Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    behind the scenes issue

    Sun0408 replied to ryan5014's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't write the tech up... I think you were right in the way you handled it. Does your company have Risk Management? I might write the incident up so the issue can be tracked in order to safe...
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

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

    I commend all of you that state you could care for this guy and give compassionate care. I don't think I could. I would have to
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    Administration vs nurses: priming lines with normal saline

    Sun0408 replied to delilas's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed :) That is what I was saying or typing but maybe too tired to convey it correctly
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    Administration vs nurses: priming lines with normal saline

    Sun0408 replied to delilas's topic in General Nursing

    Lasix infusions etc are facility driven but are better when they are alone on a dedicated line to lessen errors Thank you Esme, this was my point but I guess I wasn't clear
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    Administration vs nurses: priming lines with normal saline

    Sun0408 replied to delilas's topic in General Nursing

    The question I answered was not referring to intermittent antibiotics but drips. Drips are continuous in most cases, so they should not be on a secondary or piggyback if the pt also has maintenance...
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    Administration vs nurses: priming lines with normal saline

    Sun0408 replied to delilas's topic in General Nursing

    I run all my gtts as primary. If the pt had MIVF and a gtt running as secondary, they do not get the ordered fluids. Not to mention, some gtts are too dangerous to run as
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    IV "wide open" ??

    Sun0408 replied to sassyann8585's topic in General Nursing

    We do it all the time when the situation
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    Working with residents who have C.diff.

    Sun0408 replied to uniquern2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same here. We also clean them up without PPE's before the cultures came back positive and still no one that I know or heard of has gotten it.. No worries OP, wash your hands after cleaning all pts,...
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    Would like your input as a RN if your hospital has room service

    Sun0408 replied to RNsheal's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Diets are entered into the computer and only that diet can be ordered, the kitchen staff is great with helping the pts order.. On admission we click if the pt is able to order or not.. If not a...
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    NCLEX RN help! Has anyone taken the HURST course?

    Sun0408 replied to Paige15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Hurst and loved it. NCLEX is designed for the "new grad", I have heard people that take it after experience having problems because real world nursing is different from the text books...Try to...
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    No rapid response for a DNR?

    Sun0408 replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, the nurse did the right thing and the MD was wrong. I think education needs to be provided to "those" types of providers. DNR does NOT mean don not treat
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    i can't find my immunization records from over 30 years old. what should i do?

    Sun0408 replied to tnt8805's topic in Nursing Career

    Call the school district, that's what I had to do. It had been greater than 12 years for me. The school did not have my records but the district did, they have to keep them.. Check with your current...
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    Nursing school health screen/drug test

    Sun0408 replied to cmbtmdc33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is soo hard on your body and back. With your disc issues have you thought about how hard this will be on you? I couldn't imagine going into something knowing I will be on my feet 12 hours a...
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    Burned out after only 3 weeks.

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

    The orientation you received is your downfall or shall I say their downfall.. That is outrageous to think you can take a new grad, give 5 shifts and expect them to perform, be happy, stay and another...
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    Picc Line Question

    Sun0408 replied to sophtheorn's topic in General Nursing

    I use which ever port that will draw. I flush, waste and then attach a 10ml syringe to get my sample. Facility policy will dictate if you take the cap off or not and when to change the
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    did the md's pen go into v-fib??

    Sun0408 replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite is asking the MD to spell what they just said over the phone because even after repeating several times, I could not make it out. Yes, this is with the foreign MD's. Thankfully we have...
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    IV site rotation

    Sun0408 replied to BriGuyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We change every 4 days. That's pretty standard around here but I haven't heard of no time limit.. I posted to see what others are doing or what EBP
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    Bluetooth stethoscope

    Sun0408 replied to nursetim's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Why would that be needed :) I'm curious now.. Gotta hit
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    New grads, How did you list your clinical rotations on your resume?

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

    Putting your clinical rotations on a resume is unnecessary . The NM or HR knows you did all of that and provided care to the pts you are assigned as part of your education.. So no, I would not list...
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    Worried I am going to lose my job.

    Sun0408 replied to Nursingstudent0688's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why would you as a CNA need to check NG tube placement?? Just curious. I agree, fess up and talk to your boss.. Hope things go well for
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    What to do?

    Sun0408 replied to golf_nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you will be moving?? If you are, you can apply to be licensed in Michigan. You don't have to be licensed in Ohio at all, if you do not plan to stay. If you are not sure about when you...
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    New Grad working in a level one Trauma Center...Few questions

    Sun0408 replied to francoml's topic in Critical Care

    I can't really answer that question because each surgical case, trauma or critical care pt is different You will see and care for all types. Exposure is key..Timing will depend on how fast you pick...
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    Submit NCLEX Application Before Graduation? - California

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

    I did all my paperwork for the board months before graduation, I also filed all my paperwork with PV as well.. I graduated in Dec, and received my ATT the end of Jan, tested the first week of Feb.. We...
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    SVT in young patient

    Sun0408 replied to sps0304's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Per TOS we can not give medical advice but I would suggest find a reputable site re: SVT tx options and see what is available to you and go from there.. Have a list of questions you want to ask ready...
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    a bit in conflict...

    Sun0408 replied to Care a lot's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse with tattoos myself, I would not get a tattoo to cover them. Depending on your location it could hinder your career, you would still end up wearing long sleeves. They make great long sleeve...