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  1. Dallas Presbyterian Nurse Interview

    annie.rn replied to annie.rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oops! Thank you :-) Must have had the Spurs on my

  2. Bathing with IVs, central lines and wound dressings

    annie.rn replied to Guest650603's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We have a product that is basically a square of clear plastic with adhesive all around the perimeter. There are two different sizes and can be combined to cover a large area. I love them. In the...

  3. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    annie.rn replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She is such a sweetheart! Praying for her, Amber and all the staff at Dallas

  4. First nursing position! SWAT!

    annie.rn replied to jakefromstatefarm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It might be a little different at every hospital but here's an article I found. http://www.americannursetoday.com/swat-nursing-a-unique-specialty/ What a great opportunity! I wouldn't be too worried...

  5. Dallas Presbyterian Nurse Interview

    annie.rn replied to annie.rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree. My hospital would have had even less resources. I work at a small community

  6. most gross and sad situation

    annie.rn replied to jlha's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse so I apologize for busting in on this thread. That breaks my heart! How do you intervene as a school nurse? Do you try to work w/ the family first or do you go straight to...

  7. Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    annie.rn replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I feel guilty. I feel guilty for the position I put my coworkers in b/c I know there's a good chance they will be working short. That's why I only call in when I am absolutely so sick I cannot...

  8. So happy,blessed, and humble all at once

    annie.rn replied to lovelily's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! Good luck with all your future

  9. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    annie.rn replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I worked last night in a community hospital somewhere in TX, USA in a large city about four hours from Dallas. There was a rumor floating up from the ER that there might be an Ebola infected pt. who...

  10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    annie.rn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    My sister found out she was pregnant with my niece when my mother was in the active stages of dying. My mother had Alzheimer's and had not recognized any of us in years. She had been unconscious for...

  11. Most drips at once

    annie.rn replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    None recently as I work on a general med/surg unit but I remember a few pt.'s when I worked oncology w/ so many lines I'd spend the first 30 mins. of the shift following all the lines from the bag to...

  12. Feeling Very Hopeless

    annie.rn replied to melp718's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow! Wow! Wow! I'm so incredibly happy for you. Your excitement is tangible and it brought a smile to my face. Best of

  13. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you?

    annie.rn replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    --When I was a student nurse intern at the VA, all the staff got together on my last day of work and threw me a big surprise party w/ all kinds of homemade food, decorations, gifts, etc. A lot of...

  14. My Struggle as a nurse

    annie.rn replied to natiagagua25's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Your story is very inspiring. Your perseverance in the face of difficult obstacles is very commendable. I wish you the best and would love to read updates on how you are

  15. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    annie.rn replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish we had it at every bedside. We do not and it is very difficult to find a functioning suction regulator even when NOT in a hurry. There is a regulator in the crash cart but during a recent...

  16. BSN Student, pre career advise.

    annie.rn replied to EdEarle's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe I shouldn't be the first to answer since I have never been responsible for hiring people, but.... I have never seen people list certifications such as these behind their name. I think it would...

  17. 8 hours vs 12?

    annie.rn replied to Livingdeadnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I would find 5 8hr shifts hard to do. I have worked 8's before and I found that you still have to do the same amount of work but you have to do it in 8 hrs. If you think about it, the bulk of the...

  18. Student nurse saves family from Ebola

    annie.rn replied to redmielita's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow! Amazing foresight. A fantastic student who deserves to finish nursing school. She is a wonderful asset to the profession and to her community. We talk about critical thinking a lot as nurses....

  19. Favorite ways to decompress

    annie.rn replied to duskyjewel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hanging out w/ the fam ---kiddos, hubby, dogs...watching TV, going for a walk, playing cards. Being silly w/ my daughter ... making up dances, having an ugly face selfie contest, tickle fests. Yeah,...

  20. Puppy and nursing school?

    annie.rn replied to arightnurse3465's topic in General Students

    Have you thought about fostering/adopting an adult dog from a rescue group? The rescue group will ask you questions about your lifestyle and they can match you with a dog that will best suit you. I...

  21. Ever Been Recognized?

    annie.rn replied to laKrugRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope not. I do worry about it sometimes though. I haven't said anything too incriminating but I still like the

  22. My Reflections on Nursing

    annie.rn replied to sjalv's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Very well written piece. Good luck in all that you

  23. Goodbye...

    annie.rn replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are awesome and I have loved every post of yours that I have read. I love your sense of humor... you make me smile. You are also a fantastic writer. I hope this is just a break and you will...

  24. ICU vs Oncology for new grad

    annie.rn replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    Mistaken post. Didn't realize this was 4 years old. Dang, I gotta remember to check

  25. Please Start!

    annie.rn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Please start following the K+, Mg, and Phos protocols properly. First off, give the dang replacement. Secondly, order the appropriate follow up labs at the appropriate times. I second the blown...