nrsang97 BSN, RN

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    Words You Hate

    nrsang97 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    ICU nurses nightmare
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    Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    nrsang97 replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Concern for sepsis was right on. This pt had 3 SIRS criteria elevated temp, HR >90, and RR >20, and suspicion for infection. So I give props to the medics on this one. Glad the pt got sent...
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    Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

    nrsang97 replied to suzw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would have sent him out too if I were in a facility such as
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    nrsang97 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A unit clerk or
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    PO vs IV Medication Question

    nrsang97 replied to smithma5's topic in General Nursing

    I have also given a T4
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    PO vs IV Medication Question

    nrsang97 replied to smithma5's topic in General Nursing

    Synthroid comes IV. Septra can be changed to bactrim
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    michigan Psych RN jobs??

    nrsang97 replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I agree to check out Bronson hospital system, and the Battle Creek VA. Other than that I live on the opposite side of the state and really have no advice. Good
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    nrsang97 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Exactly my thoughts about the eye patch. I work with a RN who wears an eye patch. He lost an eye due to
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    Saline infusion vs. pressure bag for Arterial Sheath Patency

    nrsang97 replied to tonyrn21's topic in General Nursing

    Transducer with pressure
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    3M Littman classic III a decent stethoscope?

    nrsang97 replied to LelahRN2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one and I like
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    Eating spaghetti raise blood pressure immediately?

    nrsang97 replied to DanaBrianMampel's topic in General Nursing

    HA HA the same with my in laws. Especially when my mother-in-law tries to talk medical stuff with me. Like that O+ is the universal receiver and O- is the universal donor, well at least sh's...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    nrsang97 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    WOW..... You did not stay working for that manager after that did you? My answer would have been assign a white nurse. (I am white and would not let a fellow coworker take that
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    nrsang97 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to always answer the phone and have people looking to see if "Bob" was admitted. I ask for a last name, and they either don't know how to spell it or what the last name is. I had a lady who...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    nrsang97 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha I worked in Detroit before. Although not at Children's or Receiving and have had my fair share of outlandish requests. Even in the
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    nrsang97 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    WOW...... just WOW... I. Can't.
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    nrsang97 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Good Lord Katie there are a ton of whackadoodles up there in Mid Michigan. I guess SE MI isn't as crazy as I
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    Calling in sick, boss harassing me.

    nrsang97 replied to swweetipie's topic in General Nursing

    I never get asked why I am calling in when I do call in. I will state that I am ill. I just recently broke my wrist in 2 places while rollerskating at a fundraiser for my son's school. I just...
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    Calling in sick, boss harassing me.

    nrsang97 replied to swweetipie's topic in General Nursing

    All you had to say was that you had an emergent surgery and will be back on such stated day. You may need to fill out FMLA paperwork since you are out over 3 days. They will be requesting medical...
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    What next?

    nrsang97 replied to oncpalnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are so young try travel nursing. You can explore and if you don't like a place you can usually move on after 13
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    The Flip Side - When you're the patient/family

    nrsang97 replied to jennaolds's topic in General Nursing

    I would have a chat with the nurse manager and the surgeon. At anytime if you feel something isn't right speak with the charge nurse. I am not sure if this facility has residents, but you could also...
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    IV Insertion in School?

    nrsang97 replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

    IV placement was total on the job training for
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    How much trouble am I in?

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

    A few years ago my grandma's IV infiltrated when she wad in the hospital. I stopped the pump and called the nurse. I didn't even attempt to try to restart. Pain wasn't her issue, she was getting a...
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    Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    nrsang97 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am off this year, but I just had an ORIF on my wrist. Normally I work every other holiday. I will work Christmas Day every year in exchange for every Christmas Eve off. I have an agreement with a...
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    Can you recommend a medication?

    nrsang97 replied to russianbear's topic in Patient Medications

    I make suggestions all the time. We can do that. Often times we are asked our
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    Foley cath as g tube?

    nrsang97 replied to organicnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen them used as temporary place