NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    NickiLaughs replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a doc put stoke orders on a pt with hand swelling just yesterday. I asked if he really wanted me to do a swallow screen or could we just get hand X-rays and an ultrasound. He argued with me,...

  2. Thinking about leaving nursing school

    NickiLaughs replied to lsand22's topic in General Nursing

    I think clinically early on are scary and butterflies are normal. It got more exciting the first time I got to do an NG for a bad gi bleed. I had to run out of the room and throw up. The first...

  3. It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    NickiLaughs replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in ALF and a group home . We did a foley catch change monthly for one pt. The nurses were qualified and trained and they doctor gave the order. It sounds like this nurse wasn't comfortable...

  4. LVN covering as caregiver for a shift

    NickiLaughs replied to guest907278's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd refuse to do that. The reality is if they don't have a caregiver and they need to fill in with an LVN then they need to be willing to pay that rate. You still have the same

  5. Anyone else have a second job?

    NickiLaughs replied to pediRNjen's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a insurance agency that always needed nurses in call to help arrange pt transport to I network hospitals. It's a lot of "what's going on with the pt?" I'd get report and then badger our...

  6. RN I (new nurse) salary in Orange County, CA

    NickiLaughs replied to candycaneRN7894's topic in California Nursing

    I was an LVN and got it at Concorde career college and did a private LVN to RN program in Northern California. Then I went back and finished my BSN at one of the cal states. I've worked at some...

  7. That's MY JOB!

    NickiLaughs replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at an ALF that routinely would have me evaluate pts and when I turned them down because they weren't appropriate for our facility, I got hell from admin. I met with the recruiter several...

  8. One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    NickiLaughs replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I unfortunately work at an ER and see this commonly. None of the docs will order prn pain meds for any patients....I've had pts with broken bones where the docs also wont give anything if they're...

  9. Relocating to CA; what are my chances?

    NickiLaughs replied to Seas's topic in California Nursing

    Makes sense. That's bs tho that the clinic nurses aren't included in the

  10. BREAKS?????? You've gotta be kidding!

    NickiLaughs replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in California, and my first job breaks were a pipe dream. Now I get my guaranteed lunch every shift. I refuse to work anywhere as it should be the rule. We need to rise up and insist on...

  11. Should I "waste" my time getting an ADN?

    NickiLaughs replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    It really depends on the part of the country the OP is in. A ADN can be a "waste" in California if your unable to find work resulting in going for the BSN and then being considered an "old new...

  12. Med error question

    NickiLaughs replied to Sarah7784's topic in General Nursing

    Ive had a similar thing happen in the past. I usually try to notify the nurse. None of the meds you were giving this pt were unreasonable assumptions and the doc had put those orders under the pts...

  13. Relocating to CA; what are my chances?

    NickiLaughs replied to Seas's topic in California Nursing

    probably because of the large pay cut in so cal. They know it's expensive down there for what they

  14. How much do nurses make in Fort Wayne Indiana

    NickiLaughs replied to meg1989's topic in General Nursing

    That's a terrible differential....how do they even find nurses to work

  15. MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    NickiLaughs replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    I know your struggling to find a position. I had to change this post because I posted right after your follow up. I'd take a SNF job or LTAC if you really want to get your foot in the door for...

  16. PICOT

    NickiLaughs replied to russianbear's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would re title it, "medication compliance in the elderly and controlling poly pharmacy" etc something like that

  17. "VIPs" in the ER

    NickiLaughs replied to innercityedrn's topic in Emergency

    Yup. I had a guy whose dad had donated 10mil and he did have CP granted. But we had several cp waiting for beds. Sucks.....but it happens. No one wants to be in the headlines for not providing...

  18. Upland, CA. Does San Antonio regional hospital offer relocation assistance?

    NickiLaughs replied to PunkRockRN-BC's topic in California Nursing

    Probably not. Most of Southern California doesn't unless you're in a very rural area or it's a place with huge retention issues. There are tons of applicants for jobs because of all the schools...

  19. Getting bored. Recommedations?

    NickiLaughs replied to Yitong_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would try a different department. I think you'd prob like ER over ICU. I actually put in full assessments on all my patients except for level 4 & 5s. Many don't, but I feel like you should...

  20. "I would never want you as my nurse!"

    NickiLaughs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Haha @ Pollyanna cheerleaders. Right, I believe many of us gave some honest opinions recently bout someone seeking a career change and the thread was deleted when she didn't get the answers she...

  21. Reasons I will never work For-Profit again

    NickiLaughs replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree a lot of the "non profit" (I wish I could name names) have the same sorts of issues. Any place that doesn't have oxygen tubing on your floor doesn't value human life. Run!!!! i...

  22. made a mistake...

    NickiLaughs replied to Guest02/04/2016's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree...you might want to change your username. As long as you informed the MD. And no further actions were required, he will have dialysis again shortly. But ill bet after that experience...

  23. Amiodarone

    NickiLaughs replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It should have been 300 mg rapid IVP. Nothing is given over 10 minutes to a pulseless pt. The 150 over 10 minutes is someone with a pulse that's tachycardic...

  24. Kaiser's pay/benefits for staff nurse 2?

    NickiLaughs replied to Genista's topic in California Nursing

    That's more than I made as an RN in that area in 2012.... Good for

  25. California BVNPT

    NickiLaughs replied to LeChien's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry no secret number. When my friends had issues with the board a couple of them road tripped from so cal to nor cal because of their inability to get a hold of the board. Unfortunately when the...