nrsang97 BSN, RN

Neuro ICU and Med Surg

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About nrsang97

nrsang97 has 23 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.


I have worked med surg for 5 years then went to the Neuro ICU at a large teaching institution in Detroit for 5 years then took a position at a smaller sister hospital as a rapid response nurse.

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    Resident Thinks I’m A Fake Nurse

    I work with a nurse that is hearing impaired. He makes fun of himself and often. I have never heard of a patient not wanting him to be their nurse, but I can see it happening. Unfortunately, there are some miserable people out there. Don't let hi...
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    ICU nurses question - holding BP meds on pressors

    I have seen this done, to regulate heart rate. However is is counterintuitive to me.
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    Floated to ICU with no experience

    When covid was hitting us hard here in MI in March,April,and May we floated med surg nurses to ICU but they functioned as helpers and would do stuff like help by running to pharmacy for controlled meds like versed drips or other drips that needed to ...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Worked with a nurse with the last name Slaughter
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    New grad overwhelmed

    It took me a little over a year to feel comfortable as a nurse. You need to give yourself time.
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    Nasal cannulas behind the head

    Craniotomy patients. Sometimes the ears are covered and we do that.
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    Where do I go from here?

    Nurse navigator, certified diabetic educator, school nurse, case manager, informatics. There are many things you can do besides bedside nursing. If you enjoy a teaching role, then looking into an area where you can educate patients is a good idea. ...
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    Is NPO really NPO??

    Our orders usually say NPO except ice chips, or NPO with sips of water for medications. Other than that just NPO. We can give mouth swabs, but not any water to drink.
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    Age vs Years Nursing

    I'm 40 and have been a nurse for 19 years
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    Trying to get more experience. Help

    I also suggest finding a med surg floor for your next position before going to the ER. Find that person on the unit that is good at starting IV's (not all places have an IV team), and go with then and watcht them start IV's and even have them watch ...
  11. I'm in the SE MI area. Our hospitals are getting hit. Our ICU is overflowing into the ER. We have for now canceled elective procedures. We have intubated up to 3 pateints a shift. Codes thrown in there too. Our inpateint rehab unit is closed an...
  12. DMC is run by Tenet which is for profit. Siani Grace has been a mess for a long time. I have never heard any good about working there or any other DMC facility except for Children's Hospital. Those nurses were not really wanting to leave, but wan...
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    Seriously? I'm concussed!

    Wow. I hope you get better soon. You're boss is a jerk for asking you to work, knowing you are having post concussion syndrome.
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    Sitter to escort patient during smoke breaks.

    That is a waste of resources for sure. This is ridiculous. If they are alert and oriented, you can't stop them from leaving to smoke. Either it is AMA, or document and educate them and let them leave.
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    I recently saw a kid named Lyrica.