Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Having a GED

    Sun0408 replied to msmartel bee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No it will not stop you from getting into nursing school. Living proof right here :) You may have to take classes at a community college first, then transfer to a 4 year or you can stay at the CC,...
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    Can an LVN student smoke weed if they have their cannabis card?

    Sun0408 replied to hellobunny's topic in California Nursing

    Tricky topic, while it is legal in your state it is against company policy to test positive for "drugs". Chances are it is against school policy also. The BON is not to keen on this either. Hell many...
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    Should meds be held before an EGD?

    Sun0408 replied to goannain's topic in Gastroenterology

    I know there is a huge issue with terminology when it comes to tubes so let me ask where the J-tube was. J-tubes that I have worked with are not in the stomach, they are in the small intestine. PP is...
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    Do you call the doctor at night for low B/P's on night shift?

    Sun0408 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Famous words... Don't treat the monitor, treat the pt. I would not call the MD for that pressure, I would assess my pt. How are they, how are their other vitals, is this normal for this pt, did they...
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    Basilar Skull Fracture and Oral Grastro Tube (OGT)

    Sun0408 replied to sandrang1993's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have placed many OGT on our trauma pts with facial fx, orbital, skull fx etc.. An NGT is
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    Is pain still the "5th Vital Sign"?

    Sun0408 replied to SuzieF's topic in General Nursing

    I thought pain was the "6th vital sign" but either way, I do
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    Nurses stopping for an accident scene - topic revisit

    Sun0408 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    So glad they were ok. As a mom, we always worry and hope others do the right thing in a time of
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    Too much info to remember / confusing patients with other patients

    Sun0408 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It does get easier, thats the good news but it does take time.. just remember you are never alone even when off
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    Too much info to remember / confusing patients with other patients

    Sun0408 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Over time you will learn what is important and what others NEED to know. Until then maybe Esme12 will chime in and give you some links to her brain sheets. You are new, this happens to all of us
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    Pre-op Chlorhexidine Bath Wipes

    Sun0408 replied to Jesfinley's topic in Operating Room

    We use the wipes on all our pts as a way to decrease infection. With that said, if the pt is AAOx3 they should be able to do it themselves. If the RN must do the bath, it shouldn't be an issue because...
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    Be kind to nurses... we choose the size of your IV

    Sun0408 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Some people take things too
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    Pump rates verification

    Sun0408 replied to MissRN7's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Im not understanding your question.. Can you explain? You program the amount to be infused in the pump with the infusion rate.. We use alaris pumps and it has a library of medications as well as...
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    nurses with dui convictions

    Sun0408 replied to mcat45's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It will come up and she will not only get in trouble for the DUI but also for the "hiding"/ lying about it and the BON may be very strict on her/him because of it. As far as the DUI, Im sorry but NO...
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    Atrial fibrillation

    Sun0408 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A. Fib has the greatest risk for a clot/stoke. The main tx if not converted is anti-coagulation to help prevent clots. Please read up on this, a simple google search will give you a lot of...
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    Do nurses help preterm babies to exhale?

    Sun0408 replied to leekm's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will give you a bump, because I have never heard of this. It is my understanding that exhaling is a natural mechanism. I really don't know if a pre-term baby has issues with exhaling as I don't work...
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    What credits are needed for a BSN?

    Sun0408 replied to Principessa22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend you speak with someone at the school you want to get your BSN from to ensure your credits will transfer and which classes are needed. I would hate for you to take a variety of...
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    Ethical/moral issue

    Sun0408 replied to dee78's topic in General Nursing

    So how did ya'll get the IV out, did he come back or did you go to him?? I ask because when I was a new nurse I DC'd a pt with the IV in place also. Thankfully the daughter brought him back to the ED...
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    TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    Sun0408 replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    Some are similar, the test covered a few in the sample but many where much more in depth. If you read the book and know the steps to the assessments you should be
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    When patients discharge... transportation

    Sun0408 replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    Also many leave with family, no waiting but a staff member usually a tech or CNA takes them down in the
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    Patient labeling issue

    Sun0408 replied to sleeplessinnyc's topic in Patient Medications

    Calling it a labeling error does not take away the fact it was a med error and a potentially dangerous one. You did not follow the five rights..wrong patient. Sounds as though your facility takes this...
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    Ethical/moral issue

    Sun0408 replied to dee78's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I worked a renal floor for a year before moving on, this was typical. Sad really, pt in question will be back for sepsis re to that line, I even had some infect it themselves just to get back in...
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    TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    Sun0408 replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    The second link did not open correctly put the first is very similar. When I did mine, I had no assistant and the man was a dummy
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    potential tardive dyskinesia r/t Seroquel?

    Sun0408 replied to beleanor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would not consider the phos level "high" as you stated, it is slightly above the norm but not "high". Please be careful when using strong words like that. When I think of high, I think of a phos of...
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    Ethical/moral issue

    Sun0408 replied to dee78's topic in General Nursing

    If the med is scheduled q6h, that's how often you can give it. If the pt is still in pain, you can call the MD and ask for something else. IV pain medications do not last long so the pt should have...
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    Very inappropriate!

    Sun0408 replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in General Nursing

    "My administrator, recently left and went to another job. However, she still works part time at my company as my boss. I recently applied to a larger company, my boss now works at this company. I know...