NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Does anyone know much about the ID badge laws in California?

    NickiLaughs replied to LVNlavidaloca's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think there's a formal law? It's more likely based on facility practice. Sounds like they don't have a policy. You could always get an engraved name Pin with your title on it and wear it on...

  2. When a staff member comes in as a patient

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So if a staff member comes in as a patient, and it's a DUI for example. And it became obvious and they told us they started their "desired drug" on shift, how does that work? I know it's reported to...

  3. When a staff member comes in as a patient

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thanks, I didn't want to inquire too much because they were a coworker. I will ask quality. I would think though that the Board would find out about it for sure because of them losing the license....

  4. I just can't do this anymore...

    NickiLaughs replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried case management? You use your nursing sense of thinking and can simply do a desk job. My last job was that, it was too boring for me and I missed bedside. But it may be just your...

  5. How long was your orientation

    NickiLaughs replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    I had about a 4 month orientation as a New Grad in ICU. Now that I'm new to ER (Level I trauma center with 1:4 ratio, sometimes even an ICU pt stuck in the mix for a bit) I am getting a 8-10 week...

  6. What do I do now?

    NickiLaughs replied to casperbabys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are programs where you meet all requirements to take boards but still have units to do in order to

  7. Which states hire new grads?

    NickiLaughs replied to greyL's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you looked at the very rural parts of CA? Eureka? Rideout in Marysville? Those places tend to hire NG, might be better than leaving the

  8. I got a job at UC DAVIS ER!!!

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you so much guys! I start Dec 3rd! My family and my husband's family is very excited to have us nearby. And my son (he's 2) is excited to be near his "best friends" all his little cousins!...

  9. Please tell me Im not being Dramatic!

    NickiLaughs replied to RN_by_day's topic in General Nursing

    Your smart to do that. You should have signed a new job description with an amount you would be paid on it. If they didn't have it done yet, then there's no process even being

  10. leaving my job gave a 2 weeks manager very rude.

    NickiLaughs replied to purpleRN6163's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Something no one else addressed, you said you had given notice with 6 shifts left, did that cover the full range of the two weeks? Or was it actually an 11 day notice because 6 shifts happened to...

  11. Nights in the ER??

    NickiLaughs replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Emergency

    Melatonin helps, I run a loud fan (i'm talking a fan that's a step up from the box fan, they usually sell them in home depot) for white noise and to block out oustide. My husband also blocked out the...

  12. Should I resign or wait for termination?

    NickiLaughs replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Just curious, what your background was as an LVN? I went straight into ICU that was mostly CVSICU after graduation. It depends on the person and what they are passionate about. I can tell you if...

  13. Hourly Rates in Palm Springs, CA

    NickiLaughs replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in California Nursing

    It depends on what you are hoping to do? Floor nursing with 6 years experience...I'm guessing around 40/hr. The pay isn't that great for the area. Desert Regional probably pays more. Eisenhower is...

  14. 5 year recency in CA and W's

    NickiLaughs replied to Jserrano2113's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think they would. They're going to count the gpa from the current class they use. I doubt it will affect your

  15. Holy Cow...Nor Cal is a nightmare

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in California Nursing

    I know I have told this to many other people in the threads about how competitive the bay area is, but it REALLY is. I've got 3 years of ICU experience, my BSN-top of my class, CRRT, among other...

  16. Holy Cow...Nor Cal is a nightmare

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    So about 45 applications later...1 job interview...I have a job! :) Definitely a challenge, but happy to report it all worked out. I start the week after thanksgiving! I can see why it's so...

  17. Job Outlook Advice needed, Thanks!

    NickiLaughs replied to EMEddie's topic in California Nursing

    What everyone else said is great advice. Other things to include are any special certifications you've earned, such as honors certifications, if you go out on your own and do any courses such as...

  18. First Code Blue

    NickiLaughs replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

    First codes are always hard. If you manage to remember to call for help in a timely manner that's pretty good. I've seen a lot of codes but I went over 2 1/2 years in ICU before my own patient...

  19. Baylor?

    NickiLaughs replied to daviex's topic in California Nursing

    Not really. My hospital used to have a weekend option, but they actually stopped doing it, and as the nurses who quit or transferred from weekend option left, they did not replace it. They all view...

  20. ER RN turnover

    NickiLaughs replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Critical Care

    According to this study: http://www.nsinursingsolutions.com/Files/assets/library/retention-institute/NationalHealthcareRNRetentionReport2012.pdf L & D is the only hospital based unit that has a...

  21. ER RN turnover

    NickiLaughs replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Critical Care

    It's still going to depend on your hospital. My first hospital where I was ICU I was able to get on day shift in 9 months (which is fairly quick). My next hospital...it was typical to have a 5 year...

  22. New grad RN with 26 years experience as LVN job hunting

    NickiLaughs replied to toekneejo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even though you are viewed as a "new grad" many places take your previous LVN history into account. In my ICU new grad glass, 3 of the 15 of us were prior LVNs...2 others had been EMTs prior. They...

  23. Please advise: trauma center v. non-trauma center

    NickiLaughs replied to LG1137's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! That's a great deal for a new

  24. Cooler weather and homeless "patients"

    NickiLaughs replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    I'm kinda curious to know what they did with the frequent flyers. For example, what do you do with the drug addicts, they are going to keep coming to the

  25. Holy Cow...Nor Cal is a nightmare

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Hang on to that! And always be prepared with a back up plan. If I can't score anything up north, my plan is to go back to my last hospital and work ED there for another year...then try again.