Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Please Help! What does ∆ms mean?

    Sun0408 replied to ArmyTwin's topic in General Students

    or a change in mental status.. The triangle means change so maybe :) I really don't know, just guessing at this
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    Please Help! What does ∆ms mean?

    Sun0408 replied to ArmyTwin's topic in General Students

    Do you think the triangle was a sloppy A, meaning AMS altered mental status ??? Never saw that in a dx
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    Icp monitoring

    Sun0408 replied to kenjessy's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    What have you came up with thus far.. What is a high ICP? What other things will you be monitoring besides the ICP? What precautions should you take before positioning, transporting, bathing this pt...
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    Question on giving a full bed bath

    Sun0408 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Nope not gonna happen, I always wear gloves for pt care including a
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    Icp monitoring

    Sun0408 replied to kenjessy's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    can you be more specific in the help you need.. If you are at work and unsure, please go to your charge nurse or other experienced staff with ASAP type
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    New RN, first med error. I need advice!

    Sun0408 replied to jordana888's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pts will pull out IV's, NG tubes, foleys, pegs, piccs etc.. Not your fault, it happens. As far as returning the med instead of wasting; how is that your fault, your preceptor was right there too. You...
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    Patient refusing Hospice

    Sun0408 replied to jammycakesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Can you get a hospice consult for the family and pt. He may not except but at least she will have the information needed. Many fear the word hospice alone, many don't understand what it really means...
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    Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    Sun0408 replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    Herpesviral Encephalitis in a 95 year
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    Guidance for a new case manager?

    Sun0408 replied to MarcyRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks so much for this question OP. I have been a ICU for a while now and it really is starting to feel like torture instead of nursing most days. So I am looking for a change. I have always had a...
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    Aural learning style and a bad teacher

    Sun0408 replied to dayanara's topic in General Students

    I will say to find what works for you quick because as you go further in your nursing education, a large chunk of the instructors will be just like this. Why, too much information to cover in a short...
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    question...

    Sun0408 replied to sbem10's topic in General Students

    Think about it, why would you change before?? This would lead to a dirty body on clean sheets that will get wet What does visitors have to do with linen changes?? Why before bed, what will this...
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    newly hired to icu

    Sun0408 replied to TNT_RN09's topic in MICU, SICU

    6 weeks is what I got when I went to the ICU from the floor.. Just remember, you will never be alone... Don't run from this, you will be trained to be an ICU nurse, your ms days will help you more...
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    If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

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

    I still have problems with this one;the grey area lol.. I have no problem calling for a change in pt condition, meds, tests or for interventions. The situations I have a problem with are the pts that...
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    New Grad just hired, need help stat!

    Sun0408 replied to FloatDaddy's topic in Nursing Career

    What state are you in? Around my area that is a great starting pay for a new grad. You could also call around to other facilities and ask what their starting pay is for new grads to help you get a...
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    Please help me understand this scenario...can I be banned...

    Sun0408 replied to docpsychrn's topic in Travel

    So you never accepted the assignment ?? I would call his boss, the BBB, or whom ever I had to make a complaint re this guy/company.. I don't see how not accepting this assignment prevents you from...
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    Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    Sun0408 replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think it's fine.. Wash it often tho
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    cough assist machine to a ventilator

    Sun0408 replied to hazelnutbeach's topic in Pulmonary

    Interesting, never seen one or heard of one.. Gonna keep an eye on this
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    Confusing Levo and Neo

    Sun0408 replied to nu2icu's topic in Critical Care

    Make you a small cheat sheet and attach it to your badge with both names, min and max doses so in a hurry you have it on you :) I have one for my code drugs on one side and the other side I have the...
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    Advice for Leaving RN Position

    Sun0408 replied to jbsmith4's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't leave without a job lined up. I would go to part time or PRN until then; once you have a new job, please give the 2 or 4 weeks notice. Some companies require 2 weeks while some require 4 so...
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    Central line protocols

    Sun0408 replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    Rarely do pts come up from the ED with a central line. If one is needed, we ask the MD's or PA's to do it at bedside once the pt has arrived. On occasion the pt will leave us within 30 minutes for...
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    I just got my GED, and..

    Sun0408 replied to luca19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My story is very similar to yours. I started at a community college in Jan 06 and graduated the nursing program Dec 09. My nursing program had a wait list so that time is included in the dates above....
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    Blue screen @75

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

    you can do the trick as soon as you get home, some have done it in the parking lot of the testing center. Give it a try and let us know.. wishing you luck
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    Pain management

    Sun0408 replied to jennyrds07's topic in Patient Medications

    Sounds like you did everything right. I would talk with your NM or educator to clear the matter and get everyone on the same page. Education may be needed on the unit. I have given IVP pain meds with...
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    Pt's/visitors reading Fifty Shades of Grey???

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

    Where did the OP
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    How to summarize clinical exp on resume.

    Sun0408 replied to gloryfied's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would be careful at how you list your clinical experience.. At first glance HR or the NM may think you are a new grad with no experience and not just a new nurse. 7 months is better than none and I...