nuangel1 BSN, RN

CT ,ICU,CCU,Tele,ED,Hospice

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    ER Dept Scrub Color

    nuangel1 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    we can wear any color any print .but we have to wear our name badge which is credit card size and we have dry erase boards that we write our name on as that pts nurse. i also ,as i always...
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    Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    nuangel1 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    well said .i agree .if the pt was sick enough to call 911 ,which it sounds she was,the paramedic has to operate under his/her protocols for transport that short 6l nc would not have caused the pt to...
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    Dementia patients not getting respect

    nuangel1 replied to ejmonroe's topic in General Nursing

    my mom has dementia and lives with me .sometimes talking simple and given short simple instructions is the only she understands and functions.i have to mix and draw up her insulin she gives it i set...
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    Getting called to work an extra day because of short staffing...

    nuangel1 replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    if you don't want to work don't work.ignore the calls .and enjoy the day
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    Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

    nuangel1 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry for your experience and
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    I'm trying really hard NOT to be the type of relative we all complain about.....

    nuangel1 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    i am glad your dad is feeling better tazzi
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    So you thought your ER experience was bad? - this is long but certainly ices the cake

    nuangel1 replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry for your pain then and now .i wish you
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    Is email acceptable for resignation?

    nuangel1 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    no .it would strike me as unprofessional.unless you are bed bound.i would make the effort to hand deliver it.you want to leave on good terms and
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    Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    nuangel1 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    i am sorry your sister got misdiagnosed .however not all eds are the same.yes mistakes are made .staff are human too.i hope your sister filed a complaint as she should.i also hope your sister is ok...
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    Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    nuangel1 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    while yes it is a general sx of our healthcare system.alot of times it is the pcp that sends them .i also agree we wouldn't have a job without pts.however i am there to take care of pt stabilize and...
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    Update #3 - 23yo son dx'd brain tumor

    nuangel1 replied to Ashera's topic in Oncology

    i am sorry .please add my prayers for you and your
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    Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    nuangel1 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    both.
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    IV Lopressor on the med/surg ward?

    nuangel1 replied to country bumkin's topic in General Nursing

    i have worked 2 tele floors where we gave lopressor freq.we had protocols we did vs prior to giving and 15 min after thats it and it was q 6 not q 4.yes as part of policy pt was on tele .it would be...
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    disrobing psych pt?

    nuangel1 replied to pb57's topic in Emergency

    same in my er .if pt is there for psych eval undressed ,hospital gown clothing and belongings labeled and removed from room locked up.its hospital
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    OB in the ED

    nuangel1 replied to Sugar9486's topic in Emergency

    i have never seen an er nurse freak with an ob pt .in my er if ob comes in strictly to give birth they are sent to maternity .if ob pt comesin for other complaint we triage and assess them.by we i...
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    Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    nuangel1 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    from a fellow er nurse well
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    Angry mom treated rotten in ER today

    nuangel1 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Emergency

    very welll said .i agree with you .purple princess take
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    AV fistula/shunt used as PIV what's this?!

    nuangel1 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    used to be a dialysis nurse that shunt should never have been touched .and suzanne you echoed my thoughts as well.who cannulated it to start?i would deffinately write it
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    Acls

    nuangel1 replied to StillBelieveRN's topic in Emergency

    acls,pals .tncc
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    Chest pain protocol in the ER

    nuangel1 replied to StillBelieveRN's topic in Emergency

    i agree with the above .ekg within 10 min monitor vs o2 iv labs drawn and sent including troponin ..dr see's ekg immed.if changes 2 nd iv line .we have cath lab protocol to lab within 30 min and we...
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    Wish me luck! LOL!

    nuangel1 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    heres to you getting the position you want .you deserve it .no luck
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    Docs and their dirty sharps...

    nuangel1 replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    i have worked many hospitals and many different units and it is a rare md that doesn't clean up his site ie the sharp the ones that don't get to come back and do it cuz i won't forget it .and alot of...
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    Maintaining a Professional Attitude?

    nuangel1 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well said gardendove i agree .i try to diffuse the situation if possible .i am very calm explain i will not be spoken to in that way but i am glad to try and rectify situation .if that doesn't work...
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    looking for a job

    nuangel1 replied to chacmool's topic in General Nursing

    just for fyi on the mass. forum the new grads are saying they are having a really hard time finding a position in boston.thats downtown i don't know whats it like in boston
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    Is it appropriate to check on pts?

    nuangel1 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    i don't believe its a hippa violation as long as you were involved in the persons care.in my er we often transfer pts .usually the md will call ten let staff involved know how pt made out .i don't see...