NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. No new grad jobs now what?

    NickiLaughs replied to LOVEJRT's topic in California Nursing

    I live in the inland empire too hemet valley medical center is hiring (not the best place to work, but it's a job) and a few hospitals if you're willing to just be trained, but not go through a new...

  2. ICU Nurse opinions

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you I really appreciate that. It really enlightened me as to the psychological aspect of critical care nursing. I guess I didn't get enough of a chance in nursing school to see whether ICU...

  3. im new

    NickiLaughs replied to AloeBlox's topic in California Nursing

    that sucks, but some hospitals will help with your tuition. I know eisenhower is far, but if you work there as a student nurse they double up on your salary or something if you commit to working...

  4. Any new grad program in LA county area?

    NickiLaughs replied to choco901's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most of them already did their hiring in December...I had done some inquiries, but I don't graduate my program up north for another two weeks so I couldn't even have applied to them because I would...

  5. im new

    NickiLaughs replied to AloeBlox's topic in California Nursing

    Guess what? Clinicals suck ANYWHERE you go, trust me. And I have yet to hear of any organized nursing program. Don't let them discourage you. The majority of nursing instructors are drill...

  6. im new

    NickiLaughs replied to AloeBlox's topic in California Nursing

    Coriaa...if you have all the prereq's done, seriously, just do the nursing at CSUSB. I was in their program but had to leave for reasons beyond my control. The nursing programs is 9 quarters, if you...

  7. "You take the BUS to work!"

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

    He's probably jealous...must have shelled out a lot of money recently for repair work on his car. I had one job that was on the next block. I actually got rid of my car because I didn't see the need...

  8. Starting salary for an LVN and an RN?

    NickiLaughs replied to cancergirl24's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry for the slow response. LVNs in California can give injections, but have to be IV certified to insert IVs and administer IV fluids such as normal saline (NO medications). I have only worked...

  9. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

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

    We had to get a 90% to pass...which is like a 72. I thankfully got a 98%, hope it's good at predicting! I'll let you all know around

  10. You cant be fashionable for nursing.

    NickiLaughs replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I understand people's desire to dress nicely at work. Most jobs expect people to strive for a professional looking appearance. I do believe that includes hair being styled in such a way that it...

  11. Do you consider this harrassment

    NickiLaughs replied to perc71's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure that's necessarily harassment, but depending on your company's hr policy (and the state you're in), they might be VERY interested in that information. That can turn into a labor board...

  12. what should i do? i failed second semester RN school

    NickiLaughs replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    If your passions not in it, you don't succeed. It seems to me you knew your passion wasn't nursing all along. Perhaps you were looking solely at income? A income is never a good reason to do...

  13. Inland area hospital

    NickiLaughs replied to enochpark21's topic in California Nursing

    There is a LOT of hospitals in our area as shodobe said. I know Loma Linda University has a great reputation, but the salary is lower than most other hospitals. He covered most of the upper region...

  14. Depressed about the NCLEX!! HELPP

    NickiLaughs replied to NTD574458's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry that you have not yet passed the NCLEX Have you taken any review classes to show you the areas you need to work on? I'm getting ready to take my RN boards soon and I studied the ATI book...

  15. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    NickiLaughs replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    While that may be true with many, don't generalize that all "A" nurses fit into that category. I got mostly A's in nursing school, and yes I do have the common sense and hard work ethics commonly...

  16. There is no nursing shortage! This is and was a sales pitch!

    NickiLaughs replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah there never was....if you were to look up the licenses by each state, whether inactive or otherwise. Many nurses were choosing not to work for either issues with being a nurse, or their spouse...

  17. Difficult Choice for 1st Job

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

    I wouldn't mind going back there, I'm just worried that all these skills I spent SOOO much time learning and the slow pace there will make it not worth it. I'm never gonna do an NG tube or an IV...

  18. Difficult Choice for 1st Job

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Everyone! I'm in a predicament. I am to be one of the few lucky new grads in my area who has multiple job opportunities. My old job at a University Health Center wants me back as a triage RN. I...

  19. my perception of nursing...correct? incorrect? want to add anything?

    NickiLaughs replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that all areas have a demand for nurses, with the economy downturn some markets are saturated with RN's and it is not easy to find a job. One of my classmates say because of the...

  20. West Coast University?

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

    That is a LOT of money. Why not do the ADN there and then get your BSN later on at a job that will pay for it? You could even do it online with some schools. it's not necessarily as quick, but that...

  21. Level I Trauma Claims but where's the proof?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    HI All! I tried this in the general forum, but no response, thought I might have better luck here. I am planning on applying at this hospital near me that claims it's a Level 1. Website states: "and...

  22. Level I Trauma Claims but where's the proof?

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ok, thank you! Makes me feel better. It's Loma Linda University Medical Center. I live 20 minutes away from it. I figured since they hire new grads in many of their departments that I should take...

  23. Level I Trauma Claims but where's the proof?

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you for the response! That's sort of what I thought, but they can still state they are level 1? So say i've worked there for a few years and relocate, I can state I worked at a Level 1...

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

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    If you're referring to the LVN program, than yes, it is actually very organized and well-ran I'm only talking about the LVN to RN, because that is what my experience is limited to. We are the third...

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

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    UPDATE: The first two classes were much more organized than the third RN class. (oddly enough) I am in the third. I have spoken with the two classes prior to us, the first class liked it, the...