nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    nrsang97 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few favorites. From ER Carol Hathaway, Abby Lockhart, and Samantha Taggert. From Scrubs Carla and Laverne. From M*A*S*H* Margaret Houlihan, and Nurse
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    Dragging hospital communications, kicking and screaming, into the 21st century

    nrsang97 replied to Rpw3b's topic in General Nursing

    I am and have always been able to check my email from home. I even asked IT for the way to do so. They gave the the address and now I can check remotely. It comes in handy at
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    nrsang97 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I went to start an IV on a patient who was a difficult start due to the fact she was a former IVDA. She was nice who wanted me to keep trying. On my final try, at her insistance, I went to tighten...
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    Today's grossest lunch award goes to...

    nrsang97 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    As much as I love pizza I could never blenderize it and drink it. GROSS! I had a friend who would eat the rectangle shaped pizza in the cafeteria at school and dip it in ketchup or applesauce....
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    PIV usage for lab draws - POLL

    nrsang97 replied to dvmcafee's topic in General Nursing

    With initial IV placement it is ok per our policy. Otherwise we must draw from a separate
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    nrsang97 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I was irrigating a foley with CBI that had clots. Urine and blood splashed back into my face. Had to go to the ER for treatment. I was fine. Patient had nothing. Just felt really
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    nrsang97 replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    My pants fell down at work one night. I was pregnant and was wearing an abdominal binder. I didn't feel it until it was too late. I also tripped over an elderly woman's IV, thankfully I didn't...
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    Case Review: Suboxone Overdose and Treatment

    nrsang97 replied to Catticus11's topic in Critical Care

    I agree with Off Label. Treating with romazican to reverse benzos is rsiky. Better to let him sleep it
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    Orders from hell...

    nrsang97 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Peri pads PRN for a patient who was obviously on her period. Oh yes dear resdient, being a woman I had no idea what could be possibly happening. Insert NGT and place to LIS during MRI so pt can have...
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    Does anyone work as Rapid Response?

    nrsang97 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a potential interview for a position as a Rapid Response nurse. Anyone here work for a Rapid Response team? Do you like
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    Do you think nurses get special treatment?

    nrsang97 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I got pulled over on the way home from work, got a ticket. I was wearing scrubs. I have been pulled over on the way to work wearing scrubs. Given a ticket. I have gotten off when I am not wearing...
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    When to call Rapid Response Team?

    nrsang97 replied to LUCBSN's topic in Critical Care

    Our facility has a dedicated Rapid Response team. I am one of the night shift rapid nurses. Our triggers are HR 130, SBP 180, RR 30, respiratory distress, Change in mental status, hypoglycemia,...
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    RN super , code super fail...

    nrsang97 replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    This has to be some type of free standing long term care facility. Not being able to call 911 and staff having to use their own cell to call is just insane. I don't think I would go back to an...
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    Confused CNA

    nrsang97 replied to Redross's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not understanding what is frightening about changing diapers? Being either adult or child. A hospital or nursing home would be most beneficial in nursing
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    3 medication-related errors in 6 months. Is this a sign I should quit?

    nrsang97 replied to hnnrgh's topic in General Nursing

    Breathe. We all make mistakes. The key here is that you took the steps accordingly when you did make the mistakes. It can be especially difficult in the first 2 years. Since you used the term...
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    Cardiac or Neuro ICU

    nrsang97 replied to LoveAnRN123's topic in General Nursing

    I have known people to successfully move on to CRNA school from Neuro ICU. I worked neuro ICU and liked it for 6 years, but the unit was busy. More taking patients off the floor for testing such as...
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    nrsang97 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    When my son was born 7 years ago he would latch, but my milk did not come in for 3 days. Until we were at home. I asked for a breast pump in the hospital and never got one. I finally gave up and...
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    Need help with project

    nrsang97 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Is this specific to Abdominal and thoracic aneurysms? What about brain
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    What's In Your Staff Bathroom?

    nrsang97 replied to oldpsychnurse's topic in General Nursing

    One staff bathroom in the ICU I worked in had stuff on the back of the door, behind the toilet, on the mirror, and on the walls. The one I use now has stuff on the door, and on the wall across from...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    nrsang97 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Shawntasia was an interesting name I had once come across. My son has an Embassy in his grade. I have no idea what her brother's name is
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    nrsang97 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I should have remembered Plaxico Burress. He was a Michigan State player. He also shot himself by putting a gun in the waistband of his sweat
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    nrsang97 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I recently saw in our census Ladasha. She was in her 20's. At least it wasn't spelled
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    AARN benefits

    nrsang97 replied to dKRN12's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of
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    I want my BSN where to GO?

    nrsang97 replied to jenRN2016's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some people I work with used Ohio University and it was completely online. I am currently working on mine and have used a local university that did some in class and some on line. I felt that worked...
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    Feeling VERY Incompetent

    nrsang97 replied to kyfitch's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten some great advice. We all feel like we are incompetent when we start. As time goes on we feel more comfortable. Know who you can ask questions to. I am a rapid response nurse and I...