SuperStarRN

SuperStarRN has 8 years experience and specializes in Dialysis.

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   DaVita Village

   SuperStarRN replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Urology

   As someone who worked for DaVita as a nurse for 3+ years and Charge Nurse for 1 year, I agree with parumph on 98% of what was said. If you go to DaVita as an FA who is also a nurse trust me when I say that it is not mostly an office job. As an FA who...
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   Why did you become nurses?

   SuperStarRN replied to rupertmichaes's topic in General Nursing

   At the risk of sounding cliche nursing was my calling. From a small child I always said I wanted to be a pediatrician. As I got older I realized I didn't want to go to college for the length of time becoming a doctor would take (although I should men...
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   Failed Rn boards 4 times

   SuperStarRN replied to michelle.duncan's topic in NCLEX

   Taking the LPN boards will not be any easier. In fact, I have talked to many RN's who were LPN's first and every one of them has said that the LPN boards are much harder than the RN boards. To be honest, after 8 years I don't feel that they should ev...
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   Is it hard, time consuming, or both?

   SuperStarRN replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

   The people who I know that failed out were either not 100% committed and focused or just didn't get it. It requires a lot of sacrifice of your time with friends and family that some people were not prepared to give up. Others who dropped out usually ...
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   The only skill I don't understand is BLOOD PRESSURE!

   SuperStarRN replied to sakiohma's topic in CNA/MA

   LITTMAN!!! Enough said!
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   After 1 Year I am SICK of Dialysis

   SuperStarRN replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Urology

   gcat after only a year I have stories for days and they all sound very similar to yours. I wish you the best of luck in finding a new position.
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   After 1 Year I am SICK of Dialysis

   SuperStarRN replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Urology

   traumaRUS I love that you brought that up. I had a patient tell me last week that he pays my salary (this was his bad attempt at making a joke). Excuse me!?!? You are on Medicaid and have not had a job in your entire life. Last time I checked the tax...
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   After 1 Year I am SICK of Dialysis

   SuperStarRN replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Urology

   You'll notice that I said MANY are noncompliant. Not ALL. As far as the environment goes I put on my smile and do my job above and beyond so if there is an unpleasant environment it is not one of my making. I love the people that I work with but the ...
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   After 1 Year I am SICK of Dialysis

   SuperStarRN replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Urology

   I am currently in a bridge program and can definitely tell you that once I am done with school I am out the door! I won't be able to run fast enough. Unfortunately, this is the only job that works well with my school schedule. I will probably stay on...
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    After 1 Year I am SICK of Dialysis

    SuperStarRN posted a topic in Urology

    I don't think I have ever been burnt out with a job so fast, nursing or otherwise, but I have had all of the dialysis nursing that I can take. The patients could all benefit from a mood stabilizer, they take no responsibility for their own medical ca...
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    CNA/LPN/RN Pay in Georgia?

    SuperStarRN replied to chesara's topic in Georgia

    My mom is a CNA and just moved here to Atlanta about 6 months ago. I drove her around to her interviews and most jobs wanted to pay her $9/hr and she has over 10 years experience. She eventually took a postion that she was able to talk them up to $13...
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    Opinions Please!!

    SuperStarRN replied to TFos's topic in General Students

    I went to nursing school full time, with a newborn and a one year old toddler, out of state away from every friend and family member I knew. My boyfriend worked nights so that I could go to school during the day so I had to study and take care of the...
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    I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    SuperStarRN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX

    Everyone else has to pay to retake it. I usually don't say anything either about some of these crazy threads that I see on here, but as hard as I tried to stop my fingers from typing they just kept going. Sorry I work in dialysis and listen to adults...
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    I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    SuperStarRN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX

    Am I the only one reading this thread? They gave you a ticket to retest simply because you sent them a letter stating that you really "felt" that you had passed? What state do you live in so that I can move there around the time I get ready to take t...
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    Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    SuperStarRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Relations

    I wish I could write a book on my experiences with the bullies that I worked with for 2 years. Some people might be amazed at the stories I would tell.