Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Yesterday, I feel like I failed as a nurse.

    Sun0408 replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Some days are like that. We do the best we can. I'm sure you did the best you could with the amount of pts you had plus this very delicate pt. With the worsening condition of the pt; I'm surprised a...
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    need some advice, is it me?

    Sun0408 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are brand new and received very little orientation, NO.. it is not you. I have no advice to give because I have never worked LTC but what you wrote is pretty common. I hope others chime in and...
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Sun0408 replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    Dang Wooh, I'm 5'2''. I will retire now
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Sun0408 replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    I picked the wrong profession, I can't drink my Pepsi as I sit with one in hand
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    Sun0408 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    This, I was always willing to help out. I also got a lot of c.diff pts so the cleaning could be non-stop. First semester and last was the most but like I said, if could be daily depending on what...
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    Sun0408 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    As well as other things but
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    Sun0408 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    Yes, in nursing school.. And yes they do but the basics will always be a part of your
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    Sun0408 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    Daily, hourly and sometimes as soon as they are cleaned they go
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    HIPAA Help

    Sun0408 replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Very true, we do not give out information without the "password" over the phone regardless of what the "family caller" says. No password, the caller is asked to contact the family..I didn't go into...
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    Coumadin

    Sun0408 replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    An INR of 3 or greater will get a call to the MD.. If the MD wants a higher INR, maybe they should state that in their
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    ETT Securement and Position Change

    Sun0408 replied to SticU <3's topic in MICU, SICU

    Every facility I have worked uses the hollister's. My current facility's policy is to rotate nightly. The main issues we have had with them is due to swelling,the foam lip guard causing breakdown. I...
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    I was fired today (I think??)

    Sun0408 replied to joannalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Start looking now, if the place is too unbearable to go back, put your notice in.. It is generally easier to get employed if you are employed. Why that is, I have no clue.. I am so sorry he did this...
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    Can you work straights days?

    Sun0408 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP is coming back..I guess the answers are not what he/she
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Sun0408 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    100% isn't good enough.. Oh wow, joanna please stop lol.. My neck is gonna hurt from shaking it so much in
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    Pearson Vue Trick was WRONG!!!!!!!

    Sun0408 replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The OP has not return to this board since May. The last posting she/he was still a CNA/tech several months after poster the PVT was wrong. I'm sorry but I wouldn't get my hopes up re: this
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    Nurse self scheduling

    Sun0408 replied to Belle2013's topic in General Nursing

    My last facility used staff RX, I think that was the name. It was great, our holidays were pre-programmed in, our weekends were as well. The rest was open for all. The schedule screen was split into...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Sun0408 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    BS of 4 joanna ?? Holy cow !!! Oh and the rest of the story shocking
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    Resident refused to take meds.

    Sun0408 replied to senvang2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As unkind as it is, he is refusing meds from you, not refusing to take the meds. Your instructor needs to be in on this and not assign you to care for him. This will happen once you get out of school...
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    Malpractice Insurance

    Sun0408 replied to amyRN89's topic in General Nursing

    Keep it, its too cheap not to carry. I will not work without it and yes I am in the
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    north pay better than south

    Sun0408 replied to twinner05's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't survive the snow, I will keep the sunshine
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    north pay better than south

    Sun0408 replied to twinner05's topic in General Students

    Exactly
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    Oldest patient

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

    98 in the ICU s/p bowel resection. Sharp as a tack, lived at home alone, cared for herself and was a pleasure to be around.. No sun downers and no complications post surgery. Took only 2 meds, that...
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    Not many people that I can talk to about this...

    Sun0408 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    If the ICU is what you want, go for it but let me tell you; you will still deal with the ETOH withdraws, the demented, the violent, the rude pts and family etc.. Neuro is tough and trust me, you will...
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    New to neuro/TBI/hypothermia

    Sun0408 replied to maui2413's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I personally never saw hypothermia used in TBI but I have read about it and the therapy is typically used immediately after the injury not days. I have seen neuro wait several days before doing a...
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    New grad - should I take this ER job?

    Sun0408 replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    PRN pay is generally higher in pay because they do not offer benefits with it. So I would not compare the pay. One is full time with benefits, PTO, possibly shift diff while the other is just PRN. PRN...