nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Any new nurse with a limp

    nrsang97 replied to longingtobeanurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have changed my shoes and what a world of difference it has made for me. I know your situation isn't the same though it has helped me tremendously. Private duty CNA sounds like they can give you...
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    You know you are going to have an interesting day when you get report that . . .

    nrsang97 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same with any nursing education. What would you do? Call Rapid Response! No not always call Rapid response for everything. Seriously. I have been called to ask how to use the new feeding pumps....
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    nrsang97 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are going to complain to your manager about something I said at least get your facts straight. That is all. I said nothing like you "overheard" when I thought the phone was hung up. Nothing...
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    Pregnant Nurse - Vent

    nrsang97 replied to MgMRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Both you and the nurse on chemo should have accommodations. Pregnant nurses shouldn't take chemo patients. I did take isolation patients, but never had to worry about chemo too much because we...
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    Tragically idiotic

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

    I broke my left fibula (weber C ankle fracture) and sprained my right ankle at the same time. I honestly walked on the broken leg for 5 days before I realized I had really, really screwed it up. I...
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    Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    nrsang97 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hate things in the eye with passion. I could never work in an eye clinic or assist with eye surgery. God help me if I have to have eye surgery myself. I hate NG tube insertion as well. At least...
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    Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    nrsang97 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    These are my thoughts
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    Size matters? (IV question)

    nrsang97 replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    I start a ton of IV's as a rapid response nurse. I have to say I will go with a 20g preferably, but if not I will put in a 22g if needed. I typically use a 20 g unless asked by a physician to start...
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    What do I call myself?

    nrsang97 replied to SilkyKRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    RPN is the Canadian equal to LPN/LVN in the states right SilkyKRN? Since they no longer do ADN/ASN programs in Canada then your education is equal to a RN with an ADN degree
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    You know you are going to have an interesting day when you get report that . . .

    nrsang97 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep That Guy when ER would call report and start with "I'm sorry....." you knew you were in for
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    You know you are going to have an interesting day when you get report that . . .

    nrsang97 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you hear "Boy am I glad to see you!" you know your night will be interesting. When you hear that your pt is "annoying" your in for it. When you hear "Good luck I just stopped all sedation on...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    nrsang97 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why oh why did you accept a night position knowing full well you don't do well on night shift? And why do you keep hoping one of the day people will go to nights? You took the job knowing it was a...
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    Any new nurse with a limp

    nrsang97 replied to longingtobeanurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Take some time to heal. Have you done some physical therapy? It will help some. I recently broke my left fibula (technically a Weber C ankle fracture) and now am battling tendonitis in my left...
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    NCLEX eligibility Michigan

    nrsang97 replied to LisaRNBScN's topic in Nurse Registration

    That doesn't sound right if you are currently practicing in Canada. I would call and see if you can talk to someone
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    Imposter syndrome

    nrsang97 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I second what GrnTea said. You need to give yourself more time. Your still new at this job. With time and practice you will feel more
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    Before You Take An Elderly Family Member To The ER

    nrsang97 replied to sharpeimom's topic in General Nursing

    That is a great idea. I think my mom, aunt, and I should do this. Having a folder with a copy of her DPOA papers, her allergies, current meds, and medical and surgical history, and current list of...
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    Warfarin and lovenox

    nrsang97 replied to usRNs's topic in Patient Medications

    I would have held off on giving both until hearing from the
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    What is the typical hospital schedule?

    nrsang97 replied to ssalulu's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a hospital that has a mix of 8 hours and 12 hour shifts on most floors. Nice for the ones who don't mind doing 8 hours and those who don't want to work 5 days a week. I know I couldn't do...
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    How do you cope when making a mistake?

    nrsang97 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I admit it, learn from it, and don't do it
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    Nursing License Suspension length MI BoN

    nrsang97 replied to chk888's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think only the board of nursing can answer that for you. I am from Mi too and have no
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    When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    nrsang97 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was in 1999 when I was a student. There was a nurse in the ICU at that facility that wore her cap. They look good in pictures. They just aren't
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    Enjoying my day off. Are you?

    nrsang97 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    What day off LOL. I already went and got my flowers to plant this weekend, and I have to take my little one to school, then grandma to the doctor, and then grocery shop and more laundry (I don't mind...
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    My heartache and hiatus...

    nrsang97 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry cheesepotato. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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    Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    nrsang97 replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Exactly PMFB-RN. Our RRT nurses are all ADN's! 3/4 of us are in BSN programs. The new one we hired is an ADN as well. I get all kinds of calls from all nurses regarding BP management, questions...
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    Nursing: Then and Now

    nrsang97 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a facility that had the cart that came around with magazines, newspapers, candy, etc. The patient's loved