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  1. ADN to BSN or Traditional BSN

    sunnycalifRN replied to Kpompa238's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is not initially that big a difference in pay between ADN and BSN. Some hospitals are requiring BSN for their new hires but you would know the situation in Texas. Since you are already in the...

  2. WHY??

    sunnycalifRN replied to Julie_RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    We never find out our assignments until after group report. We're busy enough, as it is, no way would I want to start work before the start of the

  3. Technology in preventing medication errors

    sunnycalifRN replied to sk8inghunny's topic in General Nursing

    Google barcode medication administration systems. we use it for all meds and it works great. it cannot replace the human brain, however, like asking, why does this patient need this particular

  4. How much IV fluid to give?

    sunnycalifRN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I would base it upon estimated blood loss (or other fluid loss), if any, and blood pressure. If there was no blood (or other fluid) loss and the BP is normal for the patient, I don't see why you...

  5. ...best jobs while in nursing school.

    sunnycalifRN replied to brotherbear's topic in General Students

    I worked as a respiratory therapist and worked every Sat/Sun . . . it got me my job in ICU because all the RN's and MD's knew me and (I hope) put in a good word with the nurse

  6. So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    sunnycalifRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Anon456, a tip for the future. if you slice your finger again, but not deep enough to require a suture, SteriStrips, the 1/4" variety, work really well to hold the skin together to allow it to heal....

  7. I have a few questions about the VAP Bundle and trach tubes

    sunnycalifRN replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    GreyGull, very nice explanation. There's nothing to

  8. So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    sunnycalifRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when that happens, because we have to wash our hands so much or use the alcohol foam, ouch!! But, to answer your question. If the cut is still oozing and you need the gauze bandage . . ....

  9. So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    sunnycalifRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Use your

  10. post-baby boom generation and nursing theory

    sunnycalifRN replied to lxpatterson's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!! I totally agree, although I only have about 5 years experience! During nursing school, we had a guest speaker, a graduate from our school many years earlier. During her presentation, she...

  11. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

    sunnycalifRN replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at least they were at the bedside!! We had the exact same thing happen and several nurses were standing in front of the tele monitors watching the classic SVT on the screen. The patient was...

  12. tired RN venting

    sunnycalifRN replied to AndieWoke's topic in General Nursing

    You did the best you could and that's what matters. It's unfortunate that you work with nurses that have the attitude that you described. Most of my co-workers will just say, "Don't worry about it ....

  13. Supply shortages

    sunnycalifRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Another thread is discussing medication shortages. One of my pet peeves is the almost constant shortages of various supply items. We are always running out of linens, isolation gowns, socks, paper...

  14. Supply shortages

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess we all work at the same place!! It's just so frustrating . . . we're supposed to care for our patients but not given the supplies to work with. And, believe me we have complained over and...

  15. What jobs in healthcare are most satisfying?!

    sunnycalifRN replied to livefaithhope's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that of the three you listed, occupational therapist, would best meet your criteria. Have you considered physical therapist? It is usually a Mon-Fri, day shift only position. And, it...

  16. CCRN

    sunnycalifRN replied to Zaphod's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations! I also got CCRN about a year ago. Our hospital is trying to encourage all critical care nurses to get CCRN but there is a lot of "bleagh!! with tongue sticking out" going on....

  17. Giving injections question....

    sunnycalifRN replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure that there are some nursing school instructors on this board. Can you give the definitive word along with a

  18. Futile care

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree. I've also have had discussions with the family but the words of the MD carry more weight with the family. I've personally never been this situation with any of my family; I'm sure it's not...

  19. Futile care

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Exactly! I've not heard that initial discussion with the family but after we receive the patient and start all the interventions and learn the patient's history . . . the eventual outcome becomes...

  20. Giving injections question....

    sunnycalifRN replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember being taught this, excepting the filter needle for drawing from an ampule. It would be hard to do where I work because we no longer have access to separate needles, except for filter...

  21. Futile care

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    A fair number of the patients I described were in the hospital being treated for cancer before coding and coming up to the ICU. 20%, I would

  22. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    sunnycalifRN replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been kicked, spat on, hit, grabbed, called all kinds of bad names . . . comes with the job! As an earlier poster said, if the patient is delirious or a psych patient, doesn't bother me a bit....

  23. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    sunnycalifRN replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can put a mask on the patient so that the spit is blocked. Also, you put on a gown and face shield in case he's a "power

  24. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

    sunnycalifRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd suggest endoscopy

  25. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    sunnycalifRN replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Helter Skelter by the Beatles. exactly how I feel as I'm running back and forth between