Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Fall Risk Follow Up Question

    Sun0408 replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not in L&D but when I was pregnant the only time I was not allowed to walk or go to the bathroom etc was if I had an epi or the baby was crowning.. The rest of the time I was able to move...
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    Who should read a skin testing result?

    Sun0408 replied to kual's topic in General Nursing

    On the floor when pts were being placed for LTC we placed the PPD's and read them times 3 days. If we got a positive reaction, we notified the MD to order a chest X
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    question: 1 on one what to do?

    Sun0408 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time, if it is a 1:1 situation the pt is either very critical and still getting vitals qh or titrating drips q15-30 minutes or something else that needs critical monitoring.. So you may...
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    Night shift and Sleeping

    Sun0408 replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where those others worked but on nights I as well as all of my co-workers except for a few CNA's did not have time to sleep. We were way to busy. We had 36 pts and plenty to do.. Most of...
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    help w/client? Tips?

    Sun0408 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    How advanced is her dementia would be my first question.. Some are not motivated to do much because they forgot how to do it, or what they were doing to begin with.. Research dementia and see where...
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    How would you handle this?

    Sun0408 replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    From just reading your OP, it sounds as tho he was making small chit chat before getting down to business.. Now I was not there so I don't know how he was "acting" or if he was being sarcastic or not...
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    Renal Unit

    Sun0408 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I just left a renal floor. We had a schedule each day of when the pts are going. We do not give BP meds or ABX prior to HD. We also gave the hemo RN a brief report, last vitals, finger stick, labs to...
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    PHARMACY PROBLEMS?

    Sun0408 replied to pharmacistKAREN's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes we have a lot of missing meds and that is very frustrating to pass meds then have to go back and wake a pt to give a medication after many msg sent and phones calls.. The biggest thing that gets...
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    Have an interview - apply for add'l job at same hospital?

    Sun0408 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with interviewing for both positions and then take the offer you like the best based on unit dynamics, support, etc.. I applied for 3 positions at my hospital, received 2 call backs for...
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    Is this common?

    Sun0408 replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I agree.. Use you aides but don't abuse them.. If a task can not be done by them, you must do it but if they can do.. let them if you are needed for nursing duties only :) That will free up alot...
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    Is this common?

    Sun0408 replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it is Pharm that sets the times and they do not understand "care" that they also have a 1800, 1900 and 2000 med.. I will send them a message to add that med to 1900.. Less trips to the pts...
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    Is DNR status automatically transferable

    Sun0408 replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    Not in my state. It does not transfer. A new DNR order must be issues with each
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    clinical applications?

    Sun0408 replied to akelboy2's topic in General Nursing

    What am I missing ??? Is there a question somewhere
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    How much should I ask for?

    Sun0408 replied to thekellyone's topic in General Nursing

    Chances are they have a pay scale for X amount of experience.. For a NG you get X amount, 6 months experience you get a little higher, a year you get X amount.. Usually most places have there own pay,...
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    Elevated PT, but decreased INR?

    Sun0408 replied to WalldancerNIT's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a few days for warfarin to raise INR
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    random drug testing

    Sun0408 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    It is called random for a reason.. They want it to be a surprise so nope, they won't tell you when it is coming.. Kinda defeats the purpose
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    how long does it take?

    Sun0408 replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an interview on the 1st and the NM called me back this past friday the 11th to say all was good.. During the interview she told me it could take up to 10 days to get it back.. HR called me the...
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    State Withholding License Because of Criminal Background

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

    I am shocked you had no idea a criminal background could stop you from getting your license.. My school was very up front and told everyone. We had to get a background check before entering the...
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    Mother/Baby VENT!!!

    Sun0408 replied to BaByNuRsE07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can leave on good terms and go back it the new adventure doesn't suit you.. It is rough in a lot of areas but you will never know until you give it a try.. You may find you really like the other...
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    student assigned pt with respiratory MRSA

    Sun0408 replied to jane850's topic in General Nursing

    I have yet to wear shoe covers, mask, or a cap for MRSA.. Just follow the facilities protocol and talk to your instructor if you need more info.. Gown and gloves are just fine for MRSA. If the pt is...
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    Do your clinicals at the hosp. you want to work at?

    Sun0408 replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I did my clinicals at ALL the area hospitals. That way when it was time to find employment, I knew how each one operated and treated their employees.. That made my decision easier. I however did not...
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    How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    Sun0408 replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Less than a year, ADN, 23.17 plus diff I work nights and weekends so thats 6.00 more an hour. I live in SC.. Yes, I am a RN.. A yearly income of about 45-50,000 depending on overtime.. I do like my...
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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

    Sun0408 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh the computer thing and pharm got me thinking... Wouldn't it be nice if all rooms had there own computer and scanner with a locked cabinet with ALL of that pts meds.. No COW to lug from room to room...
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    Anyone take the Hurst Review for NCLEX? Is it worth the money?

    Sun0408 replied to myty23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At one point during the test, I LOL because she was talking in my head.. Too funny.. I passed also, first try :) Many of my classmates said the same thing.. Glad I wasn't going
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    In your "perfect nursing world" what would you have?

    Sun0408 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    All providers put in their own orders, always legible and a signature you can actually read.. Sorry, we are a very large hospital and that line thing you just signed does not tell me who you