Spooky RN

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    Baylor Scott and White Nurse Residency Fall

    Spooky replied to LRnurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm glad you found something! Good luck with your new
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    Baylor Scott and White Nurse Residency Fall

    Spooky replied to LRnurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! I'm in the same boat! I just sent you a
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    Just a question, URINE DIPSTICK/BLOOD

    Spooky replied to TheFuture09's topic in Advanced Practice

    Nailed it on the head! I
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    High nurse to pt ratios SNF

    Spooky replied to JSSA98's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey, there. ? Thank you for your reply. That's exciting (and scary) to start something new, but it's a change! Change is good! I would definitely take the home health gig to try. I have personally...
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    LVN Burnout

    Spooky replied to dodiewayne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The burnout is real. LTC for 4 1/2 years and I don't ever want to go back. I went to a clinic and actually enjoyed it better. The hours were on weekdays only, weekends off, holidays off, no stress of...
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    Salary growth

    Spooky replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    2011 grad here. Well, I started at $18.50/hour ($0.50 shift differential for evening). Made it up to $20/hour in 2015. Moved to a different state and started at $18.50/hour again in 2016. Went to a...
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    Younger nurse

    Spooky replied to Guest973564's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    WOW!
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    Need advice on LPN-RN!!

    Spooky replied to Missy765's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do your damn hardest in the LPN-BSN program! CONGRATS and good luck to you!
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    LPN thinking of moving either to Texas or Utah. What's it like?

    Spooky replied to Mintezia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Texas here! Well, left my last SNF around 2015 at 1:28 residents. Pay was $20/hour. I didn't care for that. Left a Louisiana SNF (2016) when I had 31 residents... Yeah... NOPE. Pay was $18.50/hour....
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    High nurse to pt ratios SNF

    Spooky replied to JSSA98's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I started in 2011, my max was 23 residents for the hall with an average of 18-20 most of the time. Changes happened around 2015. Nurses and CNAs fired purposely (nit-picking paper trails), they...
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    Do you think schools will resume this year?

    Spooky replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    Dang... ? Well, it's just a matter of time when we'll find out the same thing with our school
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    We Did Not Sign Up For This

    Spooky replied to allnurses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We are all human. Wonderful article. Thank you.
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    Care Plan for IV infiltration help please!!

    Spooky replied to NG KIU HO's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Awe! ?? Kind words from you! You remind me of my old nursing instructor with that tough love! I've enjoyed reading this thread and learning from y'all by helping OP.
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    Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

    Spooky replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's what I'm worried about. Delays if anything.
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    Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

    Spooky replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My RN Bridge program starts in June and we have three hospital orientations lined up ahead of time. Official orientation to my program is next month and I'm assuming we'll hear more about what to...
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    Advice on working nights 7P-7A in LTC? Haven't work nights before

    Spooky replied to mustlovedogs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, amo! Man, I have no idea what kind of carts they're using now?? It used to be some miniature version of the med carts that had a key. Are they different now? Every now and then I would stock our...
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    Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    Spooky replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I'm definitely a nerd.
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    Advice on working nights 7P-7A in LTC? Haven't work nights before

    Spooky replied to mustlovedogs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, you'll become "mustlovecoffee". ? I LOVE nightshift! I worked mainly evenings 2-10pm, but I really enjoyed the 10-6am or 6-6pm. Coffee will help. I'm not sure if you enjoy it, but I got to admit...
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    Assistant Director of Nurses has no Nursing License

    Spooky replied to lukesbaby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What kind of crap is that?! That doesn't make
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    Help!! I made a medication error!!

    Spooky replied to svicente0520's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sorry to hear that! That's really awful! It was a hard lesson learned that wasn't even all your fault! I agree with the other replies. That is not right. Maybe see what you can do about continuing...
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    12 Urologic Emergencies Nurses Need to Know

    Spooky replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Urology is a PAIN... ?? I feel terrible for our poor patients when emergencies arise! Good
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    Was my unsatisfactory in clinical unfair?

    Spooky replied to Ashestoashes's topic in General Students

    Possibly for resume purposes, if anything. If they want to pursue a job higher than an instructor, such as program director, I assume the teaching experience will be a gold star on their record, no...
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    Was my unsatisfactory in clinical unfair?

    Spooky replied to Ashestoashes's topic in General Students

    ? Dang! This is so REAL! I'm screaming and cheering you on for this one! I agree with your posts, JKL. Yes, of course we hear about the "oh, but there's two sides of the story!" But let's be honest......
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    LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    Spooky replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Notice the comment was back in 2010... I started my first job at a nursing home in 2011, had anywhere from 17-21 residents for my hall with a max of 23. I averaged about 20 residents most of the time....
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    My nursing program is horrible!

    Spooky replied to StraightOuttaNursingSchool's topic in General Students

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