Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Overwhelmed to say the least...

    Sun0408 replied to J&B-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was where you are now except the moving part. Trauma is amazing,scary and every emotion you can think of balled into one shift. It does get better the more you learn. Jumping in and taking care of...
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    12 Hour Shifts

    Sun0408 replied to BigCSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have worked a few 8 hour shifts and don't like them.. Not enough time to do all that was needed in my opinion, I have to agree with above re missed information. I always feel rushed when I pick up a...
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

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

    I also tried them, but they didn't have the style I wanted in my size but the price was the same as Danskos. Only white for us and they only had the mary jane style I did like the soles of
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

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

    Yeah Timberlines are in the same price range as Danskos so get ready to spend about 130.00 depending where you get them from.. When I went shopping, I was there for over 2 hours and walked and walked...
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

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

    I think you mean Danskos and they are comfortable but you have to get used to them and not everyone can wear them.. I love my heel never really touches.. No rubbing.. I also like they are 2.5 inches...
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    I maybe in trouble, HIPPA Violation

    Sun0408 replied to ms.amy03's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Anything you mentioned could happen.. No need to worry because it will not change the outcome. The best thing to do is own up to the unprofessional post, never do it again and when you have your...
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    Oxygen depndent or independent nsg action

    Sun0408 replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While O2 is a drug and needs to be ordered, in many cases it already is ordered for "just in case" on the admitting orders. However, in an emergent situation, you apply O2, stabilize your pt them call...
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    NGT residual question..

    Sun0408 replied to maiohmai's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Check you policy..Some state to return, others state for anything over XXX to waste.. Also, I don't check residual on pts that are NOT getting feeding. I do check placement but not residual. If the pt...
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    Sigh...the dreaded day...advice needed

    Sun0408 replied to PinkPinkster's topic in Nursing Career

    So, did you get the job?? While nursing is a tough job with much to be responsible for the only quote I live by is "nothing to it but to do it". Please don't get me wrong, I am by no means playing...
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    Ethical Question About Pacemaker

    Sun0408 replied to Nursingbride12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In time allowing for a peaceful, comfortable death will become one the best parts of your job. You will be sad a life is lost but the peace that comes over the pt because they are no longer suffering...
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    Ethical Question About Pacemaker

    Sun0408 replied to Nursingbride12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The pacer was overlooked. Once the pt is made comfort care only or to withdraw care, the pacer is usually turned off. I have turned off many. The pts usually don't pass immediately after turning it...
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    How to survive 16h shifts...

    Sun0408 replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    Learn to say NO, they will take advantage of you if you let them and don't let them guilt you into some thing that is too much or unsafe. This will lead to burn out as a new grad learning the ropes....
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    How many chapters have you been assigned??

    Sun0408 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    The most I remember is up to 20 chapter. Some were all chapters, while others were selected reading out of the chapter. This is nursing school and yes while overwhelming it is doable.. Focus on you...
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    Wound Vac - when to discontinue?

    Sun0408 replied to jonga's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Can you take pics of the wound to show the PCP and get their guidance if the pt is homebound or
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    Wound Vac - when to discontinue?

    Sun0408 replied to jonga's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    For a hospice pt, I would not DC the wound vac just yet. PP had some great things to consider. We tend to do BID wet to dry dsg changes once the WV is DC'd if the wound is still open.. That would...
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    I'm scared, is this normal or should I run?

    Sun0408 replied to Kgibson089's topic in General Nursing

    Stop, you are putting the wagon before the horse. If you land an ICU job you will not be alone, many offer long orientations with classroom time not counting the time of the unit working side by side...
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    Getting a California RN License with a Criminal History: Misdemeanor

    Sun0408 replied to cheethaj's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    awesome.. That is great news, congrats
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    Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    Sun0408 replied to monkey2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, tests and results are a grey area and as nurses we can get into hot water if we say too much... As a family member, of course you want more info but the "nurse" might not be able to give you the...
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    can you give prevacid (PPI) "too early"?

    Sun0408 replied to miniangel729's topic in Patient Medications

    My last hospital we could and then we would call Pharm and have them change all other times since we could only change the first dose.. This hospital while great has a few minor kinks I am still...
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    can you give prevacid (PPI) "too early"?

    Sun0408 replied to miniangel729's topic in Patient Medications

    I so feel ya and hear
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    Exam strategies? Seems like I can't pass those tests!

    Sun0408 replied to demeanor89's topic in General Students

    Go to your instructor, go over the test and look at the ones you got wrong.. Understand why you got them wrong is the first step in fixing the problem.. Did you read the question wrong, read too much...
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    can you give prevacid (PPI) "too early"?

    Sun0408 replied to miniangel729's topic in Patient Medications

    We can't re-time them, it would make things so much easier if we could.. Pharm won't change the times with out MD order, and the protonix is a "fixed" time.. That's why I had the big UGH behind my...
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    pvt tricks..

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

    That is the good pop up.. The bad one takes you to the CC page to pay for the test
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    can you give prevacid (PPI) "too early"?

    Sun0408 replied to miniangel729's topic in Patient Medications

    KelRN, don't go into the hospital.. You will be woken to take meds at strange hours, woken for vitals at midnight and 4am not to mention assessments. Hospital nursing is 24/7 so while we try to allow...
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    How much info do you give to patient's family members?

    Sun0408 replied to nurs1ng's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do not give test results. That is the MD's job. If the pt has already been informed and they have questions I will answer those however I will not give results. Family is tricky because many have no...