nrsang97 BSN, RN

Neuro ICU and Med Surg

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    When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

    nrsang97 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am only asked if I am ill or
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    I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    nrsang97 replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    All our patients are on some sort of GI prophylaxis be it zantac, prilosec, or prevacid. I would have called for them. I am so glad that I work at a teaching facility. The other places I worked had...
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    Dear Cardiac...um, we need to talk...about us...

    nrsang97 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree wait for a position to open, then apply and tell your
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    Don't Cry Over Spilled... Blood?

    nrsang97 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    One of my co workers just spiked through a FFP bag the other day. She was hanging it in a hurry. Oops. I took that one back and got her a new one. I am always getting the spike through the side...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    nrsang97 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I had a paper route as a kid. Then I baby sat and helped out at my mom's hair salon by sweeping floors, emptying trash, and filling shampoos, and washing towels. I also worked at Kroger as a stock...
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    Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    nrsang97 replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I totally agree with the two previous posters. I take birth control to replace hormones and to actually have my cycle at all. There are so many other reasons to take birth control other than...
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    Healthcare related reads....

    nrsang97 replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    I can't remember the names of the books, but they are by Echo Heron. They were about her nursing career and were good reads. One book of hers had stories from different
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    Since when is it my responsibility to...

    nrsang97 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Reoprt labs for another nurses patient because I took the phone call from the lab? I got a nasty gram from my manager today telling me I didn't record that I reported a critical value. I did take...
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    Since when is it my responsibility to...

    nrsang97 replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    It was not an ignored K of 7. The pt was about to recieve bedside dialysis, and previous level of 7.4 was recorded in the ER before admit to our ICU. No one said I didn't tell them. My name was...
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    Since when is it my responsibility to...

    nrsang97 replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    I got an email back from my mgr today and she asked me which nurse I reported the result to. I knew nothing about this pt and he was an off service pt so I had no idea which service to
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    Has anyone made BASIC skill errors that made them feel incompetent?

    nrsang97 replied to kris113's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my stuff like that happens. Don't beat yourself up over it OP. I was new in the ICU and had to change Art line tubing. I ended up piercing the flush bag and wondered why I was getting wet. I...
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    Precocious puberty need information please

    nrsang97 replied to nursecat64's topic in Patient Education

    I was going to suggest kids health. Great info
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    So very tired!

    nrsang97 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. You guys aren't the only
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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

    To the NP and attending intensivest this week: STOP arguing. You sound like fools arguing all the time. You both can't always be right. The two of you are painful to round with. Stop getting mad...
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    IVP vs IVPB

    nrsang97 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    I have never given narcotics ivpb ever. Just push slow. What is your hospitals policy? I am curious how to chart. Do you chart time given as when you started or ended the
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    Catheterization Expiriences

    nrsang97 replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    I had a neurosurgery icu pt that had a foley which was previously fine. Urine output started to drop. I checked to see if it was linked and it was not. Pressed down on her abdomen and sprayed...
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    Dont wanna be a floor nurse..

    nrsang97 replied to Meese.C's topic in General Nursing

    I agree wholeheartedly with the poster who stated that to gain the respect of your future employees that you need to have more than 6 months bedside experience. You will not have their respect if you...
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    How bolus infusions of NaCl may affect low sodium levels...?

    nrsang97 replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in General Nursing

    To raise levels the pt should be on 2% or3% (central line only) hypertonic
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    family member misinformed of mothers death.

    nrsang97 replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

    That Whitney Cerak mistake wasn't noticed for quite awhile. Poor
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    medication to dry up breast milk?

    nrsang97 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have given parlodel ( or bromocriptine) for many reasons in the Neuro ICU. We give it when someone is in diencephelon storm. We also gave it to a few women after pregnancy who weren't able to...
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    This Does Not Make Sense - But happens anyway!

    nrsang97 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    We still tube propofol. Just tubed to us from pharmacy. No secure tube system. Our nurse assistants on noc shift are reaponsible for emptying trash and linen. We did have house keepers to do this...
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    I've Had Absolutely ENOUGH And I Cannot Believe The Managers I work Under!

    nrsang97 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree placing the monitor is first priority. Were the second cardiac enzymes ordered or were they just expected? If no order then you did nothing wrong. You aren't a mind reader. In my ICU it...
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    lab top color for vanco trough?

    nrsang97 replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    My facility used to use tiger tops and they were replaced with the yellow (or gold as you called it). If you are unsure call the lab where you work. You don't want to put it in the wrong tube and...
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    something need to be changed

    nrsang97 replied to zahraa ali's topic in General Nursing

    The focus to be on pt care and NOT customer service as The Commuter said. She took the words right out of my
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    nrsang97 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a NA who calls a gown a "gownd" . I want to scream at her that gown DOES NOT HAVE A "D" AT THE END!!!!!!!!!! Drives me