Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Frequent flier narc users

    Sun0408 replied to corky1272RN's topic in Emergency

    I don't mean come to the ED for RX refill. If their drug of choice is hydrocodone 10's and they are out, what is stopping them from coming to the ED to get more of them because they used up their...
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    Frequent flier narc users

    Sun0408 replied to corky1272RN's topic in Emergency

    Sounds a lot like policing to me. How are you to do your job if you have to look up approved medications. Will you also verify they didn't get a rx earlier from the clinic and are now out. I don't...
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    Do techs deliver babies in L and D???

    Sun0408 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I highly doubt any MD would let a tech deliver a baby. L&D has some of the highest premiums for insurance and the liability is huge. Things can go bad quick. No respecting OB or nurse would allow...
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    end of life care.. how could I have done better?

    Sun0408 replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    Without seeing the pt myself I can't comment on "how comfortable" he was. I know with end of life it is hard sometimes to find the right things to say. I tend to educate the family on what to expect,...
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    Call light abuse. What to do???

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

    I like the psych consult idea and I would let the pt know. Something is off to hit the call light just say they are turning the tv on and then again to say they are watching a tv show.. If this person...
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    I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    Sun0408 replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know,just a thought here but why not just give it q6h if it is safe to do so. Who knows maybe after a few days her "neediness" and on the call light 6-8 times an hour will decrease. Of course...
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    Ethical dilemma

    Sun0408 replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    See your last few posts gives us a better understanding of your question. I must say, you need to research this medication AND find out why the pt is taking it. You "believe" it is for depression but...
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    Canceled orientation...does it mean I really didn't get the job?

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

    Have you called your NM and spoken to her/him. They may have your schedule and HR or whom ever will call you to reschedule the "group thing" at a later
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    Ethical dilemma

    Sun0408 replied to tnguy31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you researched the medication and the dosage? 60mg is the typical dose. Providers start at 30mg allowing time for the pt to adjust to the medication before increasing to the "recommended" dose. I...
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    Question on chest tubes!

    Sun0408 replied to nathaliav's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    google atrium chest tube systems.. It goes into detail on the video's
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    Off the clock

    Sun0408 replied to jbecerra's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about
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    Subq Heparin

    Sun0408 replied to JTworoger's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would not talk my pts out of getting the shot, that is putting you at risk should something happen. The pts may get up to go to the bathroom but that is not a lot of movement since most hospitalized...
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    How far would you commute to an OB job?

    Sun0408 replied to Guest694054's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With the additional information you added.. I wouldn't take it. 4.00 less is a lot when you account for the mileage and increased gas prices. I do drive an hour for my job but the pay is 4.00 more...
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    INSULIN DRIPS

    Sun0408 replied to mombuxx's topic in Critical Care

    For gtts, I have only seen them in the ICU where the ratio is 2:1 unless the pt is really unstable. We have had to check q15min up to
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    Insulin gtt rates

    Sun0408 replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in MICU, SICU

    75 units and hour. I think that was the most before he died. No matter the amount he was on, his blood sugars kept going up.. I think his last BS was in the 600
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    Living in one state testing in another

    Sun0408 replied to HHH's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry but this is incorrect. You can take the test anywhere. The testing center site has nothing to do with that states BON. NCLEX will send your information to the state you applied to not the...
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    I would like to hear form those that have refused the mandatory Flu Shot.

    Sun0408 replied to Anniehow's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wore the mask for 2 shifts and it sucked.. I had the flu shot at my former facility but until my current facility had my records I had to wear it. Pts look at you like you are contagious and you can...
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    How *not* to draw up morphine

    Sun0408 replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yep, done that one myself.. I don't put any air in those. I just insert the needle and pull it out
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    BP

    Sun0408 replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Make sure the bell is "on".. Some can turn and if it is turned the wrong way, you will not hear anything. To check put your stethoscope on and tap, if you don't hear it loudly, turn the bell until you...
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    Am I Incompetent?

    Sun0408 replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but I have to ask, do you check placement if the pt has a NG tube? Maybe reading through your P&P manual will help.. Skim over the things you see on your
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    Am I Incompetent?

    Sun0408 replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

    Residual checks should be q4h or what ever your policy states. Checking for residuals is done to make sure the pt is tolerating TF.. Too much TF = the pt is not tolerating/digesting the TF and can...
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    Am I Incompetent?

    Sun0408 replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a bad day made worse with the in-service.. You have never had a pt on TF, have you ever check residual?? These are basic but understandable if you have never dealt with it.. Check your...
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    Book-smart, but not "on-the-job" smart?

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

    Yes, you do the best you can. Speed comes with time. Don't let what others say bother you, people talk and you can't please everyone. As long as you are safe and do your job, let them talk. My...
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    Book-smart, but not "on-the-job" smart?

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

    Plan and simple.. practice. You have to have the hands on training to get all the skills down. The more you do it, the better and faster you will become.. "Book smarts" is fine, I'm sure I could read...
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    ICU RN in need of less physically demanding unit, PACU?

    Sun0408 replied to SunshineRN32's topic in PACU

    A friend of mine left the ICU for NICU for the very same reason.. Major back issues.. She misses the unit but loves the lil