nuangel1 BSN, RN

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    Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

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

    glad you were there .good
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    Measuring Weight/height in ED routinely

    nuangel1 replied to reholi4's topic in Emergency

    we ask a height and weight of are adult pts .we ask parents for the child weight .if weight in doubt we weigh .the only time we weigh and adult is if needs tpa/heparin etc .since wt based
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    A question to ponder (insert a little sarcasm while reading)

    nuangel1 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    you certainly should have been told the pt was there .you should have gotten report.but why was the pt there ? in my ed unless pt is symptomatic with that b/p and depending on why the pt is there...
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    Does your ED use CNA's or EMT-B's

    nuangel1 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Emergency

    we use cna quite a few are nursing students.we train emt-b ,we have 2 local schools they do there iv ekg med training etc .they also have to get so many intubations and have to go to ob and watch...
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    Non-Union Boston Hospitals?

    nuangel1 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    april is correct mgh is non union .i am not sure about
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    Finally leaving floor nursing after 17 years THANK GOD !!!

    nuangel1 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    congrats on your new position .i did 5 yrs on a cardiothoracic 26 bed stepdown then moved on to icu and others .now ed .you need to be happy.best
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    can a mass rn work in RI

    nuangel1 replied to soswey's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    you need to apply for ri lic
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    Hi my name is Jane, I'll be your glorified waitress today!

    nuangel1 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    i work ed .i soo understand.she came here to vent and get understanding from other nurses.you need to work ed to understand her
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    Reglan and Compazine IV push policies?

    nuangel1 replied to MollyMel's topic in Emergency

    we ivp both reglan and compazine .i have seen people have rxn to reglan.some people it makes hyper and very anxious.i have had people c/o feeling shaky after reglan.i have also seen a dystonic rxn to...
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    Legal? new employer wants list of all meds taken and medical records

    nuangel1 replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't think this is legal.but either way i would refuse its not any of their
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    Using Demerol in the ED

    nuangel1 replied to mandasueRN's topic in Emergency

    we don't have demerol at all in my
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    Ordering labs and images in triage

    nuangel1 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    we order labs xray urines based on triage protocols.if we feel strongly about something we
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    So, who is working for the holiday?

    nuangel1 replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    working xma 11-11 pm .but its ok celebrated with my honey tonoc had lovely
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    Snow- at what point do you call out?

    nuangel1 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    i always try to get to work .i live in northeast.but i have had to call out 3 times in 23 years.first time i left early packed a bag everyone i was working icu however i got in a mva shortly after i...
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    Is this ever acceptable?

    nuangel1 replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    no .i would not do
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    nuangel1 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    i had it yesterday no
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    If you've ever cried at work...

    nuangel1 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    yes i have cried a few times at work.once ,we had just coded for the 3rd time and lost a 36 yr old new mother.mom had strep a sepsis and died from that her baby had been born still born that am .i was...
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    ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    nuangel1 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    i have neck and back issues.i have severe cervical stenosis in c4-5 and 5-6 neurologist wants me to have a fusion .i get pain in my shoulder down forearm with repetive motions.i have bonespurs in my...
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    Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    nuangel1 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    depends on the dr in my ed .i have seen number 1 .i have also seen number 2 neuro exam observe and ct .no iv unless its
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    leaving the hospital and 3 12's for working 5 8hours out of hospital

    nuangel1 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    i have done 3 12's .i have done 5 8's in and out of hospital.and i have done 4 10's which turned into worse hrs then 3 12's .it was in a clinic and we never could leave on time.give me 3 12's anyday...
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    Stop eating my food!

    nuangel1 replied to FloridaRN09's topic in General Nursing

    you all have people that at your workplace
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    Seeing a lot of Flu symptoms, or is it just media hype..??

    nuangel1 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    this is what we are seeing as well extra 4o pts a day with flu or cold sx high fevers 103 to 105 .a couple really sick teens to 20 admitted with pneumonia both no helath probs before .several elderly...
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    panic-attack reaction to compazine

    nuangel1 replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Patient Medications

    i have seen a couple bad dystonic reactions to compazine .but i have also seen the sudden panic and agitation also to reglan. we don't give much
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    Washington Redskins Cheerleader Suffers Dystonia From Flu Shot

    nuangel1 replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    oh my god that poor girl.i don't know what else to
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    How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    nuangel1 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    at this time i am not on a antidepressant.but in the last 12 years due multiple situations i had 2 very bad episode of major depression.one after my dad died and i lost my job i needed celexa and...