NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care

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  1. RN going back to work as an LVN

    NickiLaughs replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    First off, Congrats on passing your NCLEX! Competition is fierce in this economy. I would definitely insist she hire you as an RN if you do not have an LVN license. Additionally, if you were...

  2. I wonder if I was just lucky....

    NickiLaughs replied to MomRN0913's topic in MICU, SICU

    It really depends on the facility. My first facility was horrible, but the two I have been at since had excellent nurses and excellent teamwork, minus a few lousy ones. I think you will get that...

  3. Levophed Bolus

    NickiLaughs replied to Flyboy17's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What a trip! Good to know

  4. Just got the call...I'll be an ER nurse!

    NickiLaughs replied to Prettyladie's topic in Emergency

    Very Exciting!!! Congratulations!!! My guess is they will probably be paying for your ACLS/PALS but I'd start reviewing a bit now so it's not so overwhelming. Learning your rhythms really well would...

  5. VA Palo Alto?

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    I believe even for experienced nurses it's very hard to obtain a position in the bay area. I've applied to va as first choice but we will

  6. That fantastically horrible night....

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Me too!!! She's still not out of the woods completely, I worked an extra to have her again, and I'm so glad I did because I noticed a couple subtle changes and had to get aggressive. My fingers are...

  7. That fantastically horrible night....

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! It's definitely been emotional for this poor family but I'm so grateful for a good

  8. Applying for Jobs (Need help please!)

    NickiLaughs replied to Sally1's topic in California Nursing

    If you really want to do a nursing home do a walk in. When I was an LVN that's how I got my job. It shows you are really interested. I think everyone else had some good advice and I don't really...

  9. Are new graduate RN's being hired in Orange County, CA?

    NickiLaughs replied to NewBeee's topic in California Nursing

    Because a significant proportion of the medical community would love to live here. Why hire new grads when there are plenty of experienced in the area? New grads cost a lot of money to train and...

  10. Are new graduate RN's being hired in Orange County, CA?

    NickiLaughs replied to NewBeee's topic in California Nursing

    Most of them have cancelled them. Usually Hoag, CHOC, Kaiser, UC Irvine are the big ones to have them. It is VERY competitive though. Positive things they do look for in the even they have them...

  11. So...there's a hospital I really want to work at but...

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the responses! I will keep my fingers crossed. I believe in a teamwork mentality and noticed that most ER's tend to have that as

  12. So...there's a hospital I really want to work at but...

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Emergency

    It means I will have to work in ER....ahhh... I've always wanted to cross train there, and I have floated there a few times and really liked it. I'm just a bit concerned because it's completely...

  13. Standard Hospital Scrubs National Standard?

    NickiLaughs replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    We had to wear the same color at one job but we had to buy our own. When they see the brand looks unprofessional on some they met laxen a bit & you can get your own

  14. Advocated for PT against the on-calls orders

    NickiLaughs replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    You were there, the NP was not. Sometimes those who are on call do not listen. The NP may regret having you write that he was sent out against your orders. As he is A/O I believe if he is concerned,...

  15. If I see one more post titled....

    NickiLaughs replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for introducing me to this new excellent time

  16. If I Said on Here What I Wanted to Say.

    NickiLaughs replied to DixieRedHead's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree!!! I recently spent a lot of time responding to this poster about geographical data and the job economy. But she was already certain of what the job opportunities were and the cost...

  17. If I see one more post titled....

    NickiLaughs replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    It's for the little bit of ADD in all of us, I think there is a goal of making this the longest running thread of all times on allnurses. I'm rooting for

  18. New Grad RN offered Hospital Position & Dr.'s office Position Need Advice :-)

    NickiLaughs replied to kaylynnd06's topic in Nursing Career

    It's not nearly as easy to transfer departments as it used to be. My concern is the 50 minute drive to the hospital. That seems fairly far and dangerous after a long shift...which often times turns...

  19. do you wear those clogs?

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

    I did, but they are starting to cause a big bump on my big toe....so now I have to find something else.

  20. Any Critical Care Courses in Southern California?

    NickiLaughs replied to Jofosho's topic in California Nursing

    Most hospitals offer it to their new grad employees or employees that are transitioning departments...so classes may be more limited than they used to be. Your best bet would be to call the hospitals...

  21. The reverse end of "my preceptor hates me"

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

    Yeah it was change of shift and the student was coming on, I just wanted to finish charting, give report and get the hell out. Normally not so passive aggressive. I have a bad attitude sometimes...

  22. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

    NickiLaughs replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    10 miles but it takes 40

  23. Undecided on what school to attend in california????

    NickiLaughs replied to SKEPTICAL1's topic in California Nursing

    Do you have the money to pay for the program? If no, wait it out and go to a cheaper program. In a time of no guaranteed jobs, I wouldn't want to run up debt you can't pay off, because the loans...

  24. Duct tape anyone?

    NickiLaughs replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I understand you completely!!! It drives me crazy when nurses talk loudly right next to a patients room about their personal lives. My sedated vented patient isn't too bad, but my ones that are...

  25. No wait list at my school

    NickiLaughs replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in California Nursing

    lol it's a good 140k. LA Tech I believe is a community college and probably a 20th of the