Nacki MSN, NP

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    NP working as RN

    Nacki replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not quite true, I make $72,000 base without lots of OT (8hrs a month) or holiday pay. I only have 2 1/2 yrs experience as a RN, 4 1/2 as a LPN. I don't see the point in going back to school for my FNP...
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    Is the pay really that bad??

    Nacki replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    I think the people saying "Don't go into nursing for the money" are saying that, yes you can make a lot of money in this profession (I make a base of about $72,000), but it is HARD work. I work hard...
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    top dollars

    Nacki replied to tankar's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I went into nursing for the MONEY and have no problem saying it...I knew I could get a job in any of the 50 states without a problem. I also knew that I would work hard taking care of people and...
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    Open visitation in ICU

    Nacki replied to PrairieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I just posted this same question a couple weeks ago. I work in a Neuro ICU where there is 10hrs of visitation on my shift...It sucks! Its so time consuming when families want you at their beck...
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    Uh Oh!!

    Nacki replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations! I just moved to Houston from Oklahoma this past April. I did a travel assignment out in Spring once now I work in the Med Center and enjoy the experience. Hope you like
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    How much is your pay?

    Nacki replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    That's horrible...PRN where I work is at least $40/hr on days. Heck, that's just $5 dollars more than what I make and I'm full time staff on days with half the experience as you. Why do they pay...
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    What are your ICU visitation hours???

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in MICU, SICU

    OMG!!! I love it! I could seriously go for 1 1/2hrs visitation on my shift! The only unit in my hospital that has hours like that is CV recovery. I'm tempted to transfer in 6mths because of that. (And...
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    Abusive relationships and nurses

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was the caregiver in the sense that my younger brother is 7 years younger than me...he was looked (and still is) as my son to a certain extent. I have really wonderful parents. I never had to take...
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    Abusive relationships and nurses

    Nacki posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurse in the hospital setting I encounter abuse on a constant basis from other nurses, doctors and family members to name a few. We as nurses are told "not to take it personally","that's just the...
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    Abusive relationships and nurses

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    GrumpyRN63, I never thought to look back at my childhood...my family was not dysfunctional per say, I was the caretaker though since I was the oldest. I got into an abusive relationship soon as I left...
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    75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Nacki replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Jcooper511, I did that the first time too...took the test on a Thursday and was cranky all weekend thinking I failed. Call first thing Monday morning...I think you did fine
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    Abusive relationships and nurses

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to disagree, yelling and screaming at someone for no apparent reason is abuse. Have you ever heard of verbal abuse? Maybe I'm just overly sensitive. I don't like being disrespected by someone...
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    75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Nacki replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    85 on LPN boards-passed 75 on RN
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    Most RN's first borns?

    Nacki replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    1st born, father WAS an alcoholic, not anymore
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    Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    Nacki replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I don't come right out and tell people I am a nurse. I don't want to be bothered with their personal medical conditions/problems, and I don't want guys telling me how much money I make as a...
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    Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

    Nacki posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ... I mean by the time you got to CRNA school were you burnt out from nursing in general or are there aspects of it you miss now since your a CRNA? I'm asking because I'm soooo burnt out. I still give...
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    Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    Nacki replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Please quit now...this is the exact reason I'm going back to school to get out of bedside nursing. I am a NURSE...not a waitress,secretary,massage therapist, IT personell, maid, ect,ect,ect... I want...
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    Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

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

    I work the ICU and have for a few years now. I've done MICU, SICU, TSICU and
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    Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

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

    Thank you for the honesty...I can't stand the bedside! Do you have any tips for an aspiring SRNA since your starting school soon?Congratulations by the
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    Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

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

    Thanks for the honest response. I too am tired of all the piddly stuff from the higher-ups among other things. I'm working my way through my BSN to apply for CRNA school...It's a long road and I've...
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    Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

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

    I know you can't be a CRNA without the RN, but I bet you would be offended if you had to work in the traditional ICU RN capacity with all your education and training now. Back to my original post.......
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    Nursing burnout in the ICU or Med-surg???

    Nacki posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I'd just like some information from fellow collegues out there. I'm a nurse and have been for almost 7 years. I've worked in many specialties, assisted living, LTAC, Neuro ICU, MICU, SICU and...
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    Nursing burnout in the ICU or Med-surg???

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    Hoozdo, My unit has open visiting hours too and its horrible. I couldn't get any of my work done last time I worked because a family member would come out every 5-15mins to tell me how to do my job....
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    Nursing burnout in the ICU or Med-surg???

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    I see that the newer generation moves on more so than the older ones. I can't see myself doing this until retirement age. I'm going back to school
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    Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

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

    Yes, they are. I got my Associate's RN degree about 2.5 yrs ago after finding it very,very difficult to find a LPN job that was outside of the nursing home or LTAC in Okalahoma City. I'm working on...