NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    NickiLaughs replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    The hardest floor is the one where the patients are on the call lights for little things (water with 5 more ice cubes) all night when there are much more important tasks to be done (like dealing with...

  2. Long hair for interviews

    NickiLaughs replied to maria25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wore mine down at my first job and it was long, I just kept it neat and professional and it was fine. After that I've had it in a short bob

  3. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

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

    depends on the facility. First job offer I had as a new grad was an Urgent

  4. Can I get out?

    NickiLaughs replied to Derve's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I've had bad experiences only at union jobs. The salary was high, but my coworkers who had been there a while were lazy and I felt inhibiting to the patients' care. We had no ancillary staff, there...

  5. What would you do?

    NickiLaughs replied to elfinM's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah, Intubate, Bolus and grab some gtts. Don't be hard on yourself, ultimately we're not in charge, which gets frustrating and disheartening at times when we see patients not getting what they

  6. VA in southern CA hire a grad whose a veteran....

    NickiLaughs replied to Aimmm's topic in California Nursing

    I gave wrong information earlier. It took me a while, but I got in touch with the recruiter from long beach. The higher degree is what counts and must have either CCNE or NLNAC accreditation, but it...

  7. Problem with another nurse

    NickiLaughs replied to brokenroads27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    grilling someone after a 12 hour shift though is just rude. no one is on their a

  8. 30 unit option

    NickiLaughs replied to kerrieflan5's topic in California Nursing

    I'm a little confused about your poll. But in any case I will say why I would not recommend it. I was an LVN first also. Here's why: You STILL have to take all the science classes: Micro, Anatomy,...

  9. VA Nurses! Have a question for you!

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Government, Military

    There hasn't been any ICU postings and I've been applying at the VA for over 3 years. It's the first time they've ever even called me back. I pretty much apply to anything they have open and I apply...

  10. VA Nurses! Have a question for you!

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Government, Military

    Is it difficult to change specialties in the VA once you are hired? I am currently an ICU nurse going for an interview for their telemetry department next week. I've floated to tele a lot at various...

  11. DNR pet peeve

    NickiLaughs replied to Vespertinas's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i'm more irritated when the family wants us to do everything and the patient is in their 90's. They seem shocked that a 90 something year old might be ready to go to

  12. Disney

    NickiLaughs replied to kagray3's topic in Nursing Career

    I applied once, but wasn't qualified. They want ICU/ER nurses with 5+ years of trauma experience, because you'd be pretty much it until the Ambulance arrives. Always thought it would be fun...

  13. Experienced Nurse Seeking Career Advice

    NickiLaughs replied to lynndelaga's topic in Nursing Career

    If I were you with your experience I'd do an RN to MSN program, and as you said, a cert in Education as to not limit yourself. It's fairly hard to find generic masters programs though, they all want...

  14. new grad or not after BSN completion with RN license?

    NickiLaughs replied to VWnurseCA's topic in California Nursing

    I'm fairly certain you are not eligible, sorry to be the bearer of bad

  15. Two Job offers....

    NickiLaughs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So wait...Job #2 is only for an LPN if I'm reading right. You won't want to stay at that pay. They are right, even if you like it, it won't be reasonable to support yourself on that. I'd take the...

  16. clinic job vs hospital job

    NickiLaughs replied to topacio's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are happy at the clinic job, and it appears to be a long term stable job...I can't say I'd change it. For some reason every nurse feels they have to get their "hospital experience" when it...

  17. I almost want to kick myself for asking....

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Marshall! I think I am leaning towards the CM position. The more I read about the Education Deb Reduction Program, the more I don't think I would benefit from it at the VA anyway. My loans...

  18. I almost want to kick myself for asking....

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Nursing Career

    because it seems like there's so many posts about people asking about which job to take. Background: RN 3 years experience in ICU, 3 years experience as an LVN (clinic, etc) Potential positions I...

  19. Larger Teaching State Funded or Small Community Private Hospital?

    NickiLaughs replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in Nursing Career

    It kinda depends on where you are in your career. As a newer nurse, I would recommend the big teaching hospital. You are going to get your bootie kicked around, BUT the experience is invaluable,...

  20. Lpn working as phlebotomist or ER tech?

    NickiLaughs replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    I've known LVNs who worked as ER techs so they didn't have to leave their hospital. Some hospitals depending on policy, if you are IV certified will let you draw blood and so forth, others will not....

  21. Who are you at work?

    NickiLaughs replied to pinksunflower's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the friendly nurse, and always willing to help as long as I'm not drowning myself. I am nice, but I don't let people walk all over me and am thankful that ICU forced me to adapt that skill. I'm...

  22. My many VA applications finally paid off!

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Government, Military

    I received a phone call from the local VA (Long Beach) for an interview! I've been trying desperately to get in because I know they do student loan repayment, and as I have so many student loans it...

  23. I just suck at sticking people.

    NickiLaughs replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    3 years LVN 3 years RN....and I still suck. We all have our own talents. I just could never feel

  24. My many VA applications finally paid off!

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Government, Military

    hey wife&mommy, i had tried to pm you but your inbox is full, just a heads up.

  25. Help With Loan Repayment?

    NickiLaughs replied to Uptownurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, the VA and military is about it. Most hospitals stopped their incentive programs due to having plenty of applicants. I can relate if that makes you feel better. My loan payments are more than...