nuangel1 BSN, RN

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    how would you feel as a pt?

    nuangel1 replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't nor could say that .that just sets up unrealistic expectations with pt and family .yes i always introduce by my name and i am your nurse .but not the rest .no scripted stuff for me.as a pt...
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    Vit K

    nuangel1 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Emergency

    in 20 yrs of nsg i have never given nor been allowed to give iv vit k it can cause hypotension and anaphylaxis.i have always given it in a
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    Good credit get hired at hospital?

    nuangel1 replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    it has been a req. to allow them a check but i think it is wrong and shouldn't be .i find it an invasion of my privacy and has nothing to do with the job we
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    What is the standard course of treatment for a stroke patient?

    nuangel1 replied to mommy2boys's topic in Emergency

    if sx in 3 hrs tpa ct first to r/o bleed .if over 3 hrs monitor tx and observe .sometimes we transfer
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    advandced monitoring in the ER

    nuangel1 replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    nope not in any er i have been in .and shouldn't be thats what icu's are
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    Union Hospitals??

    nuangel1 replied to Shopgirl1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    faulkner and newton wellesley are
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    80 bed hospital to 480 bed...advice???

    nuangel1 replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    congrats .you will be fine they will orient you .if you have questions or concerns voice them
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    i need some help -- DESPERATELY!!

    nuangel1 replied to NurseyTee's topic in General Nursing

    nurse t i am sorry .you sound like a wonderful person and nurse .you care thats important.but i wish you the best .you will find another job .take care of
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    Max pressure on an intubation cuff

    nuangel1 replied to essedus's topic in General Nursing

    in our icu we used 5-7 cc just enough so when you listened you didn't hear a cuff leak ie sealed .but rt would check cuff press q shift and adjust and chart the vol in cuff on their records
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    Hello

    nuangel1 replied to rashmi's topic in General Nursing

    hi
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    Do I let her know about my brother??

    nuangel1 replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    yes i too would approach them privately about their comments there really isn't a need to mention your brothers ,unless you want too .because bottom line it was an inappropriate conversation to have...
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    My turn......paycheck problems

    nuangel1 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry tazz i hope it gets resolved quickly for
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    "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    nuangel1 replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    its not a matter of being judgemental .i have good friends that are ma ,cna lpn etc .and yes the recruiter is wrong to be telling these students that when they grad they are nurses.someone should...
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    "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    nuangel1 replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yeah i thought the same thing .its called medical assistant school NOT nursing school.so they must be pretty stupid to think they are nurses after 9 months.ie they don't sit at an exam get a nursing...
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    "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    nuangel1 replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i agree 100% as usual tazzi well said.she is not a
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    does being a paramedic complement an EDRN?

    nuangel1 replied to bjr3645's topic in Emergency

    yeah it would be great .you guys
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    I was horrified today!!!!

    nuangel1 replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    i didn't
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    Faxed Reports- Does it decrease length of stays in the ED

    nuangel1 replied to MDRRAJ's topic in Emergency

    we too fax report to floor.the hospital made a standard form with pt name rn name dx pmh hpi what med treatment given ,iv etc .the pertinent information last vs and time .we then fax reort once bed is...
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    I was horrified today!!!!

    nuangel1 replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    poor pt .report them document it we take pictures and are mandated
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    religion in the workplace

    nuangel1 replied to elrondaragorn's topic in General Nursing

    You made me laugh with the o2 .But dfor me it just counts that they cared enough .I have prayed with pts and families when asked .I also worked icu and was present when priest gave last rites and...
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    Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    nuangel1 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    well said leah .i too had the same experiences 20 yrs ago.it doesn't matter what hospital what floor shift etc .nasty people are out there pts and staff.you need to be respectful of seasoned nurses...
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    Can nurses wear skirts?

    nuangel1 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: very well said and could not agree more."sweetface " has a lot to learn .i do not take inappropriate behaviour from pt or family .i stop it immediately.i am pro women ,pro womens issues...
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    Patient advocate vs. Being Nosey

    nuangel1 replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    you know kukukajoo i was thinking the same thing .they seem like they want her maybe if she talks with instructor and instructor talks with them she may be able to care for pt again.but either way i...
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    breaks

    nuangel1 replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

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    breaks

    nuangel1 replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    that is correct they take out that 1/2 hr if you don't get it then you should put in for not getting that 1/2 hr and you should be pd for it .not the point though you should take your