nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    nrsang97 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    We use the B-52 here as well in most
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    why do so many nurses post that they love the med scanners

    nrsang97 replied to the nites's topic in General Nursing

    My issue is that when I need one they are never available. (I am rapid response and often times chart at the desk.) I always have to grab one. Sometimes it works and other times it
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    New Grad, work calling on days off

    nrsang97 replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    Simply don't answer the call or text. Don't feel guilty. If you do answer then just simply decline. In regards to switching with others, if you can and want to fine, but if not then don't do it....
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    What's the strangest phone conversation you've ever had at work?

    nrsang97 replied to Brekka's topic in Nursing Humor

    This was a doozy. I worked in an ICU at one point and we had a patient that was going to be a donation after cardiac death. I answer the phone and this is the conversation: Me: "ICU this is...
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    8/22 What I learned this week....

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they do. I gross people out when I suggest that for liquid stool clean
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    Patient safety and narcotics

    nrsang97 replied to jay082's topic in General Nursing

    I would have explained to the patient that prn pain medications are administered as needed not around the clock. Explain that you will give as soon as possible after she calls for pain medications....
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    Any shoulder injuries besides me?

    nrsang97 replied to booboo0331's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I separated my shoulder in 2002. Off and on I had issues with it PT helped, but in 2011 I was running up the stairs from the basement and fell on my outstretched arm. After that my shoulder was not...
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    Would you wait for Dr orders?

    nrsang97 replied to AcuteCare4Life's topic in General Nursing

    Since the patient was gray and guppy breathing it sounds like a code blue should have been called. This patient needed to be intubated. The foley can wait. Lasix seems to not be indicated at this...
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    8/22 What I learned this week....

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that someone who is so addicted to etoh will do anything to get drunk including drink hand sanitizer and the moment that paint is discharged from the hospital they will go to the store...
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    ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    nrsang97 replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that the house doc will look at me and tell me that a patient has no facial droop when in face each nurse in the room including myself will agree that the patient has a droopy face. I...
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    nrsang97 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank to people like this my mom who is truly allergic aspirin and NSAIDS (facial swelling, and hives) a pharmacist over rode her allergy in the system and she got a med she was allergic to....
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    Pts handpicking assignments, and refusing nurses of opposite gender?

    nrsang97 replied to jdub6's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If possible always grant the patient their wish of having a female caregiver for a female patient. Why make someone uncomfortable? In regards to helping lift the patient or turn always assure the...
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    The Blue Hair Nurse

    nrsang97 replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree hair color has nothing to do with how great a nurse is, however to be on the safe side you should abide by your hospital/employer dress
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    Everest University Brandon

    nrsang97 replied to marie813's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the local community college and get your ADN. Everest is a for profit school, and it would be much, much cheaper to just go to the community college and get your ADN and you will be an RN....
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    He/She Said What!?

    nrsang97 replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Calling to get comfort orders for patient who was actively dying. The doc told me to "Do whatever the hell you want! Call me again once the patient dies, other than that do not call me again!" I...
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    Stay at home mom after degree?

    nrsang97 replied to ajm16's topic in Nursing Career

    You would need experience before working in a physician's office. You could work contingent that way you can work when you want. That is the option I would go with. Otherwise if you graduate...
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    "How are we doing today?"

    nrsang97 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I ask "How are you feeling?" to the patients. I do say "we need a urine, blood, stool sample" usually because I need to send it and the doc wants it. Why on earth does the MA call someone "mom" who...
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    This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that when you watch a loved one pass away at home in hospice you have already grieved their loss before they pass away. I feel kind of lost to not have to worry about caring for my grandma....
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    MI Nurses: which Detroit hospital systems test for nicotine?

    nrsang97 replied to Mmd630's topic in General Nursing

    I know for sure that Henry Ford does, not sure about the new Beaumont/Oakwood/Botsford merged system. I also think that DMC does
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    Got surprised at work yesterday.

    nrsang97 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    HA HA we try everything, and he says "I am never eating again"
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Mb3082,LPN my son loves Taylor Swift too. He calls her Swift,Taylor LOL. He loves shake it off. Sometimes we have to change the radio when he is in the
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that my 5 year old son should be the picture in the dictionary next to the word hangry. He is a brat if he doesn't eat regularly. Even if we offer food sometimes when he is in that...