Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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  1. Forever Sunshine

    manual BP's?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I hate those damn dynamap things. They never work, they go too tight for B/P's. If the CNA reports a B/P to me that is too high or too low. I always go check it manually. It takes not even a minute...
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    Summer before Nursing School

    Forever Sunshine replied to MrWarmHearted's topic in General Students

    Take a good vacation. Because you won't see one for a long
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    falls

    Forever Sunshine replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am going to think of this everytime I give Ambien. There have been a couple of patients who I know weren't in bed but theres one that the only time to get any medicine in them is when they are awake...
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    Does her family know how sick she is?

    Forever Sunshine replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's important to ensure that the patient(if alert and oriented) and family are aware of whats going on with their care. I don't think you were out of line, maybe the doctor did tell them but they...
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    dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    Forever Sunshine replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am 4'11 with a baby face. I am told by our short term rehab residents that I look like I am 12. Every. Time. You are right about the dementia patients. Theres a couple of them who will lash out at...
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    narcotics????

    Forever Sunshine replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    It does.. they are white. I have a patient on 5mg every 6 hrs and 20 mgs every 12
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    Glucometer / Infection Control

    Forever Sunshine replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It takes too long for the thing to dry in between fingersticks. I have 1 hour that flies like 10 minutes to get 4 finger sticks, and not all the residents are
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    Glucometer / Infection Control

    Forever Sunshine replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As much to my surprise.. a pack of bleach wipes appeared on my med-cart today, to be used to wipe down the glucometers. They smell
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    I feel so incompetent

    Forever Sunshine replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are not an incompetent or lousy nurse. Even though I can only read your posts on here you are one of the nurses that I look up to on this message board. I have learned that its completely normal...
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    Most Common LTC Meds?

    Forever Sunshine replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most common LTC meds - Nursing for Nurses I found one for you. Good luck with your
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    CHS

    Forever Sunshine replied to TXPediNurse's topic in General Nursing

    CHS
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    The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Forever Sunshine replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thats one of the reasons I love 3-11 shift. I don't have to wake up in the
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    Got accepted to Nursing school...but I want a tattoo :(

    Forever Sunshine replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to be a nurse or do you want a tattoo? I hate tattoos but thats me. They will make you cover it up in nursing school. Also remove any piercings. I don't mean to preach but if you were a...
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    Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

    Forever Sunshine replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Hydroxyurea. I checked today.
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    Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

    Forever Sunshine replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

    The name is drawing a blank. Its a capsule. I will look today when I go to
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    Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

    Forever Sunshine replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Oh crap.. I know of one. I don't remember the name. Its a leukemia drug that one of my patients is on. I will try to search it and get back to you with the
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    Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    Forever Sunshine replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will go with you. Don't give
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    Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    Forever Sunshine replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No don't give up. You can do this. Your mom is totally right and her post made me cry too lol. You will learn more than you ever would expect to when you get your first job. I got my first job in a...
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    IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    Forever Sunshine replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Burned out retail
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    Comfort Food After a L o n g Shift

    Forever Sunshine replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    If I had my way every night.- Two Junior Bacon Cheeseburgers from Wendys.. a small french fries.. a tall glass of a ice water.. and cake batter ice cream :). Of course I can't do this too much or I'd...
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    New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    Forever Sunshine replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I learned to leave my worries at work. I never cried on the way home *Knock on wood*. but I have sat and dwelled on something for awhile. The nurses I work with are super (on all shifts!) and they...
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    Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    Forever Sunshine replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Antibiotics, B/Ps, insulin and narcotics are the meds I pay attention to the times... either way..the residents aren't going to die because their 4:30 pills weren't given until 7pm. The 88 year...
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    Most common LTC meds

    Forever Sunshine replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can just put the K-Dur in a little applesauce and let it sit for a minute. You aren't supposed to crush
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    How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    Forever Sunshine replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    2 LPN's. 5-6 CNAs for 50
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    The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Forever Sunshine replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The supervisor said that to me on my first shift doing a med pass on my own. Whenever I get frustrated with all I have to do. I think of what she said "Relax yourself.. you have until the end of the...