Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    What is the point of Medicare?

    Sun0408 replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Medicare is for the elderly or disabled.. They do not need to stay so many days to get it. Medicare will only pay for so many days per DX and they do have a preset number for each DX.. Of course that...
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    HD catheters

    Sun0408 replied to iluvmonk's topic in General Nursing

    In my state they can not. The HD cath is really not to be messed with unless there is no other choice.. We can use the blue port with an MD order for abx if we can not get a PIV started or if they do...
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    Sun0408 replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    They did not hire her because she is JW, they didn't hire her because she can not/will not hang blood products. That is the same as saying she can not perform all the required duties of a RN that the...
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    Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    Sun0408 replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    Personal/religious views should have no bearing on the care given to a pt. If a person can not do the job that is within their scope of practice; they need to find a different setting... LTC, Home...
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    Flu shot 2010-2011

    Sun0408 replied to alibliss's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I have never signed a consent for a vaccine..
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    Flu shot 2010-2011

    Sun0408 replied to alibliss's topic in General Nursing

    For years the flu shot included both influenza A/H1N1 and B/seasonal. This year the flu shot includes 3 strains.. influenza A/H1N1, AH3N2 and influenza B. I really don't feel anything about it...
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    Starting Clinicals, Hepatitis B Vaccine question

    Sun0408 replied to nursegc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have had the series twice, no side effects but for some reason they just don't take with me.. After the second set, I had to sign the
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    Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    Sun0408 replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya but I bet those same people will be all over us IF something happened in the night and we were not there because "we were letting them rest".. It is a no win situation. You are in the...
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    I posted in another thread

    Sun0408 replied to sunshineintheforest's topic in General Nursing

    You can take the NCLEX anywhere, you will be issued your license with the state your registered.. Ex: I live in SC and now licensed in SC but took the NCLEX in NC because that testing center was...
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    Where oh where have the good PCTs gone?

    Sun0408 replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is so wrong. I can let go of the falsifying documents but when you "lie" about vitals that can be a life or death situation. We need accurate info in order to treat/notify the MD if an issue...
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    Need help with boss and ethical dilema...

    Sun0408 replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at at DME while in nursing school and yes even with non-compliance the Dr must still DC the O2 and send the order to the DME before they can pick it up without fear of being held liable if...
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    Unbelievably Discouraged..Please help!!!

    Sun0408 replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    There is more than one right answer to the dreaded interview questions. I feel most are just to see how well you think on your toes and handle yourself in an uncomfortable setting.. Try not to focus...
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    Patients and the race card

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

    This is not going well at
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    Patients as customers????

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

    Yes, you are correct and yes hospitals are heading in that direction if they have not already done so.. It is a fine line that we walk to keep the pts safe as well as happy.. Will I give a DM pt with...
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    Primary household earner?

    Sun0408 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I am at the moment, my husband had back surgery last
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    Trying to teach a pt about Diabetes

    Sun0408 replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    I would have her talk to her PP about holding if she is having a lot of hypoglycemic episodes.. You really wouldn't hold it or skip it because she will still need it.. Without it her glucose level...
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    Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    Sun0408 replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I was at the DME and the chiropractors office we always dressed up.. When I was doing my preceptorship at a small hospital several of the MD's were dressed up while doing rounds. I have also seen...
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    Trying to teach a pt about Diabetes

    Sun0408 replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    The simpler you keep the instructions the better.. I know in the hospital for our pts that are on a sliding scale we check their sugar level at 8,12,5 and 9.. Of course the times can be adjusted to...
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    Likeliness of getting a job without healthcare experience?

    Sun0408 replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Well for me, I was a waitress for 10 years before becoming a RN.. I landed the first job I interviewed for.. Actually both jobs I interviewed for offered me the job. I think your work history is more...
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    Are we sacrificing hands on patient care for academics?

    Sun0408 replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    The real world of nursing will be a major shock to you if you have not taken care of at least a few pts by yourself.. If only one person is allowed to give meds; what do the rest of you do for the 5...
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    Nursing concerns....

    Sun0408 replied to Vaikinglee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you will learn to see the member, breasts and lady parts as just another body part.. I have never had a problem cleaning the female body or placing a foley but the first time I had a mans member...
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    Depression after a miscarriage.

    Sun0408 replied to MsGreenBeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Dang it... Looks like I got another thumbs down for NOT doing someones homework for them.. I am sure the OP has a huge book like we all did in nursing school that has a few interventions for...
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    Depression after a miscarriage.

    Sun0408 replied to MsGreenBeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the spell check.. I guess my mind is asleep after working the weekend.. I still stand by what I said.. If it is depression, treatment is needed. That does not always mean medications. And...
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    Depression after a miscarriage.

    Sun0408 replied to MsGreenBeauty's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse would know what to say and since WE can not give medical advise on this site, my responce was safe.. Depression is a medical dx
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    Depression after a miscarriage.

    Sun0408 replied to MsGreenBeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Suggest they go see there OB,MD or