nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned what camming
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    Things you'll never forget from your nursing instructors?

    nrsang97 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    Always know the medications you are giving and if you don't look it up. Also when giving digoxin know the most recent digoxin level and k level. Know the k level before giving
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    Things you'll never forget from your nursing instructors?

    nrsang97 replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    Always check the patient do not rely on the monitor. Never let an IV run dry. To this day I will not let an IV go dry if I can help it. Pain is whatever the patient says it is. Even if I don't...
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    Open mouth, insert foot...

    nrsang97 replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

    We were in the room of a pt who was going to be donating their organs, due to brain death, and it was me and the organ procurement agency staff only. She looked at me and said "I feel so brain dead...
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    This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    nrsang97 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned that imdur can be used for over active bladder, malaria, and RA. Interesting the things you can learn while on
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    Nursing courtesy

    nrsang97 replied to KC,RN's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot to change the garbage bag, not a big deal. Just say something next time you work see each
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    Advice on CCU

    nrsang97 replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    You will never know if you will like it if you don't try
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    Sale of Humana?

    nrsang97 replied to MatrixRn's topic in General Nursing

    At first I read the title as sale of humans. OOPS LOL. Hopefully this makes things better for
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    Its all different when its your family...

    nrsang97 replied to trolloc6340's topic in General Nursing

    You can't force anyone to accept treatment. Even if they really need
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    What changes would you like to see from administration?

    nrsang97 replied to kbakrevs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tell me that I am appreciated. Hire enough staff. Retain your staff by treating them well. Pay raises once in awhile. Let us know what we are doing right. Having us adequately stocked with supplies...
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    What have you learned about Death?

    nrsang97 replied to g2255lw's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell your family your wishes and if you're an organ donor so there are no
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    The Official I Hate School Thread

    nrsang97 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I am supposed to be writing a mission/vision paper and have no clue how to start and am procrastinating on AN
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    Twelve hour shifts. Are you doing 3 or 4 days a week?

    nrsang97 replied to NursePooda's topic in General Nursing

    No mandated overtime. I usually only work 3 twelve hour shifts a week, but sometimes this week I am working 4. We do get holiday
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    What have you learned about Death?

    nrsang97 replied to g2255lw's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could like this post a million
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    Fentanyl

    nrsang97 replied to NurseMann's topic in General Nursing

    I would put both on the same side. Easier to remember where they are to rotate them. So if on Monday you apply both to the right upper back, then on day 3 you can put them somewhere else like left...
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    A very difficult decision

    nrsang97 replied to 89**11's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why you had to interview to stay at your current employer to go to day shift. That doesn't make any sense. Although I have seen an employer do this, and not give that person days...
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    Bumping into a full sharp container

    nrsang97 replied to yeezimiller's topic in General Nursing

    We call housekeeping to change
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    Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    nrsang97 replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't nursing education tell us the right information in the first place on new policies? We have a new lab draw policy and I have been told three different things about when it starts, such as,...
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    Late for work excuses

    nrsang97 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    A co worker forgot his badge in the house went in to get it and left the car running. Came out and car was stolen. He had to call
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    Annual Physical - Does Your Job Require This?

    nrsang97 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Nursing

    My employer does this also. They also make my husband take the same exam. If only one of us scores below the minimum points we do not get the discount. This is not something done by employee...
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    Annual Physical - Does Your Job Require This?

    nrsang97 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Nursing

    We must have a yearly TB test and fit test, along with a flu shot. That is it. We have never been asked about gyn exam results. The TB testing form asks have you gained or lost > or = to 10...
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    Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    nrsang97 replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    Why when we have a new policy regarding lab draws that lab is not on board even though they were part of the policy writing process? Why do some MD's not want to follow a recommendation especially...
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    Recliner Entrapment!

    nrsang97 replied to AZ Ogre's topic in General Nursing

    This is a safety issue that needs to be brought to your manager's
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    giving D50 for hyperkalemia

    nrsang97 replied to NurseT88's topic in Patient Medications

    I have always given the 10 units of insulin followed immediately by the D50 IV
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    Starting an IV with Lidocaine or Not?

    nrsang97 replied to hayest's topic in Patient Medications

    I have never had a lidocaine injection prior to an IV start. I wouldn't let staff do it either. Lido hurts WAY WAY worse than any IV stick I have ever