Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Confused and worried about my NCLEX experience!

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

    I don't know anything about the phone process.. I only know the on-line. Keeping my fingers crossed for ya
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    blood draw from PICC

    Sun0408 replied to littlegreenfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is to change the caps with each blood draw, diprivan tubing change and with each new TPN bag change.. We haven't had a BSI or an increase in infection since we implemented this. Actually we...
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    Confused and worried about my NCLEX experience!

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

    Do the PVT, try to log on to sign up to take the exam again, if it doesn't take you to the CC page, you passed.. My computer shut off at 76-78 not real sure and I felt the same way.. I still passed.....
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    blood draw from PICC

    Sun0408 replied to littlegreenfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I clean with chloraprep, flush with 10 cc NS, draw my waste, attach a new 10 cc syringe to get my draw. I then flush the line with a separate 10cc NS, flush the new cap, remove the old cap, then...
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    Dilantin via PEG - stop TF??

    Sun0408 replied to littlegreenfrog's topic in Patient Medications

    It is on our MAR to hold TF one hour before and one hour after. Also, since this med is so hard on veins; we give it in 50 or 100 cc NS using a filter if we give it
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    Complete Nclex Topic List

    Sun0408 replied to ep2128's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I underlined and bold the important one.. And yes, they can get your BON involved for this and revoke your
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    Complete Nclex Topic List

    Sun0408 replied to ep2128's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im sure everyone is happy you are sharing but you could get in big ttrouble with your BON for this..This is from NCLEX webpage. Examples of prohibited, irregular behavior include, but are not limited...
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    Am i fully to blame for this or did my mentor act complacement.

    Sun0408 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    I can not agree more with the other posters.. OP, please take this very serious. I am shocked at your response to this and the fact you tried to HIDE your error which is extremely dangerous to your...
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    failed nclex

    Sun0408 replied to Freddie86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear that.. Give yourself time to be down,sad,mad, disappointed etc.. Then get back on the horse and try again. What until you get your results from NCLEX then decide where you need to go...
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    failed nclex

    Sun0408 replied to Freddie86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you do the PVT.. If not, there still may be hope. I walked away thinking I failed also, most of us
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    kaplan q bank and hurst

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

    I loved hurst.. I heard Marlene's voice on several questions LOL. I did not do kalpan qbank questions so I really can't comment on that part. I did however get the kaplan NCLEX strategies book and...
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    My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

    Sun0408 replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love this
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    First Screw-upp

    Sun0408 replied to Janellius's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me if I have this wrong but when you verify a order in the computer, you are verifying the drug, dose, time , route etc.. is correct and as written.. So, if that is the case, how did you...
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    Do you check residual on J-Tube?

    Sun0408 replied to tojal1989's topic in General Nursing

    The J tube is in the small intestines not the stomach. It is my understanding you do not check residuals with a true J tube because of its location. You also can't check placement with a J tube.. You...
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    Nurse Practice Act rules on orders written by LPN and RNs

    Sun0408 replied to Franjcamp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In my state a LPN can not take a verbal or telephone order. The last hospital I worked at had a few LPN's on the floor so when the time came, he/she would just get a RN and have them take the...
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    eKardex for Meditech

    Sun0408 replied to TachyBrady's topic in Nursing Informatics

    sorry the icons are all on the right of the screen
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    eKardex for Meditech

    Sun0408 replied to TachyBrady's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Tech support or someone with the company should be able to add the intervention to your meditech. You may have it but not know its there lol.. when you go to your pt on the main screen click process...
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    Baylor Plan

    Sun0408 replied to fmugurl19's topic in General Nursing

    I live in SC also and have not heard of any hospitals in the area offer it .. You could check with McLeod, I figured from your username what school you go to and I know they are very large. I left...
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    eKardex for Meditech

    Sun0408 replied to TachyBrady's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Not sure if this is what you are looking for or if it will help.. We also use Meditech to document everything from ie: vitals, care plans, restraints, foley's etc.. Under process interventions you can...
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    PT/INR

    Sun0408 replied to Ted's Wife's topic in General Students

    If you didn't want us to "give" you the answer, what is the purpose of your question? Im confused
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    I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

    Sun0408 replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Really not following how you were harassed.. Is english your second language?? Maybe you are confused as to what harassed means.. I am sure he was more
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    PT/INR

    Sun0408 replied to Ted's Wife's topic in General Students

    If you are a nursing student or nurse, Yes, you should know these values and what they mean. If you don't, you should have resources to assist you until you have them memorized. The first set of...
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    ACLS requires a doctor's order?

    Sun0408 replied to BUNightingale's topic in Critical Care

    Wow, that is dangerous. What's the point? We are expected to begin CPR/ACLS if the pt is a full
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    When will I stop dreading going to work?!

    Sun0408 replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes it gets easier.. You become faster, more organized, better at making judgement calls, as well as priority. Stick with it, it happened around 6 months for me.. They say the first year is the...
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    dressing change

    Sun0408 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have heard both.. Any packed wounds in our ICU is done with sterile supplies and gloves. My last hospital, it was just clean. What does your policy state ?? That would be your answer unless you...