nuangel1 BSN, RN

CT ,ICU,CCU,Tele,ED,Hospice

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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    nuangel1 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I met my husband 13 years ago when we both worked in ed .we are both nurses.but we did not date till after I had left to work in another
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    A personal oncology story

    nuangel1 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for
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    Would you quit over white uniforms?

    nuangel1 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    no not over a uniform
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    Do you auscultate your NGs?

    nuangel1 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Nursing

    we auscultate when its placed .nurse places them.then we get cxr for md to
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    back to work after 4 weeks off

    nuangel1 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I recently had a MVA .I have been out 4 weeks as well .back to my ED in a week.I hear from my boss that the place has been crazy with the flu and high acuity and shortage of floor beds .lots of...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    yes all the time .if I don't want to work I let my phone go to
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    for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    nuangel1 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    30 min unpaid supper break and 2 15 min paid breaks
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    Influenza

    nuangel1 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I work Ed i tested positive last week and had pneumonia.both on top of my asthma not good.yes i did get the vaccine this year .i take it every year .I was so sick finally starting to feel
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    Warmed lidocaine

    nuangel1 replied to ADeks's topic in Emergency

    no we do not warm our
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    PICC line flushing question

    nuangel1 replied to newgraduategal's topic in General Nursing

    i do try and aspirate but not all will .i work ED so we can still use PICC even if blood does not
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    Would you feel uncomfortable with your coworkers caring for you?

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

    I work in ED i have had 2 asthma attacks and been treated by why friends and coworkers.all were
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    nuangel1 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Esme I am so glad you are home and healing.your post are always informative and a great read.you are one of my favorites on AN.welcome back and take care of
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    nuangel1 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    esme i hope you get better soon .i wish you a speedy recovery
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    URGENT: Are CDC Ebola Guidelines 'Good Enough'?

    nuangel1 replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work in Rhode Island .the DPH has already stated that any nurse who refuses to care for an Ebola pt will lose their nursing
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    Body weight assessment/ estimation

    nuangel1 replied to EvaVoscort's topic in Emergency

    what hhern
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    Too much stuff behind ID badge!!

    nuangel1 replied to NurseEric81's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    yes us too code colors ,mission statement code neuro
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    APPENDICITIS

    nuangel1 replied to KYARNP's topic in Emergency

    IV,labs ,dilaudid,zofran,NS,IV contrast CT ,once confirmed appy surgeon is consulted ,zoszyn usually.admit off to
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    Dealing with calls from work

    nuangel1 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I just dont answer my phone.no guilt
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    Given a warning

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

    thats ridiculous that you would be given a warning for that.if the pt wants something different to eat let her call the cafe.you told her the truth.she just did not like your answer.shame on your...
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    What did you get for nurses week?

    nuangel1 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    food, nothing
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    Had never considered the ER but....

    nuangel1 replied to principessaGG's topic in Emergency

    yes this will be your first ED job.but you have years of experience.med /surg is hard .bring that knowledge skills and experience.be willing to learn and open to new experiences.ask questions ,see as...
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    nuangel1 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location RI Pay rate 35.45 base In which area / specialty do you work?ED What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)?RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have?BSN How many...
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    Violence in the ER

    nuangel1 replied to TLS1's topic in Emergency

    thankfully my current institution is supportive .they may not like that we call police but some staff have when needed.and ed staff support eachother.if I ever lost my job over a situation in...
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    Violence in the ER

    nuangel1 replied to TLS1's topic in Emergency

    yes I would press charges .the hell with the institution.no one gets to abuse
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    Back to work after knee surgery

    nuangel1 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in General Nursing

    I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee 2 years ago for torn ligament.I took 8 weeks off after and needed that.I work 3-4 12 hrs a shift weekly in a busy ED.Thankfully my DR knew that going in and...