Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    afraid I may have spread mrsa

    Sun0408 replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We no longer test for MRSA on admission. If a pt is cultured to r/o infection and it comes back positive, then they are placed on isolation.. But what about prior to that or the unknown infected pts...
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    New RN, 3 weeks into orientation, total screw up.

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

    I can not stress enough what Grntea said. In addition, the insulin you gave did NOT cause the pt to drop that night.. If it was the insulin you gave, it would have been seen much earlier in the day....
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    Working Night Shift

    Sun0408 replied to KIKIBG's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I always sleep when I get home, and I have no problems getting back on my non work schedule sleep cycle LOL.. For an example.. The day I go back to work, I sleep til around 10-11am, wake and stay...
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    New nurse at rock bottom please fellow nurses help me

    Sun0408 replied to melissa_m87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The job market is tough in many areas, many new grads are having a hard time finding work without restrictions and a record.. I say that lightly because I know things happen. Try and network, go to...
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    Type 2 diabetes

    Sun0408 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    This is a hard one for many people. Many think its "just a sugar" problem, not understanding the effects on kidneys, eyes, and limbs. Many are unaware they could end up an amputee for example. I would...
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    Please HELP!! What would you do??

    Sun0408 replied to Roskarin's topic in Nursing Career

    Check your policy, several hospitals I worked at required a 4 weeks notice. Never burn bridges, you never know when you may need/want to go back. The only thing you can do is give your notice and...
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    IVP Administration Rates

    Sun0408 replied to NurseMCE's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have an app on my phone called IV drips and it has basic information, that might help give you a reference point both you will have to check your policy. Many vary on starting doses and max doses....
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    IVP Administration Rates

    Sun0408 replied to NurseMCE's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have a book in each room that has all the common gtts, there starting rate and max rate. Many are weight based so a basic starting point varies. Check and see if your unit has something
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    Thank you to the ICU nurses

    Sun0408 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Critical Care

    Hugs to you during this difficult
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    Graphing Calculator for Statistics

    Sun0408 replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before you buy one, check with the school's library; many have the calculators needed for class. My school did. I signed it out for the semester then returned it when I was done :) No money out of my...
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    Shift-to-shift report in front of patient and family

    Sun0408 replied to Piglet08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have done bedside reporting for a few years now. It is awkward at first. Do you have a kardex to give report. That will help a lot... I don't see it as acting or a performance;it is no different...
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    Telemetry to ICU

    Sun0408 replied to airborneinf82's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just checking in with ya.. Which unit did you end up on?? How is orientation going?? I know you have to go through all the units and PCU. Its kinda crazy at first being with different people and all...
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    Rude ED Doctors

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

    Calling the ED and telling the Doc what tests to run LOL, so outside the scope of a CNA. I think she did you a favor when she hung up, Im sure what came next would be much
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    Working Night Shift

    Sun0408 replied to KIKIBG's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You should be fine. One shift a week is not much but it helps get your foot in the door. Several of our CNA's work 3 12's and go to school full time. It can be done and we do what we gotta do...
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    Nursing Without MD orders?

    Sun0408 replied to Timfin's topic in General Nursing

    This would be a great question for your supervisor. Many facilities have protocols for just about everything, this protects the pt as well as the
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    Lost my first peds pt

    Sun0408 replied to That Guy's topic in Emergency

    Hugs to ya.. It is hard, we all deal the best way we can. The important thing is to "deal" with it and try to move on. I'm sure all of y'all did the best you could and provided the best care possible....
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    Help with application question...

    Sun0408 replied to froggirl1129's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can't count tech/CNA work as nursing experience. You also can't count clinical time as nursing experience but you can highlight what you've done on your resume. I would put the tech/CNA in your...
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    Suggestion to prevent damage to lips when vomiting?

    Sun0408 replied to Jackoswald's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How long has this been going on?? I would think some IV fluids are needed. Have they checked her for a SBO or something along those
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    Care of chest tube for paediatric cases

    Sun0408 replied to deepurple's topic in Pediatric

    The only time I have ever had to milk or strip a CT was for an open heart heavy bleeder. Other than that, we rarely need to strip or milk one...Depending on the system used; some will have a bubbling...
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    Licensure with battery arrest

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

    What does the application say?? If it asks have you ever been arrested, I would be truthful. They will find out the truth one way or another and many times they do their own background check. When...
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    Inpatient hospice patient on a Med-Surg floor

    Sun0408 replied to IdislikeCODEbrowns's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have had orders for up to 10mg morphine and 4mg of ativan q1h for comfort care only pts. Trust me, we did not hasten those pts death with those doses. 1mg ativan q2h is nothing and I would not call...
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    ACLS

    Sun0408 replied to Missy2280's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ACLS will be helpful but I wouldn't take the first coorifice on-line. Also ACLS is a lot about pushing iv drugs, when, how much and how often. LPN's in some states are not allowed to push IV meds. Can...
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    being reported in CA pls help

    Sun0408 replied to NYCRN82's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't see anyone patronizing you. The good or bad thing about the internet is you can track peoples posts. You are worried about the board and WE are worried about your addiction. Just on this forum...
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    Manager is sabotaging my future :(

    Sun0408 replied to rn2bn07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good luck :) I had a manager like that, luckily we had a nurse liaison so I went to her before letting my manager know I was wanting a transfer so she wouldn't try and stop the move with bogus charges...
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    being reported in CA pls help

    Sun0408 replied to NYCRN82's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow, does this have anything to do with your "diprovan abuse" question? Finding you on the floor with a needle is NOT good. I would be very careful how you proceed from here and talking to a lawyer...