nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Neuro experience transferrable to other ICUs?

    nrsang97 replied to zhazha123's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Yes you can successfully change to another ICU. I have had coworkers change from neuro ICU to NICU, to CVICU,
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    CCRN Review courses??

    nrsang97 replied to Annalise's topic in Critical Care

    Definitely Laura Gasparis
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    Do traffic tickets affect your ability to be hired?

    nrsang97 replied to BananaPanda's topic in General Nursing

    I have never declared a speeding ticket. Seems a bit odd, but I don't think you will be denied employment over
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    Dirty needle stick

    nrsang97 replied to MedicDLC20's topic in General Nursing

    I have been stuck by a needle, and had bloody urine get in my eye. Each time I was offered preventative HIV treatment and the pt was tested for Hep B and C and HIV. I have never had any issues. I...
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    Behind on charting?

    nrsang97 replied to rhernandez748's topic in General Nursing

    I learned to chart as I go. I can't sit down at the end of the day and do all my charting. Can you ask your preceptor for some tips? What system do you
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    Help me with vital please..

    nrsang97 replied to sok92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First of all how are all your patients heart rates (HR) 17-20? Do you know the normal heart rate for adults? A respiration rate per minute would be more like 17-20. I think you mean RR for...
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    Does segregation exist in hospital settings

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

    We don't segregate by race or religion. Males and females never share a room unless they are married. We do place patients by diagnosis, age, if they are etoh and disruptive, suicide, isolation,...
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    What is the PMR Unit like for a CNA?

    nrsang97 replied to ChipotleNurse's topic in General Nursing

    On our rehab unit the aides are busy. They have patients who are all not supposed to get up without help. There will be quite a bit of lifting to do. Assisting to the bathroom, using wheelchairs,...
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    Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

    nrsang97 replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree about getting out of there. This place sounds
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    Electronic Charting

    nrsang97 replied to Mar010891's topic in General Nursing

    You still need paper copies of stuff, they do have down
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    Needs by immigrants and refugees

    nrsang97 replied to gk2217's topic in Canada

    What about how to find a physician for primary care, local free and reduced cost clinics, when to go to the ER, Urgent Care, or MD office? How to get into ESL (English as a second language)
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    Henry Ford Hospital

    nrsang97 replied to vviicckkyy's topic in General Nursing

    You park in the parking garage off the lodge when you work midnights. You must park on level 3B or above. Or there is a lot you can park in by the ER parking lot. I preferred the parking structure....
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    Calling report to the floor.

    nrsang97 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at an ICU that did bedside insertion of peg tubes and trachs and some bedside endoscopy. All done
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    Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    nrsang97 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the physician that made the mess should clean up. When I worked in the ICU and now on rapid response the docs clean up after
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    Steps to becoming a CRNA with an ADN?

    nrsang97 replied to crna_loading's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I honestly do not know. I know programs in my area require bachelor's degree prior to entry. Have you talked to any of the CRNA's you work with to see the paths they took to their
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    WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    nrsang97 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

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    nurses who are bad patients

    nrsang97 replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am certain I have been labled the bad patient a few times. Once last December when I had an ORIF of my wrist. I was getting IV Vanco pre op and my scalp started itching horribly while the infusion...
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    Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    nrsang97 replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    This is what we have. We either get the flu shot or lose our job. You can only opt out if you have a documented reasone from a physician as to not receive the vaccine, are truly allergic to the...
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    What do other hospitals do regard to scheduling staff for weekends?

    nrsang97 replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    We work every other weekend at my
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    nrsang97 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is so frustrating to me when a nurse is telling me in report that a patient is admitted with an exasperation of COPD/MS/CHF.... It is EXACERBATION. I had no idea that the patient's illness was...
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    If you could pick up and go..

    nrsang97 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    If I could pick up and go anywhere there are lots of places I would like to see. I would love to see Alaska, Hawaii, NYC, Colorado, Utah, and
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    If you could pick up and go..

    nrsang97 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    The Michigan UP is nice. I live in MI and that is one of my favorite places. I love driving along route 2 which goes along lake Michigan. Copper Harbor is absolutely
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    New PCT working in Neuro-Telemetry Unit? Please Help!

    nrsang97 replied to justSara's topic in Nursing Career

    Your patients on a unit like this will consist of stroke patients, and other neurological patients. You will work under the hospitals policies and procedures. Other patients you will have are...
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    CRNA Change For Future Student

    nrsang97 replied to ldgarcia_1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Lori. You need to worry first about getting your BSN, and passing NCLEX. Then getting 2 years of ICU experience. Preferably in a level one or two trauma center. Then applying to...
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    Not sure if this is stupid question or not but..

    nrsang97 replied to EP10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will want to have your BLS active during your job search. At this point I would pay for it. For the next certifications, your employer will most likely pay for