Squidpdx CNA, LPN

Squidpdx has 8 years experience as a CNA, LPN and specializes in Ambulatory Care, Community Health, HIV.

Latest Activity

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   NCLEX results on hold??

   Squidpdx replied to Colby Smith's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations!! 🎉
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   Challenge NCLEX

   Squidpdx replied to guest1211132's topic in NCLEX

   I'm a bit confused... are you trying to challenge the NCLEX-RN or the PN? I don't think you will be successful for the RN if you didn't finish med surg, but I'm not sure, since it's an MSN program. What reason did the DON give for not signing?
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   NCLEX results on hold??

   Squidpdx replied to Colby Smith's topic in NCLEX

   I would think that if your test cut off at 85 questions, you likely passed. But am I right? Did you pass and how long did it end up taking to get your results?
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   Potential New Job Option

   Squidpdx replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck SilverBells!
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   What To Expect From WGU, RN-BSN

   Squidpdx replied to RDelgadoRNOCN's topic in Western Governors

   Thank you for this vital information! I'm wondering, how strict are they about essays? I have intense writing anxiety, so much so that I will just procrastinate forever rather than writing an essay. This is my biggest hesitation about RN-BSN programs...
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   How I inform interested employers of my past.

   Squidpdx replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Recovery

   Good luck with your interview!!
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   Burnout

   Squidpdx replied to path0gems's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have found a book that has really helped me. It's called Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others. There is a website about it also: https://traumastewardship.com/ It just gives tools and suggestions for mana...
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   If You Quit Your Job Rather than Get a Vaccine, What is Your Specialty?

   Squidpdx replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in COVID

   I know of only one coworker who quit due to our mandate. We work in a primary care FQHC. Sadly she did not go quietly, and had already spread a bunch of misinformation about the vaccine to our patients.
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   Life in the vaccine clinic (can I whine for just a moment?)

   Squidpdx replied to klone's topic in COVID

   I am the sole vaccine nurse for my clinic's outreach vaccine clinics, and man, I can absolutely relate to your sentiments! It takes me forever, and unfortunately, I am not allowed to transport prefilled syringes, so I have to rush to prep a million d...
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    Wage Negotiation

    Squidpdx replied to ngnurse's topic in Union

    Yes, you can still negotiate. Usually there is a pay scale range for each position, so you can negotiate to be on the higher end of that range.
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    Wanted to be a nurse forever, but A&P is so difficult

    Squidpdx replied to Whit3's topic in New Nurse

    I found a lot of Youtube videos very helpful. Crash Course is a good series with short recaps. Youtube helped me since I am more of a visual learner, and there is an endless supply of videos with different ways of teaching/ covering the topic. Kahn A...
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    How hard is it to land a very first nursing job with ADN in California?

    Squidpdx replied to Meowmix606's topic in New Nurse

    I don't think you will have much of an issue getting a job in the specialties you mentioned. Hospitals may require a BSN, but many corrections/ psych/ home/ outpatient companies would consider you I think. Good luck!
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    Weird Question: Are All Hospital Nurses Wearing Scrub Caps Now?

    Squidpdx replied to K. Everly's topic in General Nursing

    This is very helpful, Thank you!! I didn't know about the gourd shape!
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    GCU NRS 493 Capstone

    Squidpdx replied to TheRemix's topic in School Programs

    Sorry to hear about your difficulties. I am not in that program, so I really don't have much to add, except to say, hang in there. Sounds like you may be close to graduating, so keep your eye on the prize. Good luck!
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    Weird Question: Are All Hospital Nurses Wearing Scrub Caps Now?

    Squidpdx replied to K. Everly's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of- Can anyone recommend good scrub caps for folks with larger heads? I need one with buttons and one that comes in hunter green. I have short hair but need to cover it completely. I prefer the skull cap style, but sometimes those run small....