NikkiRN_BSN

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  1. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    New nurse so the only one I have is the GI bleed that projectile vomited coffee ground material (and one lonely grape) all over the bed, the floor, and the wall. I could not get the stink out of my...

  2. Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Pay Range

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to nbrody's topic in General Nursing

    A little under $22 an hour in this are. Affinity (St. E's and Mercy) were paying the lowest at $19.75 but I have heard that they increased the starting amount to be

  3. 6:1 patient ratio and no aide on day shift

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to MVgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I get six on NOCs but we have a floating CNA that does blood sugars, answers call lights, etc. On days and PMs we get four. There is no way I would feel comfortable with

  4. Question for Koi Wearers

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to DLRN312's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like to try things on so I shop in store rather than online. I have several of the tops and I just bought some pants. I need the pants to shrink a little so I threw those in the dryer and I am...

  5. Scrubs for Short People!

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to Pinky2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :chuckle I am 4'11-1/4" and the dickies are the perfect length for me. I think I have short stubby little

  6. ERI compared to NCLEX?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to RNratched's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought that NCLEX was easier. I did well on ERI exams and passed the pre-RN one easily. However, I hated hated hated ERI. Personally, it annoyed me to no end that some of those questions needed...

  7. Let's introduce ourselves...

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it doesn't feel real yet at all! i passed 7/2. i will be working in med/surg. all my experience is in psych. i think the change will be good for me to help me build a good foundation but i am a...

  8. If you just passed the NCLEX-RN....

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to neeniebean's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    60% and up on Saunders. I did not purchase Kaplan's Qbank. I did the review course and got a 73% on their readiness test. I passed with 75 questions on 7/2. Went in the testing center at 1330 and...

  9. Failed Nclex

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to almostarn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Kaplan and used Saunder's and I think I got more benefit from the

  10. Need info...are you wearing scrubs, other uniform or street clothes on your psy unit?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to lkinsworthy's topic in Psychiatric

    Business casual or scubs where I work now. Where I am going when I graduate its scrubs which is fine by

  11. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "There is a light at the end of this tunnel" and now: "Please God let it be May" So

  12. Bellin College of Nursing Students

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to Murseintraining78's topic in General Nursing

    Cindy Finesilver is still teaching but not at Bellin. She said that they informed her that she was required to do clinicals and she felt she was too old to be hefting patients about. Cindy is doing...

  13. Eww white uniforms??

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    I've never noticed circles with the Tide pen but maybe it has to do with the material? I never even thought of baby wipes. Very versatile aren't

  14. Eww white uniforms??

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    Its an interesting phenomena that seems to be part of the internet experience. No matter what you post someone will get offended. You could have posted "I love fluffy kitties" and you would have...

  15. Nurses and Mental Illness

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. They most certainly can. As long as you keep up with your appointments and medication. I would watch how you do with high stress situations

  16. Exaggerations about nursing school

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Students

    My program takes disorganized to whole new levels. It sucks because this seems to be adding to our overall stress. I don't think the material in nursing school is difficult. I think the sheer...

  17. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather clean up a bottom than have no clue when they have last had a BM! A psych patient is not always interested in sharing when they've last had a good

  18. Privilges and other policies in adult in-pt acute care units

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to epg_pei's topic in Psychiatric

    If a patient is admitted involuntarily, do they receive permission to leave the unit unaccompanied for short breaks? ie smoking breaks No one may leave the unit voluntary or involuntary unless they...

  19. I am so upset!

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    I pay 20K in tuition and do not get a say in where I am assigned clinically. I also don't get better treatment due to the price tag. I think you can certainly ask if you can get an in town...

  20. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to PurrRN's topic in Government, Military

    Did the recruiter say what rank you enter into the AR with a BSN? I'm under the assumption that it is a Lt. but I've heard differing

  21. Speaking of Dumping...

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Psychiatric

    If they are in need of IVs and complicated medical care these people stay on the neuro floor with a sitter. If they pass them on to us it's usually because no one is sure what to do with them next....

  22. How much did you take out in student loans?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Nursing

    I will end up with a total of $46,000. About four thousand of that is from a prior Associated degree in an unrelated field. The balance is from taking my BSN at a private college. I will graduate...

  23. Self Scheduling. Does it exist?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to badgernurse's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I saw it done at relied in part on pulling nurses to other units to provide coverage. Self scheduling meant that on Mondays and Fridays it was guaranteed mandatory OT for some nurses...

  24. Scrubs

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to widenernurse09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am unable to iron. I end up with more wrinkles than I started with. So, I have a wrinkle free setting on my washing machine that I use then I dry them on low and hang them immediately when they...

  25. How dangerous is Psych nursing?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to Asklepios's topic in Psychiatric

    I have worked in a state institution and a hospital inpatient psych unit. The state institution was flat out dangerous. That being said, I worked there several years and the only injury I sustained...