nuangel1 BSN, RN

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    Doppler placement during code

    nuangel1 replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    i too have never used a doppler during code .if pt survives code and has rhthym i might use it to check b/p if its too low to
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    Weird Code

    nuangel1 replied to EMSChild's topic in Emergency

    the dr was correct they were the last agonal breaths.it was not
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    Should a new grad try ED or not?

    nuangel1 replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in Emergency

    i think the er is great .i do believe new grads can do it but it takes a very good orientation ,good preceptorship,and lots support form boss and staff .that said i don't know it that is the correct...
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    advice for newbies...!

    nuangel1 replied to spenceandchris's topic in General Nursing

    coming in prepared and willing to learn ,ask questions but also understand people get stressed and sometimes you will get the brunt usually unintentially and not personal.but if you feel you are not...
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    What do experienced nurses expect from new nurses?

    nuangel1 replied to alabama2's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with nightingale and smoo i expect you to have basic knowledge ,ask questions ,come prepared and be willing to be a team player and want to work and
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    WARSWITHFLOORS/Round 99,999

    nuangel1 replied to LooAndDoo's topic in Emergency

    we use a summary form it has pt's usual info :name ,sex ,dx ,md.hpi.pmh,allergies. meds given,iv,iv fluids if any ,blood hanging if any ,abnormal tests , vital signs,any o2 ,code status,belongings...
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    does anyone really like nursing?

    nuangel1 replied to karenne40's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    tim i am relatively new to allnurses and i don't agree with you all the time but i like your style and coudn't agree with you more .while nursing is not perfect having been doing it for 20 yrs i can't...
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    Co-worker hitting up the Dr.s for meds during shift?

    nuangel1 replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    i agree a nures with temp and in well baby should not go in .but there is pressure to work even when sick .it has happened to me .it bothers me alot that just because we are nurses we are not allowed...
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    Co-worker hitting up the Dr.s for meds during shift?

    nuangel1 replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    i think it depends on the nurse and md involved if there is a rapport and the md is amenable then i don't see the problem (unless it was chronically done ,narcotics etc) but rare time or 2 i do not...
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    FIVE-STAR experience in a Luxury Hospital?

    nuangel1 replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    i disagree with vip suites.i treat all my pts the same regardless of whether they are homeless or a millionaire .i give to and treat my pts to the best of my ability.i don't care rich or poor .they...
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    Organizational skills

    nuangel1 replied to am4182's topic in Emergency

    i agree with bill and jennifer it comes with time.remember the setting in er is different then in icu .i have 12 yrs icu exp.4 yr er experience.both settings are busy stressful but can be very...
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    Ketamine for conscious sedation in peds in the ED

    nuangel1 replied to nanb's topic in Emergency

    we don't use ketamine or propofol for cs we use fentanyl and
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    New Just saying Hi

    nuangel1 replied to shill's topic in Emergency

    welcome .happy
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    Be Careful!

    nuangel1 replied to SNKerri's topic in General Nursing

    nurses should be supportive of eachother the job is hard enough as it is.we don't need to swipe at eachother.the op was venting her frustrations.it was a discussion that should not have occured period...
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    When did Tweety become a MODERATOR? CONGRATS!

    nuangel1 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    congrats
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    How do you do it?

    nuangel1 replied to FGHburg's topic in General Nursing

    also need to look at other reasons for delay besides nursing sometimes its a surpise d/c for both pt and staff .sometimes drs don't come in until late to do d/c orders .maybe its a ride or pickup for...
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    # of triage nurses

    nuangel1 replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    :wink2:
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    # of triage nurses

    nuangel1 replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    we see about the same in numbers some days less some days more .we have 18 bed in main er plus 8 fast trak beds .the triage person depends on how pt arrives. if pt comes in via ems and goes to main er...
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    SO Exhausted

    nuangel1 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    i am glad you vented .i hhave been rn 20 yrs have worked all shifys day/eve /nights 8 12 and 16's .in er last 3yrs after ccu/icu 12 yrs and other in b/w i work 3 12's and 1 8 or 12 hr shift extra...
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    Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    nuangel1 replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    all patients pain should be addressed .we shouldnot judge people.but we are human too.its shame people worry about appearing as drug seeeker when all they want is pain relief .but not all pain ,as we...
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    Malpractice insurance?

    nuangel1 replied to nursequeenie's topic in General Nursing

    i have always carried my own malpractice insurance sine nsg scoool .its in my best interest the hospital insurance isnot enough .the hopsital lawyer is not enough .its the best money i spend for...
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    med reconciliation in the ED

    nuangel1 replied to ern91's topic in Emergency

    i agree with neen.we do med rec on all ed pts .i can't believe how many people don't now what they are taking dose etc.i try as best i can to do it -i have called family members ,nursing homes and...
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    You know you work nights when.......

    nuangel1 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    when you have a complete conversation with someone but you don't remember till the next time you speak with
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    Info on South Shore Hospital

    nuangel1 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i have worked at both south shore and quincy .i personally preferred ss .its a busy comm. hospital good staff good people .i worked a busy tele floor.i worked ed in quincy busy place not as well off...
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    Nursing job that doesn't have to deal with docs?

    nuangel1 replied to Luvbuble's topic in General Nursing

    you will come across nasty dr nurses people etc no matter where you work.you need to project you are a professional and deserve respect and that there are things that you will not tol.like name...