Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Arterial sticks and analysis

    Sun0408 replied to heinz57's topic in Critical Care

    Depends on the state and facility policy. I can not as a RN do a art stick. MDs and RTs can both do sticks and insert Alines, we all analyze them. RT or the MD can make vent changes in my facility,...
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    Nurses thrown under the bus

    Sun0408 replied to GM1928's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have official orders to change any dressing because it is policy to change all dressing daily including chest tubes and surgical dressings. If a dressing is not be touched or changed, that...
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    Dry?

    Sun0408 replied to Donna 1966's topic in General Nursing

    OP, since you brought it up and we have answered your question. Here is a little homework for you, what labs should you look at to see if your pt is
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    Dry?

    Sun0408 replied to Donna 1966's topic in General Nursing

    The doc was asking if the pt needed more fluid as in a bolus. Usually pts are "dry" when they are dehydrated, not getting enough fluid, had surgery
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    Does your hospital go on diversion

    Sun0408 replied to NurseDMSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It depends on your area and the other hospitals in your area. We are the only trauma center in our county. The nearest level 2 is 80-100 miles away and the nearest level 1 is farther than that. So...
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    Does your hospital go on diversion

    Sun0408 replied to NurseDMSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have went on diversion a few times but we will still take a bad trauma, STEMI, or stroke. All others are
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    case study

    Sun0408 replied to Kawasabbah's topic in General Nursing

    Let's just go to AN's for all the answers. OP, you will learn nothing if you don't put the effort into learning the material, information etc. With a little bit of research you will learn so much....
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    So can i loose my certificate and or be jailed??

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

    The didn't come back part is the
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    So can i loose my certificate and or be jailed??

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

    Did you tell anyone you were leaving and who was watching your residents while you were to be gone ? I can't just leave no matter how many nurses or aides are on the floor without getting someone to...
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    11 year old with constant nausea

    Sun0408 replied to valinsd's topic in Gastroenterology

    We can't offer medical advice per TOS but as a mother I feel your pain. I would continue to have her worked up just in case there is something going on but in the mean time I would look at other...
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    What is or was your easiest or hardest nursing course

    Sun0408 replied to angieperry's topic in General Nursing

    Pharmacology was my hardest!! I am not the type that can memorize
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    Sun0408 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Yep, that's what I thought. Gotta put on a show for the
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    Sun0408 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    The keep page now has a video of her " moving her fingers to mamas commands". The lawsuit must be coming up soon. Nothing for months, now several pics and a video. The denial page had pics that were...
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    Is This a HIPAA Violation?

    Sun0408 replied to guestng82's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    How did the MA obtain the pts cell phone number?? From his chart? That's a big no
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    Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    Sun0408 replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Turn up the diprivan for low SBP and turn down the levo on low SBP. And no this was on 2 different pts at different times!!!
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    Does NPO pertain to nothing swallowed or nothing in the stomach?

    Sun0408 replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Students

    She can't swallow per your info. So no she can't swallow anything by mouth. The tube is for nutrition and most likely meds as well but you will have to check the
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    Spinal drains in thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery

    Sun0408 replied to nmsumurse's topic in Critical Care

    Lol. Sorry about the misspelling. Da$n autocorrect
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    Spinal drains in thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery

    Sun0408 replied to nmsumurse's topic in Critical Care

    All of our drains are placed by neuro. Anastasia only places and maintains epidurals for pain
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    altered cardiac function?

    Sun0408 replied to takingcare19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    🙏👏 welcome back esme!! You must be feeling better, I'm seeing longer posts from you😉 hope you continue to
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    RANT: You're an RN, suction them yourself.

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

    Thank you for further details. It helps, any RT that is worth their weigh in gold should have been more than happy to teach
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    RANT: You're an RN, suction them yourself.

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

    My first thought after reading your post OP was how often are you calling them to sxn a pt?? In my facility RTs sxn the vented pts q4 with vent checks as well as before and after a treatment just to...
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    Can I get hep C without a needle stick?

    Sun0408 replied to futurerntho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've deleted several comments. All smarta@@. I just
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    How many med errors are acceptable for a new grad RN at a teaching hospital?

    Sun0408 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How many have you had and the reason behind
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    Beyond Frustrated with WGU

    Sun0408 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Western Governors University

    I just started in Aug and had no issues. I would ask for another person to assist
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    Now my employer has threatened us with calling the BON if we don't get a pain scale...

    Sun0408 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, my NM is pulling the same thing. Say the pt states their pain is a 5 but wants a Percocet and the order states Percocet for 2-4 on the pain scale and we give it anyways, we are " practicing...