor and my duties are the same as JWalker's. We are required to have our ACLS, and oriented to all the units. When I am on, I do my best to make myself available to help out...

  21. signing out medications

    CANRN replied to Danielle's topic in General Nursing

    I always initial my medications as I check them and add them to the medicine cup, they are then signed out, IF the patient refuses, I then go back and circle it. Also, I have made a habit of checking...

  22. What is a CCRNA

    CANRN replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    a CRNA is a nurse anesthesist I am not sure but I think it's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist. I have a friend who is a CRNA. not sure what the extra C means! Hope this helps [This message...

  23. Do you feel that Nurses are underpaid and overworked?

    CANRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that nurses are given a fair wage, we are just expected to perform at levels that are far from human, not to mention unsafe for our patients and ourselves. The liability is just too high....

  24. Has anyone ever refused an assignment?

    CANRN replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    YES! I have refused an assignment and I did NOT get fired and I did NOT get a reprimand. The situation was 'personal' in nature. A man was admitted to the surgical floor I worked on. Prior to his...

  25. How long did you stay on your first nursing job?

    CANRN replied to Linda J's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was in a long term care facility as the ONLY RN and nursing supervisor. I left after three months, staying two months and three weeks longer than I should have! LOL I went from there to a...