Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Is it nearly impossible to find a job with only an associates degree?

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

    It really depends where you live like others have said. I work in a very large hospital and had no issues getting hired with my ADN fresh out of school. Very few places in my area offer BSN programs...
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    alaris pump: air-in-line alarm. what's your method of removing air bubbles?

    Sun0408 replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    We also use the Alaris pumps and they can be a pain. I stretch the tubing when I prime it especially the area that goes in to pump.. I have found air trapped in there and the stretching allows for the...
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    A little puzzled, looking for some input

    Sun0408 replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen something similar as to what you describe. The pt was in his 40's, AMS, extreme pain, enlarged liver/spleen, fever, increased ammonia levels, almost unresponsive one minute to 4 point...
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    Charge Nurse Ignores Me

    Sun0408 replied to qt2168's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know but this sounds like really childish behavior Some how you have annoyed the charge nurse or she may feel your questions are invalid, either way this has to be handled. Pt safety is...
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    How do you prime a nasogastric feeding line?

    Sun0408 replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing

    Fill the bag with the correct feeding, fill the chamber half way by squeezing it and then open the roller clamp til it reaches the end. This set up does not look like it connects to a pump so you...
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    Feeding tubes - Help!

    Sun0408 replied to ilovepedsnursing's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, a Dobhoff can be inserted by the RN. I have yet to see a MD insert one. A Dobhoff is the brand of the tube inserted through the nose, they clog very easy and much smaller than an NG tube....
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    I did a dumb thing today and learned a lesson

    Sun0408 replied to DawnCaprice's topic in General Students

    Not enough details but if this is over the instructors language, then I have to say: pick your battles. In the grand scheme of things, this is not something to get all worked up over and possibly...
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Sun0408 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me where you work because I can promise you, I do not get holiday pay, double overtime, large shift diffs etc.... No triple holiday time or regular time and a half for holidays either....
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    Is it possible to do maternity nursing in a clinic?

    Sun0408 replied to Amber307's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The obvious come to mind; OB office, peds office but for couplet care the only thing I can think of is a free standing birthing center (not hospital). I'm not sure how popular they are in your area...
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    Flushing PICC lines with heparin

    Sun0408 replied to LogCabinMom's topic in Patient Medications

    If we have a line with heparin, we pull off the heparin before we flush or run anything through the lumen. Once we are finished with the lumen, we flush with NS then flush with the heparin. My current...
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    Passing meds prepared by someone else

    Sun0408 replied to cdeyoung's topic in Patient Medications

    Agree with above. In addition, I have had people refuse this med or that one;how would you know which one was which.. Sounds like bad practice to
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    Pretty bad at starting IV's

    Sun0408 replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    #1 will depend on your policy. Many do require an MD order for the foot d/t the high risk of infection. #2 will also depend on your policy, we are not allowed to place a line on the affected side....
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    TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    Sun0408 replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    Still can't help you with the written exam, sorry. Don't remember much from the test. You can google TNCC video's on youtube to see what the scenario's looks like. Hope that helps
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    Nursing presentation HELP!

    Sun0408 replied to Kandyrain22's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there an area of nursing you are more familiar with that you can do the PP based on that?? If it must be the OR, maybe google can you pin point
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    TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    Sun0408 replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    Wait, I never said you were preventing others and that was not my intention. TNCC is emergency/trauma based which is seen more in the ED/trauma unit but it is all about assessment and still...
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    TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    Sun0408 replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    Know the scenarios in the back of the book, pay close attention to the * and **, they are crucial to hit during your test. It is similar to ACLS and the megacode, you will walk into a room and get the...
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    Certification in Continuous renal replacement therapy

    Sun0408 replied to Nyla Maddox's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My last facility was the same as above, a few days class and that's all. I miss CRRT, my current facility doesn't do it, they just do traditional HD or
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    New nurse and very depressed

    Sun0408 replied to Socrates12358's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Night shift is tough but this sounds more than just "night shift adjustment". The anxiety is getting to you. Being a new grad is tough the first 6 months. Hopefully your PCP will be able to help. If...
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    days vs. nights--family life perspective

    Sun0408 replied to 77for2011's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift works best for my family. My children are 12 and 10. During the school year, it works great. I see them everyday, able to help with homework and do dinner. I sleep while they are in school...
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    Ever had a Dr. mad at you?

    Sun0408 replied to KBLOWE831's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I have had plenty of people mad at me.. New pt, expect new orders, look for them, make sure they are in the computer or place them in the computer. All pts in the hospital will have orders. Check...
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    Getting new orders

    Sun0408 replied to krg8089's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    This is a very specific question for your facility, best to ask your charge nurse, NM, or someone that has been there longer than you.. Typically when the doc says "ok" to your request you write a TO...
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    New Grad ICU Need Encouragment

    Sun0408 replied to Rl3232's topic in Critical Care

    Um no, that is not how it is everywhere. 6 weeks orientation to the ICU is unreal, it should be 12 weeks or longer with classroom time. Being a new grad is hard enough, this is not something you...
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    Clinical instructor offended me during clinicals

    Sun0408 replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry but I am not seeing a problem. Have a talk with her so she knows you understand and speak english very well. I see this as a misunderstanding. I also think you are reading too much into this...
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    Sun0408 replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see that, I stated in my original post there must be major issues.. Maybe the NM is now seeing the issues and working to fix
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    Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    Sun0408 replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    How are we doing that? The NM sees a problem and is doing something about it. Now I am not saying you are doing this but usually people don't get upset unless they are guilty. If you are not one of...