nuangel1 BSN, RN

CT ,ICU,CCU,Tele,ED,Hospice

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    Paramedics in the ER

    nuangel1 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    while i aagree with you re the function of the paramedic in ed .i don't appreciate you labeling all nurses as useless just based on your experience ,which is only 3 yrs .i have been a nurse over 20...
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    Paramedics in the ER

    nuangel1 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    IT takes about a year for that paramedic to become fully functional on their own. while i agree with this .i enjoy the emts and students that i work with in the er -they are able to start iv draw...
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    I gave notice today...

    nuangel1 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in General Nursing

    move on ,be happy and good luck.life is too short to be treated that
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    what are the 18 rights of drug administration?

    nuangel1 replied to norhubez's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry never heard of 18 .was taught and use 5 rights as previously listed .i agree making it 18 just makes it complicated and impossible to
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    Would this happen at your ER?

    nuangel1 replied to AlisonBSN's topic in Emergency

    i agree she should not have been treated rudely and someone should have been nice enough to show her and help her get supplies.BUT,that said that pt should never have been brought to the er in 1st...
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    Nursing 10 years ago

    nuangel1 replied to kauffman's topic in General Nursing

    tazzi you are way to funny .but i am with you .i am er nurse drop ngt aspirate ,air bubble to suction and away we go .my er doesn't have litmus paper .no neonates for
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    Got hired!!

    nuangel1 replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    congrats:wink2:
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    I think I have a job!

    nuangel1 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    good
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    Complete and total disregard for Visiting Hours! (vent)

    nuangel1 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

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    Oboy.....I guess this is a good sign.....

    nuangel1 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    goodluck
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    nursing caps

    nuangel1 replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    i went to school 83-87 never had a cap the whole time and have never worn one .i had a pinning ceremony..my program did not have them agree with them or require them .i have always disliked the idea...
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    I need some encouragement please

    nuangel1 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    relax i too feel from reading your responses here you would be an asset.congrats on 13 yrs of sobriety and 19 yrs as a nurse.thats a terrific accomplishment .you have received 3 glowing references you...
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    How much do u like nursing? Scale of 1 to 10

    nuangel1 replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    after 20 yrs most days 8/10 .i have good and bad days like everyone.i can't stand the politics
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    Eye care on ED intubated patients

    nuangel1 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    nothing other then keeping them moist and closed ie artificial tears if need
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    "No Diversion" policy

    nuangel1 replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Emergency

    we don't divert often but sometimes we are so crazy its unsafe .i wouldn't like that policy its not their license on the
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    Art lines in the ED

    nuangel1 replied to debi1rn's topic in Emergency

    in our case yes .we hav 18 beds in our main dept and 8 fast trac beds the tfastrac is run by 2 pa's then the dr is available for consult especially on pts that need to go to the main dept ie cp sob...
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    EKGs in triage?

    nuangel1 replied to etceducator's topic in Emergency

    as soon as pt comes in with c/o cp the register calls on the phone ofr the tech to came do ekg .pt is brought to fast track bed if avail or ed bed ekg done and shown to md .if changes stays in main ed...
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    Art lines in the ED

    nuangel1 replied to debi1rn's topic in Emergency

    i work at a hospital ed visits avg 47,000 /yr no invasive lines for us .off to the icu or transfer for
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    My MI by me

    nuangel1 replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    tom i too am glad you are ok now
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    Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    nuangel1 replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    i also couldn't agree more .well said
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    Interesting Newsweek Article...

    nuangel1 replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Emergency

    well that is an interesting article.i am glad i don't live in georgia but not all eds are like that .all eds do have some of the same issue as resources funding overcrowding and diversion.its sad...
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    Med Recs

    nuangel1 replied to budger1983's topic in Emergency

    i have even called pharmacy to get med list .this is all too time consuming for er when we have 4-5 pts .i write the same comments on
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    I'm going to be an ER nurse!!!

    nuangel1 replied to ltvixen's topic in Emergency

    congrats
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    Need advice - new to ER, major anxiety

    nuangel1 replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    just relax. you will be oriented .ask questions get informed .and everyone has a learning curve .give it time .we were all new to er once .you will use all the knowledge and skills learned in tele and...
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    Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    nuangel1 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    i live in ma but work in rhode island.ri pays less then ma.i don't know the satrting pay .i make 33/hr plus eve and we diff .i work 36 but get pd 40 .i work ed and have been nurse 20