Anna Flaxis

Anna Flaxis BSN, RN

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  1. Not sure whether to continue my nursing career... Input?

    Anna Flaxis replied to aloneandforgotten's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't have any answers for you, but I just wanted to let you know that I am sorry to hear of your troubles. I hope things get better for you

  2. I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    I was interrupted during my last post, so I just want to add: When a person is venting, they are not seeking solutions in that moment. What they want is to feel heard and understood. The search for...

  3. I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    Sometimes a cigar is just a

  4. I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    DoeRN's example isn't too far off the mark. Although I've never experienced that exact situation, I have had family members come out of the room to request another pillow or warm blanket as I'm...

  5. I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    Well said, Ruby Vee. It's true that anyone who has been nursing for any length of time is well aware that families can be both your greatest allies and your greatest hindrances in providing the best...

  6. Doctor vs Nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think "abt" is the poster's shorthand for antibiotic therapy. I use "abx" myself. Of course, this is a reason that abbreviations are discouraged and some downright forbidden by TJC, I'm

  7. Doctor vs Nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At the risk of contributing to the complete derailment of this thread, I will add that I have never worked in LTC as an RN (only as a CNA), but I have worked as an ED RN, and in my experience, not all...

  8. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    Anna Flaxis replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I think whether she is crazy or not is irrelevant. Maybe she is, maybe she isn't, but she is definitely

  9. Doctor vs Nurse

    Anna Flaxis replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP, I see a lot of backpedaling here. Because you are all over the place, I don't know what I should believe. I agree with the others who are telling you that you are on thin ice. If you want to...

  10. Going to ER from ICU. Help!

    Anna Flaxis replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Emergency

    I will only document on assessment findings that I actually did, and yes, ED assessments are focused on the chief complaint in my neck of the woods. Our documentation consists of paper flow sheets...

  11. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    Anna Flaxis replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I really think you are

  12. I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    "Family Centered Care" is most appropriate for pediatric settings. When working with the adult population, many institutions (mine included) promote "Patient Centered Care", in which the individual's...

  13. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    Anna Flaxis replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LadyFree28, I was speaking to the"blame the victim" mentality that I am seeing represented here. Some people seem to be of the opinion that if another person is unhappy with nursing, then it is due to...

  14. I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    Ah, but you can. You can get away with saying just about anything if you just say it right. Of course every situation is different, but you could say something like "I understand how concerned about...

  15. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    Anna Flaxis replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Makes perfect sense. Just like when you choose to go out alone after dark, and then you get assaulted. You knew what you were getting yourself into. Your mother warned you not to go out alone after...

  16. new nurse anxiety/mistakes

    Anna Flaxis replied to shipsahoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is completely normal for a nurse in the first year of practice. I've been at it for close to six years, and I still occasionally forget something and then beat myself up for it. Granted, I don't...

  17. Got "nurse face"? How'd you get it?

    Anna Flaxis replied to Cinquefoil's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Practice. Lots of practice. Basically doing the same thing you are, which is self observation and noticing when my facial muscles are tense, then making a conscious effort to relax them. I take it a...

  18. help in stress situation

    Anna Flaxis replied to Aronia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi aronia, Remember that when a patient is crashing, it is not about you. Shift your focus from your own worries about how others perceive you to the patient and what needs to be done for them. Take a...

  19. Facebook dilemma

    Anna Flaxis replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    People can still see what you are doing on their sidebar. For instance, if a mutual friend posts a reply to your post, it will show up in the sidebar of others who know you both. If that person just...

  20. Facebook dilemma

    Anna Flaxis replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how this is a Facebook dilemma! It's really bad form to vent about work on Facebook no matter where you work, and whether you are friends with coworkers or not. It sounds like you have a...

  21. Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    Anna Flaxis replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am

  22. Struggling with outdated IM injection site information

    Anna Flaxis replied to DarkestSamus's topic in Patient Medications

    A good, current nurses' drug guide, the package insert, and the pharmacist, can all be great resources in answering these questions. Also check your facility's

  23. How does this happen???

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

    Yes, you make some good points, but remember that the patient was whisked off to the ICU without a Narcan drip. The drip would have been started in the ICU. We don't know if that occurred, and if it...

  24. Giving meds together

    Anna Flaxis replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    How much Ativan? How much Dilaudid? How much does the patient weigh? How well are their kidneys functioning? Are they elderly or frail? Are they opioid naive or have they been taking these...

  25. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    Anna Flaxis replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There certainly have been many instances where I didn't have enough information about my patient, but I was mostly speaking of the healthcare organization in