nrsang97 BSN, RN

nrsang97 has 24 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.

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   Resident Thinks I’m A Fake Nurse

   nrsang97 replied to Streetnurse42's topic in General Nursing

   I work with a nurse that is hearing impaired. He makes fun of himself and often. I have never heard of a patient not wanting him to be their nurse, but I can see it happening. Unfortunately, there...
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   ICU nurses question - holding BP meds on pressors

   nrsang97 replied to Bntraveler's topic in General Nursing

   I have seen this done, to regulate heart rate. However is is counterintuitive to
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   Floated to ICU with no experience

   nrsang97 replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

   When covid was hitting us hard here in MI in March,April,and May we floated med surg nurses to ICU but they functioned as helpers and would do stuff like help by running to pharmacy for controlled...
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   What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   nrsang97 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

   Worked with a nurse with the last name
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   New grad overwhelmed

   nrsang97 replied to Soon2blpn84's topic in General Nursing

   It took me a little over a year to feel comfortable as a nurse. You need to give yourself
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   Nasal cannulas behind the head

   nrsang97 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Craniotomy patients. Sometimes the ears are covered and we do
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   Where do I go from here?

   nrsang97 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   Nurse navigator, certified diabetic educator, school nurse, case manager, informatics. There are many things you can do besides bedside nursing. If you enjoy a teaching role, then looking into an...
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   Is NPO really NPO??

   nrsang97 replied to LH366's topic in General Nursing

   Our orders usually say NPO except ice chips, or NPO with sips of water for medications. Other than that just NPO. We can give mouth swabs, but not any water to
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   Age vs Years Nursing

   nrsang97 replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

   I'm 40 and have been a nurse for 19
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    Trying to get more experience. Help

    nrsang97 replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    I also suggest finding a med surg floor for your next position before going to the ER. Find that person on the unit that is good at starting IV's (not all places have an IV team), and go with then...
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    Are Big City Hospitals Really Getting Hit With COVID-19 Pts?

    nrsang97 replied to EPS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm in the SE MI area. Our hospitals are getting hit. Our ICU is overflowing into the ER. We have for now canceled elective procedures. We have intubated up to 3 pateints a shift. Codes thrown in...
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    Detroit ED Nurses refuse to work without more help, ordered to leave by Administration

    nrsang97 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    DMC is run by Tenet which is for profit. Siani Grace has been a mess for a long time. I have never heard any good about working there or any other DMC facility except for Children's Hospital....
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    Seriously? I'm concussed!

    nrsang97 replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I hope you get better soon. You're boss is a jerk for asking you to work, knowing you are having post concussion
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    Sitter to escort patient during smoke breaks.

    nrsang97 replied to cna1234's topic in General Nursing

    That is a waste of resources for sure. This is ridiculous. If they are alert and oriented, you can't stop them from leaving to smoke. Either it is AMA, or document and educate them and let them...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    nrsang97 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I recently saw a kid named