Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

    Sun0408 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I have no plans right now to leave bedside. I really enjoy what I do and the facility I work for. At 37, I know I should be thinking of the future but right now, Im happy. I have been asked to do...
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    HIPAA Help

    Sun0408 replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a question best asked of your NM. Different facilities have different policies re this very thing.. Too many "rumors" or "hearsay", best to get the correct answer from your facility. We will...
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    Just took NCLEX, millions of select all that apply

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

    That's the good pop-up, you don't want it to go to the CC page :)
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    pvt trick

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

    If you passed, it will not take you to the CC page. The good pop-up states "our records ....and to please contact your BON" Not the exact
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    What critical vital signs would institute a rapid response

    Sun0408 replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is not as easy as just a number as mentioned previously. Is this new, what is the pts norm, did you just give BP meds, came back from surgery and still waking up. Many times it is facility based as...
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    Unethical Instructor... Report or no?

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

    Very strange stories for
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    Shock trauma RN...BSN preferred?

    Sun0408 replied to tpowers77's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, RN with her
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    Pt with bs low on two different occasions overnight

    Sun0408 replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Cake was not a good choice. Follow your facilities protocol to correct low levels. Also if this is a trend for the pt, maybe its time to look at how much insulin the pt is getting. Are they getting a...
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    Foley Catheter Lubrication

    Sun0408 replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    Male's yes, female's
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    Protocols for dealing with patient's blood/bodily fl. or who are known to be HIV+etc?

    Sun0408 replied to virgolady1994's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    HIV is universal protocol, meaning gloves when dealing with blood or bodily fluids. I have cared for my fair share of HIV/AIDS pts with several of them in for GI bleeds, nothing more than gloves, gown...
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    NCLEX NIGHTMARE

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

    Sorry to say but yes you can fail at 91 questions or as little as 75 Keep your head up and if you did fail, get back on it and try again...Good
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    How many patients do you get on night duty?

    Sun0408 replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I was a floor nurse, 7 was the norm. My last facility made all nurses, day and night take 8 with one tech for 36 pts. I left and went to the ICU and have never looked
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    Shock trauma RN...BSN preferred?

    Sun0408 replied to tpowers77's topic in Critical Care

    About 8 months ago, she just left about 3 months ago to came back
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    Hospitalist RN vs Medical Unit RN

    Sun0408 replied to tk11235's topic in Nursing Career

    Never heard of a unit called hospitalist. We have a group of physicians that are employed by the hospital that are called Hospitalist, several of them have an RN with them that rounds on there pts...
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    Hypothermia for Heart Attack Victims

    Sun0408 replied to docomo's topic in Emergency

    Our ED placed tons of ice packs on these pts, once in the ICU we applied the cooling system and started the
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    Shock trauma RN...BSN preferred?

    Sun0408 replied to tpowers77's topic in Critical Care

    My friend just left there, she does not have a BSN but had 2 years trauma ICU experience as well as TNCC when she was hired for that
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    had 75 questions on NCLEX! Did I pass?

    Sun0408 replied to jcochra1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are 3 you can get, the "good one" the "CC" one and the one "on hold". Search on here and you will see thousands just like you asking the same thing :) Everyone walks away thinking they failed,...
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    had 75 questions on NCLEX! Did I pass?

    Sun0408 replied to jcochra1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    48 hours for the quick results and that is done by phone unless it has changed.. Keep checking you BON, sometimes they are faster than quick results.. Congrats.. They supply the test so they know when...
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    had 75 questions on NCLEX! Did I pass?

    Sun0408 replied to jcochra1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As long as your results are not on hold and it said delivery successful, you are good
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    had 75 questions on NCLEX! Did I pass?

    Sun0408 replied to jcochra1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what did it
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    had 75 questions on NCLEX! Did I pass?

    Sun0408 replied to jcochra1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The amount of questions means nothing. Yes you can fail with 75 questions or pass.. Do the trick
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    Chf and fluid boluses

    Sun0408 replied to bug2621's topic in Cardiac

    You were right. Is it a balance, yes, just watch them..We can always get rid of the excess fluid if need
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    How long is a urine sample good for sitting in a cup on shelf?

    Sun0408 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I do not get a sample from the foley bag, I get my sample from the port after clamping the foley tubing. We have an hour after collecting to get it to the
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    Pupillometer

    Sun0408 replied to kdneal's topic in Neurological

    I had to look it up, never worked with one. What is it used for?? Im not sure how a nurse would use this. Are you looking to check pupil size with this?? Sorry I have more questions than answers
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    Learning to manage 2 patients?

    Sun0408 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in MICU, SICU

    Since you have med/surg and PACU experience this will be easier than you think. The scary part is just taking them on. It will take you longer at first but you will get a flexible system down that...