nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    nrsang97 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad I was working on a med surg unit. I would get the same load as everyone else. I had 8 patients on the 7-11p part of my shift and then from 11p-7a I would get up to 10 patinets...
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    Do nurses make the worse family members or patients ?

    nrsang97 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't really want to tell the OB nurse at the intake appointment last month that I am a nurse at all. I did because they asked. Then I was asked where and what kind of nurse. I reminded them...
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    Just need to vent about my exasperating coworker.

    nrsang97 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few people that I have issues giving report to. I have a hard time giving report to one of the other charge nurses when I am in charge, he dosen't listen at all. He would rather socialize...
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    Just need to vent about my exasperating coworker.

    nrsang97 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have a conversation with the manager about her. Especially the fact she can't focus on report and would rather
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    Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    nrsang97 replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I think the instructor could have phrased their critisisim a little differently. Some people will never be able to pronounce a certain word no matter how many times they are corrected. My mom says...
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    Dangerous nurse?

    nrsang97 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are being too hard on yourself. I think you did just
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    Ethics of patient bathing

    nrsang97 replied to discontentment's topic in General Nursing

    I also work in a neuro ICU. Our patients get little to no sleep for days. If the patient is alert and oriented then I offer once at the beginning of the shift and check back later in the shift....
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    Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    nrsang97 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I usually call them by their first name except in front of the patient. They rarely introduce themselves to us as Dr.soandso. I usually call and when they answer the phone, tell them what I need and...
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    Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    nrsang97 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I bet you do. Hard not
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    Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    nrsang97 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Treat the nurses and ancillary staff with respect. Don't walk around trying to make us mad (yes we have one right now who is doing that.) Write so we can read it or we will call you for
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    Any Muslim Nurses/Student Nurses in Allnurses?

    nrsang97 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I it is a personal preference not a religious rule. I have worked with many Muslim nurses and aides and none have ever refused to cath a male or bathe a male pt, or anything to do with caring for a...
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    Something fun: What would you REALLY like to say to new PARENTS?

    nrsang97 replied to BabyLady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Michele, I feel the same way about some of the women in my Oct 2009 birth club (on babycenter too). I cannot tell you how many of them could have answered their own question if they had just bought...
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    Any Muslim Nurses/Student Nurses in Allnurses?

    nrsang97 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they do take care of male
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    3 dui's in mi

    nrsang97 replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I live in Michigan. I keep hearing this story on the news. So so sad how those kids died and she ended up with nothing but minor injuries. They were sitting ducks. The were in a left turn lane...
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    Just got an interview for neurotrauma ICU!

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

    In the neuro ICU where I work my interview was nothing like that. I only met the manager of the unit. He asked me questions that were like what would you do in certian situations. I did go out onto...
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    Things you would like the ICU to understand

    nrsang97 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Oh that would be too many to
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    I am sure this is a silly question but I am truly curious.

    nrsang97 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have cried with the family when someone passes. Usually just tearing up a bit. There was one patient when I transferred to the ICU that made me really cry and I had to leave the room and go to the...
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    Something fun: What would you REALLY like to say to new PARENTS?

    nrsang97 replied to BabyLady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sometimes when you point it out to them they come to their senses. I just think of the poor kid who isn't able to spell their name when the parents can't
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    Something fun: What would you REALLY like to say to new PARENTS?

    nrsang97 replied to BabyLady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HAHA that's a good one. Really we should be doing
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    Something fun: What would you REALLY like to say to new PARENTS?

    nrsang97 replied to BabyLady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To be honest I don't see why
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    Stupid question...why can't we start IV's in PICC arm?

    nrsang97 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I think at this point the pt needs more access and as long as you don't put the tourniquet around the PICC site for immeidate needed access it is alright. Maybe this pt needs a central line at this...
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    Examples of .....

    nrsang97 replied to sweetie78's topic in General Nursing

    I had a person think I was calling a pt a son of a b**** , when I used the abbreviation
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    I just can't believe this one!

    nrsang97 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    We had a combative post op lumbar lami patient the other night. He scooted himself all the way down in the bed and needed to be pulled back up. My co worker didn't want me to help since I am...
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    Stupid question...

    nrsang97 replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    Care assistant or clinical
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    How often should patients get bed baths?

    nrsang97 replied to Skippers1's topic in General Nursing

    One day I use soap and water and the next day I just use the comfort wipes (bag bath). Soap and water every day is too