Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    What would you have done??

    Sun0408 replied to Sun0408's topic in General Nursing

    thank you... the pt had no hx of anything other than htn and degenerative spine disease. when i stated i had ranges for the gtt, i was indicating i had no other parameters for the other medications.....
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    What would you have done??

    Sun0408 replied to Sun0408's topic in General Nursing

    I so agree with all of you.. I spoke with the on call that was there at 6 and he said "wait til he gets here" (typical) because the MD in question rounds early; usually between 5:30 and 6:15.. This...
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    It's kinda hard to apply those things we learn from school specially...

    Sun0408 replied to Datu's topic in General Nursing

    so true what first poster stated... yes, it is normal.. you will get there
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    Do all Nurses need Malpractice Insurance

    Sun0408 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't work without it.. NSO is the company I use and its less than 100.00 a
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    Why won't anyone hire new graduate nurses??!!?!?

    Sun0408 replied to samae23's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure if you can work as a CNA but either way, it will not give you RN experience just CNA.. The company will still have to train you.. Check with your BON to find out if you can, it might...
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    Brand New Nurse - need advice

    Sun0408 replied to Khinton23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Make sure your scrubs match LOL.. Seriously, it is your first day.. You will look like an idiot one way or another :) You are going into a specialty and it will take time to get everything down, know...
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    PICC Lines With Heparin

    Sun0408 replied to mangua's topic in General Nursing

    We pull it off before each use.. After the use of one of the ports; heparin was put back in to prevent it from clotting off.. Q12 hours all the ports had to be done.. We had to remove the heparin,...
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    Looking for opinions...

    Sun0408 replied to Vaxene's topic in General Nursing

    IDK, I did the commute for a little over a year and I can tell you the drive there was easy, the drive back after being up for 18+ hours was getting dangerous.. I was seeing things that wasn't there,...
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    Bullied by the Young

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

    If she finished her 12 hour shift and reported off to the on-coming shift she can not be charged with
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    saline flush ..Joint Commission

    Sun0408 replied to melgrek's topic in Patient Medications

    Several years back they could be but now they are treated like medication/medical device so they have to be locked away...Sorry I don't have a link for
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    Need help choosing the right unit to work!!!

    Sun0408 replied to formovies4's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't think there is such a place as slow-paced in the hospital LOL not as a bedside nurse anyways.. I worked med/surg for a year then switched to ICU.. While it is a high stress area; I love it. It...
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    Any suggestions?

    Sun0408 replied to NepRN's topic in General Nursing

    Single mom I would say the daytime job.. It will be easier to find child care if/when you needed it but chances are you wont need childcare because you will be off summers, holidays etc with...
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    How long are you a "Graduate" Nurse

    Sun0408 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Some states/hospitals have GN positions available.. This is someone who has graduated school but not yet passed boards.. Tricky how they can play with words.. I was a new grad after passing boards...
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    Four point restraints

    Sun0408 replied to anastasia158's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That would depend on your facility.. All side rails up in my hospital is restrains and illegal so we can only do 3 to be "legal".. Sounds like a tricky situation.. I would go to your DON and ask.. In...
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    Credit check along with background? *****??

    Sun0408 replied to choc0late's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It didn't have an affect on me and they did a credit check also.. Yes, we also filed for
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    Already an RN first DUI, board of nursing

    Sun0408 replied to RNfornow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good luck, I would do what ever the BON asked of me to keep my license.. A lawyer may be a very good idea.. I am not sure about CA BON; however, I wouldn't take hear say as "truth" with something as...
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    Patients "waiting to die"

    Sun0408 replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    Some believe it is a personal journey we must go through; when she is ready, she will die on her terms.. Some hold on tooth and nail, others like my granddad waited until everyone came to see him and...
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    Malpractice Insurance for New RN

    Sun0408 replied to nulife4good's topic in General Nursing

    NSO is who I use
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    im selfish? hmmm

    Sun0408 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    haha, I will join you then.. I don't like kids, except my own most of the time..I hated OB/peds too and I don't want any part of OB or
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    Does anyone change their propofol tubing Q24h?

    Sun0408 replied to Murse_1's topic in General Nursing

    We do
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    If you could do it all over again, would you choose nursing as your career?

    Sun0408 replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I would.. Some days are so bad I ask myself "why" but I have to say I have so many more good days
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    Do Nurses Have to Make Their Home Addresses Public?

    Sun0408 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, in SC anyone can look up your name and license # along with any actions against you because it is public record. But in SC they do not show your address or any other info.. Just name, license #...
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    Do Nurses Have to Make Their Home Addresses Public?

    Sun0408 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you are talking about? My employer knows my address and so does the BON but no one
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    when you miss an order

    Sun0408 replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    It happens, that's why we have a double chart check to make sure everything is done.. I have found lots of things day shift missed or forgot to do and I am sure they have found lots that I missed over...
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    Anyone else feel like they don't know anything?

    Sun0408 replied to ornurse25's topic in General Nursing

    Just about every shift for one thing or another.. I may not understand everything or remember everything but I KNOW when something is wrong or off. Then I start asking questions