Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    What to do?!

    Sun0408 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in Critical Care

    Did you know that before you talked to your boss?? If that is policy, you may just have to wait and hope you can transfer. Some NM's will try to write you up so you can't transfer. I had a NM like...
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    What to do?!

    Sun0408 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in Critical Care

    Is your boss over the IMC also, if not I can see why she is upset. However, don't let her stop you from being happy in your job. You are not the first nor the last to want to leave. Can you contact...
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    I just failed

    Sun0408 replied to blackflower19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just about everyone walks away feeling like they failed.. Totally normal... Just wait it out and do the PVT as mentioned by first poster to calm your
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    How to be honest with employers but still get a job if you only to work 1 yr?

    Sun0408 replied to nursing_student93's topic in General Students

    Plans change and I would not limit myself or be passed up for a job because of that. So no, I would not tell them; jobs are hard to come by these
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    confusion onset after lowering BP & Glucose too fast?

    Sun0408 replied to clickhand's topic in Cardiac

    Yes, people that are non-compliant with their meds or have been off them for some time do not tolerate "normal" BP and BS. The rate in which the BP and BS were lowered is a concern. I currently work...
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    Is One Year Enough?

    Sun0408 replied to criticalcaregirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I highly doubt you would get more than a few weeks orientation at a new hospital. You will get some orientation to get used to their system but not much in re: to nursing. They will likely see your...
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    Low glucose baby, NPO, no access to dextrose

    Sun0408 replied to anon456's topic in Pediatric

    Haha, thanks. I was thinking wow, do they have glucose in the form of a suppository for infants
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    Low glucose baby, NPO, no access to dextrose

    Sun0408 replied to anon456's topic in Pediatric

    Just wondering, what can you give rectally for hypoglycemia?? I have never heard of such a thing but I don't work NICU or PICU.. We would have went for the IM glucagon. Im not sure if a baby can have...
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    Was I wrong to hold Insulin?

    Sun0408 replied to Anne36's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Do you not have a hypoglycemic protocol to follow?? I know with all our DM pts or any pt on SS insulin pharmacy adds the hypo protocol, this states what to do if the BS is that low. But to answer your...
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    Forgetting to waste meds in pyxis

    Sun0408 replied to lemur87's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is the reason why I grab my waste person when I take it out.. No need to remember later to waste :) It's a habit our unit has gotten into and it works really well. Someone, although busy, is...
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    D50 for blood glucose protocol vs juice/snacks, your thoughts

    Sun0408 replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    PO is always first on our protocol if the pt is awake, alert and able to swallow. D50 only last so long, food should be offered if they can tolerate
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    Best shift for raising young children?

    Sun0408 replied to cherubhipster's topic in Nursing Career

    My personal opinion depends on the age of your children. I like nights 7p-7a, I see my children more working this shift 3 times a week vs working days. By the time I get home, the kids would be in bed...
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    Can a nurse refuse to participate in a code?

    Sun0408 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, that didn't work right..I will try again Welcome to
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    Can a nurse refuse to participate in a code?

    Sun0408 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Medceu Found this as I was researching. I know this pertains to PCP but it is helpful to know :) Back to researching I
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    Can a nurse refuse to participate in a code?

    Sun0408 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    This is a post I want to be able to come back to so I'm putting my name in. As far as the question at hand, I really have no clue. This is something I have thought about numerous times working in the...
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    New Grad BSN RN...offered position into LTC post hospital unit as charge nurse

    Sun0408 replied to CallMeNurseNek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know but to me it sounds scary and risky.. As a new grad, would you know what to do if a pt is going sound, getting ready to code, having resp distress etc.. As a charge nurse, you should. A...
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    Asked to resign during orientation - is there hope for me?

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

    No this will not be your last unless you have given up. Many new grads are/have been let go during orientation or shortly after. They go on to other nursing jobs, learned from their mistakes and...
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    What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

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

    Sorry OP but you got more than 70 reply's to this very similar question already. If you refuse to do XY and Z don't go into nursing, it will be expected of you in
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    Getting sick everytime I work

    Sun0408 replied to Mommy&RN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it an older building?? Could be allergies. My son walked into the courthouse with me a few months back and after being in the building for 30 minutes his eyes were red, swollen and watery. Allergy...
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    R.N.s report private information to abusive family members

    Sun0408 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So many issues going on in the above, I'm not sure where to begin.. I can tell you from my unit ICU a password is set up in person on admission and only those with the password get any information...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Sun0408 replied to Aamaa's topic in General Students

    You have a B overall and asking this... Don't sweat the small stuff, continue to do what you are doing because it is working for you. If you start to struggle and are dealing with low C's and D's,...
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    GRADUATED!!! Do I call myself RN yet?

    Sun0408 replied to Nurse-84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry OP but you are not a Registered Nurse yet.. You will be once you pass your boards/NCLEX, until then you are a GN/LPN
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    Not feeling anything at the sight of death

    Sun0408 replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is nothing wrong with you.. You did not "know or care" for this person nor did you see the family's reaction to the death. Feeling joy, sadness or any other emotion is different for everyone...
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    What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

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

    Yes we deal with poo, urine, vomit, blood, secretions, dead bodies, nasty infections, flesh eating bacteria, etc the list can go on and on.. At 16, these things sound unbearable but in reality is a...
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    What exactly do physicians do again?

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

    RR and code teams are in place so the primary MD does not need to be there. If the MD is needed, we communicate primarily via telephone. If the pt needs to be seen, it is often later after the event....