NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. I think I committed career suicide

    NickiLaughs replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    Yeah I missed that when I initially posted. Good luck in your next position OP! I think some of us having more trouble finding our niche than

  2. Ways around it

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

    I think all they can do is say you worked for them and that you were not elligible for rehire. It won't go on your background check. I doubt you'd be the first nurse with this situation. I would go...

  3. Dying to become an ICU RN!!!

    NickiLaughs replied to ShortyLS's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do you currently work in a hospital? Since you have a background in Med-Tele..maybe you can go work on a stepdown unit, and then transfer to ICU when the time arises. My last job the stepdown nurses...

  4. Cooler weather and homeless "patients"

    NickiLaughs replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    Its a social issue not a medical issue. If you can remember and take that to heart your

  5. Interview tips for Experienced ICU nurse

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone! I know most of the posts are aimed at New grads going to the ER, but I'm trying to make a specialty change from ICU and a stint in case management (bored out of my mind). I may have an...

  6. Interview tips for Experienced ICU nurse

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much! I think I could make the time management transition. I was an LVN first and worked in a SNF with 38 patients and also did a clinic/urgent care. I think that's why I'm getting bored...

  7. Commute for Job I would love, or less travel to Job I don't like

    NickiLaughs replied to countrygalrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I laughed so hard I snorted at

  8. How do you like case management nursing?

    NickiLaughs replied to KaeliF's topic in Case Management

    It's incredibly boring. I'm honestly trying to go back to floor nursing. If you don't mind a desk job with a lot of typing, you might like it. There are different areas, I'm in utilization review,...

  9. Interview tips for Experienced ICU nurse

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    Thank you Esme12 for your information, I see why you have an entire thread dedicated to you! I was an LVN prior and worked in a clinic type environment and loved it. I think the variety of patients...

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

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Update: Finally have an interview at an SICU in Sacramento! I've literally applied for around 40 some positions in both ICU/ER. There's just not a lot of postings period. So persistence is finally...

  11. Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    NickiLaughs replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Which is why I will never work outside of California as a nurse. Taxes ARE high and housing IS high, but I think if you live in the right areas, the salary still offsets it. Esp the nurses doing...

  12. It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

    From what I can tell, you want us to base all concrete evidence only on your particular situation? I don't think anyone cares that much....especially with how you have portrayed yourself and...

  13. AK LPN to CA

    NickiLaughs replied to anlauder's topic in California Nursing

    National University San Diego State I think will give you LVN credit. Look at the california board RN website, it lists all accredited programs and usually says which ones will give you credit for...

  14. It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

    I think what they view as costing so much money is the addition of benefits. After the initial training of the new grad (as some places have them on orientation 6 months to a year). And then after...

  15. Are student loans haunting you?

    NickiLaughs replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I can relate. Sallie Mae is ...well I don't think I can say it on here. Hang in there! I'm hoping by the time I'm 60 I can get a

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

    NickiLaughs replied to LG1137's topic in Emergency

    I think the 40 bed ER at the 500 bed hospital would give you a lot more opportunity. What if you discover your heart isn't in ER? The bigger hospital will have more opportunities for transition than...

  17. Precepting in CCU

    NickiLaughs replied to Madds06's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrats I always recommend this site: http://icufaqs.org/ It was my lifesaver when I started ICU nursing.

  18. Getting a job - from the employers perspective

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

    Depending on your background they may view you as worthwhile to train. ACLS is a 2 day class which the hospitals offer routinely, so that part can be overlooked sometimes. :) Good

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

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    I thought about it but travelers make significantly less from what I've seen and ive got 2 to provide for at home. Traveling would have been an option if I wasnt the only bread

  20. How long did it take to find your niche?

    NickiLaughs replied to bankssarn's topic in General Nursing

    I did critical care for 3 years, I liked it, but didn't always love it. I think you have to be very comfortable with end of life discussions in it. I'm never quite sure what to say. Case...

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

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    I actually know about 40-50 nurses up there and 3 MDs. They are all trying to help me with a hookup. And no luck yet. Hoping to get a break eventually!

  22. Is it worth taking a pay cut for experience?

    NickiLaughs replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Nursing Career

    I would take the PCU

  23. Getting a job - from the employers perspective

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

    My favorite is showing up in pajamas with furry slippers, kids in tow, to ask for an

  24. Interview tips for Experienced ICU nurse

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for that. :) I think that's one thing I need. I get a little too "ADD" which I think is why I got a little bored in ICU. I got tired of staring at the same patient for 12 hours after...

  25. Interview tips for Experienced ICU nurse

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    I do utilization review, which involves reading cases, then determining based on guidelines created by someone the "ideal" time frame someone should be in and out of the hospital. At first it was...