Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Should enroll in Hurst Review now??

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

    I did the hurst live review in Jan. I took it about a month before my ATT arrived. After the live review, you still have a lot more work to do on your own. I would go ahead and start if hurst is the...
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    Nclex meds

    Sun0408 replied to EMTtoGN10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same here, I for the life of me could not figure them out so yep; I guessed
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    Microbiology with A&P I OR II?

    Sun0408 replied to JennL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school you were not allowed to take them together since A&PI was the pre-reqs for II and II was the pre-reqs for
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    Giving tylenol to a family member.

    Sun0408 replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the other nurse is correct.. I will keep a watch on this post to see what others' say.. Yes, even if it is OTC we can not offer or suggest a medication.. I would not chance it. It can be...
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    what class kicked your backside?

    Sun0408 replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was pharm for me.. For some reason I just couldn't memorize anything.. If it was taught with the disease like COPD, DM, etc I understood it and how it worked.. I am the type of person that needs to...
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    am I wrong?

    Sun0408 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the others.. You should have took the pt to the bathroom yourself.. Yes a RN can do that and
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    Recent MSN nurse graduate

    Sun0408 replied to puppet's topic in General Nursing

    Around here most places want a manager that has at least 3-5 years bedside experience. This allows for a better understanding of the needs on the unit and the
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    Need job advice!

    Sun0408 replied to miss_c's topic in General Nursing

    Check and see if you can transfer to a different dept in the facility. Maybe you will find something in the cath lab etc.. You may find a job opening that only has day shifts and no weekends.. If that...
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    For the Student or for the Teacher

    Sun0408 replied to SchoolNurseLaura's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As a mom of a special needs child, I understand where the child is coming from. It was a meltdown as we call them. It comes from the frustrations at home as well as school. He felt he was being...
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    Felt like a complete idiot at work yesterday

    Sun0408 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    We all have moments like that.. You learn by them and that is how we improve :) In NS I hung a piggyback of abx but didnt unclamp it so for the hour the pt only received normal saline..I always check...
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    Nursing Career & Relationships, Marriage

    Sun0408 replied to OnePostAndDone's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is the hardest part of all of it.. I know when I was in school, my family took the back seat several times. When time allowed I did do as much as I could with them.. My husband would...
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    student with vasovagal problems

    Sun0408 replied to pabrocc's topic in General Nursing

    For me Louis V, I know I am not pregnant.. Not sure about the others tho..
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    student with vasovagal problems

    Sun0408 replied to pabrocc's topic in General Nursing

    It has happened to me about 5 times in the last 18 years.. Never know why and none of them involved nursing, needles or blood.. All my blood work has come back normal. The last episode happened last...
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    Is parents treatment ok with an order?

    Sun0408 replied to laughing weasel's topic in General Nursing

    I would not encourage this with out the primary provider being aware and giving the ok.. We are not allowed to prescribe anything, even OTC.. The trick you are talking about tho has been used for...
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    Does your phlebotomist ask you to draw blood from a PICC line for them?

    Sun0408 replied to koinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my hospital if the pt has a PICC line or a TLC, the lab is not allowed to stick them. The lab is not allowed to pull from the PICC or TLC either. They leave us the tubes and we pull them and send...
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    catheter info

    Sun0408 replied to rachael222's topic in General Nursing

    We can not give medical advice on here.. The person needs to call his primary provider and ask
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    Can the doctor refuse to see a patient?

    Sun0408 replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question.. It is my understanding that a Dr can refuse to treat a pt. Now this is from a private practice Dr.s that already has a relationship with the pt and if the pt refuses to...
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    can you make it all the way through nursing school on dishonesty alone?

    Sun0408 replied to Desire2Learn's topic in General Students

    I really don't see how they plan on someone taking the math test for them, but if they find away around it; I am sure the exams will stop them. If not, NCLEX will kick their behind :) If you know...
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    Pharmacology Question

    Sun0408 replied to Tinknurse2B's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is what I have also. That dose is not
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    Pharmacology Question

    Sun0408 replied to Tinknurse2B's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So you are on the right track.. What are the numbers you came up with.. what is the low range? what is the highest dose? Now what is the total mg of the med RX'ed? Does it fit in that range? Show...
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    Pharmacology Question

    Sun0408 replied to Tinknurse2B's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK, I am not gonna give you any answers but I will help you figure out where to start. The rest is simple math.. 1. Figure out the 300mg every 6 hours dose.. How many doses will that be in a 24 hour...
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    Which one would you do first?

    Sun0408 replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

    OP, asking others to so your work for you will actually hurt you in the long run because you will lack the needed critical thinking skills your instructors talk so much about.. You really need to do...
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    Do I need Insurance?

    Sun0408 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Mass, I am a RN in a hospital and I pay 50.00 a year.. It depends on your state
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    Do I need Insurance?

    Sun0408 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I bought mine for 50 bucks a year at NSO.. I would say for something so cheap, I would get it. You never know now a days. I love the fact that IF I need it, it is
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    Need help with this vague patient safety question.

    Sun0408 replied to obfuscate's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Another safety issue in hospital and LTC facilities is falls.. So bed in low position, bed alarm if pt score warrant one in use. Making sure side rails are up, brakes are in the locked position....