Sunnysidegirl

Sunnysidegirl

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  1. Insulin Administration

    Sunnysidegirl replied to Sunnysidegirl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for your response,that makes alot of

  2. Should have never gotten out of bed.

    Sunnysidegirl replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I had an experience in healthcare as a unit sec. before I became a nurse dealing with nurses and other unit secs who where back stabbing and rude.One night I had a nurse literally throw a bagged...

  3. Is it possible to be a fit nurse?

    Sunnysidegirl replied to Crystal112's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That's awesome keep going.I am so happy for

  4. Can a pt get a PE with a Picc line that has a miniscule opening?

    Sunnysidegirl replied to pookiesmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Was the Picc a Groshong? I've read a little about this type of valved Picc and it is closed to air see the link below.As for the blue cap... I'm not quite sure I know what you are refering...

  5. I feel dumb! - new grad med/surg

    Sunnysidegirl replied to mcpnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with the last post. Contact the MD if there is a change in condition especially respiratory and cardiac related symptoms.Always make a full assessment(VS,breath sounds,etc) so you can have...

  6. Is it possible to be a fit nurse?

    Sunnysidegirl replied to Crystal112's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is all about your attitude and outlook on life.I have only been a nurse for one year however, I am 40 yrs old.Stress yes its there. Has the thought crossed my mind that it may take a toll on me or...

  7. Sharp new grad interview

    Sunnysidegirl replied to HappyNurse45's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry if I ,may seem ignorant but what organization is Sharp Grossmont's is it a Hospital?What will your job

  8. Reality Shock...

    Sunnysidegirl replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Speaking of codes another reality shock is how the adrenilin has a way of giving you temporary amnesia:confused:! I have learned to write everything down so when the code team starts asking questions...

  9. Reality Shock...

    Sunnysidegirl replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is so much to say about this topic. Nursing school definately doesn't prepare you for the perfect storms that may come your way.One night I had a pt with a a blood sugar of 36,a patient who just...

  10. assignment issues

    Sunnysidegirl replied to tennisjdh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with all the above posts and Absolutely you did the right thing! You did the right thing for you and your patients! I hear nurses question their assingments from time to time. I personally...

  11. Am I too nervous to be a nurse? Any advice please?!!

    Sunnysidegirl replied to claireb's topic in General Nursing

    I worried about being the nervous type too! I am a new nurse with 8 months under my belt working on a busy Medical floor.What helped me was a good precepter,great supportive co-workers who are always...

  12. Let's talk about the basic facts about the health care reform bill...

    Sunnysidegirl replied to morningland's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First of all,you have to look at what the bill states RE taxes we may not all agree.I don't agree on paying for war but I have no choice but to accept it and try to understand why they feel it is...

  13. Let's talk about the basic facts about the health care reform bill...

    Sunnysidegirl replied to morningland's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks for your post I am so tired of the negativity! If we could only switch from whats in it for me to whats in it for ALL of us the world would be alot better off. Change is always a bit scary but...

  14. math phobia

    Sunnysidegirl replied to wengreen's topic in General Nursing

    I was terrible at math and thought I'd never get into nursing school because of it.My entrance score was so low I had to start at the lowest rung.In other words I went back to learn the basics. Much...

  15. Interview Questions: Opinion????

    Sunnysidegirl replied to CRIMSON's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I remember stressing over my answers to these questions so here is my two cents.I had to take a long hard look at myself especially the question about weakness.It's always best to be as honest as you...

  16. New nurse assigned to float

    Sunnysidegirl replied to NurseJJ09's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yikes that must be stressful.I guess if you look at it in a positive light you are gaining alot of experience and it will look great on a resume.It looks as though you are a safe and competent

  17. When are you no longer considered a new graduate?

    Sunnysidegirl replied to critical thinker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had three months of being precepted.Then I was on my own or probation for three months.After six months I had an evaluation, passed that and was instated as a "staff nurse." So I think it is about a...

  18. New nurse assigned to float

    Sunnysidegirl replied to NurseJJ09's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Did they tell you when you were hired that you would be floating?Would they allow you more time to be precepted or at least stay on that unit until you become more experienced?It took me a good 6-7...

  19. New nurse assigned to float

    Sunnysidegirl replied to NurseJJ09's topic in Medical-Surgical

    How long was your orientation?? I had three months orientation on a medical floor with a preceptor than 3 months on my own.After the 3 months probation I had an evaluation.I passed the eval and...

  20. Verification of NG tube placement

    Sunnysidegirl replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    i just did a presentation on ngt's and got alot of information from the american society for parenteral and enteral nutrition (aspen). they did a special report recently in the journal of parenteral...

  21. Verification of NG tube placement

    Sunnysidegirl replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Re: Verification of NG tube

  22. Verification of NG tube placement

    Sunnysidegirl replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my facility, A Dr will order an x-ray before anything is placed in the tube.Auscultation is NOT reliable! The sound you hear does not distinguish whether the tube is in the stomache,espophagus, or...

  23. How to keep growing and improving?

    Sunnysidegirl replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a new grad and have been working on a medical floor for 3 months on my own. I know how you feel.I wonder how I am doing all the time.I have not had any complaints so I guess that is good.The...

  24. Best Review Book for New Nurses

    Sunnysidegirl replied to SiempreBella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i like the clinical handbook that comes with my nursing textbook( see title below).its small enough to bring anywhere and you could if necessary stick it in your pocket.it includes all the major...

  25. Albumin administration rate and IV tubing

    Sunnysidegirl replied to arms's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my facility we hang albumin with the tubing from pharmacy and hang it to gravity directly to the patients line. When I was working with my preceptor she hung it with regular secondary tubing and it...