Racer15 BSN, RN

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About Racer15

Racer15 has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ED.


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  1. Racer15

    Question about BSN at WGU

    They do not require those classes for admission. However, you will have to take biochemistry and statistics while enrolled.
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    You just can't make this stuff up!

    What can I say, when I'm not trying to off myself I'm usually pretty fun!
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    You just can't make this stuff up!

    I tried to commit suicide last year. As to your get a new hobby comment, some people get lucky. I took over 80 SL nitro and am still around but whatever. Anyways, much to this ER nurse's displeasure, I was forced by my coworkers to go inpatient psych...
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    PsychNuts

    It's all fun and games till you're the nurse in the psych ward.
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    As a RN, which would you choose?

    I am 33 and a DNR. I've been clear about my my wishes, but I doubt my family would honor them in the moment, which is annoying.
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    Misuse of the ER

    It can be super frustrating, but I can see why she didn't call an ambulance. My ambulance ride, that lasted ten minutes where the EMT took my vitals once and that was all he did, was $600. Thank god for good insurance, I fought against going by ambul...
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    Where Were You...9/11

    AP Bio my junior year of HS. We watched the news all day.
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    First job as an RN

    I've only ever worked ER. It was pretty rough in the beginning, I cried after work a lot. I'm glad I stuck with it! Still have bad days but I'm where I think I was meant to be.
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    New Grad hired in the ER, question.

    I started as a brand new nurse in the ED. I didn't care for med/surg during clinicals so never applied for any of those positions. It was a pretty rough orientation and I cried a lot. But 5.5 years in, I'm very satisfied with my choice.
  10. I've never worked med/surg, but I have a few coworkers that started out there then moved to the ED. They all seem to like it. I've never worked anywhere else and love it, the ED is my home.
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    How long have you been a nurse

    Creeping up on 6 years, all ER. Not sure how the time has gone by so fast!
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    How to relax after a bad shift

    I like to practice meditation. I have a few apps on my phone. Calm and headspace are my favorites. I also like to do jigsaw puzzles, requires a focus that makes me forget about work.
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    Mental illness nurse

    I have major depressive disorder and anxiety. I became suicidal to the point that my coworkers forced me to sign into my ED for an evaluation and ended up being admitted. I'm managing well now between my PMHNP and therapist. I highly recommend a ment...
  14. Heck no! That's insane!
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    First Day Ever as RN

    One of those mini sharpies you can attach to your badge reel. I hoard them in my locker, they are perfect for timing/dating IV sites and lines. Chocolate. A lot of chocolate. Good coffee creamer if you drink it. But only the powdered kind that you ca...