NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    NickiLaughs replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a CCU, and it's actually going fairly well. I just don't like the work. I've been there a bit under two months, they put us through this great critical care class where you learn so much....

  2. Just Got Accepted to Cal State San Bernardino

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, old post.... I was an exception to the majority of people who apply there. I actually was full time staff in the student health center as an LVN on campus and worked somewhat closely with the...

  3. ICU NURSES: In your opinion when is it less stressful working at ICU nights or days?

    NickiLaughs replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    Days are probably a bit more stressful d/t more family visits then/the doctors are more in and out and tend to have more orders/etc. Even if you take a night position they do spend a couple weeks...

  4. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

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

    Critical care unit, mostly cardiac though, we're a STEMI-designated hospital. Wasn't sure where I wanted to work, but this hospital had a lot of openings in that department and I knew I'd learn a...

  5. The NCLEX is a joke

    NickiLaughs replied to Bmahoney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Then there's that very occasional nurse that you meet and can't help but wonder, "how on earth did you pass boards?" I think that testing nurses is appropriate, but that many of the questions could...

  6. LVN experience, RN jobs

    NickiLaughs replied to SashaO's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated from an LVN to RN program in the bay area. Many of the LVNs in my class had approx 10 years experience, mostly in hospitals, Med- surg or ER. Only 3 or so of my class of 30 have jobs....

  7. My Name is BlueHenRN and I Almost Ate my Young Today

    NickiLaughs replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    My preceptor takes nibbles every once in a while. But I promise I do the best I can! I will say this, even though they make you cry, scare you daily with ways you might "accidentally kill" your...

  8. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center vs San Antonio Community

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

    That was nice of KVA RN to even respond, most don't. The reality is it is incredibly competitive to get a New Graduate nursing job at this time. If you got a New Grad position on ANY floor feel...

  9. A hopeful new-grad RN with too many options!

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

    No, I wouldn't wait for a new grad opportunity. It might never come. Sometimes your best bet is to start in a hospital and than transfer when the opportunity occurs. Kaiser v. Army Hospital... you...

  10. First medication error- I am quitting nursing

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

    As far as the abusive patient, you have the right to protect yourself as well. If the patient wasn't in restraints or proper measures taken to protect staff, sounds like the facility is lacking. The...

  11. LVN to RN Unitek: DON'T GO!

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello to al! I have no information as to the quality of the LVN program, just the LVN to RN program. I am about to begin my 6 month of 9 months at the LVN to RN program at Unitek and I...

  12. Why is nursing like this?

    NickiLaughs replied to shine123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so glad I'm not the only one out there! I thought I would have somewhat of a handle. I'd been an LVN for three years before getting my RN. And I got to tell you, as a New Grad in ICU, I feel...

  13. LVN to RN Unitek: DON'T GO!

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    You have to have completed all prerequisites prior to entering the RN program. And it's actually about 9 months. 3 week transition class & a little over 8 months of nursing courses. At this...

  14. Relatively new nurse- unhappy and unsure with job. anyone else?

    NickiLaughs replied to roadrunner25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling miserable working at a hospital. I've only had 10 shifts with a preceptor. I made the mistake of applying to ICU, basically because that's where all the jobs...

  15. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    NickiLaughs replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I started college, I applied for TONS of financial aid, and got nothing. I was accepted to a competitive state school and ultimately decided not to go because I just didn't have the money. Four...

  16. I don't get it...

    NickiLaughs replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in California Nursing

    There was never an "official" nursing shortage. There have been a lot of nurses who left for various reasons: early retirement, stay at home to raise kids, intolerance of poor working conditions....

  17. can't get through to state board , maybe someone here knows?

    NickiLaughs replied to thekid's topic in California Nursing

    As far as I can tell all they're going to want is a copy of your transcripts to ensure that you had all the same educational requirements in nursing school that california requires in their nursing...

  18. CA Registered Nurse Certificate-What does it mean?

    NickiLaughs replied to RNRose1000's topic in California Nursing

    A certificate from the board of consumer affairs I'm assuming? I got one too with my ADN. I am under the impression that everyone who passes the NCLEX gets

  19. West Coast University?

    NickiLaughs replied to We'llSee's topic in California Nursing

    Bebe...back when I considered WCU, they told me my LVN gpa had to be 3.0 overall. They're incredibly expensive and disorganized. I didn't end up going there, and actually moved up north for 9 months...

  20. New Graduate Nurse willing to Move Anywhere!

    NickiLaughs replied to Jvalrn's topic in General Nursing

    NOT california. Two posters mentioned it. But I know tons of new grads who are not finding positions and having to relocate. AZ is not much better at this time. They just had a special on the news...

  21. What is the average salary for a RN graduate in N. California the bay area???

    NickiLaughs replied to igorotsp's topic in California Nursing

    In addition to the incredibly difficult time to find jobs in Northern California, please consider the cost of living and taxes. The more money you make, the more is taken out in taxes, add the...

  22. Doctor's office or clinics, do they accept new grads?

    NickiLaughs replied to Manang Biday's topic in California Nursing

    One of the jobs I applied for was an Urgent Care/Clinic, and they hired new grads and trained them. As a heads up, there is so few jobs that even that the clinics competitive. I interviewed (along...

  23. Am I being a baby?

    NickiLaughs replied to rn2newbie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a difference between having a positive PPD test and having active TB. Many people are "exposed" to TB in their lives, however they good immune systems and area health individuals. Because of...

  24. Need help finding a school !! help !!

    NickiLaughs replied to verumlike's topic in California Nursing

    I'd look at some programs for LVN, it'll at least get you foot in the door, often can only takes a year, and you can have some income when your new family arrives. These are the accredited schools in...

  25. How many new grads DID find a job right away?

    NickiLaughs replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in California Nursing

    Well here's my time line ( I got fairly lucky). Jan 24: Graduated (paperwork handed into BRN day before) Feb 6: Passed NCLEX Entire month of February/Early March: Job hunting/interviews Mar 4:...