SunnyAndrsn

SunnyAndrsn

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  1. medicine without a license

    SunnyAndrsn replied to georgianurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a man, A&O x3 refuse to take the full dose of a medication. The dose was 4 pills, he stated he would only take two as that's what he was taking at home. I attempted to provide...

  2. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    SunnyAndrsn replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I suggested that my nephew put tylenol as an allergy because it's contraindicated with a medication he'll be on for life (cancer med). One nurse had given it to him in the hospital...

  3. Becoming a nurse vs. becoming a doctor

    SunnyAndrsn replied to sam3992's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to be a nurse vs. going the medical route because nursing care appealed to me more than medical care. Most nurses make good money too, in a lot less time and commitment than it takes to be...

  4. Not going to cut it in the real world

    SunnyAndrsn replied to theksmom's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath and take it one day at a

  5. changing major from nursing to english lit?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I was a chemistry major, pre-vet. Then I switched to Biology, pre-vet. This was what my father wanted. Eventually, I managed to graduate with a Biology degree, but there was no way I was...

  6. LPN salary in MN

    SunnyAndrsn replied to k777's topic in General Nursing

    An LPN's license is not as broad as an RN's. I've heard it explained to me that LPNs work with stable patients, while RNs work with all types of pts. It is getting harder to find LPN jobs in...

  7. What would you have done?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    By night needs--juices, sandwiches, etc? We have a cart for this, perhaps this might be a solution? She sounds like a real pain, I've noticed before that the non-nursing staff at our facility is very...

  8. hippa violation

    SunnyAndrsn replied to glasshalffull's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yeah, you should have asked friend with the sick DH if she wanted you to update friend

  9. Dansko shoes

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Aimfred's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love, love, love, LOVE my Danskos. All of my shoes, including sandals are Danskos now, even though they are pricey. I have lots of problems with one of my feet, and these are THE best shoes

  10. Any LPNs out there working at a golden living?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on which GL facility you work at. Terrible health care premiums,

  11. Augustana Apple Valley Health Care center

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Pooksmom1996's topic in General Nursing

    Augustana has a lot of job openings because of multiple facilities. Also, places like this are chronically short

  12. What do you think about Physician Assistants?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to life_aknew's topic in General Nursing

    they do more than just that. in order to be able to write a 'script, they need to exam a pt and assess them, have accurate data. they are making medical dx. just like mds, rns, lpns, cmas, and np's,...

  13. What's the protocol for self diagnosis?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    Truly, it depends on the rapport you have with your HCP. I'd use the SBAR tool for communication and see what happens: Situation: age, hx of UTIs, etc. Background: Duration of symptoms, what you've...

  14. Med cart challenges

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Quailfeathers's topic in General Nursing

    Although med carts CAN be a challenge to keep organized, what you are describing is unsafe. Some days it feels like I'm the only one who tries to keep things clean and organized. I take a sharpie...

  15. LPN salary in MN

    SunnyAndrsn replied to k777's topic in General Nursing

    $17.02 for 2nd shift in east metro. PM me if you want more details as to where--it's considered "metro" but it's not Mpls/St. Paul. This is for

  16. Pt took a swing at me today!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry! I've had a couple of Alzheimer's pts swing at me, the wife of one felt soooo bad. Although I understand that the guy couldn't help it, I still don't like the

  17. Do you take any stimulants?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Heaven't no! Caffeine is a necessity, but that's it. Every few years you hear how these things are bad, so I'll stick with my coffee and that's

  18. If I hate being an CNA, will I hate nursing?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to emily84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my LPN boards in Feb of this year too. I was in my third semester of RN school, and will graduate in

  19. appropriate to befriend an instructor?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to mzattitude's topic in General Students

    Absolutely not! After you're done with school, be friends with whoever you want to be, but keep the playing field level in

  20. Don't feel ready!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Lindalou76's topic in General Students

    You are feeling totally normal! Yes, it does get better, but it takes awhile. Being in clinicals really does help you retain your coursework because you're seeing things up close and personal. Good...

  21. Do you always have an RN waste narcotics with you?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I've only had another nurse ask me to witness him waste a med once, but I was with him when he gave it. I do think he'd have asked me to witness it anyway. I've also asked other nurses to witness...

  22. Discourged a bit...

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    We recently had a CNA quit who had this attitude. You have to have a heart for the job, and yes there are people who need to be changed. People need to be feed

  23. The nurse who wasn't. Thoughts and comments.

    SunnyAndrsn replied to lulu123's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind to get that ADN or BSN you will have to be in a skills class or two, in which you learn technical skills such as catheter insertion, trach care, ostomy care, and IV skills. Their is also...

  24. No experience in Nursing but wants to start a Career in Nursing!! PLEASE HELP!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Aloha86's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! There are two types of nursing programs, one is a two year program Associate degree program (if you go full time), and the other is a 4 year bachelor's degree program. Completion of both...

  25. iStan Clinical Simulation Lab

    SunnyAndrsn replied to soon2bRN516's topic in General Students

    yes, we do. i can't say it's my most favorite part of the clinical component, but it is useful. there is a lot to be learned, and it's a little nerve wracking b/c our instructor is watching us the...