Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Narcotics administration

    Sun0408 replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    I have had pts set their cell phones to go off every two hours. Did I give the meds, yep yep as long as it was safe..The last pt I had was a CA pt with mets to all major organs. They set their cell...
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    Do you check DTR when pt has epidural?

    Sun0408 replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OB is not my specialty but I have cared for a few in the ICU, I check DTR if the pt is on a mag and pit gtt. We did them
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    How do you store your stethoscope?

    Sun0408 replied to BAMcDan's topic in General Students

    I just stuff mine in my work bag.. Its pricey but so far (5 years) and it still works like the day I got it. I would engrave your name in it if its not already, they tend to walk off less
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    Unable to answer family questions about DVT.

    Sun0408 replied to arallenrn11's topic in General Nursing

    There are many questions I can answer and many I can't or shouldn't. If tests are back and the PCP has not talked to the family "we" can not say a word, so yes there are times when calling the Dr. is...
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    How long did it take you as a new grad to feel "ok" at a new job?

    Sun0408 replied to kk83's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, somehow hit the add comment... but...I can deal better with the stress and the craziness of the unit, I know what questions to ask, I know when to call the doc and most of the time know what I...
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    How long did it take you as a new grad to feel "ok" at a new job?

    Sun0408 replied to kk83's topic in General Nursing

    About 3 month to feel ok and not totally overwhelmed, 6 months to pick up speed, get charting done on time and deal with crabby pts and family without taking it personally:) A full year to put it all...
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    Pt's/visitors reading Fifty Shades of Grey???

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

    hahaha, what a silly thing to get all upset
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    Sedation in ICU... your opinions/ experiences?

    Sun0408 replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would say 90% of our pts are sedated if on the vent. We either use diprovan, versed gtt, or something continuous. Rarely do we not sedate unless sedation is not needed. We also have PRN pain and...
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    Unable to answer family questions about DVT.

    Sun0408 replied to arallenrn11's topic in General Nursing

    I love education material for just this. We can't know everything about everything but we should know where to find the answers :) I love pt guided material on things such as DVT's, basic procedures...
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    Lpns in the er

    Sun0408 replied to brigirl246's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really depends on your state and your scope of practice. In my state LPN's are not allowed to give IVP meds, hang blood or access a PICC or TLC line. Therefore ACLS is not needed for them because...
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    Cause of a dried up black uvula?

    Sun0408 replied to ws582's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Im not sure about the meds but just a thought. I had a pt once similar to what you describe and it was old dried up blood. It coated the roof of the mouth, the check area and the back of the throat....
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    NG Tube/Corpak Residuals

    Sun0408 replied to Steveo123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If someone is on continuous tube feeds we check residual q4hrs adult ICU. If they are on bolus feeds we check just before administering. For meds, we do not check residual. It takes only a few seconds...
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    I wish I knew (blank) when I was a new CCU RN...

    Sun0408 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No I didn't and that was a blessing.. He wasn't a new doc, he just got confused and ordered the wrong med. Many as you know have similar names. So yes, knowing your meds will be very handy. Knowing...
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    I wish I knew (blank) when I was a new CCU RN...

    Sun0408 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When you feel uneasy about your pt and know something is just not right.. listen to it and investigate. Know your cardiac gtts inside and out, it will help when your pt needs something quick. I have...
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    Telemetry to ICU

    Sun0408 replied to airborneinf82's topic in MICU, SICU

    Haha, yeah Meditech is a beast but you will get better and faster at it. It just takes time. As far as the trauma's go, they are almost non stop their :) One thing I do actually miss about SI. I do...
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    Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    Sun0408 replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Support comes in a lot of different styles. Just because we don't say what you want to hear doesn't mean you don't need to hear it.. People wont always agree, you wont hear all rainbows all the time,...
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    I want to know how much LVN's in the San Fernando Valley get paid in CA

    Sun0408 replied to basskat's topic in California Nursing

    Crappy work RN's don't want to do LMBO, sorry but that was funny. Number 1.. I have never worked with any LPN's that don't have their own pt assignment. So yeah, they are too busy doing their own work...
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    Help! I really messed up and don't know what to do

    Sun0408 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean AN decides what is posted on FB?? Can someone explain that to
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    Do nurses make the worst patients?

    Sun0408 replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have cared for numerous nurses and NP's. Never had a problem with them or the pts that had a nurse or NP in the family. The worst are family members that claim to be nurses and ask a million...
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    New Grad, 8 patients. HELP!

    Sun0408 replied to circularstaircase's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is do-able..yes. It is right, no but you will get better, faster and more efficient. You will get better at time management, delegation and dealing with families more effective. The first 6 months...
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    Lazy nurse or what

    Sun0408 replied to Theguest2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Charting and flowsheets are preventing quality care from happening. I can't count all the flowsheets we have plus our 8 page ICU flowsheet. Everything you do for a pt is charted somewhere and heaven...
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    Patient assignments - Are nurses assigned to empty beds

    Sun0408 replied to LearningAboutNursing's topic in General Nursing

    In both hospitals I have worked in; yes a nurse can be assigned an empty room. Rooms don't stay empty for long. When I was a floor nurse, we had pods that had 6 pt room in each. One nurse was...
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    3 weeks on first job and checks are not available on payday

    Sun0408 replied to KWalla's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    call the labor board for your state and find a new
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    NCLEX exam and misdemeanor charge

    Sun0408 replied to inutero161's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would contact the state board and ask them specifically.. Some states ask if you have ever been arrested, and stating no would get you in a whole lot of trouble with board. Convicted but expunged...
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    What are "vasoactive drips"?

    Sun0408 replied to Nolander's topic in Critical Care

    Titration is what you do in response to how the pt is reacting to the drip.. If say the pt is on levo for low bp and you are at say 10mcg and you are still not getting the desired pressure, you will...