NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care

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  1. 2017 Nurse Salary

    NickiLaughs replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how peope get by in other states. I mean I live comfortably on 70+ an hour but we have a regular house and our mortgage is 1850 a month. I know cost of living is cheaper....but a...

  2. phoenix salary

    NickiLaughs replied to itscooper's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Man I'd love to move closer to my family but with those sort of wages nevermind. Considering that arizona isn't really cheap for housing, how do nurses get by? My mortgage in California is 290k and...

  3. so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

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

    My answer is , I'm sorry I wasn't available for your family members needs at that moment. As a nurse, you should be aware that we have to constantly prioritize patients needs. I will get that PRN as...

  4. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    NickiLaughs replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    No it wrecks

  5. When patients keep calling 911

    NickiLaughs replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Common in the ER. What's awesome is it is against most ambulance companies policy in my area to pick up a patient from a hospital as they can get treatment there. Trying to prevent the extensive...

  6. Night shift schedule?

    NickiLaughs replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I ate breakfast at normal dinner time...and again when I got off work. I ate a "regular meal" if I had lunch at all. I just really love

  7. ICU JOB OFFER

    NickiLaughs replied to MoroccoRN's topic in California Nursing

    I made more than that as a new grad in that area 8 years ago.....so did wages freeze or are they lowballing because your a new grad? My cheapest apartment I could find in OC was a 2 bedroom at 1200/...

  8. Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

    NickiLaughs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Triage in the ER would not be a good option. She would get exposed to many respiratory illlnesses and it isn't uncommon to need to push patients in wheelchairs around and even go assist a tech to get...

  9. RN Salary in Santa Barbara, Ca

    NickiLaughs replied to JenRN805's topic in California Nursing

    That is pathetic.... That was what I made as a new grad in

  10. RN Salary in Santa Barbara, Ca

    NickiLaughs replied to JenRN805's topic in California Nursing

    Uc Santa Barbara doesn't have a hospital associated with it as there is no med school there. I think low 40s is starting for the

  11. What was the REAL reason you called off

    NickiLaughs replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was sick with a 102 fever, chills and had no voice. I went to work the next day still sick but "less sick." Someone at work gave it to me and I'm sure I shared it with other people. If hospitals...

  12. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    NickiLaughs replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    Sacramento area RN, I make 110k base but with holidays, education hours and misc classes, I make closer to 120k. That's working 7 8 hour shifts in 2 weeks. I was a 10 hour employee and that had me at...

  13. 2017 Nurse Salary

    NickiLaughs replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Nor Cal Experience: RN - 8 years, LVN-4 years (doesn't count towards income) Specialty: Trauma, ER, ICU Facility: level 2 trauma ER Pay: over 70$/hour, benefitted My mortgage is...

  14. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    NickiLaughs replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    Northern California rates would horrify her. Tell her to stay

  15. ER rushing patients to the floor

    NickiLaughs replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    That's not normal? Kidding....lame I hate lazy anybody. And that applies to all

  16. Ativan and getting punched in the face

    NickiLaughs replied to Happynurse2222's topic in General Nursing

    The doc is clearly an @sshat based on his medication dosages... who orders 1 mg of morphine? I've had 2 mg....on LOL who weigh 80

  17. Trauma Room MEds

    NickiLaughs replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Level 1- Pyxis in the trauma bay Level 2- Pyxis in the trauma bay We also have STEMI and RSI kits in the pyxis with all the meds you might give Common meds: Zofran, Fentanyl, Mannitol, Tetorifice,...

  18. Is Loma Linda better than Cal State San Bernardino?

    NickiLaughs replied to kalimuse's topic in California Nursing

    Always good to hear both sides even if a little late. Try to be careful with those loans though! The payments can be brutal even on a nurse salary.

  19. Obsessed with Scrubs

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

    You should try smitten. I love those. I'm tall also but mostly stick with greys anatomy because I require cargo pockets for my trauma shears. I really wish there were more options for tall women....

  20. Salary at St Joseph Orange for experienced RN

    NickiLaughs replied to bapebbles's topic in California Nursing

    I worked there but that was 2011....I had 2 years experience at the time and my base was around 32 an hour with time and a half the last 4. It averaged out to 37 an hour plus night shift was another...

  21. Questions for San Francisco-area Nurses!

    NickiLaughs replied to Pharaiah's topic in California Nursing

    Expect to keep 60% of your check. If your married with kids you get to keep a little more. Traveling may be a little different because some isn't taxed. Depending on where you work you usually...

  22. Kaiser South Sacramento ER?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in California Nursing

    Anyone work there? I've received a job offer that's of significantly higher salary than what I currently make enabling me to work part time at essentially full time wages. I just wanted to see if...

  23. Minor vent:DCAB

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Emergency

    So attempted to call report to a nurse yesterday on a sickish patient. She asked if the patient had been fed. Pt was NPO until bout 40 minutes prior. In that time is finished a conscious sedation...

  24. New grad: move out of state or should i stay?

    NickiLaughs replied to sleepyyyyyyy's topic in California Nursing

    California. Nurses move here from Florida because work conditions and pay is so crappy there. No contest. tele is a good stepping stone for ICU as

  25. Moving to Los Angeles, thoughts on best hospital to work for as an RN?

    NickiLaughs replied to sherrisl's topic in California Nursing

    Don't move here without a job. New grad positions are super competitive. As a new nurse you pretty much have to get into a new grad program although smaller hospitals sometimes just do a lengthened...