Anna Flaxis

Anna Flaxis BSN, RN

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  1. Unsafe ED

    Anna Flaxis replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You never know what is going on in the ED. We definitely do NOT hold onto admitted patients on purpose. Once the decision to admit has been made, we want to move the patient along as efficiently as...

  2. Something bothered me today in the Emergency Dept.

    Anna Flaxis replied to Wrangler156's topic in Emergency

    Oh, I don't think that's true at all. You can be warm and fuzzy and still be efficient. I strive to do this on a regular basis. In fact, I held someone's hand just yesterday! It is true that there...

  3. Fake crying and bad acting in the ER

    Anna Flaxis replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I think this is very true. At the ED I work in now, we see very little of this. At my last workplace though, hoo boy did we see it

  4. Sad & Angry

    Anna Flaxis replied to brenda1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How's the air up there on that high horse of

  5. rude nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Oh, I think patients do remember stuff like that, but they blame the

  6. rude nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    No, I mean one of three other aides who each have 9 patients- most of whom are walkie talkies- who spend their time hiding in patient bathrooms texting. I mean one of three other aides who refuse to...

  7. rude nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Sure, no problem. When you arrive for your shift and get report and find out that you have a 300lb patient who is incontinent and a Turn Q2, you go to the other CNA(s) and say something to the effect...

  8. difficult ETOH pt

    Anna Flaxis replied to shearernurse's topic in Emergency

    You've already received excellent advice. I can't really add much to it, other than to think of your interactions with him as a dance. As long as he is being appropriate, non-manipulative and open,...

  9. Nursing Student Issues

    Anna Flaxis replied to WanderLust07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How can she be accountable if you haven't even approached her yet? Even though it's clearly outlined in the syllabus, since nurses on the unit are allowed to nap and you've allowed her to do so, it's...

  10. Sad & Angry

    Anna Flaxis replied to brenda1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    CNS=Clinical Nurse Specialist. Those are pretty general statements. I know you're just venting, but without more context for your observations, it's hard to give meaningful

  11. Career break in nursing...

    Anna Flaxis replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to describe it to me. I get it. I hope you have an amazing

  12. Career break in nursing...

    Anna Flaxis replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    I like to travel for 6 weeks at a time once a year, but I'd really like to take some time off to live abroad for a few years. The time isn't right yet, but I have a 5 year plan to make it happen. I...

  13. Need advice on the career road ahead

    Anna Flaxis replied to BradS's topic in Emergency

    If you think you might want to go to med school, what about working as a Paramedic while doing your

  14. Just a tee-hee moment

    Anna Flaxis replied to HisTreasure's topic in Emergency

    I guess I don't really see the humor in this. You think it's funny that you put yourself at risk for respiratory failure because...why exactly? What's up with that? Remember that we can't care for...

  15. Industrial Piercing

    Anna Flaxis replied to jessadarling14's topic in General Nursing

    As has been mentioned, policies vary. As far as the risk of the piercing being pulled out, I think sometimes these things can be a titch overblown. I've been nursing for 7 years and have had my share...

  16. rude nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Maybe it's a relief to the nurse, too. Maybe she doesn't like precepting students and felt like it was being shoved down her throat, and so she was resentful. I can't really relate to that, because I...

  17. rude nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I can't help but think there is some context here that we are not getting. Sure, it could be simply that she is lazy and never helps the CNAs. It could be as simple as that, and if this is her habit...

  18. Please help me :(

    Anna Flaxis replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ah, yes, try "Nursing Student

  19. Please help me :(

    Anna Flaxis replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure what you're

  20. I can't do this anymore

    Anna Flaxis replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    In a discussion, there is an exchange of ideas, meaning that many points of view are expressed. Disagreeing with another poster's point of view is not equivalent to beating them down. I see that some...

  21. Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    Anna Flaxis replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you have to judge whether someone's 10/10 pain is *really* 10/10 pain. Ever do triage in a busy ED? Is the person complaining of 10/10 pain while texting and eating potato chips who you...

  22. The Case Against Job Hopping

    Anna Flaxis replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Define job hopping. I am on job #4 in my 7 years as a nurse. Did leaving after an average of 2 years on each job hurt my ability to find another job? Not in the least. Because I have a diverse...

  23. I can't do this anymore

    Anna Flaxis replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really confused. When did the OP reject anyone's advice? They haven't posted in this thread since their original post. How do you know the OP clearly doesn't want

  24. ER nursing

    Anna Flaxis replied to NenaWilson's topic in Emergency

    True, though we still say "ER" where I work, because we like

  25. How do we educate the public on ways to afford medications?

    Anna Flaxis replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Patient Medications

    If you have social workers, they are a great resource. I work in a small community hospital and we do not have social workers. I did a google search and found the $4 generic lists for several of the...