NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

    NickiLaughs replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    On the topic: I dont know, I really am grossed out by Spit, so I couldn't be an RT. I think X-ray tech minus the lack of current jobs. Out of health: real estate agent, I am obsessed with houses Off...

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

    NickiLaughs replied to kalimuse's topic in California Nursing

    Here's the thing, they are two completely different programs yes. Loma Linda University: All clinicals are done at this hospital, there are pros/cons to this Pros: its' a level 1...

  3. Rad Tech program

    NickiLaughs replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    Please also look into the current trends and opportunities. My husband was going to go for X-ray tech. He ultimately decided against it because: 1) there's hardly any jobs (even before the economy...

  4. To those who live in Colorado

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Washington is beautiful, I have lived there as well in Spokane. The problem there I have heard is no nursing jobs there and pay is even lower. I am aware of the paycut. I didn't realize TN was...

  5. New Grad Programs in Orange County

    NickiLaughs replied to GMSinCA's topic in California Nursing

    I think some may be cancelled...you'd have to just google hospitals in the part of orange county you are interested in. Then go to each hospitals website to see what they're offering. Most hospitals...

  6. How much should RNs earn?

    NickiLaughs replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I think I am decently compensated as a fairly new RN. I make 37/hr working nights, base pay is 32.30 approx. I live in a cheaper part of California, and bring home 2k every 2 weeks. I think...

  7. Ripoff Report: www.stethoscopes.com

    NickiLaughs replied to student456's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wish I had seen this sooner....I just ordered a stethoscope yesterday...but I ordered the magna fortis because my littmans (yes plural!) keep disappearing over the last few years at work. The...

  8. How often do you work extra?

    NickiLaughs replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I've done a total of 2 extra shifts in my 10 months. We do not get short shift options like some of you do. It's either the whole 12 hours or nothing. They do have an incentive of almost double or...

  9. What do RN's make in California?

    NickiLaughs replied to Peanut06's topic in California Nursing

    gwapo... the rates I was mentioning were for new graduate nurses. So you would make more than 28/hr. I am not sure how much more because I dont know how much experience you have or your specialty....

  10. CC vs other schools, and LVN vs RN

    NickiLaughs replied to babs4u's topic in California Nursing

    I was in an LVN program that cost about 17k (they've raised the private tuition quite a bit in the last 6 years!). I was able to pay it off fairly quickly, but I had no other debt, no car payment,...

  11. New Grads Out Side the Hospital?

    NickiLaughs replied to TinyNurse79's topic in General Nursing

    There's a lot of variety Public Health nurse, community clinics, urgent cares, nursing homes. Group homes (with people such as developmentally disabled). Insurance companies, etc. Though the economy...

  12. a few questions for an RN new grad

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

    What field of nursing do you work in? Critical Care-mostly cardiac What best prepared you for your transition to new grad? Honestly, I was an LVN for a few years prior. So that definitely aided me....

  13. Tired of being talked to like I am stupid

    NickiLaughs replied to Student2Registered's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think most of them are just like that in general. They usually talk down to me about stuff that isn't even my job.....One asked "where is this patient" Well we dont have a night secretary to update...

  14. Help! "overqualified" "underqualified" RN in SoCal

    NickiLaughs replied to nurn69's topic in California Nursing

    good luck to you nurn69. Most of the hospitals aren't hiring right now. If you did apply I think the only one right now that may take you is either Hemet Valley Medical Center or Community Hospital...

  15. Where are the New Grad jobs in California?

    NickiLaughs replied to lm8539's topic in General Nursing

    Rural would be your best bet.....And also the more undesirable parts of the state (high crime rates, high smog). Bakersfield/Kern County may have something. Please keep in mind there are a lot of...

  16. Please, some info on unions, hospital affiliations, and legislation protecting nurses

    NickiLaughs replied to essedus's topic in California Nursing

    I think CNA is pretty much it in California. Each company will have their own agreement with CNA. For example, Kaiser will have a different agreement from CHW. I would have to say the Union is...

  17. Help! "overqualified" "underqualified" RN in SoCal

    NickiLaughs replied to nurn69's topic in California Nursing

    Not sure what part of southern california you live in. But I know Riverside Medical Clinic in Riverside, CA hires RN's and so does Beaver Medical Clinic (when there's jobs). Those are in the inland...

  18. Your Pet Peeves in Nursing..

    NickiLaughs replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    What all of you said, and then 1 more. Nurses who don't use common sense. Like sending me a patient as a result of a code called, "his BP is in the 60's, he's very unstable" And i get this sweet...

  19. RN-BSN...experiences please!

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

    My BSN so far has been ridiculously easy. Which is good in the sense that I work full-time. So far, the nursing classes, they have given us papers to write, which are fairly easy if you have good...

  20. RN Grad looking for a RN opportunity in California

    NickiLaughs replied to vinnyRN's topic in California Nursing

    the hospitals in redding just layed off a couple hundred nurses last year. No hiring right now. Most of the VA hospitals in California are not hiring new grads right now, many just began to hire...

  21. Any advice on getting hired in CA before graduation?

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

    You're probably not going to like the advice..... The bay area has had too many nurses for a long time. Why? Because it pays the highest wages in the entire united states (though cost of living is...

  22. Is NLNAC or CCNE required for VA Hospital RN's

    NickiLaughs replied to RLeeRN's topic in Government, Military

    I've seen the same thing. I'm thinking it varies as well, but not

  23. What should i think now!!!

    NickiLaughs replied to dimples4321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually do believe not having the BLS can keep you from getting a job, most nursing programs require it. Most jobs want you to have it when you apply. If you don't have it get it ASAP. The 4 years...

  24. after 7 months of working as a new grad RN...

    NickiLaughs replied to spongebob6286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't quit your job until you find another. The economy is horrible right now. Doesn't hurt to keep your eye open though. 1:9 is too much

  25. Loan Repayment

    NickiLaughs replied to ohmylove's topic in General Nursing

    the VA actually has been cancelling their repayment programs d/t lack of government funds. There's one hospital out here that will pay 200/month towards student loans for as long as you work for them....