Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Stooopid

    Sun0408 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    LOL but how does #2 happen.. I can't wrap my head around
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    Saw a nurse yelling at a patient in ICU

    Sun0408 replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ditto to above.. I have had to "yell" several times to get my HOH pt to hear me. Mix HOH with dementia and you have a hell of a shift...OP, try to say "lay down", or "lets get back in bed", or "don't...
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    Wage difference between an ADN and BSN Nurses?

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

    No difference in my
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    When assessment skills go wrong

    Sun0408 replied to CheesePotato's topic in Nursing Humor

    After 12 long hours, this is why I rarely wear makeup.. I look like night of the living dead as it fades LMBO
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    How long for license renewal on expired license.

    Sun0408 replied to trackhead's topic in Washington Nursing

    Did/do you have to do a criminal background check for the state to reissue or a competency test/review course to take?? Im not sure how long it will take, call them and ask.. I hope you get it all...
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    Grey's Anatomy Scrubs - Sizing Help?

    Sun0408 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Im 5'3 and 125 pounds and the small petities are perfect for me in the pants, Im not busty at all so a small top works for me..I don't like to buy on-line, each brand fits
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    Insulin Dosages

    Sun0408 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know Peds is different in how they deal with insulin. I once had a ped pt in the adult ICU 17 year old and her insulin orders were very different from what I was used too in the adult world LOL.. I...
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    Keeping Trauma nurses employed

    Sun0408 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    So true
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    Today was "don't open the door for the nurse" day/RANT

    Sun0408 replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    That had to be
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    Insulin Dosages

    Sun0408 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have never given insulin based on weight. I have also seen pts on long acting twice a day and upwards of 120 units at bedtime. Dosage and frequency will vary from pt to pt depending on their needs....
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    Is this specialty flooded in your area?

    Sun0408 replied to mmcc26's topic in Pediatric

    When I was in school, I loved post postpartum..I've been in the ICU for over 2 years :) Point being, what you think you like now will most likely not be where you end up or what you really like at...
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    First year student in the wheelchair

    Sun0408 replied to mskranky's topic in General Students

    I agree with waiting a semester. Have you thought about the pain and how that will affect you in
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    New grad RN with 3 years LPN experience

    Sun0408 replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    She was asking if she should put "outstanding student award" from 3 years ago on her resume, not here experience :) Her experience should be highlighted as well as awards won during her transition...
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    New grad RN with 3 years LPN experience

    Sun0408 replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would take it out, it was 3 years ago while working on your
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    Lateral Violence

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

    I would have to stop and ask myself, "is it worth it to continue to be treated this way after 2 years". OP, you can talk about EBP and cost all you want but the fact is, it is not helping you in this...
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    Were you guys allowed the use of a calculator when you took your dosage test?

    Sun0408 replied to Wannabe_Doc's topic in General Students

    We were allowed to have one, reason being any nurse on the floor has access to a
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    mother-baby RN role in infant suctioning

    Sun0408 replied to Awhonnwishes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One would think that bulb sxning would be in your scope of practice and expected if baby needed it as well as blow by O2. However, this is a great question for you preceptor as facilities do vary and...
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    What would you have done?

    Sun0408 replied to bendyprissy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would send your NM an email re this issue and you being put back on orientation. Nothing in your posts suggests you should be. You saw a problem, asked for help from more experienced staff and...
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    Visitors that are drinking in patient rooms......What do I do?

    Sun0408 replied to Innocent2021's topic in Critical Care

    Call security and let them deal with it, let your NM know as
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    Handling a central venous line port

    Sun0408 replied to ddexter's topic in General Nursing

    Our MD's are great about changing the caps at the time of insertion or we will do it shortly after
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    Handling a central venous line port

    Sun0408 replied to ddexter's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is what the OP was talking
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    Handling a central venous line port

    Sun0408 replied to ddexter's topic in General Nursing

    Clean gloves are needed to access the ports, after cleaning the port with alcohol pads or what ever your hospital uses.. I have only seen HD caths wrapped as you describe in earlier posts. Sterile...
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    Handling a central venous line port

    Sun0408 replied to ddexter's topic in General Nursing

    The blue caps you are referring to OP are at the time of insertion, they should be replaced with something along the lines of this,depending on your hospitals policy Those caps stay in place for all...
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    103-108 questions and failed

    Sun0408 replied to rnurse2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did it take you to the CC
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    HIPAA Violation Help

    Sun0408 replied to SummerLei's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A way to explain to my family and friends what I do so that they can appreciate the work that I do Those outside of healthcare will rarely if ever get what you do.. The sad thing is, many outside of...