Nacki MSN, NP

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    nurse vs doctors

    Nacki replied to monkeymedic's topic in General Nursing

    Who really cares if he misspells his words or his sentances aren't in proper form???? This is a casual forum. He's not a work, not transcribing orders ect...This is not English class. Give him a...
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    Houston doesn't like me!!!

    Nacki replied to twilight3's topic in Texas Nursing

    What area are you trying to work in? ICU, ER, Med-surg???? I've worked at 3 different hospitals in the Med Center and have enjoyed all to some degree or aspect. Ben Taub-TSICU, MDA-SICU/MICU and now...
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    aaaahhhhh! should i leave now?

    Nacki replied to aeolus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Alright I was gonna let it go, but it is not right to jump on my comment and not others. (see dconnors above). 1.) I WAS a LPN. I have notice throughout my nursing career (as a LPN and RN) that LPN's...
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    Nurses not wearing gloves

    Nacki posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have a 3yr old cousin in the PICU. Very sick to say the least. He has come down with MRSA of the sputum. Everytime I have been to see him the nurses there do not wear gloves! What's the deal? I wear...
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    Nurses not wearing gloves

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks. I have already followed up with infection control because the nurses on the unit were not in compliance with this. I have since noticed that the gloves, gown and mask are now
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    Do you say you're a nurse...

    Nacki replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a RN and I don't mind telling people that since I worked so hard for the title. It's not an elitist thing either...I'm proud to be a RN. Why shouldn't I
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Nacki replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is empowering! I've learned sooo much just from studying the material. I can't wait til I pass this test and have CCRN behind my
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Nacki replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes it is empowering! I've learned sooo much just from studying the material. I can't wait til I pass this test and have CCRN behind my
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Nacki replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hey folks I'm studying for the exam too! I plan on taking it late May or early June after I get settled moving. I got my best score since starting the CCRN review. I got 117/150 questions...78%! I'm...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Nacki replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey folks I'm studying for the exam too! I plan on taking it late May or early June after I get settled moving. I got my best score since starting the CCRN review. I got 117/150 questions...78%! I'm...
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    Have been offered a Day position

    Nacki replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    How would your life be different if you went to days vs staying on nights? Would it be better or worse. Could you handle the decrease in pay for a "normal" life on dayshift? Think about it. I would...
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    How much is your pay?

    Nacki replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Texas I think I make a fairly decent wage about 70k a year with 3 yrs RN experience. The cost of living is not that high here and there is no state tax compared to Oklahoma where I used to...
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    LPN to BSN programs

    Nacki replied to darlingjoy20's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay away from online programs unless they have an on-site campus you could go to. You want to make sure the program you go to is accredited. Check out their creditials and board pass rate....
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    mag sulfate

    Nacki replied to obnursessco's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also call your pharmacy when in doubt. I do it all the
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    How much is your pay?

    Nacki replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure its California. They pay insanely high but houses cost so much
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    CRNA vs ACNP

    Nacki replied to mark2climb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOL! I feel the same way sometimes. How long were you a nurse before becoming a
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    aaaahhhhh! should i leave now?

    Nacki replied to aeolus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    BerryHappy, I understand how it would be easier for you at this time to do the LPN program. I did the same thing. Good
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    How much is your pay?

    Nacki replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness! Isn't the cost of living up there pretty high? How can you only make $16.05 with 31 YEARS experience???? That's horrible. Please find another job to pay you what you're
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    aaaahhhhh! should i leave now?

    Nacki replied to aeolus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do what you
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    Funny Names for Nurses

    Nacki replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Gerber delivered me I have also met a nurse named Wednesday and Chinesea (pronounced
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    Nurses not wearing gloves

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I don't mind them touching him without gloves (although he does have MRSA, that's on them) but I have seen nurses give him his IV meds and suction him and draw blood without gloves. That's just not...
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    "Big Money"

    Nacki replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    [so you can bet that I will be choosing my first few nursing jobs based on benefits, location, and room for advancement. I will be working on getting an advanced nursing degree and I want to make real...
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    Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Nacki replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I understand what you are saying about not talking to them around families who are in denial about brain death. That would confuse them even more. I always talk to my families too. I ask them if...
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    Pass CCRN review

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in MICU, SICU

    I do have the Laura Gasparis book also. I like the pass CCRN book and review because it seems more in depth. I'm just wondering how did you do on the CCRN review tests? And how long did you study. I...
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    aaaahhhhh! should i leave now?

    Nacki replied to aeolus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A LPN is a nurse. A RN is a nurse. Depending on the setting you do alot of the same duties excluding things like charging, spiking blood, initial assessements, ect, ect... As a LPN I was ACLS...