nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    analgesia before cardioversion

    nrsang97 replied to mrnewman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have seen someone shocked without sedation or pain meds and it was absolutely awful. He was in V-Tach and needed cardioversion, but the MD refused to give pain meds. The screams from that pt were...
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    ETT Securement and Position Change

    nrsang97 replied to SticU <3's topic in MICU, SICU

    We still use tape. At both facilities I have worked at we used tape. Occasionally we would use tube holders but they usually were switched out for
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    A little over a year...

    nrsang97 replied to moosecake's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Quit being so hard on yourself. It takes a year to two years to feel completely comfortable. I know most of us are our own worst critics, but we have to keep that in check. You worry about being...
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    Nurse self scheduling

    nrsang97 replied to Belle2013's topic in General Nursing

    There have to be rules in place. I am not sure what most units have. We don't use a system in our department. We are small and only have so many that work bedside. There are 7 of us now and we...
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    Mom's Working 12's?

    nrsang97 replied to erika.RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Working 3 12 hour shifts a week is the best thing for my family. I at one time did weekend option Sat,Sun,Mon and was able to use family to babysit. No daycare in our area was convenient for the...
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    MDs dont own the physician title

    nrsang97 replied to platon20's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    A doctorate of nurse practitioner is not a physician. They may be called Dr.so and so NP, as the doctor title is earned by one who has a doctorate in anything. Pharmacists, Physical therapists, NP's...
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    Foley Catheter Lubrication

    nrsang97 replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    I have only used lidocaine jelly a few times. Only on males. I have never thought to use it on a female. I just dip the tip in the lube and insert like I was taught in nursing
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    very very bad day

    nrsang97 replied to nursenursern's topic in General Nursing

    Esme12 you are right about the elevated troponins with brain bleed. I have seen it many times working in the neuro ICU. Tropi can be elevated for so many other reasons. OP I am so sorry you are...
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    I just received role transition on neuro floor, how do i prepare?

    nrsang97 replied to pcaugur's topic in Neurological

    I worked inpatient neruo for a long time. Be prepared for patient's to make quick changes. Know about stroke pateints, aneurysm patients, subdural hematomas, epidural heamtomas, post op crani for...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    nrsang97 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    So far I have seen a Pepsi, Beautiful ( works in the lab), Twinkles (called me from the newspaper to offer a subscription), the repetitive names like Ali Ali, etc (really?), we also have a La'Aqua...
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    Question about noisy/open-glottis pushing

    nrsang97 replied to seemerun's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I made some noise pushing. Not a lot when I had my son, but there was some noise. I do remember telling my mother in law to stop rubbing my feet or she would be killed. I don't know why she kept...
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    Temporarily on night shift; too scared to do it

    nrsang97 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with meanmaryjean. Fan in the room for background, ear plugs if you must, cell phone in another room, turn off the ringer on the home phone if you have one, lock out the cat, and dark. You...
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    Why does the VA draw blood?

    nrsang97 replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have had blood drawn as part of pre employment. It was to check for immunity to MMR, chicken pox,
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    Swollen Feet!

    nrsang97 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you could use some support hose my friend. Elevate feet when possible it does help. Taking a break put those feet
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    Chf and fluid boluses

    nrsang97 replied to bug2621's topic in Cardiac

    If BP was that low I would have asked for a bolus and given it slowly as well. Yes you could encourage oral fluids but it may take longer to correct a low BP. It the pt tolerated it then nothing...
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    Night Shift Help!!

    nrsang97 replied to Rn4life27's topic in General Nursing

    Is your husband overseas right now? If not and he is working after you get home from work do you have someone who can watch the baby? I find that making sure someone can watch my 3 year old after I...
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    legal ramifications?

    nrsang97 replied to nursecheryler's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am sorry but why didn't someone just empty the darn commode and then put it in the soiled utility room to be cleaned. There was no reason that the pt had to be so irritated that they put it in the...
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    need advice: baker or oakland community college for lpn to rn?

    nrsang97 replied to toserve's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Truthfully if Baker isn't fully accredited then I wouldn't choose it. I would go with OCC, that way you can easily bridge from
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    Delirium room/ delirium unit

    nrsang97 replied to Berthina's topic in United Kingdom

    I am in the USA. No delerium units
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    Urine laundry

    nrsang97 replied to lawrencenurse's topic in Camp

    Baking soda? What about totally toddler? That works well. I have a three year old and it helped with accidents. You can dump it directly in the washer. Totally toddler is for urine stains and food...
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    Case Study: Fever

    nrsang97 replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    Update
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    LOVE Ortha Heels shoes!!!!

    nrsang97 replied to raindrop's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I noticed a lot of styles do not come in wide width. I would love to try some of the Mary Janes or other sandals but I can't find anything that comes in on the
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    Needing shoes

    nrsang97 replied to lichandc's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am currently wearing the Brooks Addiction 10 shoes. I really like them. They are very supportive. I also have very little to no arch in my feet. I also over pronate as well. I was having...
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    ICP monitoring and ventricular drain.

    nrsang97 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Same as the pp said. We clamp with positioning, transport to ct, mri, and to get pressure
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    Case Study: Fever

    nrsang97 replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    Valley fever. Rash is consistent with this