NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care

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  1. ICU cross training to ER

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Emergency

    Just curious about what some ER nurses think about it? My facility has encouraged ICU to cross train to ER and ER to cross train to ICU. No one is required to, but many of us are very excited about...

  2. what is your ICU like in terms of nursing attitudes/culture

    NickiLaughs replied to geminigirl11's topic in Critical Care

    THe last one I worked at there were some very arrogant nurses, and some very awesome ones that were willing to teach and help others. I think that's going to happen everywhere. My current job I...

  3. Postive PPD, what did/would you do? Would you take INH?

    NickiLaughs replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    Can't give medical advice here

  4. new grad RN still no luck!

    NickiLaughs replied to k.soriaRN's topic in California Nursing

    Not even nursing homes are easy to find work in

  5. How Do You Feel About Nursing Schools Still Milking the "Nursing Shortage" Lie?

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

    Unfortunately, the general public and most articles allow for the schools to continue saying this. The reality is it only takes about 5 minutes of googling to discover that there isn't a nursing...

  6. For new grads looking for their first job

    NickiLaughs replied to tryharder's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the person's screenname helped either. I'm one of the lucky ones, I was able to find a job in ICU after the tide turned, but I know many who are still struggling from my class of...

  7. Plan to become nurse practitioner any advice

    NickiLaughs replied to Curious88's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't encourage someone to do bedside nursing first when it clearly won't make them or their patients

  8. What states/cities need nurses?

    NickiLaughs replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    Nowhere in California. I have heard rural places where most people don't want to live have some jobs. But haven't heard anything recently. I would not stress too much if nursing is what you truly...

  9. Are there any bilingual, trilingual, or polygots on here?

    NickiLaughs replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the area you work at. My new hospital did some special things before they opened to cater what they would thought would be a mostly asian population coming in, and all the...

  10. West Coast University BSN to MSN

    NickiLaughs replied to jdsp87's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For those of you considering, please keep in mind the cost of tuition in regards to the lack of current jobs for new nurses. I have only 40k in student loans, but I average paying 600/month in loans....

  11. Facebook

    NickiLaughs replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    Some people at my old job got in trouble, no one got fired but they got warned. Someone went to the length of posting a difficult patient they had that night and the patients Room #! It says where...

  12. Anyone else rushing to become an APN before 2015?

    NickiLaughs replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    It's a recommendation, not a law. You have plenty of

  13. Nursing the old fashioned way

    NickiLaughs replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    This is really nice to see. : ) I hope it keeps going. It's neat to see the history that nursing has come from, and how much has

  14. Oh where's my luck ?

    NickiLaughs replied to dark_knite's topic in California Nursing

    I'm pretty sure the OP wasn't a "gurlllll" David is usually a guy's name. Just

  15. Pre-Reqs + Waiting List questions?

    NickiLaughs replied to dalsor's topic in California Nursing

    Mt San Jacinto College in San Jacinto and Menifee was where I did my prereqs because I couldn't get into A & P at RCC either. But this was 5 years ago, things could have changed. Good

  16. New RN who doesn't want med surg

    NickiLaughs replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LVN for four years, worked in a variety of settings including long term care. I had to use more time management skills there than any other job. I went straight into ICU as a new RN. It...

  17. How long is it reasonable to leave someone NPO for?

    NickiLaughs replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the facility's protocol. I know we are allowed to give thickened liquids in very small amounts to see how they do if they haven't been cleared with a swallow eval. But no solids...

  18. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    NickiLaughs replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    If you are working you get a turkey dinner....which is really really salty. And we all got gift certificates for Marie Callendars pies. We get a yearly bonus every year as long as the hospital makes...

  19. vent for those who work midnights

    NickiLaughs replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I keep my phone off. My parents were clueless. I worked nights even when I started college and they would be like " you have this to do or that to do" I already only got a few hours becuase I...

  20. Does your specialty fit your personality?/Why did you choose your specialty?

    NickiLaughs replied to Katherine25's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should talk about my department then. I went into ICU because I wanted a challenge. I knew I was smart, and I feel I could handle more specific knowledge involving drips, chemistry, and...

  21. Switching majors after first semester BSN

    NickiLaughs replied to Shazbatz35's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is flexible, but if that was the only reason you were doing it, you would hate it. It's a demanding job mentally and physically. You have to like it to do it. I was actually trained by a...

  22. Called for 2nd interview!

    NickiLaughs replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    Go in prepared. (THen take a deep breath and relax) Is this for Med/Surg or a specialty unit? Say WHY you want to work that unit. If it's a specialty find out WHAT certifications you can get working...

  23. Does your specialty fit your personality?/Why did you choose your specialty?

    NickiLaughs replied to Katherine25's topic in General Nursing

    If your injury prevents you from your previous employment, you may want to think long and hard before you enter a field such as nursing. We lift heavy patients everyday, and you may want to consider...

  24. Nursing Question

    NickiLaughs replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, I can't handle spit, and I've worked as a nurse for a while. :) Most nurses have something that makes them gag. I was working my butt off in training as an LVN student one day, and my Teacher...

  25. Job offer....advice please!

    NickiLaughs replied to ProudMomof2,now RN!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm with everyone else. Take the job! My first week in critical care I thought "I cannot do this, I know nothing and half of this stuff I have never heard of." The point is, EVERYONE feels like...