Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Inappropriate Behavior

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

    Im sure she/he knows then very well to give kisses on the cheek. Hugs, I can see anyone giving but a kiss is much more personal. Im also sure the residents that don't like it have told him/her so....
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    Is giving meds early common??

    Sun0408 replied to Bonnie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When I was a floor nurse I started my shift by checking on all my pts first. Then I would check each ones MAR. I would do dressing changes while I was doing my assessment and take them there meds....
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    question about triple lumen

    Sun0408 replied to susto's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The rate would be what ever the MD wrote for, sorry but that is not a standard number. If could be 20 cc/hr to say 500cc/hr depending on what the pt
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    substance abuse and schools

    Sun0408 replied to hwozni00's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't see where that falls under the schools responsibility. If anything it falls to the parents. Knowledge does not change behavior. Unless a person wants the stop, and seeks out help; no amount of...
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    Did I catch this guy in a lie?

    Sun0408 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    I don't see where it
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    ICU General Help

    Sun0408 replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Critical Care

    How long have you been on orientation and what classes does the hospital offer? Learning is something you will do every day, every shift. You will also need to do your own homework and look things...
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    Silly question

    Sun0408 replied to futurern34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well think about it.. You need a MD order for O2 right. So that is not an independent action. Most of the time on NCLEX,they want to know what you will do, not the MD. So what is the first thing you...
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    Best use of the dry erase board you get

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

    I used the board for process of elimination only. I crossed out the ones I did not like and kept the one I did and selected only that one and never changed my mind. Go with your gut once you have...
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    Practicing to my full scope...PICC question

    Sun0408 replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have to say also you are lucky you can touch a PICC and handle IV meds. In many states it is not allowed for LPN's. I hope you know your scope of practice just to be sure. If the PICC has heparin in...
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    Felt so bad, haven't checked if the patient have an iv.

    Sun0408 replied to japz's topic in Patient Medications

    No matter how busy you are, you must assess your patients. This is so much bigger than an IV or trusting the off going shift, you did not assess your pt...I hope this was a lesson learned but it may...
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    How often do you get called and asked to work on days off?

    Sun0408 replied to limonada's topic in General Nursing

    Oh they call all the time. I worked Friday and saturday night off sun and then back for mon, tue and wed.. Guess what, they called me sunday wanting to know it I would work.. Hahaha, um NO !!! Most...
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    Organ Donation after Brain Death

    Sun0408 replied to Nccity2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my Trauma ICU it is pt/family based. We do not declare brain death with two MD's, it must be with a blood flow study. If there is no blood flow to the brain, the pt is declared and removed from...
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    What you love/hate about your assistants

    Sun0408 replied to jwkwildland's topic in General Nursing

    I will tell ya what I hate about our techs.... We don't have them and that sucks big time
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    Why Do Nurses Do This

    Sun0408 replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Nursing

    I also doubt the front desk rep is a nurse... When you become a nurse you will see things in a different light. Yes making a call is very simple but you have no clue what else "your nurse" was doing...
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    can't get high score despite of studying

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

    You have waited a year ?? I would recommend a review course like Hurst.. Do it from cover to cover and them schedule the test and stick with that date. Pass or fail, you can retake the test again and...
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    what's the most important things to know about Dialysis patient??

    Sun0408 replied to beatrice1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Check out and know the renal diet. Many pts can not have most things we take for granted... BP, weights and lung sounds are key in HD pts as well as the graft/fistula site, check it for
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    What do say to pt with new dx of metastatic CA?

    Sun0408 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you wooh
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    What do say to pt with new dx of metastatic CA?

    Sun0408 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to say anything,sometimes just listen, be there, advocate for them in any way they need it.. Let them vent, be sad, cry etc.. Sometimes they just want to feel normal and talk about...
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    IVP Rates

    Sun0408 replied to Java Mama's topic in General Students

    Sorry didn't know it was an actual test for you. When I was in school, they didn't test on IV push meds, just drip rate,
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    IVP Rates

    Sun0408 replied to Java Mama's topic in General Students

    No math needed.. Most of us just watch the clock and push it very slow.. A little bit this push, wait, a little more, wait, a little more, wait.. You get the picture.. Some meds I dilute in NS and...
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    Confused and worried about my NCLEX experience!

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

    CONGRATS
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    My patient coded, and it's giving me nightmares!

    Sun0408 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    What was her admitting dx.. Why was she in the ICU, that may be the first clue to why she coded.. Nose bleed shouldn't be that serious but her increased resp rate and work of breathing is a major...
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    So, what's your minimum "good shift" standard?

    Sun0408 replied to LobotRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well besides the obvious.. A minimum good shift to me depends on who's on the schedule. Some of us work better together than others.. The rest falls into place if the right members are on no matter...
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    Administering IV Lasix & Albumin

    Sun0408 replied to futurern4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Think about this and look it up in your drug book... How does each medication work, what does it do and where does it do it at?? This will get you thinking in the right
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    patient education for the obtunded, non-responsive, dying patient?

    Sun0408 replied to sdshoemaker's topic in General Students

    Talking to her about what you are doing, about to do, meds given IV, OG or NG etc is pt education. Turning her and telling her why is education, one does not have to respond in order for it to be...