NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Do you ever feel like you short-changed someone?

    NickiLaughs replied to RNMarykay's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned that nursing is 24 hour care. I work nights and often day's will pass stuff onto me, and I dont' complain, I know they're busy. And I do the same on occasion if I can't get it all done...

  2. Disrespected by a fellow nurse

    NickiLaughs replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned to pick my battles, sometimes it's worth it to report. It sounds like she was just whining randomly. Write down the date/time and exact words said and any witnesses. Keep it in a file....

  3. Why is it so hard to get a job in northern california

    NickiLaughs replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in California Nursing

    I know it's very competitive in the bay area. New grads can't find work, and often experienced nurses cannot find work. They usually have people they are already interested in. I was up there for...

  4. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

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

    Now that is an awesome hospital Leonursus. My job allows you to switch units after a year, or cross train if you would like. You even get a 5% bonus for cross training to another unit, but if they're...

  5. california wia

    NickiLaughs replied to Kaligirl02's topic in California Nursing

    I thought the WIA only qualified you if you were fired from your job? Or am I wrong? I don't think you can quit a job and qualify for government

  6. I got resistance when giving IM injection in deltoid. What does that mean?

    NickiLaughs replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

    They tensed up their muscle severely. It's happened to me twice in my career. I'm not really sure what you're supposed to do about it either. Any

  7. I don't mean to whine...

    NickiLaughs replied to omcnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Is your hospital hiring? We don't have PCA's at my work...and we're usually full (47 bed). And they have banned us from internet access....and I sometimes don't sit down my whole shift. I could go...

  8. Flu shot reaction?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I got my flu shot a week ago, and it seemed as though the nurse who gave it to me injected it above my deltoid almost in my joint. I got home with my band aid and checked it out and even...

  9. Drug test for admission to LVN schools in California?

    NickiLaughs replied to julivee's topic in California Nursing

    My program didn't. But that's going to depend on the program you go to, and hospital requirements as well. If anyone things you are under the influence you usually have signed a contract that allows...

  10. San Diego Nurses

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in California Nursing

    Alright, so it looks like hubby & I may be having to move down that way in a couple years for him to fulfill his dream of being an x-ray tech. Since I know a lot of people love San Diego and the...

  11. San Diego Nurses

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    I was misinformed about Vegas, I apologize. I really don't know that much about the San Diego job market. That's why I was posting. I live in the Inland Empire and know that our salaries are higher...

  12. Flu shot reaction?

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, the first three days were the worse, then it got better and now it's getting worse again. I'm just glad I'm not alone. Thanks guys & I hope you all feel

  13. San Diego Nurses

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    LA is going to pay more. I had known someone who worked in vegas and was making 35/hr as a new nurse. Perhaps we are both misinformed. I was under the impression starting salary was high 20's for...

  14. San Diego Nurses

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    No problem. It's going to be a while for us. I do believe the salaries are lower in San Diego than Vegas though. Nurses take the pay cut because everyone loves San

  15. San Diego New Grad Programs

    NickiLaughs replied to mtaylor12's topic in California Nursing

    UCSD cancelled their lasted new grad program as a heads up. I would focus on the others, tell them your areas of interest in your cover letter, but let them be aware you are willing to work any...

  16. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

    NickiLaughs replied to SheilaORN's topic in California Nursing

    I did some clinicals there when I was in LVN school, beautiful hospital, updated equipment. Most of the nurses there seemed to really like their job. Salary isn't the best but benefits are good....

  17. In what department do you not wipe the backside?

    NickiLaughs replied to mirgadia05's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so once you get into nursing school you will wipe butt and give bed baths almost on a daily basis. You will change diapers too! Your instructor and the nurses on the floor will be checking on...

  18. How far do you work from home?

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

    30 miles....takes about 35 minutes or so. I know people who drive well over an hour. Not for me. If you're happy there, I wouldn't jump ship, especially in this economy. I would say your drive is...

  19. Any tips for precepting a LPN to a RN?

    NickiLaughs replied to slmnc8118's topic in General Nursing

    I did that but on a new unit. I liked that most of my preceptors let me do basic things (such as PO med passes, NG tube insertion) on my own and just watched me at first. We focused more on (ok the...

  20. stressed already.. highscshooler.

    NickiLaughs replied to forest.red18's topic in General Nursing

    I highly doubt the OP can afford backpacking in Europe, sounds like she's trying to become self-sufficient as early as possible (I give major kudos to anyone working in HS, I did it too). I don't...

  21. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

    NickiLaughs replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

    OP- you are not the only one who has had to wait to get into classes. It took my 5 years to finish my prereqs and doing college hopping because I couldn't get a class here or there. If you want...

  22. Is it ok to specialize right out of school

    NickiLaughs replied to melbauman's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so pleased to see that people are encouraging others to follow their dreams. My dream is constantly changing. I think I'd love NICU, but those jobs are so hard to come by or ER, but that's hard...

  23. My first day of frustration as a RN/CCU/CVICU

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

    I understand how you feel. I'm a new grad in an ICU that's mostly CVICU and think I've had too many terminal weans and too many patients just in this situation that has no signs of improvement. I...

  24. New Grads Not Finding Jobs . . . . . . .

    NickiLaughs replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of the New Grads that was able to find a job, and I believe my experience as an LVN greatly helped me. I had a job within a couple months of graduation, but I know many people who don't....

  25. My "Aww crap" moment of the week: Calling a Dr.

    NickiLaughs replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always jot anything I can think of. If I have to call about a situation, not only do I ask for labs, I'll ask for parameters of what to do if they come back funky (so I don't have to call them...