Sun0408 ASN, RN

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

Sun0408's Latest Activity

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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 risk of mixing it with other meds, sending the pt...
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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 you haven't already. Thankfully we use more zofran
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   Lpn initiating careplans

   Sun0408 replied to gool01's topic in Activism

   Not in SC either
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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 Student Assist

   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 is also good options. Never be too scared to ask
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   Want to swap to ICU but I cry during codes

   Sun0408 replied to Aliareza's topic in MICU

   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 problem. Families that want everything done while m...
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   I love a nurse

   Sun0408 replied to johnsbro's topic in Emergency

   Oh and you will get better with time[emoji6]
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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 will see. The stress that is lifted off her is amazin...
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   Where can I find Royal Blue Scrubs in Houston?

   Sun0408 replied to ant123's topic in Texas

   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 now
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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 from work and my honey has the house clean. He does ...
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    Treating Respiratory Failure With Ativan/Lorazapam

    Sun0408 replied to shellyscorner's topic in Safety

    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 attention, drugs or admitted to the ICU. I have also g...
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    Now THAT'S a lab result

    Sun0408 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    We have CC only pts in the ICU. We withdraw care a lot but sometimes there are no beds to move the pt to or it's late at night so we just keep them
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    Giving up my dog

    Sun0408 replied to Bsb5685's topic in Student Assist

    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 3 part time jobs!! The pets were the easiest!!!
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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 summer internship. How will you attend nursing sch...
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    does it take longer to update if you failed?

    Sun0408 replied to strawberryblonde's topic in NCLEX

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

    Sun0408 replied to Amanda739's topic in 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 if any and use a new syringe each time.