Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Do Your Coworkers do this?

    Sun0408 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Number 3 is a yes.. They try everything to get someone to come in.. Every week about 1/2 of our staff is in
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    ICU patient education

    Sun0408 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Critical Care

    Talking about the plan of care is education, talking to the pt before turns, mouth care etc it''s education.. Even with the intubated and sedated pts, you should still talk to them and tell them what...
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    Full Code resident in LTC

    Sun0408 replied to BB00513's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It would be nice if the OP would come back and clarify some things
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    IV piggyback question

    Sun0408 replied to dorkomatic's topic in General Nursing

    Back flush as previous poster stated. Less breaks in the system, fewer chances of infection plus this helps keep costs down with less room for error with 5 or so secondary sets
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    Full Code resident in LTC

    Sun0408 replied to BB00513's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, more details are needed. How long was the pt
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    March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Sun0408 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Gotta love spring forward !!! Thank Goodness the clocks change automatically, but now my vitals are
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    Ativan

    Sun0408 replied to Mborn2185's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oral as in needs to be swallowed or oral as in SL?? Many hospice pts don't have IV's and SL is the route in which they get their
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    Being a nurse with a belly button piercing

    Sun0408 replied to Krista123's topic in General Students

    I've had mine for more than 10 years and never had a problem in clinicals or as a nurse. Never had it snag on anything etc.. Your biggest concern is infection until it heals. Keep it clean and never...
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    Does everyone get this but me?

    Sun0408 replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    Hanging insulin as in a insulin drip?? Please tell me the RN for that pt was there and not just students. I think you are being too hard on yourself and comparing yourself to others is never a good...
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    Dealing with stress, guilt, and emotions

    Sun0408 replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Hugs to ya OP, it is tough sometimes. Had one of those emotional shifts last night. Tears were shed by all evolved even myself and other co-worker. It helps to lean on those we can trust.. I love a...
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    Sun0408 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Did I really just read all of this I should have stopped at the wiki part
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    Safe Nurse Staffing for Patient Safety & Quality Care Act

    Sun0408 replied to j0yegan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Done.. I hope to see this in my lifetime. Sadly I know of step-down units that have up to 6 pts and are required to document like the ICU, ICU's that are tripled with CRRT pts. This has to change
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    How to stop feeling apologetic for my inexperience?

    Sun0408 replied to splendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    More than 4 years in and I still ask questions !!! That is the right thing to do for your pts safety. Never apologize for that. I think in a few months you will look back on this "pep talk" and...
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    4th Times a Charm?

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

    So, how did it
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    Pyxis report question...being falsely accused!

    Sun0408 replied to Jasper676's topic in Patient Medications

    Sorry this has happened to you OP. We only say "yes" if we are in fact giving all of it or its an emergency ie someone is actively having seizures and no one is right there to waste. Other than...
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    rationale ..seems wrong

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

    Why does it seem wrong to you?? Im not in OB but the baby is in distress. What is oxytocin and what are some things to look out for while administering
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    ICU Charge Nurse with Patient Assignment

    Sun0408 replied to joeameehan's topic in Critical Care

    ICU charge with two pts each
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    Can I teach?

    Sun0408 replied to MsNivia's topic in Nursing Career

    A friend of mine is a LPN in SC, she teaches CNA's during clinicals and
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    Accidentally brought home a medication!

    Sun0408 replied to finallyaFLRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good habit to get into; empty your pockets before you leave work
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    Accidentally brought home a medication!

    Sun0408 replied to finallyaFLRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Adderall as well as many other ADHD meds are abused by many; I would go ahead and
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    Cnas and sheath caths

    Sun0408 replied to Hugurqh's topic in General Nursing

    Could it have been a midline IV?? Either way, if I didn't know what it was, I would not have removed it as a CNA, LPN or RN without
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    If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

    Sun0408 replied to dbtw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do they have CNA's
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    Removing a ring with O2 mask strap

    Sun0408 replied to flyingchange's topic in Emergency

    cool, will have to try that
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    vaccine injection

    Sun0408 replied to usernameallnurse's topic in Nurse Management

    Learned something new, thanks !! MMR II is subq as well as the
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    vaccine injection

    Sun0408 replied to usernameallnurse's topic in Nurse Management

    um, I don't think so. MMR is a deep IM injection. Agree with psu, the insert will tell you how to