annmariern

annmariern

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  1. Abusive Doctors!

    annmariern replied to new_oldRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Jerks are jerk whatever the initial they might add to their names. As long as you have your stuff together (why your calling, latest vs, urine output, labs) have a clue what you want them to do about...

  2. What's your relationship with the other nurses on your floor?

    annmariern replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, some of you are really lucky. Reminds me of my very first job, tough, tough floor, horrible staffing, very sick pts and yet I loved my job, loved the people I worked with in fact 20+ years later...

  3. Missed Orders; How do you do it where you work

    annmariern posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, sorry if this is long, need advice or a new job! I work a 30 bed PCU/Ortho/general sugery floor. Massive problem with missed orders, so bad the boss is experimenting with the staffing to try and...

  4. Missed Orders; How do you do it where you work

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses; I agree about the UC; at least a medical terminology course as a pre req for the job. As well as imputting orders, she has to answer the phone, the call lights and route...

  5. narcotic policy

    annmariern replied to RockyCreek's topic in General Nursing

    That policy sounds like a nightmare, how in all reality could you do this, really unless you have a max of 4 pts per nurse? We have a policy with PCA/epidurals, most of the q 30 min stuff completes...

  6. Am I too sick to work?

    annmariern replied to sloppyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    Refer yor staffing nazi to the CDC recommendations, your symptoms might be flu or at least a bug you can pass on; they are telling you don't go to work sick. Stay home. Look after yourself, on this...

  7. In 2009, still amazed that sexism is alive and well

    annmariern posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt the other day. 43 year old female, abdo pain, muktiple hx of utis, kidneys stones etc. CT negative. But, not a drug seeker in anyway, 1 darvocet for a headache when asked, never put her...

  8. Health Care is a right

    annmariern replied to headsup's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well in that case why not include work related and smoking related cancers? Gallbladder disease, joint damage, heart disease etc in the obese? Head injuries, fractures in anyone driving badly or...

  9. crash course on codman drains

    annmariern posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Med/surg nurse here, new neuro surgeon having a prob with csf leaks, having to learn how to manage codman spinal drains with no inservice nothing. It seems even out icu staff today had no clue. So,...

  10. why no tylenol before blood cultures drawn?

    annmariern replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    OK; I would guess most of us reading this know what tylenol is for, what the side effects are, what liver damage involves, thanks for the refreshers; But seems from prior posts, it does affect when...

  11. why no tylenol before blood cultures drawn?

    annmariern replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting post, learned something new re the spike in temp after the bursts of bacteria, while we are on the subject a pet peeve of mine. What is is with nurses giving tylenol at the slightest...

  12. Your Nurse has not been born yet

    annmariern posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient this weekend, 95 year old little old lady, end stage alzhiemers, orif hip. Had to restrain her as she was pulling her lines etc, and clawing everyone who got close. Not your dream...

  13. Your Nurse has not been born yet

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, first, congrats on getting in to your program. I guess my point was that after being hounded about paperwork every minute of my day, all of it taking away from the actual hands on time I have to...

  14. Air in I.V. tubing

    annmariern replied to hds51403's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, faster to disconnect and just run the air out before reconnecting. Little bubbles upsets the pumps, but remember it would take a significant amount of air to hurt your pt. Ranges vary in amount...

  15. crash course on codman drains

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    thanks,very informative

  16. crash course on codman drains

    annmariern replied to annmariern's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi, The ones that are placed in the lumbar area are the ones im coming across. One of my questions is the settings mm/hg vs h20. Why would you use one vs the other, the ones I've seen the surgeon...

  17. The gift that keeps on hurting

    annmariern replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

  18. Too Many Appendectomies!

    annmariern replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    This time of year we have tons of pancreatitis, cholys, appys, the GI rush hour. Oh and suicide

  19. when the budget is more important than patient safety

    annmariern replied to icyounurse's topic in General Nursing

    does the budget allow coverage for you personally should you be sued for malpractice, negligence? Will they pay your legal fees, fight to protect your license? You were asked your professional...

  20. Nurses who became famous

    annmariern replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Julie Walters, actress & comedienne, british started out as a nurse. She was in the Harry Potter

  21. Working in Ortho as a PCA/PCT what should I know?

    annmariern replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, in my state anyway, you wouldn't be doing EKGs, removing caths etc.So not sure if this will be helpful. Look up total hip precautions, ask if there are any weight bearing precautions on your...

  22. Lovenox injection

    annmariern replied to jpedds's topic in General Nursing

    I give them 6 times a day, 3 days a week, almost all pts say they sting & burn, inject slow or fast and I've tried both and checked to see if it made any difference. So far, no. It still stings...

  23. How to Find Staffing Guidlines

    annmariern replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that doc deserves a medal! So nice to see an attitude like

  24. Any nurses you dread giving report to?

    annmariern replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I would last about 10 seconds with this nurse. Ask me questions when Im done, Relevent questions, don't expect everything to be done, we are not closing at midnight are we? Passive aggressive

  25. Nurse bashing, public view to a news item

    annmariern posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://news.aol.com/health/article/its-better-to-be-a-bad-patient-actor/199619?icid=100214839x1210944416x1200656558 Read the comments, depressing & at the same time I know where some of them...