Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    When to call a code

    Sun0408 replied to JenHRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't call a code for this but I would call a rapid response. I wouldn't laugh at the nurse either. That's just uncalled
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    Lateral violence

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

    The shift in question, were you lazy?? Did you leave a patient in a mess etc?? It is rare for statements to be made to your face that holds no truth. I can see saying those things behind your back....
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    What Nurses really Want to Say When They Chart

    Sun0408 replied to SICUshortCait's topic in General Nursing

    Love the OP!!! Cracks me up
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    How long does it take for your IV/blood withdrawal information to show on the states site?

    Sun0408 replied to Life22feb's topic in General Nursing

    Can you call them?? What is their norm8-12 weeks to post?? I have no idea, jut throwing stuff out there but I would call
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    Is this normal orientation for ICU??

    Sun0408 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in Critical Care

    It sounds unreasonable to me being this is his/her's first week. Of course a new grad or a nurse new to the ICU will be slow. It's a lot to take in and to chart at first. I didn't put time limits on...
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    40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    Sun0408 replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With a GED you can go to a community college for ADN then bridge to a BSN then online MSN!!! The BSN and MSN can all be done online!!! If this is what you want, check your area and see if the CC...
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    Patient Conscious During CPR

    Sun0408 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry!! I was rapid response that night. I forgot the rapid part
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    Patient Conscious During CPR

    Sun0408 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Happened to me a few months ago. I was response that night and the pt went into vfib. Shortly after starting compressions she was fighting us but when we stopped she went u responsive again and vfib...
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    Taking clothes off for a head to toe assessment

    Sun0408 replied to evelyn305's topic in General Students

    Check with your instructor but we never had to remove our clothes to practice
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    In what order do I give these drugs to asthma patient?

    Sun0408 replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First stop and think. What happens in a asthma attack?? What is happening to the airway?? Now think. Which med is going to do the most good first?? What are the actions of those meds?? Now which...
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    Authorization to test

    Sun0408 replied to Shagce1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated in Dec. got my ATT sometime in mid Jan, took nclex first week of Feb. The testing date was the first available nearest my location. Hope that helps. I know some move faster, some move...
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    OMG new floor nurse

    Sun0408 replied to Tinkers33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes yes and yes!! You will get better faster etc but t takes time. Each week that passes you will see a difference. At about 3 months out you will be even better, at 6 months you have those ahh...
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    Contraindicated?

    Sun0408 replied to Danielle12684's topic in Patient Medications

    It's a back and fourth situation. MOM and the suppository was given for constipation. It worked even tho I question the loose stool and then the other end of the spectrum was given to stop the...
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    Contraindicated?

    Sun0408 replied to Danielle12684's topic in Patient Medications

    Why would you give Imodium if they have issues with constipation??? I wouldn't give it without knowing all the background
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Sun0408 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't seen any posts from esme12 lately, anyone know if she is
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    Nurse as a patient

    Sun0408 replied to Nurseratchet789's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about just respond with " I prefer to be on the other side" and leave it at that or go into more details if you want. We have all been a pt at one point or another. Maybe the nurses are trying to...
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    NCLEX Survey!

    Sun0408 replied to aalayton88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. 1 2. SC 3. NC, they had the quickest test date near
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    HELP: Nurse -> Dr. ?

    Sun0408 replied to Nhopeful's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't bring it up at all, employers may not hire you knowing you are leaving
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    Need help from ICU RNs PLEASE!

    Sun0408 replied to chelsea1216's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Terminal weans are done a lot in the ICU. If they survive past a few hours they are usually moved to a different floor and out of the ICU. Hospice or comfort care only pts rarely stay in the ICU....
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    Type B in a Type A world

    Sun0408 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    The ICU is all about the details as well as the big picture. I'm not sure if you are a new grad or just new to the ICU but as a preceptor it is my job to watch you do things and to make sure they are...
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    IV Question

    Sun0408 replied to LetMeGrabSomeGloves's topic in General Nursing

    What is INT?? I'm not familiar with that term. Saline lock is an iv with no fluids
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    Never been this intimidated!

    Sun0408 replied to RBancroft's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You're not gonna die!! And please stop comparing yourself to the others, you will be fine. Ask questions, be a team player and you will be fine. You will have your ups and downs, this is new to you....
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    Trouble with infusion and the AC stick.

    Sun0408 replied to bebebond's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I just avoid the AC if at all possible[emoji6] but I'm not ED. I will go there if they have to have a CTA or no other side
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    No pump, no drip rates - OR

    Sun0408 replied to anathema's topic in General Students

    No pumps in our OR or
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    Application under review?

    Sun0408 replied to 2016Grad's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The OP hasn't graduated yet, so there is no rush for the hospital to do anything right now. That was my point. The fact that the app is still under review is a good