Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Racism in the south?

    Sun0408 replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I live in SC and have had more issues of AA pts not wanting me a "white girl" taking care of them etc than AA nurses caring for white pts.. Does it happen the other way around, Im sure it does but...
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    How many tries do you get?

    Sun0408 replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    We were allowed one fail, after that if you failed again you were out for 5 years before you could
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    Fentanyl bolus question

    Sun0408 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, this goes on in the real world...Depends on the unit how this is handled. My last facility, we would pull up a syringe full of dipravan(if that was their sedation) and give if they were waking...
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    One huge reason I want to be a nurse

    Sun0408 replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing

    Nice video showing what "nursing" should be but sadly it's not. This add is to get pts in, for the money, to increase profit all while working the staff, ALL the staff half to death. Hospitals require...
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    Is it true that you can check if your classmate passed or failed the NCLEX?

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

    South Carolina
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    Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

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

    You are the primary nurse so you should know all meds your pt is on and why. The fact that you are not permitted to give IV meds is irrelevant. If you are unsure, state so and tell the pt you will...
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    weekend schedule question

    Sun0408 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Every other.. This gives you the option to make plans when your off the
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    Is it true that you can check if your classmate passed or failed the NCLEX?

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

    It is not a HIPAA violation. Anyone can search my name on the BON website because it is public information. Thankfully my state only states my name, active/inactive license, license number and year it...
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    trauma icu

    Sun0408 replied to ekeeven's topic in Critical Care

    Trauma is not always balls to the wall crazy. Many times we have a mix of major belly surgeries with the trauma's in the unit. You will have shifts that are crazy from start to finish, you will have...
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    Charting on safety

    Sun0408 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    "comfort measures provided" so what does that mean?? lol Is the person dying.. I just state foley care, skin care, turned, mouthcare etc completed.. No need to go into too much detail unless there is...
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    Charting on safety

    Sun0408 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like vague statements like that.. If something should happen and it goes to court, a lawyer will have a field day with that statement. But that's just me. It's a shame we have to be so...
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    Use of Restraints on Intubated patients - ER and ICU

    Sun0408 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    The sad part about AD, DNI, DNR is the paperwork shows up after the work is done. It shows up after an accident and the DNI is now intubated and sedated. The DNR paperwork shows up after the code.....
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    I feel i am doing the Lord's work

    Sun0408 replied to SNB1014's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well written post for all, no matter the religion or lack there of.. Thank
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    First Day off Orientation

    Sun0408 replied to nurseGi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it gets better but it takes time. In 3 months you will be better. In 6 months you will be better, feel better,faster and get most of it done. By one year you will be rocking it. Time management...
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    Can nursing students triage ED patients?

    Sun0408 replied to taylord's topic in Emergency

    Why would you need to talk about that situation at all.. The fact that you were a nurse extern in the ED might help but you don't have to get that
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    Can nursing students triage ED patients?

    Sun0408 replied to taylord's topic in Emergency

    I did it a few times while still a student but my preceptor was right there with me. I think I did 3 shifts in the ED during my 12 shifts with her and 2 of those were
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    Edematous after 3 shifts???

    Sun0408 replied to %63theend's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand that type of swelling in your feet and legs but for your face and hands.. That is a puzzle. I would get checked
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    Noise level at night

    Sun0408 replied to NoonsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its hard to keep things quiet at night.. Just like during the day, you have vents, doors, pumps, carts, codes, emergencies, needed supplies etc.. The noise, work, assessments, meds, baths, dressing...
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    nurses who have had a positive drug test and what the board of nursing will do

    Sun0408 replied to chico0909's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would wait.. This was a month ago and the MJ was mixed in cookies. Its not like you smoked everyday for a month. You may not have enough in your system to test +. If you do, go from there. The other...
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    Nursing school and working PT???

    Sun0408 replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    LOL, yes it was possible.. I waited tables sat and sun serving breakfast and lunch, cleaned houses on wed and my other job PT DME after class and the days I didn't have clinicals :) My children were...
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    Dr order for an ice pack?

    Sun0408 replied to misslindsay's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, we have to have an order for heat or
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    How Does Your LTC Facility Identify DNR Patients?

    Sun0408 replied to agingnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not in a LTC facility but we use stickers on the front of the chart. Code status is passed on in report. My last facility had purple DNR bracelets. I have seen some that actually state DNR on the...
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    background check

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

    They wouldn't do a background check if they weren't
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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    Sun0408 replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder if any of these work for pts with some form of severe brain injury?? We have had to use mouth guards to prevent them from biting their own tongue off. Last pt had 4 of ativan, 4 of versed and...
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    kinda sorta a dumb question...

    Sun0408 replied to Nursingstudent93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Larger company's and facilities use their website to list all jobs. Also many use the daily paper, job search sites etc to post job openings. Smaller offices etc use a lot of word of mouth. Google...