Sun0408 ASN, RN

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    What do ED nurses need from volunteers?

    Sun0408 replied to medicinelover's topic in Emergency

    Simply, just ask what you can do to help or be more helpful to them and the
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    keep running away from jobs!

    Sun0408 replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    Give yourself time. Don't run away. This is all new and a HUGE learning experience.. You will feel stupid or feel you don't know anything but YOU DO.. I have been at my new job since March. Things...
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    Malpractice insurance for RNs?

    Sun0408 replied to ecierra's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather have it and NOT need it then to not have it and be sued.. It is so cheap, why not carry it.. Hospitals can throw us under the bus, protect
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    I wasn't sure where to ask this but decided to ask....

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

    I'm not saying you can't but some states are very strict, some are only strict on certain things. We are human too, so yes we can make mistakes. A friend of mine had to get a reckless driving charge...
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    I wasn't sure where to ask this but decided to ask....

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

    You will need to call your state nursing board and ask them. They will give you the best and most accurate information. In my state if you have so much as a bad check in your "criminal background"...
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    why do people do this?

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

    What they are saying is true.. Don't let it get under your skin, let it prepare you for what is to come.. Just say "thanks for the tip" or "I know" and move
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    New Grad Blues in the ER...

    Sun0408 replied to DreaRN80's topic in Emergency

    I have been on my floor for 5 months also; a very high acuity renal floor.Pts can go south very quick as well and we never know what will happen next. I ask questions, ask for help, clarification, and...
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    Is Dakins still used?

    Sun0408 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    We still use it all the time for wet to dry dressing
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    How to survive clinicals

    Sun0408 replied to Sjsmith92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First day for us was always orientation. We walked the unit we were on, maybe had a scavenger hunt. We were introduced to the staff, learned where everything was. The second day at clinicals we were...
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    Signing a contract for a length of employment commitment?

    Sun0408 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I would be very cautious about signing a contract with a LTC facility without knowing the details FIRST. I would ask what is expected of me, my duties, the number of pts I will be responsible for...
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    Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    Sun0408 replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    My fav is that we can go to the med room and pull any med the pt wishes WITHOUT an order.. The medication I need is right there, why can't you just give it to me.. No, I didn't think it was important...
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    Where to practice/review nursing skills

    Sun0408 replied to PedsNurseLA's topic in General Nursing

    When we want to "refresh" we go to our director and have her arrange for us to go to the GI lab to do IV's. We can also go to the OR for foley cath placements etc.. Ask your director what the hospital...
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    Can You Ask for More?

    Sun0408 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    What part of SC.. I live and work in SC. I am also a new grad that works in a hospital and my base pay is over 23.00 not counting my diff pay. As for the office, you could try but if jobs are slim I...
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    Want to buy Danskos, but should I wait til I'm working so I know if color will

    Sun0408 replied to HealerWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    At my hospital all nurses are required to wear white
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    Poor posture resulting in back pain...help!

    Sun0408 replied to Lajimolala's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The shape ups do help.. I bought mine a few weeks back and my back no longer hurts after my
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    The positive side of nursing...PLEASE!!!

    Sun0408 replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let the negative scare you, use it. Learn from it. I am glad I come here and read the vents and rants. It helps me to cope with my own feelings and I learn from them too.. I am new nurse also. I...
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    New Nurse, 2 job offers. Any Advice?

    Sun0408 replied to IndyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with 2ndwind... I was promised the world on my unit and the unit seemed like a good fit for me but after being there I can tell you they put on a big front.. The employees are...
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    Have you been assaulted by a patient?

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

    Many times but the pts were not O&AX3. I have learned to keep a close eye on my pts during the assessments. I have also begun talking with the confused pts for a few minutes before I approach...
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    Honest thoughts on Job Market

    Sun0408 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at in SC will hire new grads.. Myself and about 10 of my classmates are working there. It is a larger hospital and they still have positions to fill. The three or four smaller...
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    LTC to cardiac critical care..

    Sun0408 replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Brush up on your cardiac meds.. Know which ones affect BP and HR and which ones only affect BP etc...You can also brush up on interventions for popular cardiac issues so when they do happen, you will...
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    anything you wish you were told in nursing school that you werent?

    Sun0408 replied to karyan06's topic in General Nursing

    The amount of responsibility but lack of
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    White nursing shoe recommendation?

    Sun0408 replied to RachAB22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have went through nike, new balance and several nursing shoes. None of them worked for me. I did find clogs from anywears that were comfortable as well as my sketchers shape ups.. I wear them in...
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    3pm-11pm shift duties for a Support (CNA)

    Sun0408 replied to thekidisback's topic in General Nursing

    On our floor the CNA's take vital every 4 hours, give bed baths, help with personal care and bathroom, linen changes, get drinks, take out the trash, keep track on I&O, answer call lights etc.....
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    New Grad dilema

    Sun0408 replied to New2ERNursing's topic in Emergency

    You do what will make you happy and what works best for your family.. I too drive an hour to work and work nights but nights work best for the kids. They see me more.. Hubby is grown and can deal with...
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    Plan of Care Documentation

    Sun0408 replied to mycooprn's topic in General Nursing

    We do every shift.. But I work nights , so I have to sign off on them from 7-11p on the 7th and 11-7a going into the