Anna Flaxis

Anna Flaxis BSN, RN

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  1. 8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    Anna Flaxis replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    Amen.

  2. aquacel or xeroform?

    Anna Flaxis replied to newbie'13's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Well, unless she can point to any credible research that backs up her opinion, I'd say Aquacel is probably just

  3. NEW GRAD in ER!!! Tips?! Advice?!

    Anna Flaxis replied to LittleNurse15's topic in Emergency

    Wow, that is wonderful! My advice is to get in and buckle up, because you're in for quite a ride. Also agree with "Song in my Heart's"

  4. When Hospitalists Attack

    Anna Flaxis replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Yes, you're right, often it is that way. Sometimes, though, it is an assumption and the person is just so self centered that they think nothing of wasting other people's time. It's still rude...

  5. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    Anna Flaxis replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There seems to be a dichotomy at work here. Either A) If you can't handle nursing, then nursing is not for you. There is something about you as a person that was not cut out for the job. Nursing is...

  6. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    Anna Flaxis replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I haven't read the entire thread yet. I saw this part and it really resonated with me. I got into nursing because I thought there would be a lot more science, critical thinking, skill, autonomy,...

  7. aquacel or xeroform?

    Anna Flaxis replied to newbie'13's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    What "textbook" is she referring

  8. aquacel or xeroform?

    Anna Flaxis replied to newbie'13's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I went to the ConvaTec website, and it specifically states that Aquacel does NOT damage granulating wound tissue. Here is a link if you'd like to look at it for yourself: ConvaTec - AQUACEL® foam...

  9. When Hospitalists Attack

    Anna Flaxis replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Oooh, I *HATE* when that happens. It's like nails on a blackboard. So often, I'd ask the patient "Did you ask the doctor about that while they were in here?", which the vast majority of the time,...

  10. When Hospitalists Attack

    Anna Flaxis replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    This cracked me up!

  11. When Hospitalists Attack

    Anna Flaxis replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    You guys are wonderful! Thank you, I'm starting to feel better.

  12. Set up - like a bowling pin. Knocked down - it gets to wearing thin

    Anna Flaxis replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    I've been nursing hereabouts for seven solid years. If I told you 'bout all that went down, it would burn off both of your ears. It goes to show you don't ever know, so watch each card you play, and...

  13. Autonomy

    Anna Flaxis replied to nshortrn's topic in Emergency

    X rays of the extremities are considered safe during pregnancy, both due to the fact that the radiation is not being directed at the fetus, and even if it were, the dose of radiation in a plain x ray...

  14. 8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    Anna Flaxis replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    We generally call an inpatient unit "the floor" (i.e. the med/surg floor, the tele floor, the neuro floor), and the primary nurse "the primary

  15. 8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    Anna Flaxis replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    RBS=Random Blood Sugar. The value given was in International System of Units (SI). The value was within normal limits, as the normal range is 3.8-5.8

  16. Vents / intubations

    Anna Flaxis replied to nshortrn's topic in Emergency

    I don't understand your

  17. Autonomy

    Anna Flaxis replied to nshortrn's topic in Emergency

    I don't really have this problem, because if the teen is there for a twisted ankle and just needs an xray, or a sore throat and just needs a rapid strep, I really don't have any reason to ask the...

  18. 8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    Anna Flaxis replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    As is the use of the term "ward" and the spelling of

  19. need help/tips for transfers and lifting

    Anna Flaxis replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    How about core strengthening

  20. Are my pts "brain dead"?

    Anna Flaxis replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You mean conscience

  21. 8 month old baby dies because iv line could not be accessed

    Anna Flaxis replied to ibnkoomson's topic in General Nursing

    IO or Sub

  22. ER nurses bringing pts to the floor soiled

    Anna Flaxis replied to garn12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, so today I had one of those days where my patient could easily have been soiled upon arrival on the floor. We were slammed, triage after triage...they just wouldn't stop coming, and as much as...

  23. Triage and Assessment Abbreviation

    Anna Flaxis replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Emergency

    BIBA=Brought In By Ambulance P/W/D=Pink, Warm, Dry NAD=No Acute Distress C/O=Complaint Of Those are about the only abbreviations I use on a regular basis, and I'm pretty consistent about it. That is...

  24. art line vs cuff pressure

    Anna Flaxis replied to bmmott's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember that with cuff pressure, the measured extremity needs to be at the level of the heart. Below the level of the heart, the reading can be falsely elevated, and above the level of the...

  25. ER nurses bringing pts to the floor soiled

    Anna Flaxis replied to garn12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get that the process is different where you work, and I am fully willing to admit that some nurses are less attentive to basic needs, but I'd just like to encourage floor nurses to keep an open mind...