Sun0408 ASN, RN

Trauma Surgical ICU

Member

  • Content

    1,761

  • Visitors

    38,666

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    39

All Content by Sun0408

  1. Sun0408

    charting at night hellllp

    Sun0408 replied to aortas's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds good except the "will continue to monitor".. What are you monitoring? See a lawyer can take that as a problem. The only time I chart will continue to monitor is IF there is a problem, then I...
  2. Sun0408

    Still finding a university to get into

    Sun0408 replied to nursebrandy33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you might be a little confused or things are really different in your area. Associates in Nursing will equal RN if you pass boards, Bachelors in Nursing equals RN if you pass boards, not LPN....
  3. Sun0408

    Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

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

    I don't know, maybe its just me but I have not seen or experienced "nurses eating their young or bullying". The term can mean many different things to different people. I have know older nurses that...
  4. Sun0408

    I don't like my job

    Sun0408 replied to Lauryen828's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ashley said it best
  5. Sun0408

    K+/Mag replacement protocol

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

    We have a k, mag and phos protocol that all of our ICU pts are on when admitted. There levels are checked every am. If any one of the levels are replaced, we are required, per protocol to redraw 6...
  6. Sun0408

    Do you think I could get kicked out?

    Sun0408 replied to w.ross1990's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Ok, so lets just say it.. You knew it was hot, you knew your car did not have AC.. Why did you bring him period?? The fact that it is an open area is irrelevant, he was not to be there with you while...
  7. Sun0408

    Do you think I could get kicked out?

    Sun0408 replied to w.ross1990's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Bad judgement call. I am not sure how the school will handle this
  8. Sun0408

    medication

    Sun0408 replied to windom22's topic in Addictions

    Hard not to jump to conclusions based on the question and the section it was posted in. OP, if this question is because you "took" the morphine, get help ASAP before something bad happens to a pt or...
  9. Sun0408

    AM I CRAZY??

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

    I would be very worried taking something like that. Not to mention, the family split. 5 months is really not that long, I would continue looking for something in your area. If moving is an option, it...
  10. Sun0408

    Pearson view trick doesnt work

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

    I've heard Cali is very very slow at posting your name to the BON
  11. Sun0408

    Trauma Nursing

    Sun0408 replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Emergency

    I agree, I would love to be able to click the trauma button and chat/ask questions from others in the same specialty as myself. Our trauma unit is still called SICU, however, 90 % of the pts are there...
  12. Sun0408

    VAD vs. PICC for long term ECT treatment?

    Sun0408 replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    What is a VAD, is it similar to a TLC? If it is, in my facility a TLC stays in place for no longer than a 1-2 weeks before switching it out to a PICC. If thats the case, I would go with a
  13. Sun0408

    Some OR nurses need to get a grip... really!

    Sun0408 replied to Epona's topic in Operating Room

    Nurses aren't supposed to pee for 12 -13 hours or even longer.. Don't worry, your bladder will adjust hehe.. Just kidding.. Some people you can do no
  14. Sun0408

    Survey: Question about IV's

    Sun0408 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    It is a skill like any other you learn in nursing school. With that skill, you will only get as good as you will allow yourself to get. It is a skill that needs practice.. When I first started my...
  15. Sun0408

    Starting to become hopeless with this resume, please help?

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

    The experience you have listed is clinical rotations correct? Hospitals don't count that as RN experience but it does help get you in. The job market is very tight, see if you can find someone in...
  16. Sun0408

    There Are Easy Nursing Jobs......

    Sun0408 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no thanks.. I'm an adrenaline junkie:) I will stick with my current position for a while longer hehe. Maybe someday I will want a job like that, but good for them advancing their education while...
  17. Sun0408

    Starting to become hopeless with this resume, please help?

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

    Objective To secure a responsible, permanent position as a Registered Nurse, in which my education, training and skills may be effectively utilized towards advancement. Education Employment...
  18. Sun0408

    can you apply for a job immediately after passing nclex

    Sun0408 replied to hansef's topic in Nurse Registration

    Apply now.. In my state; no paper license is mailed out. We only get our name on the
  19. Sun0408

    ACLS certified... do I need to update BLS?

    Sun0408 replied to k1p1ssk's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you need a current card. Check with the American Red Cross, classes for Healthcare professionals is around
  20. Sun0408

    CNA salary in Charleston, South Carolina

    Sun0408 replied to Deliab93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Charelston is a very high price area. CNA's make above minimum wage, so you are looking at 9.00-12.00 an hour with benefits. Home health usually pay higher than hospitals and LTC facilities. You can...
  21. Sun0408

    How does your unit handle this assignment situation ?

    Sun0408 replied to melanie1126's topic in General Nursing

    Did your charge nurse have pts? If not, she/he should have gotten the new pt settled and started the admission paperwork for you will someone else put in the orders while you caught up with pt care....
  22. Sun0408

    What do I wear?

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

    I mean what the first poster stated..No suit is needed but still business
  23. Sun0408

    What do I wear?

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

    THIS
  24. Sun0408

    What do I wear?

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

    Yes.. Treat this like an extension to your interview. Present yourself professionally. Congrats on the job
  25. Sun0408

    Should I feel bad about this?? New grad wanting to quit days.

    Sun0408 replied to Bonnie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is very common for new grads to feel like yo do right now. It is a huge learning curve and it does take time to "get it". With that said, days are busy, with more visitors, meals, procedures,...