Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    Night Shift Schedules...how does yours work?

    Sun0408 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    My schedule is predicable. I work wed, thursday one week then the next week I work mon, frid, sat, sun.. It has been like this for 6 months. Sometimes I might have to work tue instead of mon but it...
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    How to keep track of Dr orders?

    Sun0408 replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    When Dr.'s come to the floor and write orders they fold the new order so it sticks out of the chart. The charts are always with us because we have a pod set up at our hospital. Meaning 6 rooms in one...
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    tattoos in nursing

    Sun0408 replied to katie10's topic in Nursing Career

    In school all visible tattoos had to be covered, even on the neck. One guy had to wear a big band-aide to cover his. I have several but none are visible even in scrubs. I now work as an RN in a large...
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    Is it possible to take the NCLEX-RN for NJ in PA?

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

    NCLEX is national. I took mine is NC but am registered in SC.. Going to NC was closer for me. You can take the test in any of the states and the results/being licensed will go to the state you put on...
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    Why State Board needs SSN?

    Sun0408 replied to PrettyNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen numerous questions that you have posted about this issue. I am sorry but it sounds as though you have something to hide. Several have already told you why they want it and to call your...
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    church and med pass

    Sun0408 replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you document resident off the floor or in your case not available and in your notes give a detailed reason.. I work hospital but we have several options for giving meds late or
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    Where to KEEP crash carts

    Sun0408 replied to rn5350's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is in front of the nurse's station. It has breakaway locks with the meds already in them. Unplug and run is all we have to do when a code is called on our
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    Crisis mode

    Sun0408 replied to southern.bellex3's topic in General Nursing

    Renal floor nurse here... new grad also. Yes, it is a hard floor. Our pts go south very quickly. I too have been told if I can make it on that floor I can make it anywhere.. Give yourself time. I...
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    What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    Sun0408 replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Day and night are both the same on my unit. We have a total of 7 pts each but mostly 6. We also have 5 tech, and a charge (he/she) does not take pts. Charge will do IV's,admissions, discharges etc....
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    narcotic count issues

    Sun0408 replied to finne1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, why was it there "for over a week"? How often does your unit do a narc count? And why would you have to leave over it? I would have informed the NM and went on with my shift and let her/him and...
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    When did it "all come together" for you?

    Sun0408 replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are still a new nurse and now in a new area. Give yourself at least 6 months. It will take that long or longer to learn the unit, the MD's and what they prefer in different situations etc.. It...
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    Confused evaluating RN to BSN online programs

    Sun0408 replied to SkateBetty's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the info.. I am in the process of doing the same thing. I am looking for the program that is the best priced, little to no CE requirements before starting the upper level nursing classes...
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    So I hate my job.

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

    I felt the same as you until I hit my 6month mark. I work 7p to 7a and I do see my kids more than I would if I worked any other shift. I had several conversations with one of the charge nurses at...
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    6 DUIs, felony child neglect and now a nursing student

    Sun0408 replied to pug07's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Chances are she will not be allowed to sit for boards. Most states are pretty strict on things like this. I did not have to do a background check before starting school but we were warned about the...
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    Air in the line!!! What am I doing wrong?

    Sun0408 replied to juliannaUT's topic in General Nursing

    For a secondary line, after I attach it to the primary I lower the bag and allow the primary fluid to go into the secondary and prime the line that way.. For primary tubing I prime it slow. Sometimes...
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    Incident Reports and Unusual Occurances

    Sun0408 replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    From my point of view, I wished I had that kind of feedback.. I am a new grad, I have been on the floor for 6 months and not a word from management. So for now I am taking no news as good news. I...
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    Do you still use your old nursing school textbooks??

    Sun0408 replied to werkinit's topic in General Nursing

    So funny you asked this question.. Today I had a bonfire and watched them and all my notes etc turn to ash.. I did keep my med/surg, pharm, assessment and lab values book. I don't know if I will ever...
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    Medications that make you helpless and psychotic for nursing students

    Sun0408 replied to Elsarap's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree more with first poster.. I was never given any medication in nursing
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    Isolation Gowns

    Sun0408 replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    As of the time I left this morning, we still use the yellow paper type gown. That and anything in a hospital can change in a blink of an eye
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    New Admissions

    Sun0408 replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do it; however, if we are swamped the charge nurse will do it for us or at least
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    How many of you NGs are on nights?

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

    My kids are older so I sleep when they are in school.. I don't feel any different. I work my 3 days, sleep while the kids are in school and wake at 3 when they get home. I have several hours with...
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    How many of you NGs are on nights?

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

    I was hired on nights but that was the position I applied for. I had the option of going for days but that would mean the 3 days I work, I will not see my kids. So nights work better for me and my...
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    Confused Mom

    Sun0408 replied to onemore4gsus's topic in General Nursing

    ADN is the fastest and in most cases the cheapest route. Check your area because some places require a BSN even for entry level. Once she has her ADN and passes boards she can work as a RN and do an...
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    Daydreams of a perfect job

    Sun0408 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    So true LOL
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    Daydreams of a perfect job

    Sun0408 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how I would love to have 4 pts... That would be a dream. We carry a load of 7 on a renal