Aniroc

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  1. Can anyone help me with my MA thesis, kindly suggest me a topic.

    Aniroc replied to bee-happy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I really appreciate these comments and suggests as I too am considering a Masters with a thesis component but have been having problems trying to narrow down the process. Thanks so

  2. The flu shot making people sick

    Aniroc replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    On topic, but a bit off topic. While in nursing school I worked for a well known agency as a flu clinic nurse. I went to businesses that offered to pay for their employees immunization. When at a...

  3. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    Aniroc replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    You don't need any advice...just some kudos! You did a fabulous job. Considering the environment you work in, the information you were provided by the aunt, the policies and procedures set in place at...

  4. Looking for suggestions on different areas of nursing.

    Aniroc replied to greetings's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working on a busy medical/ortho/uro/gyne unit and now considering taking my Masters and or specializing. One of the areas that doesn't get a lot of attention, and one that I find...

  5. Teaching as a new grad?

    Aniroc replied to bankssarn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have only been nursing for 4 years and eventually I would like to teach. I really enjoy preceptoring students and working with the nursing students when they're on my unit. But I wouldn't even...

  6. At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

    Aniroc replied to Brittany2206's topic in General Students

    There has been some wonderful advice in response to your post. I hear your pain and feel it as I too was burnt out by the time I finished nursing school. In fact I didn't write my exam until one year...

  7. Supra Pubic Catheter Question

    Aniroc replied to jigi's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Well, patients who have chronic retention or other urological issues that prevent them from long term catheterization often receive SPCs as a way to manage urinary retention. Therefore if after the...

  8. Incontinent ON PURPOSE

    Aniroc replied to curlyfry17's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    WHen I have patients that act like this...and I'm talking about those that have the mental and physical capabilities to toilet themselves and mobilize to the washroom or can ask for help etc... I...

  9. Clogged 3 way foley with CBI?

    Aniroc replied to emoening's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it was a partial obstruction by a clot. If all else fails I also deflate the balloon very carefully and readjust to ensure that a clot isn't caught around the cuff and not obstructing the...

  10. continuous bladder irrigation

    Aniroc replied to cowgurl89's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Since no one has answered this question I'll give it a go. I work on a busy surgical unit and have a lot of urological patients who require continuous bladder irrigations post TUPR or TUR or if they...

  11. A Guide to Nursing Specialties

    Aniroc replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    What a great visual aid for those choosing a specialty. Still doesn't make it easier to choose which pathway

  12. The flu shot making people sick

    Aniroc replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Actually, when you get a vaccine you body IS being tested. Vaccines, most of them except for live vaccines, contain small parts of the dead enemy. Its enough to activate your immune system to...

  13. focus charting

    Aniroc replied to curlybear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NYBaby, thanks for your response to this thread. I've been nursing for a year now and lately, I'm on the path to burnout. I'm on "holidays" at the moment getting refreshed before I go back to work and...

  14. Frustration Rant

    Aniroc posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am all for teamwork. In fact I believe that without teamwork its makes my job as a nurse very difficult. As part of a team, sometimes we have to do things we don't want to; such as taking on extra...

  15. nurse pt ratio law?

    Aniroc replied to spongebob6286's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my hospital, the ratio (not regulated) in acute medicine is supposed to be 4:1 but it is often 5:1 or even 6:1. To be honest, it is difficult to give holistic quality care to acute patients even at...

  16. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    Aniroc replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Newbie, I hear the distress in your message and can empathize with what your going through. As a new grad myself, I had many concerns transitioning from being a student protected by the veil of my...

  17. the lpn /rn thing

    Aniroc replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BC is the abbreviation for British Columbia, Canada's most western province. I understand and have experienced the deep seeded conflicts between varying levels of nurses. I work hard to communicate...

  18. the lpn /rn thing

    Aniroc replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The document is actually a collaborative effort between the CLPNBC and the CRNBC (the RNs college) as of 2008. Currently, both RNs and LPNs scope of practices are being reviewed and are changing to...

  19. the lpn /rn thing

    Aniroc replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi fiona, yes i am a new grad, but not new to health care. not that it should matter, but i have worked as a unit clerk and a care aid in an ltc facility. i am a nurse that gets very involved with her...

  20. Med/Surg or M/S Float? What is better for a new grad?

    Aniroc replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I echo the reponses that it may very well indeed be best to stick to one unit rather than float. When I interviewed for my position, I talked to my manager about this. We talked about some of the...

  21. the lpn /rn thing

    Aniroc replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know where any of such "peon" remarks are stated, but there is no need to bash anyones profession or position. LPNs, aids, techs, RNs and all other health care professionals are all important...

  22. DON'T MISS THIS!!! If you haven't used this feature, You should try it!!!

    Aniroc replied to tlc2u's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    With the advanced options, you can also look for scholarly articles. You can even set the parameters to give you certain dates and wether they are accessible or

  23. the lpn /rn thing

    Aniroc replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    @Commuter - and that could be why corporate is insisting that the LVNs iget their RN. Most often, such positions are given to RNs, with a few exceptions. My post was just to help see the broader...

  24. the lpn /rn thing

    Aniroc replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First off, I think its wonderful that your organization recongizes your success in efficiently managing your units. Kudos for doing such a wonderful job. We all need managers like that! Secondly, if...

  25. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    Aniroc replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just wanted to say that this is an awesome thread! I'm about to start my new grad position in Medicine and want to develop a good routine/method to start me off right. Its commentary such as what I...