nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

    nrsang97 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a neuro ICU and ours was set so sensitive that if you dropped a tube from the tube station it went to red. Coughed too loud went to red, went into the supply room and the door closed it...
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    Michigan LPN Scope of Practice

    nrsang97 replied to rianbell1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In MI LPN's may not give IVP medications. They can start IV's but cannot give IVP medications. LPN can not initiate blood transfusions but can monitor them. LPN may not take telephone orders...
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    Panic attacks following never event.

    nrsang97 replied to Iamgroot29's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Roser. I used employee assistance during some personal issues. They were helpful and understanding. I went on my own and was not sent by management. I felt like she understood the...
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    Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

    nrsang97 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that before you decide what specialty you would like to work in see what your clinical rotations are like. You may want to work with babies now, but what if you get to the mother...
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    What are your biggest pains/ problems as a nurse?

    nrsang97 replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    1. Staffing well the lack of staffing in some units. 2. Supplies not always being there. Or there are 3 different rooms with different sets of supplies on some units. Being rapid response I...
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    abusive yelling husband, new baby, not sure what to do

    nrsang97 replied to Noodle28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I echo everyone else and you have gotten good advice. GET OUT and do it
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    nrsang97 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what to expect, and honestly I am
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

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

    There were too many complacent people. There were too many using "write in" candidates such as my own father. He wrote in someone who was dead. Too many who protest voted with voting for a 3rd...
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    Do you pre-inflate the balloon on a foley cath?

    nrsang97 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Research showed pre inflating the balloon was no longer necessary. I still see people do
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    normal to still be nervous

    nrsang97 replied to Joann9915's topic in General Nursing

    Your nervousness will ease with time, but it is not uncommon after only one month. Most nurses start to feel comfortable at one
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    Potential DVT/PE?

    nrsang97 replied to cdblackburn14's topic in General Nursing

    Any medications that the patient is on such as ACE or ARB's for
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

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

    Speaking as a rapid response nurse you did the right thing. Repeat: YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!! Your manager was wrong. Do not ever be afraid to call a rapid response or a CAT if you feel your...
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    nrsang97 replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen male students turned away just because they are a man. However I live in an area with a large Muslim population and that is often the reason. I had a male student after delivery, and a...
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    Can I pass the NCLEX without doing a bunch of practice questions?

    nrsang97 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would do practice questions. I reviewed content and did about 50-100 questions per day while I waited to take my boards 15 years ago. I would advise some practice questions
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    Don't arrive early, don't leave late

    nrsang97 replied to iRNman's topic in General Nursing

    I would let them know if you will be leaving late by calling management or on call manager. Let them know you cannot leave until your relief arrives. As far as showing up early, I would just try to...
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    4th Week of Med/Surg Orientation -- First Time in Acute Care Setting -- Help!

    nrsang97 replied to happy.persimmon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a change in job and starting grad school probably was not a good thing to do at the same time. You need to give yourself time. It takes time to become proficent in a new setting. You...
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    WILTW 10/22: ENT and the Priapism

    nrsang97 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I also got an invite to join Phi Theta Kappa today. I thought the cost said $50. This is through my online classes at Clovis in New Mexico where I am taking classes to finish my BSN. I also was...
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    WILTW 10/22: ENT and the Priapism

    nrsang97 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Thank you. I couldn't find
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    WILTW 10/22: ENT and the Priapism

    nrsang97 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Where is that puking smiley when I need
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    Advice

    nrsang97 replied to Student763's topic in General Nursing

    Please call you health care provider. We cannot give medical advice as per terms of service. I hope you find out what your issue
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    WILTW 10/22: ENT and the Priapism

    nrsang97 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Lady Free I have seen the phenylepherine used to treat priaprism. As for me this week I haven't really learned much of anything. I am getting back to work after being off for a few weeks to have...
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    Muslim??

    nrsang97 replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked with many Muslim women in the past. Some wear a hijab and some do not. In the setting of mental health or corrections I would not recommend wearing it. It would be a safety
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    New and Very Potent Danger for ER and Pre-Hospital Personnel

    nrsang97 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Emergency

    This stuff I believe has made it's way to Michigan. It is scary that we can be exposed just undressing or touching a
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    True ER stories

    nrsang97 replied to Kel Cardaras's topic in Nursing Humor

    As part of my rapid response duties we respond to red level traumas. One night around the 4th of July a guy comes into the ER as an ejected passenger from a car. I go down to see if they needed my...
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    What kind of scheduling do you use at work?

    nrsang97 replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    In my department because it is small with only 4 full timers and 3 contingents we use paper and pencil and do our schedule month to month. On our units we use Kronos to do our schedules. It is...