Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    Sun0408 replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The admission nurse as well as all the other nurses that came behind him/her. It is everyone's responsibility to insure safety, the family needed to be educated on the risk and the importance of the...
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    Sexual harrassment?

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

    I wonder if the OP will come
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    Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patients to begin on Monday Oct 1,2012

    Sun0408 replied to kcmylorn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I completely agree with you. I was on the floor before going to the ICU. My background was a renal, pts coded almost daily in HD yet DC planning was trying to get them out...why, because reimbursement...
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    how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    Sun0408 replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yep, work is my workout. I refuse to workout in a normal
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    Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patients to begin on Monday Oct 1,2012

    Sun0408 replied to kcmylorn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Gotta watch this thread.... I see it as more people not being admitted that need it. Longer stays for people that should be home. The main problem I see with this; we as a whole will be punished for...
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    MD screaming at RN's in front of patients regularly

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

    Job hunt now while you are still employed. Don't leave until you find another position.. 6 months is not ideal but that shouldn't stop you from looking and putting yourself out there. As for the doc,...
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    Sexual harrassment?

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

    I have to agree with the others. Is there more to this story; was he talked to
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    Pain management

    Sun0408 replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, I have given both at the same time. You must remember the on-set times of both drugs, IV morphine or dilaudid has a quick onset, meaning almost instant pain relief while PO can take up to an hour...
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    Pain management

    Sun0408 replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Fresh post-op, give the IV meds and don't worry so much about getting them off it. I have given IV and PO together. IV morphine or dilaudid is short acting, it will knock out the immediate pain and...
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    RN's forced to do CNA work

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

    I won't say its normal but it does happen, depending on what the unit needs at that time. Once in a while, I don't mind. If it happens to you frequently, I would bring it up to your
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    Finally feeling human again!!

    Sun0408 replied to Salisburysteak's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats
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    The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    Sun0408 replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    First week of each semester was dedicated to math. At the end of that week we had a math test, we had to make a 100 in order to continue. Many students were dropped because even after the 3 attempts...
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    ADN vs BSN...is there much of a pay increase?

    Sun0408 replied to ashleyr34's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends on the area. In my area, no there is no difference in pay. Many hospitals offer tuition reimbursement. Mine will pay for my BSN after one year of employment, so that's the route I'm taking
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    Let go after three days? Seriously?!?!

    Sun0408 replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh wow, that is awful. I am so sorry to hear that. It might be a blessing, do you really want to be with a company that puts so little into their employees.. I would expect anyone coming into a new...
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    Is nursing really that bad?

    Sun0408 replied to Reckless96's topic in General Nursing

    You must remember people come her to vent.. Nursing school is a beast, its stressful, so much information in a short period of time and no one will hold your hand through it. Much of it is learned on...
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    New hospital RN...hating it

    Sun0408 replied to natalie877's topic in Nursing Career

    Stay, learn everything you can, become better at understanding the big picture and become better at your assessments. Master common meds, signs and symptoms etc.. With the golden 1 year experience...
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    What and How Much Can You Tell to Patient's Family?

    Sun0408 replied to CuteNurseUnl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Once admitted to our ICU, we have the spouse, daughter, son.. Next of kin set up a password, from there we ask them not to give it everyone because with the password any and all information is given....
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    Haven't had my license a whole year and was "let go" from my first nursing job.

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

    Congrats!!!!! The past is now behind you, learn from it but continue to move forward
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    Lunch coverage novolog

    Sun0408 replied to lexijo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm not real sure.. Are you sure it is for UNDER 100.. I don't do peds but for our adult ICU pts the sliding scale does not come into play unless their BS is over 140... I would clarify the order....
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    Haven't had my license a whole year and was "let go" from my first nursing job.

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

    I highly doubt your nursing career is over with this one fire. Many new nurses are let go and find their place in nursing. Don't give up.. This is something that happens and yes you can explain it or...
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    My first code blue- CPR :(

    Sun0408 replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Critical Care

    My first code was my own pt in my 3rd semester of nursing school.. Talk about a shock. I had so many emotions I had no idea what side was up once it finished, I was in disbelief. He did not make it...
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    Is this what it's all about?

    Sun0408 replied to Gilead86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are looking for regular breaks and frequent bathroom breaks... Do not go into nursing. Many shifts I am lucky if I have peed more than once in a 12 hour shift. 30 minute breaks for lunch, not...
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    Head to Toe Assessment for Ventilated pt in CCU

    Sun0408 replied to ICURN1286's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks everyone for the props
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    Head to Toe Assessment for Ventilated pt in CCU

    Sun0408 replied to ICURN1286's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is the same as a non vented pt.. You will listen to lungs, abd, note all dressings, ivs, foley, do they have a NG or OG tube? On a vented pt however you would add the ETT size, location, vent...
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    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    Sun0408 replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is more stressful than nursing school but in a different way.. Some days are not as near as stressful as others and some days I would gladly take the stress from school vs work