nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Subject that never seems to end.

    nrsang97 replied to RNbelth's topic in General Nursing

    My needlestick was from a insulin needle. I went to the ER, and the pt tested clean from everything. I didn't have to worry. I was reassured that if the pt did have Hep B/C, that transmission rate...
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    If a phlebotomist corrected you on order of draw, what would you do?

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

    I still would give her a copy of the lab manual order of
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    panel interview for job

    nrsang97 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly what happened when I had my RRT interview with the Director of Professional Practice, ICU and CCU managers, RRT RN, and Med/Surg
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    RRT and/or Code Equipment/Supplies

    nrsang97 replied to karsrn's topic in General Nursing

    As RRT we don't carry anything specific. All units have their own crash cart with portable monitor. We just get IV start supplies from the unit. We also are supposed to have boxes in the pyxis that...
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    As an experienced RN, do you like/dislike having a student nurse assigned to you?

    nrsang97 replied to jamie32764's topic in General Students

    I never felt like I was a good teacher even though I was told I was by many orinetees that I have precepted. I do have to be reminded to let them do the skills that just come so automatic to me. I...
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    protocol sharing among my fellow RRT RNs

    nrsang97 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was referred to see a pt by the unit clerk the other day. The nurse didn't call. We were rounding on the units and the clerk stopped us and said that the pt in room x had a bed in the stepdown...
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    I have the most amazing secretary

    nrsang97 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A nice gift card would
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    protocol sharing among my fellow RRT RNs

    nrsang97 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow.... I can't believe someone would say that. How terrible. I am new to RRT, and don't want anyone to feel like I think they are stupid. We are there to coach and
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    protocol sharing among my fellow RRT RNs

    nrsang97 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our RRT triggers are as follows: HR 130 RR 30 SPO2 Hypertensive SBP >180 Hypotensive SBP Stroke symptoms/mental status changes Chest pain Respitory distress Hard IV starts/ Blood draws (if...
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    Internal transfers- your thoughts?

    nrsang97 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for it. I did that to get into the ICU where I was. I never told my manager that I was applying. I did the same thing with my new position too. I didn't tell them till after the offer...
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    Liability of teaching an outside nurse

    nrsang97 replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    Eventhough I was a licensed nurse when my brother started his injections I still had to do the first one on the office at the doctor's request. So the doctor may want the first one
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    Liability of teaching an outside nurse

    nrsang97 replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. I had to give my brother injections and I taught my mom too in case I couldn't I was doing infertility treatment and had to teach my husband to give me my im injections because I...
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    Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

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

    I never really gave a "back rub" per se, but I would rub on some lotion after a bath on the pts back and legs. Sometimes we would rub into their back or feet the protective ointment that smells like...
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    Extreme Lab Values

    nrsang97 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Had a pt who was getting K boluses his K during a bolus was 1.8, and elevated ST segment. 3 boluses were hung and ran wide open at the same time on his central line, and the next day he was >7 and...
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    Extreme Lab Values

    nrsang97 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Lactate of 18, pt died. INR of wait for it.......30 YES 30. That was my brother in law, 4 units PRBC's, multiple units of FFP, not sure what caused his INR to go that high. He was never treated...
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    Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    nrsang97 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Using the wet wipes or comfort bath for a quickie clean up is fine. I will not do a bath without soap and water. I bathe with soap and water and our patients expect the
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    Bed Baths & Other Nursing Arts Still Taught? (Speaking of Wet Wipe Baths)

    nrsang97 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    I hate those wet wipes being called a bath. I use soap and water. If its a quick clean up wet wipes are
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    Bed Baths & Other Nursing Arts Still Taught? (Speaking of Wet Wipe Baths)

    nrsang97 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    I had to learn a bed bath and how to make an occupied and unoccupied bed. It is still
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    Experienced Nurses: How is your day organized?

    nrsang97 replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    Love this. Totally my day
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    What are you really good at?

    nrsang97 replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a "go to " person for IV's and NG's and Foleys. I am told I am a good teacher. (I don't feel that way, but I am told I am) I get told I am a good charge nurse, but I absolutely loathe being in...
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

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

    I don't have the patience for Psych pateints. I really dislike violent DT pts. I like the ones who are confused, but pleasent, or hallucinating, but aren't hitting or kicking. I really cannot...
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    Combating burnout in new nurses

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

    That is so true. Right now I am changing specialties to combat some burnout. I did Neuro ICU for 6 years. I am now going to try my hand at Rapid Response. I did try changing shifts and did 2 years...
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    Have you ever lost it with a patient?

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

    I only lost it on a visitor twice, the first time the pt husband kept following me around and almost into patient rooms to tell me his wife was in pain. I knew and had medicated and called MD. I...
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    why?

    nrsang97 replied to Bethrn73's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly is being complained about that you didn't do? I don't exactly know where your post was going either. Can you
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    Have you ever lost it with a patient?

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

    So very true. You took the words from my keyboard