Sun0408 ASN, RN

Sun0408 has 4 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

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   Phenergan dilution

   Sun0408 replied to EDnatasha's topic in Emergency

   I don't think it's safe to do it that way. The pt would not get relief as fast as they should nor do you have the time to watch the whole NS L go in to make sure the site is good etc. Also you run the...
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   Phenergan dilution

   Sun0408 replied to EDnatasha's topic in Emergency

   Are you a RN? Doing that in a 1000cc bag, why? 50cc bag or even a 100cc bag I could see but not 1000. Depends on hospital policy, many have moved away from IVP because of the dangers. Look it up if...
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   Will you answer all the dumb questions I should already know the answers to?

   Sun0408 replied to StudentNurseYr3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hospital policy vary greatly from hospital to hospital. For the safety of your pts and the care you render, you need to get over your fear and ask your preceptor!!! The charge nurse and nurse manager...
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   Want to swap to ICU but I cry during codes

   Sun0408 replied to Aliareza's topic in MICU, SICU

   If you can't handle codes, don't do it. Codes don't bother me but the pts that are rotting from inside out, or outside in. Laying in the bed crying, on the vent, pressure to soft to medicate are the...
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   I love a nurse

   Sun0408 replied to johnsbro's topic in Emergency

   Oh and you will get better with
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   I love a nurse

   Sun0408 replied to johnsbro's topic in Emergency

   Nope, I'm not your wife lol. I'm sitting beside my hubby right now. Trust me, it's the small things that mean the most!!! It cost you nothing to do any of the thins that I listed and trust me, she...
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   Where can I find Royal Blue Scrubs in Houston?

   Sun0408 replied to ant123's topic in Texas Nursing

   Don't buy the koi royal blue scrubs!! They fade so fast. I bought a pair with several other brands and they are almost light blue
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   I love a nurse

   Sun0408 replied to johnsbro's topic in Emergency

   Cook, clean, do the laundry without me having to ask, take out the trash. Ya know, do things around the house so it all doesn't fall on her, if you don't already!!! Nothing better than coming home...
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   Treating Respiratory Failure With Ativan/Lorazapam

   Sun0408 replied to shellyscorner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   How did the pt respond?? You wrote so much but wrote nothing about how the pt responded. Not saying this lady was not experiencing a true issue, but I've seen some crazy things people do to get...
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    Giving up my dog

    Sun0408 replied to Bsb5685's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This has got to be a troll post!! Just joined, first post and gone. OP if you are real and this did happen shame on you. I had 3 kids small while in nursing school, a husband a dog a cat and 3 yes...
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    Does having a medical coding cert give you a better chance to get in nursing school

    Sun0408 replied to KZ2016's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's typically work 3 12 hour shifts per week. This leaves plenty of time for nursing school and your home life. The course is very quick. Coders work typically M-F 8a -5p. Plus the 2 semesters and...
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    does it take longer to update if you failed?

    Sun0408 replied to strawberryblonde's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's possible your results are on hold. Until the hold is lifted, your BON won't get any
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    Best practice for unused med in amp

    Sun0408 replied to Amanda739's topic in Patient Medications

    If they are not giving the whole vial, why are they not wasting it?? Seems like a BON nightmare. Not to mention the issues you already stated. I would pull out what was ordered, waste the remaining...
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    Seeking real assistance here

    Sun0408 replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't see anyone judging you. Employers do not care why you left. Most don't really care about you at all. Their only concern is are you dependable and can you do the job. In two cases you didn't...
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    Multi-dose insulin vials

    Sun0408 replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

    We did the pens about 4 years ago and stopped. I miss them but I guess it became to expensive for the hospital to continue. Back to the multi vials for SS. We don't have to have a