annmariern

annmariern

vascular, med surg, home health , rehab,

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  1. Scrubs for Short People!

    annmariern replied to Pinky2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    5ft 110-120lbs, Dickies hip flip collection, petites. fit perfectly for little people. Plus great pockets and they look

  2. Silliest Non-Emergency?

    annmariern replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    20 year old female student called 911 for abdo pain. Turns out it was period

  3. My Sweet Little Angel Patient Passed Away Today

    annmariern replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Brita, don't give up your vocation in life. You got to see and share something most people never do. All that matters is how we love and are loved. That little girl had that and then some. She is...

  4. Hep C nightmare and work exposure

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all and thanks so much for your info and support. I saw my PCP, and am having repeat labs drawn. I guess in some ways this may actually be a blessing (in big disguise !) It really has shocked me. I...

  5. Hep C nightmare and work exposure

    annmariern posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Need advice if you have any, also to raise the question of how well our employers protect us. I had a needlestick 2 weeks ago. I reported it and was impressed by the response. Employee health...

  6. huge juggling act with time as the enemy

    annmariern replied to joli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, after 18 years of nursing, I can tell you, there will always be bad days. Sunday I left my 7a shift at 10pm. I have a few tips that help me. Report varies so much, mostly because no one has time...

  7. Why there will be no medicare money left for your kids/grandkids really.

    annmariern posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All. Just an observation at work this past week and I am wondering how widespread this actually is. I work ortho, my patients are usually elective, also fractures etc. This past week I found myself...

  8. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    annmariern replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh had my share of PITA relys this week. Squeaky wheel syndrome. Having been on both ends of the situation, and having been firm when it mattered and letting the rest slide, I see both sides....

  9. taking students, precepting

    annmariern replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I was so glad to read this topic; so its not just me. I won't take students or precept anymore. I flat out refuse. A couple of weeks ago a newbie asked if she could work a day with me; because she...

  10. new nurse-i feel useless when a code is called.

    annmariern replied to JulieRN07's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice I ever recieved, was too say to yourself, This person is dead already, whatever I do. I found it calmed me down and let me focus on what needed to be done. We are so afraid to cause halm...

  11. Same Day Surgery Units

    annmariern posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi. I am currently approaching 18 months on a Med/surg/ortho floor. I had been out of acute care for several years, and needed the refresher, but after 17 years of nursing, fing that this job has...

  12. Opinions about staffing please....

    annmariern replied to nursemaa's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty good. Where I work, also surgical non tele. 35 beds. on days 5-6 nurses usually 2 are Lpns. 6-7 pts a piece, plus the RN also covers LPN pts for IVP meds, and takes off the orders, verify admit...

  13. Public Misconceptions

    annmariern posted a topic in General Nursing

    1) There will never be any pain after surgery/trauma/old age. Even if we have to put you in respiratory arrest to do it.. 3) Death can be avoided if you have the right hospital, Doctor, nurses,...

  14. too little to be a nurse?

    annmariern replied to prinzessdy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, been a nurse for 17 ears, work in med surg and am the same height/weight as you. Never had someone refuse care, but many times patients are reluctant to have you lift them. I find that when I show...

  15. most Interesting case/situation

    annmariern replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    As a new staff nurse on a vascular unit got a transfer from the renal unit; a 30 something women, in with renal insufficiency for work up, complained of leg cramps. Md had ordered quinine, to no...

  16. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    annmariern replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I had a few million today!:angryfire Cleaning up someone elses patch jobs. If a dressings intact on a IJ and there is no specific order to change it, leave it, who cares if you can't see the site? I...

  17. inappropriate placements, stats that are sometime today and whats normal anymore

    annmariern posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Just completed 2 frustrating, long days and am just kind of scratching my head and wondering is it this facilty or normal. I work non tele med surg. Yesterday the census bombed. At 6pm ( i work...

  18. Question about DVT Diagnosis

    annmariern replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

    Lovenox works faster, and has a much shorter half life, I thinks its 12 hrs, where coumadin can take days. Also to get someone theraputic on coumadin takes 3-5 days So until they are theraputic,...

  19. MLK Hospital in Los Angeles - "LA Times" Series

    annmariern replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    Can you believe this place? When I first applied to the US they were trying to place me in LA, this was one of the hospitals recruiting UK nurses. Thankfully, didn't take them up on it. My heart goes...

  20. How many mistakes can one nurse make? (A vent)

    annmariern replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jacel, If it makes you feel any better I had a similar day; except I had a student RN to witness it! I just couldn't do anything right, was stressed to the max; we went to electronic mars last week...

  21. After 11 years, USA to UK. Anyoneone been there?

    annmariern posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I came to the US in 1993 after I was qualified as an RGN for 5 years. Have worked in the community, rehab and most recently Med/surg. I am trying to decide if coming home is in my best interests....

  22. After 11 years, USA to UK. Anyoneone been there?

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in International Nursing

    Well, thanks for the info and the job offer!

  23. After 11 years, USA to UK. Anyoneone been there?

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in International Nursing

    Well, thanks for the info; I had hoped things had improved. Beginning to wonder if there is anywhere you can just do your work the way its supposed to be done and go home

  24. After 11 years, USA to UK. Anyoneone been there?

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in International Nursing

    I am in Florida Sue.

  25. Tell me about your first codes

    annmariern replied to ChrisA's topic in General Nursing

    Student nurse, sitting at desk getting report from am shift. 98 year old opposite, looks dead. We comment on it. And then realise, oh hell yes. Full of cancer, no dnr. Chest compressions on this...