NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Low blood sugar, juice or D50?

    NickiLaughs replied to mappers's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I had a patient A/O, just seemed a little "off" and sweating. Checked sugar: 19, not kidding, lab called when i was about to dbl check blood sugar (to make sure it wasn't an error) stating that the...

  2. Who has the most "gravy" RN job ever?

    NickiLaughs replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    Different perspectives will have different "dream jobs." An adrenaline junkie is not going to like the same job as a someone who prefers a slow-paced office environment. I actually had my "gravy" job...

  3. New rn graduates help!!!!!!!!!

    NickiLaughs replied to MARYRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    No offense but it's not discrimination to hire someone with experience over a new graduate nurse, and many experienced nurses are not finding jobs either, because they have to pay them too much! What...

  4. sharing some happy personal news

    NickiLaughs replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    That's great! I'm so glad your persistence and your struggle paid off for a better childhood. I hope she continues to thrive. Sounds like the special diet has really helped. May your family be...

  5. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    NickiLaughs replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I had seen the UC Davis open position, it is no longer there. I think they tend to only post for a few days because they get a ton of

  6. Ok.. SEEMS LIKE FLORIDA PAY SUCKS. EVERYONE AGREE?

    NickiLaughs replied to PAIDNSUNSHINE's topic in General Nursing

    Not so much for me...the humidity is brutal. I have been on 2 vacations to florida, both times I couldn't wait to

  7. New grad who is irritated... what happened along the way??

    NickiLaughs replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    The economy happened....and ruined the glorious opportunities that abounded.... In any case, depending on the part of the country you are in, there may or many not be new grad opportunities. Top of...

  8. can a new grad work and study?

    NickiLaughs replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    I started my first RN job in April 09. Started an RN to BSN program in Sept '09. It is mostly online though, so that has helped. It's possible to do it. It also depends on how comfortably you just...

  9. I feel like I will never again be able to be a Nurse

    NickiLaughs replied to justami's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't focus on california much.....this is a dead place for RN's, both experienced and new

  10. Reality Shock...

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

    I would agree with that. I wonder how much more efficiently some units would run if nurses were all there to do the job and just help each other. I know there are always those crazy nights where...

  11. What to do if family refuses to accept responsibility for deceased's body....

    NickiLaughs replied to Ruas61's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I completely understand the family side in certain situations. My husband was 20 when his mother died. His Dad was off doing drugs, as was his sister. He was working two jobs and trying to go to...

  12. Warning to New Grads

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

    The problem with long term care is that it is too many nurses to a patient. I was an LVN to 38 patients, which is a low load actually. 5 g-tubes, 10 diabetics. The med pass was long, if they were...

  13. Anyone having luck with jobs?

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

    As others said, it is location. I am in California, the hot mess state for new grads right now! I did obtain a job, but it took a little longer than I expected. I graduated Jan 09, took boards Feb...

  14. Which JOB should I pick?

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

    Wow....critical care burn unit...that is intense! It is definitely it's own specialty. Did you post in the Burn unit under specialty section. They may be able to give some insight. Honestly, if...

  15. who can obtain biopsies?

    NickiLaughs replied to brownbook's topic in California Nursing

    have you looked at the protocols at your facility? The provisions should be in there to cover you. If they're not than the protocols/procedures should be reviewed and

  16. Balboa Naval Medical Center???????

    NickiLaughs replied to nicolej1024's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats that's awesome! I don't know anything about it myself. But I think it would be fantastic to work in a military environment. There's such a level of respect among everyone, and I imagine...

  17. Is Nursing Bad (Too Stressful) for Pregnancy?

    NickiLaughs replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I am almost 5 months pregnant and work in ICU. I've had a little bit more complications than some. I have a heart defect (VSD, unrepaired) and had pretty severe morning sickness. It hasn't been a...

  18. Holy crap it's been a year!

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, that year flew by! I have been working in ICU (mostly cardiac) and let me give some advice: Whatever you do, stick out the year, then go do whatever else you want! I'm actually going to have a...

  19. Living like a vampire....

    NickiLaughs replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I woulda say sleeping pills but since you said you tried some.... Did you try melatonin? It's a natural sleep aid, not as strong as some of the other stuff. And usually half a tab of Unisom works...

  20. Which states currently have the most job openings for graduates ??

    NickiLaughs replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ha,....one person in a chat room said the west coast was good for nurses? Experienced RN's maybe. Most new grads are unable to find jobs because many new grad programs are cut and many retired RN's...

  21. Help. CNA RN Phlebotomy??? Full time working student..

    NickiLaughs replied to jessykasocali's topic in California Nursing

    I actually was in a similar situation as you. I've been financially independant since I was 17 as well. I attained my LVN and actually worked at Chino as an LVN sometimes, they don't use registry...

  22. Rn salaries in and near Monterey bay ca

    NickiLaughs replied to bulldoggurlie's topic in California Nursing

    Here's the county job flyer that posts their salary. https://jobs.co.monterey.ca.us/sigma/pdfjobs/registerednurseii.pdf About 37/hr base to start. Goes up from there. Considering cost of living,...

  23. Do you LIKE every patient that walks through your door?

    NickiLaughs replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Eh...I've always tried to view it as a professional relationship anyway. I'm there to attempt to improve their quality of life in some way and they're there to improve their quality of life. I...

  24. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    NickiLaughs replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LVN, and am now an RN. I believe most of the other posters gave excellent information. The more education you have, the more money you make (typically) As they said, LVN scope will vary...

  25. job hunt

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

    Just a guess, but did you go to CSUSB and graduate part of the RCH program? (I have friends who went there.....) I can't give you any hospital advice. I work at St. B's and when I got a job they...