nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    RN salary 2013 California, Ohio and MI

    nrsang97 replied to dallas99's topic in General Nursing

    Yes the West side of the state probably has a slightly lower cost of living. Western MI is beautiful. Haven't been over there in a long
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    nrsang97 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    That stinks that the EAP counselor broke your confidentiality. They should be there to help you not make your life
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    Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    nrsang97 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just had this discussion the other night at work. I completely agree with you. They use the same precautions we do. Gloves. Granted I would never leave a lake of pee or blood on the floor. I...
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    nrsang97 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    EAP should be confidential unless you are referred by your boss for performance issues. I know some bosses got a progress report but that was because boss sent employee to EAP for specific
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    nrsang97 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know this is supposed to be a nursing thought, but why the heck to pretzels give me
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    Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    nrsang97 replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    There was a cute little old guy one night sitting in the hall at work. His name was John (changed). I stopped to talk to him and said "Hi John, what are you reading?" He told me "I don't know. I...
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    took metformin after ct scan

    nrsang97 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    If the creat was normal the it is probably no big
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    Things to do to past the time...

    nrsang97 replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    We had a co worker one night pretend she put a foley in herself and put apple juice in the tubing and bag. Proceeded to drink apple juice out of bottom of foley bag and said "wow my urine is sweet...
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    ER Doc, "I need Succ!"

    nrsang97 replied to Adenosine6's topic in Emergency

    Succs and Socks sound the same to me LOL. The jaw drop was
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    Patient Handoff Communication

    nrsang97 replied to kevinsmithrn's topic in General Nursing

    This is an ongoing issue in my facility. The floors get pt that should be in a higher level of care from the start. I have been to rapids because the pt was in A Fib with RVR as soon as they hit the...
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    RN salary 2013 California, Ohio and MI

    nrsang97 replied to dallas99's topic in General Nursing

    In the metro Detroit area new grads are starting around $26/hr I believe. My hospital has a 7% shift diff for nights, and $2/hr for
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    Rapid response and Select Specialty Hospital

    nrsang97 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a few questions for those of you that work in a hospital where Select Specialty rents a unit from your facility. Our rapid response team was informed that when they come back to our facility...
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    nrsang97 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why do I have my busiest nights on rapid with the worst house doc? Why? Who did I make
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    Schedule advice

    nrsang97 replied to heatherp5's topic in General Nursing

    I will only do straight nights or days no
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    Charting Bloopers

    nrsang97 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was taking some supplies for hypothermia post arrest to the ER the last night I worked and they didn't need them. The doc was saying in regards to a pt coming down off amphetamines that we should...
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    nrsang97 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I used it before. It was awesome. I got something like six sessions and if needed a referral to a counselor. I was going through a rough time with some personal issues (infertility and other...
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    Can we recommend a medication to a doctor to prescribe?

    nrsang97 replied to stallion8797's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As rapid response I have to recommend meds all the time. The other night we had a pt we had to narcan due to medications and she went crazy after we gave it. We had to call to get an order for...
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    That awkward moment when....

    nrsang97 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    My cousin is at my house right now. He has a broken elbow and his arm is in a sling and I constantly want to fix it. I also make sure he keeps it elevated as
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    That awkward moment when....

    nrsang97 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they look like a schizophrenic talking to themselves walking up and down the aisles at the grocery store. Then you realize they are using a blue tooth and aren't so worried about them
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    odd case

    nrsang97 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    I couldn't imagine having a caregiver for my family member sitting on the floor only. So rude. I would be making sure they had a comfortable place to work. I know it is their home and all, but come...
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    Other nurse moms how am i going to do this? My heart hurts!

    nrsang97 replied to mommynurse25's topic in Nursing Career

    I did the weekend thing and it was rough. Never being able to go to family functions or enjoy time off and spend with friends who only work M-F 9-5. I work nights now and work at least 2 in a row...
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    Management Type

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

    I really have no clue what to call it except exasperating. Maybe beating around the bush? She should have just asked you about the pt up front. You did ask her if you did anything wrong , and right...
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    Reinforcing a Perception of Reality

    nrsang97 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    I am starting to experience this with my grandma who lives with me. She is in the beginning stages of dementia. One night she opened the front door ( I have an alarm in case she opens it to prevent...
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    Day shift nurses: what do you eat for breakfast?

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

    Some of the day staff at my hospital have a protein shake. They say it carries them through to lunch. Some use shakeology others use a different protein powder. Some are made with veggies, others...
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    Transition from medical floor to ICU

    nrsang97 replied to lisajtrn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have made that transition and it just takes time. Almost the same amount of time it takes to become comfortable as a new nurse. So give it about a year. At least that was how I