SunnyAndrsn

SunnyAndrsn

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  1. Night shift vs Day shift: stop the hate

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Jack Hawaii's topic in General Nursing

    I wish it wasn't that way, but it sure seems as if each shift thinks it's THE best, and that they do more than anyone other shift. Having worked all three shifts within the next year, I agree--each...

  2. Disresepectful hospice nurse

    SunnyAndrsn replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Leslie, I think that's why I needed to vent somewhat anonymously, so I can try and take the higher road the next time she's in. These are my residents, I want them taken care of...I didn't go...

  3. Disresepectful hospice nurse

    SunnyAndrsn replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    Does that justify her response? The problem was, is the "vital role" you speak of was not being

  4. first year nurses.......what is the longest you have stayed passed your schedule.....

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Long term care, latest I left was 12:30...shift ended at 10pm. I'm rarely there an hour past my scheduled time now. 24

  5. Pain is NOT subjective

    SunnyAndrsn replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Pain Management

    Thanks for letting me vent. I WILL continue to document what the pt. says, doing an objective assessment as well because that is what is required. ALL of our documention is narrative style, which...

  6. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It used to bother me, because I sort of thought of nursing as a "higher call". While I still feel called to be a nurse and am very happy being one, I worked very, very, very hard for my degree and...

  7. Nursing student taking drugs

    SunnyAndrsn replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    If this is FIRST HAND information--not hearsay--talk to your school/instructors about it. I would feel

  8. Need a little help!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    Try posting on your local Craigslist. You could also inquire at your local nursing

  9. some advice please?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Tom2T's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, You're proposed path is pretty much what I did. I have a previous degree, and theoretically my GPA was not stellar...actually a bit below your theoretical GPA. However, I did graduate. In the...

  10. I want this pt showered...and a bunch of other questions...

    SunnyAndrsn replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Something I wanted to warn you about, if and when you do get that order/sedation to get this man cleaned up... We had a resident who was A&O, but refused to get out of bed and shower. He stated...

  11. Nursing schools with SANE policies

    SunnyAndrsn replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    Went to a Wisconsin school, and to pass a class, greater than 79.5% was needed to continue in the program. This was rounded up to an 80%. 90% was needed to pass medication calculations. Think about...

  12. cna's doing dressings??

    SunnyAndrsn replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Our CNA's do not do dressing changes, nor would I want them to! As the nurse, I need to evaluate and chart on the progress of the wound. We are the ones who are reporting problems to the MD. CNA's are...

  13. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    We had a girl who had a legit. 'script for it, due to leg pain r/t a growth in her knee. She later had surgery for it. She was honest and said that she'd taken some before driving an hour to...

  14. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations, from another parent through

  15. Things people say coming out of anaesthetic

    SunnyAndrsn replied to frellyou's topic in General Nursing

    I cry too. The first time I ever had surgery, I didn't have a general and I was so disoriented the whold time, I'm surprised that I didn't get out of hand. After that experience I wanted to be out....

  16. How a nurse feels about reporting child abuse

    SunnyAndrsn replied to crzynrsn08's topic in General Nursing

    Because, as a foster parent, I've had to answer a child's question about why they can't see their parents, why they had to move out of their house, and why we don't do things the same why as their...

  17. Would you turn family into CPS???

    SunnyAndrsn replied to txnursingqt's topic in General Nursing

    yes, you did the right thing. The SW doing the homestudy is gathering information to determine if this family member will be an appropriate home for Sally. She'll talk to lots of family members. Too...

  18. I'm worried about drawing blood and putting in IVs

    SunnyAndrsn replied to laybell's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have a skills class/lab somewhere along the way that you'll learn how to do this. We did not HAVE to practice on each other but could if we wanted to. My first successful IV start was on a...

  19. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating with honors on December 17th. I'm a non-traditional student, with kids, some of whom are foster children, with a DH who is working on a PhD. So we're pretty busy. Yes, you CAN get...

  20. Where to get a BSN?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Flightline's topic in General Nursing

    I've applied and have been accepted to a degree completion program in my state, at a state university. Most of the classes are on line, with the exception of 2, which I think are the clinical...

  21. i need help with studying

    SunnyAndrsn replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Take the time to get some sleep, because without enough rest nothing is going to stick. Take an hour to do something besides studying--and spending time here doesn't count. Veg out, watch a TV...

  22. ADN and LPN NCELEX-PN

    SunnyAndrsn replied to thinkingaboutnursing's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way it worked in my program. I've been working since I passed the NCLEX-PN in Feb, and will graduate with my ADN Dec. 17th. No Bridge requirements to continue, no mandatory hours worked. I...

  23. dry cracked heels

    SunnyAndrsn replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    Our foot nurse uses the apple cidar vinegar too. I use a ped-egg type of product and love it. Use it after you get out of the shower when your feet are still a little damp. I use Kerasil, I think...

  24. My FINAL, final exam is over!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I'm done too, 5 more shifts with my preceptor and graduation is December 17! Now onto studying for the

  25. Low Blood Sugar. D50?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had a pt. last night with a BS of 52. It was at meal time, so I documented the low BS, gave him a glass of juice to drink first, and then had an aid sit with him to make sure he ate. BS came up to...