Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Ive never experienced anything that hard... Nclex-PN

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

    You can do it now...All I can say is just about everyone walks away feeling horrible and that they failed. No matter the outcome, knowing is better. At least you know what you next challenge will be...
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    Conflict with preceptor over re-checking blood glucose

    Sun0408 replied to sweetmama81's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I would have done the same as you, depending on how high the BS was; I may have to send a sample to the lab per policy.. As for the apple juice vs OJ, several nurses I have come across are not aware...
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    Wipe the iv port even with antibiotics?

    Sun0408 replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient Medications

    Bad practice period.. Always scrub the hub if you are connecting something to
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    Will I Ever Get This?

    Sun0408 replied to westieluv's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You're 2 weeks in, give yourself a break :) Yes, you will get this, it just takes time and practice of
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    Pop Up Trick

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

    I have never seen or heard the PVT stating "you passed" outright. The message you stated is the good pop-up
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    Pop Up Trick

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

    No, you log into your Pearson Vue account after you have taken the NCLEX.. You try to re-register to take the test again if it goes to the CC page you failed, if it states a new test can not be made...
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    Can you remember your first day as a nurse?

    Sun0408 replied to Dtermnd2Bgreat's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above
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    Nurses with body modifications

    Sun0408 replied to phil.menard's topic in Canada

    Depends on your school and clinical sites. They may ask you to wear a long sleeve short to cover the tattoo as well remove the
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Sun0408 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Haven't seen that around here, many LPN's in my area are pushed out of hospital nursing altogether unless they are enrolled in a LPN to RN program. My last facility didn't hire LPN's at
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    Hey nurse, why do you smoke?

    Sun0408 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Knowledge does not change behavior.. I know many nurses, MD's, RT's and others in the healthcare field that smoke as well as over eat, drink, need RX drugs to cope
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    Public's lack of knowledge about what nursing actually is

    Sun0408 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    Oh just wait, OP I can understand your vent list but wait til you get the people that think "nurses only fluff pillows, follow Dr's orders and fetch water" all the while shocked to learn you have to...
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    My daughter graduated BSN May 10th still hasn't received her ATT. Has anyone

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

    They won't get a testing date. They will receive their ATT, from there they can log on to PV and schedule the test.. She can call her BON and ask if all required documents have been submitted and when...
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    My daughter graduated BSN May 10th still hasn't received her ATT. Has anyone

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

    I graduated Dec and didn't get my ATT til the end of Jan. Tested the first week of Feb.. Has she sent in her application to the BON and Pearson Vue?? I know it takes time, also her school has to send...
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    Prioritization

    Sun0408 replied to ONELUV-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What pt would you see first.. So what is the harm in the BS of 200?? Now what is the harm in the U/O less than 30?? What are the causes of acute renal failure and what will happen if it is not...
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    Biopsy scar and IV question

    Sun0408 replied to dana86's topic in Patient Medications

    You have veins in other places as well. Normally any area with a scar is
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    IDs needed for the NCLEX?

    Sun0408 replied to Keri Camp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would call them and ask. Safest and most accurate answer right from the horses mouth so to speak
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    Are ADN/ASN worth it?

    Sun0408 replied to DrewF86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It hasn't hurt me in my area. I can't answer for you. The only thing I can offer is to look on-line to the area hospitals and newspapers and see what they "prefer or
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    Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

    Sun0408 replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Per your schools' requirements you have NOT passed. A minimum of 78 is need to pass; per your comments and you got a 77. You failed to meet their requirements regardless of your GPA. You will either...
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    Strange question posed to me today

    Sun0408 replied to etabor's topic in General Nursing

    Its been 2 decades since having one so my memory maybe a bit off.. As far as the insertion..not painful or uncomfortable but "weird" because of where it was going.. As far as squeezing the fluid in, I...
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    How far are you willing to commute?

    Sun0408 replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I drive 52 miles one way.. I don't dread it anymore because I love the hospital, my job, my co-workers, the pay and benefits
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    Shadow shifting?

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

    I've never heard of it.. Interesting concept
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    The way we ask for someone's pain level?

    Sun0408 replied to cmav8's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely ask " Are you in pain?" Why, because I work Trauma and we deal with a huge population of post surg. pt's ORIF's broken bones, ribs etc so I know they are in pain.. I ask " Do you need...
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    Which job should I pick as a new grad RN?!

    Sun0408 replied to copegirl21's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea.. Shadow both units and get a feel for the pt population and the culture on the
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    Which job should I pick as a new grad RN?!

    Sun0408 replied to copegirl21's topic in General Nursing

    I would pick the cardiac ICU also. Neuro can be difficult, head injuries, TBI's, stokes etc.. This pt population are often times confused, some are aggressive, or child like depending on the area of...
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    Dismayed with first nursing job

    Sun0408 replied to msteeleart's topic in Psychiatric

    Start sending out that updated resume and see what