nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Universal Deathcare.

    nrsang97 replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I read that book as well for my Medical Ethics class for my BSN program. It was great. I think every healthcare professional needs to read
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    Wearing scrubs home?

    nrsang97 replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I must purchase, and wash my own scrubs. I do wear my scrubs to and from work as well. I try not to stop anywhere if I can help it in my scrubs. I do have to take my son to school after I get...
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    Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

    nrsang97 replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In all my years of nursing (since 2001 when I graduated) not one single place of possible employment has ever asked for my
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    nrsang97 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Elderly lady with dementia: "Just let me die so I can sue you." My response: Nope and that is not how a lawsuit works. I can't just let you die we are here to save lives. She pulled out her NGT...
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    Giving last name in report

    nrsang97 replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Everytime lab slaughters my last name. Every. Single. Time. I just give up LOL. I even say it extremely slow and try to get them to repeat it back. Stupid Polish last name
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    Giving last name in report

    nrsang97 replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

    My first middle and last name show up on anything I chart on the EMR. Our hospital took last names off ID badges after nurses were having issues being contacted on social media, or receiving calls to...
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    nrsang97 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    I was putting an IV in a LOL who pulled her IV out. She also was needing her NGT reinserted, and she was so angry. She looked at me and said "Just let me die so I can sue you". I told her that was...
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    Lock Down Diabectic Action Plan

    nrsang97 replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    My son's school has no nurse. We do have a student advocate/secretary that checks his sugar and give his insulin at lunch time. Our lockdown plan has a bag in the office with a juice box, 4 glucose...
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    Picking up slack from coworkers?

    nrsang97 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Address it with him first like beekee suggested. If it is still a problem go to the manager with the safety
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    ACT and Nursing

    nrsang97 replied to Porshe251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will have to check with the schools about ACT scores. When I went to community college an ACT score wasn't necessary. However the individual schools can give you advice about this we here...
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    nrsang97 replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you weren't dealing with open wounds, or bodily fluids not wearing gloves is fine. This nurse was a bit
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    For those with T1D kids

    nrsang97 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My son is 8 and a type 1 diabetic. He was diagnosed almost one year ago. For the most part his sugar is controlled. At home he has breakfast and is covered for carbs, then at 10:30 his class has...
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    Code cart outdates

    nrsang97 replied to Hazelgirl_06's topic in General Nursing

    Pharmacy would handle all our outdated meds, and central distribution would handle other outdated supplies such as lab tubes,
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    Have you ever worked at a vitamin therapy IV "spa"?

    nrsang97 replied to HayRayRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is one here near me. I think that not all the promises they make are true. I definitely don't want to do
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    Uncooperative Diabetic Question

    nrsang97 replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    My son is 8 and diabetic. He has been diagnosed almost a year. He is nowhere near being completely independent for his blood sugar checks, and insulin administration. He is on novalog pen...
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    Coworker problem

    nrsang97 replied to Nurse071094's topic in General Nursing

    Even when I take the patients I have rapid responsed we do not have a doc go with us. It is me (rapid nurse), patient nurse, and RT, or a nurse assistant. Does your facility have a dedicated rapid...
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    nrsang97 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked neuro ICU we frequently had the music favorites play on the patient's TV when doing a bath or even if we weren't in the room. It was nice. I had no problem with it. Now between calls...
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    Lack of "customer service" as beneficial factor for chronic disease process?

    nrsang97 replied to KatieMI's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a complaint with my son's occupational therapy center. They called as I was half way there to let me know that they had no additional therapist to do our evaluation and our therapist...
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    Anesthesia for parkinsons patient

    nrsang97 replied to Linemanswife14's topic in General Nursing

    Please discuss this with the anesthesia provider prior to your dad's heart cath. None of us here can answer these questions here for you as it IS giving medical advice and against terms of
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    needle stick injury

    nrsang97 replied to mailnancykaur's topic in General Nursing

    You should have reported this to your
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    nrsang97 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone should have this training. It would really help. Some of our staff are NOT good at deescalating these issues and make them worse. I would love to get our staff trained. I know I could use...
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    Sometimes the five rights make us look dumb

    nrsang97 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Most meds I administer are in emergent situations and patients aren't always able to talk. I look at the arm band and match the name and birthday to the MAR. If a patient can answer then I ask. I...
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    When is the March in Washington?

    nrsang97 replied to unknownjulie's topic in General Nursing

    It is April 25 and 26. The rally at the Capitol building is the 26th.
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    nrsang97 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Is this for
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    Really, Doctor?!

    nrsang97 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Organized Chaos, The only thing I would have changed about what you did was call a rapid response for a stroke. I would not have called a "code" but definitely a rapid response. If not a rapid...