NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. nurse online

    NickiLaughs replied to sarahgonz24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, that's cool, how'd you do your lab

  2. In need of some advice

    NickiLaughs replied to swankyminnow's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar issue at a job. If they can't provide the hours agreed to, you are under no obligation to stay there. And you can put "unable to maintain hours of employment per contract" as reason...

  3. nurse online

    NickiLaughs replied to sarahgonz24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your post is a bit confusing. A BSN will still have an RN once they pass the NCLEX. A BSN is somewhat useless without becoming licensed. All nursing programs require a certain amount of clinical...

  4. Is nursing really stressful?

    NickiLaughs replied to Mshrader's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When you are it, at Bedside of a pt gasping for air, starting an IV on a pediatric pt, advocating for better care Of a pick patient that the doc is dismissing.....yes, it's stressful. some thrive,...

  5. Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

    NickiLaughs replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    10 to 12k in a 8 hour shift. my record was over 24k steps in a 16 hour shift. I don't work there anymore

  6. Do a disproportionate amount of nurses suffer from anxiety?

    NickiLaughs replied to R!XTER's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes, I think part of it is the reason I have IBS now. i had much worse anxiety in ICU. I lied the complexity of these very sick pts but their deaths haunted me. Nightmares, etc. it took 3 ICU jobs...

  7. Ridiculous NCLEX Wait Times

    NickiLaughs replied to terrafermata's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A lot of it depends on your school believe it not. I did a private LVN to RN program and they had our transcripts done very quickly. They then also assisted us with putting together our packets and...

  8. Math

    NickiLaughs replied to CostantinoA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Basic algebra is proabably the biggest component to our daily checks of medications. Especially when hanging drips. We don't just trust the computer, we do the equations to verify the computer and...

  9. Wrong lens

    NickiLaughs replied to das729's topic in General Nursing

    You and the physician and the other nurse all checked together. This is not something that was purposeful or negligent. It was a learning experience for you all. Take a deep breath and move

  10. Getting report during change of shift

    NickiLaughs replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I documented every attempt and we put it in some log because it's an outlier as the pt didn't go up within the hour. I also arranged after contacting the hospitality for urology to see this pt and...

  11. Work in it...or is living it enough?

    NickiLaughs replied to melme's topic in Addictions

    I think personal experience can benefit you in that environment but it can also hinder you depending on your personality. You will not be able to save everyone and you have to be able to realize that...

  12. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    NickiLaughs replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work there be about a 5 to 7$ an hour difference. That's unions for you. I'd hope you'd make at least a few $ more an hour. For example, a 2% raise yearly compared to them. However many...

  13. Social issues regarding RN to BSN?

    NickiLaughs replied to Linzie0406's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN def depends on the area. In California many jobs require a BSN. I went right back for mine after finishing my RN. Good decision because I've had plenty of job offers over the years. Not to say...

  14. Advice on a job offer while still in orientation

    NickiLaughs replied to kim.2007's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno, i actually had a job offer from the VA once. I was disturbed by the fact as a federal facility they weren't bound by state ratio laws that we have in California. In other states it might be...

  15. Getting report during change of shift

    NickiLaughs replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    We aren't the only ones who have emergencies, but we should have them the most. Our job is to stabilize our patients and then if we have correct knowledge and advocate well, the patient should arrive...

  16. Getting report during change of shift

    NickiLaughs replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    IToday I had two pts assigned beds on different floors at the same time. sicker pt: attempt to call report. Charge nurse: we don't have a nurse assigned yet, callback in 10...ok I call back in 5...

  17. Ultrascope

    NickiLaughs replied to smartassmommy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also have the exact Same design on my ultra scope....excellent taste I liked littman, I hear no different with ultra scopes. I've had two littmans stolen and one eaten by a dog. They were all master...

  18. Confessions of a Hospital Administrator: I Feel Your Pain...Pill

    NickiLaughs replied to ServantLeader's topic in Emergency

    I worked at an ER where we frequently did that. If pt had multiple scripts in the California registry. The nurse and doc sat in the room together, explained we were not allowed to prescribe because...

  19. Orange County RNs - help!

    NickiLaughs replied to fauxpaus's topic in California Nursing

    Just keep applying. I worked at hoag a few years ago and be aware if they are slow they call off frequently. There were weeks I got called off 2 of my 3 shifts. Just something to be aware of. St...

  20. Relocating to CA; what are my chances?

    NickiLaughs replied to Seas's topic in California Nursing

    You should be able to get a job. Start the license transfer process asap because I have heard it can take months. salary varies across the strate. There are places where new grads start in the high...

  21. How many days do you work in a row?

    NickiLaughs replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I'd think that's a pretty sweet schedule because of the length of your time off in between. I've done 9 12s straight and was exhausted after, but you get in a routine about the 4th shift and it...

  22. Advice for overtime dilemma

    NickiLaughs replied to Mariererenata64's topic in General Nursing

    Are you getting paid hourly or salary? There are two issues, that job will result in burn out for any person and it sounds like they're trying to run on minimal staff. I would seek another job, get...

  23. West Coast University - BSN Program

    NickiLaughs replied to Anonymous83's topic in California Nursing

    I think though, for those who have nothing done, the cost is likely an astronomical burden. I think the goal should always to be to do as little of the required education from these programs as...

  24. Unhappy Speech Pathologist

    NickiLaughs replied to SLPrnTobe's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate this comment, but many people think we are uneducated and "bed pan slingers." I've had many inappropriate comments of the sort over the years. I imagine the fact that some places have...

  25. Frustrated

    NickiLaughs replied to bosslady47's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want a hospital job, go to long term acute care. Many of those pts are hospital pts who just are going to keep being very sick. They even have mini ICUs. I know several people who...