NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Oh that day....

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I feel too. I feel like it's shooting pool, I have days where I can't miss a ball and win every game, and other days where I look like I've never even held a pool stick.

  2. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    NickiLaughs replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everyone is different so the solutions for them and their family are going to vary. I have enough on my plate to worry about someone else's decision for their family. Unless there is a concern of...

  3. BSN or ADN program?

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

    From someone who did her LVN, to RN to BSN....just go for the BSN. It's easier to find a job, there's more opportunities, and the fact that you won't be adding much more time for it it's definitely...

  4. SICU vs. CVICU for new grad

    NickiLaughs replied to cjack201's topic in Critical Care

    CVICU is very specialized and would probably eventually become kinda boring. We did a lot of hearts at my first hospital, and the nurses seemed bored and got excited when on the rare occaision they'd...

  5. Orange County job opportunities?

    NickiLaughs replied to Dixielee's topic in California Nursing

    I can't speak for UC Irvine, I work at another facility in Orange County. I believe UC Irvine is the only hospital that has a union other than Kaiser in Orange County. It's a government position,...

  6. What have your co-workers done to make a shift go more smoothly?

    NickiLaughs replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Being an extra set of eyes and catching when I'm about to screw up.

  7. Code Blue

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

    Do you have to be acls certified on your unit? Usually if u notice a patient going down, you yell for help. The charge nurse of your unit or designated code team will come & run the code. It...

  8. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    NickiLaughs replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Suctioning any kind of mucus...I have seriously had to leave after. Throw up and come back. Stringy makes it

  9. After termination: A Great Update

    NickiLaughs replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! That's

  10. How Do I Transfer My Texas RN to Missouri RN??? Afterwards.. any luck with JOBS???

    NickiLaughs replied to estubbs07's topic in General Nursing

    You might have more luck if you post in the missouri

  11. Warning: The Debt Rant

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! It was suggested upon a recent post I made, that I share this information here as well, as a warning to those who are thinking of taking out private loans for excessively expensive programs for...

  12. Torrance Hospital

    NickiLaughs replied to tanyaRN09's topic in California Nursing

    Who knows if they still do though...Hoag used to have a yearly bonus, and they cancelled that and are making raises much more difficult to

  13. high school graduate with a 3 yr. old

    NickiLaughs replied to av3194's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, the instant gratification of doing school now is not worth it. Keep in mind, in this economy it is not easy to find work. Do you have a way to pay that 35000 dollar loan (which the...

  14. Loans, loans and more loans

    NickiLaughs replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, that's what I meant. I am sleep deprived and stressed over my own private loan.

  15. The Debt Rant

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    There is however quite a difference between private and federal student loans. Many do not realize how much of a difference there

  16. The Debt Rant

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, this is probably more for me than anyone else, but maybe if someone can learn from my situation, they can prevent it for themselves. I've been on this forum since before I got my LVN back in...

  17. Loans, loans and more loans

    NickiLaughs replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

    If u see my post debt rant I can really relate. Any federal loans you have.can be paid off for you for working through the va. There are a few loan repayment programs out there. Also consider the...

  18. A/O patients throwing things

    NickiLaughs replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Call a code gray (combative person) brings a lot of muscle quickly. Shows you and others will not tolerate this

  19. high degree AV block

    NickiLaughs replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    If they don't have a pace maker theres something you may.want to keep at bedside should they go into the block again. Other wise I think u got it covered.

  20. So here's the kicker....

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks guys! I think it's just finding a recruiter who will make the effort. I had one that actually did once. I know the Air Force probably won't happen. But I will try to talk to a navy...

  21. So here's the kicker....

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Government, Military

    When I was 18/19, I attempted to join the navy, and unfortunately, due to still having a small ventricular septal defect, I was rejected. Last year, I had a son, they did a echo, and now the...

  22. The Debt Rant

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    This made me feel better that I'm not alone. :) I'm sorry about your car, I think that's what made reality hit, when hubby needed a lot of work done on his car and just to replace the ball joints...

  23. The Debt Rant

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the great suggestions. :) I'm trying to get out of this psychotically worried and stressed mode, but it is hard. In regards to joining the military: I tried to join both the...

  24. Why are ICU nurses so rude?

    NickiLaughs replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The square clamp is designed to occlude the IV line, it is a new advantage of these specific lines and the last time a spokesperson came by, they stated they designed them specifically as they are...

  25. The Debt Rant

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    So today I talked with my lender and also with the other loan company I was looking at consolidating. My student loans are not elegible for consolidation, and the big private one with a variable...