nuangel1 BSN, RN

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    What is the point of a uniform?

    nuangel1 replied to ben123's topic in General Nursing

    we don't have to wear a particular color .thankfully.we can wear what over color or style we want in scrubs.a few nurses wear t shirts under scrub shirt for comfort or warmth i guess.the only time i...
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    paramedics in the ER

    nuangel1 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    we have emt students in our er they start iv's hang ivf do ekg and assist but with the nurse .the nurse has to sign off he/she has witnessed the emt's proficiency .oh they may also give certain iv...
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    Ice packs for fever?

    nuangel1 replied to santhony44's topic in Emergency

    I have never seen icepaks used for kids with fevers, breaks yes, fevers never. I can only remember few times in icus where I saw icepaks used but that was adults and fevers over 105 accompanied by use...
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    Humorous Introspection

    nuangel1 replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    i am doubly introuble .i have the swearing and 'honey' thing down pat.i try really hard to not do the 'honey' thing .the swearing i don't do in front of staff or pts .but at home and otherwise yes i...
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    Generational Differences: kindly share your opinion/experience

    nuangel1 replied to yuuki's topic in General Nursing

    this is interesting please let us know how your paper comes
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    Am I having an acute BF (Brain Fart)????

    nuangel1 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    nope no mag med 1st then labs .not in icu oer
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    Phenergan IV changes in policy

    nuangel1 replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    we haven't changed our policy however we have been advised to dilute each dose of phenergan we start with 12.5 mg iv and may repeat .we also use zofran ,anzimet compazine and reglan it just depends on...
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    "You're gonna need to learn Spanish...."

    nuangel1 replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat: i couldn't agree more .while i know a little spanish .if someone lives in usa where our language is english then they should learn
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    Oxygen... Comfort or Life Saving?

    nuangel1 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    well said and i couldn't agree more .o2 and morphine no problem .keep pt
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    Questions about wasting NARCS ????

    nuangel1 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    ditto
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    IV drugs RN's can give?

    nuangel1 replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    only personnel trained in anesthesia ie crna or anesthesiologist are to give ivp propofol due to the fact its classified as anesthenetic.the only time we rn in my ed can push it or give it gtt is if...
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    Hey ER, what takes so long???

    nuangel1 replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in Emergency

    very well said.also while floor can have x number of pts and say we can't take anymore we in the ed cannot .eventhough we too have limited space at 18 beds even if we are hold 9-10 floor...
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    Hey ER, what takes so long???

    nuangel1 replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in Emergency

    excellent explanation and very true.in our er we can't get a bed till pt has admitting md the drs don't always call back or the oc dr may refuse pt for some reason then we need to find another admit....
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    If you are drunk, don't drive!

    nuangel1 replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    1st off i wouldn't personally.i was not speaking about me.no there is no excuse for drunk driving however 1 has nothing to do directly with the other .you have a right to your opinion i have a right...
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    How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    nuangel1 replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    well i have been a nurse 20 yrs i have only missed work for snow on 3 occasions.we get snow and blizzards too.and while i make plans to go in ahead there are somethings you can't plan for .1st time i...
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    Nurses Clearing spine

    nuangel1 replied to dmay4's topic in Emergency

    dr clears cspine in our ed
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    Looking after Brother in Law

    nuangel1 replied to Sabby_NC's topic in General Nursing

    my BIL is also very ill right now with stage 4 lung cancer .he has been given 1 yr to live.i am sorry for you and your family.god
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    Telephone Orders- Perplexed in MA!

    nuangel1 replied to kathybMA's topic in General Nursing

    in the ed i work we take admitting orders from the md via phone all the time.as per our hosptal policy we read every order back to the md then write at bottom t.o.my name /md name date and time.then...
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    It is done!

    nuangel1 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry for your loss triage but thanks so much for sharing take
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    chemical and physical restraints in vent patients

    nuangel1 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    i worked icu for 12 yrs while we did not have formal protocols like tazz .we did use chemical restraint along with wrist restraints for vented pt .each pt had a different sedation regime ie morphine...
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    If you are drunk, don't drive!

    nuangel1 replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    i have read this whole thread .but unless the nurse is drunk going to work or at work it is not the BONS business if the nurse gets a dui .the BON only has the right to affect a nursing license if it...
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    reason for leaving?

    nuangel1 replied to ckben's topic in General Nursing

    just say it was not a good fit ,better commute if it would be at new place,looking for different environment to use your skills ,etc .i have left a job at 3 months and thats how i explained it .i...
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    Scary Career Wrecker?

    nuangel1 replied to theofficegirl's topic in General Nursing

    only way to get narcs in my state is with a written script and
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    Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    nuangel1 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    also extremely well said .:wink2:
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    Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    nuangel1 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: well said.i have to agree i have beeen a nurse 20 yrs not including aide work ,candystriper and unit secretary ,for the most part i love nursing .i have worked a variety of settings tele...