NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care

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  1. Still get anxiety with peds IVs

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I went from former adult ICU and adult only ER to mixed ER with peds. I figured with practice I'd get better at them. The over 5 crowd with good veins I'm fine. It's the fat little babies and...

  2. Still get anxiety with peds IVs

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tips. I guess practice is the issue when we don't get to do them very often. If my assignment only provides me maybe a once a month opportunity, therein is my problem. I'd try other...

  3. 2016 Bay Area CA Nursing Pay

    NickiLaughs replied to dmstanl1's topic in California Nursing

    Sacramento area thanks you because we are making those wages as well but housing cost is a

  4. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    NickiLaughs replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain and it is possible. I made some bad as well as some right but expensive decisions. I started with 35k for a private RN program (not stupid because my husband was very ill and I...

  5. Torn Between Two Careers

    NickiLaughs replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in General Nursing

    From what I read of your other posts you've been at the hospital 7 months? It takes 6 months to feel safe and about a year to feel comfortable at your first nursing job. I'd honestly drop the office...

  6. why does MT. San Antonio College RN Nursing wait list?

    NickiLaughs replied to steven626's topic in California Nursing

    I used to live in the area and I know people who applied to RCC 5 times and didn't get in. Some schools don't bother with a wait list, they just take the top for spots based on their point system and...

  7. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    NickiLaughs replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I live in probably the best area in the U.S. for nurses considering wages and cost of living. I know many nurses who work every day or almost every day. I know a guy who owns 3 luxury cars, his very...

  8. ER RN pay in San Fran?

    NickiLaughs replied to SocalRN12's topic in California Nursing

    Very rarely. They usually will create a few new grad postings but it always goes to internal hires first. Sorry to not give you better news. I have a coworker who lives in the Bay Area, worked as a...

  9. ER RN pay in San Fran?

    NickiLaughs replied to SocalRN12's topic in California Nursing

    Kaiser per diem rate is in the mid 80s hourly for your experience I'm guessing each facility ranges for the ability to pick up more shifts. It all goes by seniority, so anyone who had been...

  10. Moms who pump at work?

    NickiLaughs replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no advice but wanted to say I'll be in the same boat as you shortly.

  11. 2015 allnurses Salary Survey Results

    NickiLaughs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    You are quoting San Francisco housing costs....central California is about 4 hours from there and you can get a nice home around 300k. I live in Northern California, 2 hours from the Bay Area, I make...

  12. U.S. nursing vs UK nirsing

    NickiLaughs replied to emmaUKRN's topic in International Nursing

    Every job I've had averaged about 4 to 5 weeks vacation yearly in California. Many places have you do 3 12 hour shifts, so it's easy to arrange your schedule to get a decent length of time off. I...

  13. What States Pay the Highest and Lowest Nursing Salaries

    NickiLaughs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    California state been pretty good to me. I make about 130k a year, part time. I do 4 8s (32 hours) a week. When you add in vacation time, holiday pay, etc. It's pretty hard to beat. My benefits...

  14. 2016 Bay Area CA Nursing Pay

    NickiLaughs replied to dmstanl1's topic in California Nursing

    60s hourly and up. Cost of living will eat up a lot of it and so will taxes. Don't move til you have secured a job. Many hospitals also do 8 hour

  15. Sacramento Pay

    NickiLaughs replied to outriton's topic in California Nursing

    I sent you a

  16. Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Employment Opportunities for Nurses

    NickiLaughs replied to tawill5's topic in General Nursing

    I know a guy who did that for a while, and was downsized like many. He does case management now, which doesn't pay nearly as

  17. How much are nurses making? 2015 Salary Survey results available soon.

    NickiLaughs replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the OT comment. I would do a lot of OT intermittently, but I have male coworkers who seriously are working almost everyday and pulling 12 to 16 hour shifts (we do 8s at my...

  18. If you had to do it over again

    NickiLaughs replied to heloooooBCRN's topic in Emergency

    I was an LVN first for 3 years. Variety of gigs. Then did 3 years of ICU. Realized I hated it, went to a case management job for my mental health and then finally got my butt in the ER where I...

  19. Nursing in California

    NickiLaughs replied to Nathalie's topic in California Nursing

    Depends on the hospital. In ICU I had no techs, in the ER we have techs, but they're usually busy transporting patients, supplies, etc. maybe someone who works tell has a better answer for

  20. Nursing in California

    NickiLaughs replied to Nathalie's topic in California Nursing

    Not true, per diem experienced nurses at kaiser in nor cal make well over 80$ hourly... Southern California doesn't pay as nearly as much as Northern California. I moved from so cal to nor cal and...

  21. ICU nightmares

    NickiLaughs replied to CardiacDork's topic in Critical Care

    I had ICU nightmares. I was good at my job but always worried and stress d that I missed something. The only phone calls I ever got at home were for silly low priority things such as "hey the doc...

  22. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    NickiLaughs replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the policy of the hospital you get hired and the department. Everywhere I worked it was seniority based. I've worked at hospitals where they told me expect to wait 7 years for a day shift...

  23. Job Prospects in Northern Cali Bay Area?

    NickiLaughs replied to laladeedee's topic in California Nursing

    BSN, certification in your specialty and the experience count the most. It is a tough job market. I had offers in the bay, but picked Sacramento because it's a cheaper cost of living and its pay...

  24. San Jose/Santa Clara Area ERs

    NickiLaughs replied to alit's topic in California Nursing

    For trauma ER I'd say Santa Clara Valley Med Center. Hopefully those who work in the specific area can give you more advice. Pay is great, cost of living sucks but you probably Already knew that. Be...

  25. Are nurses generally more attractive

    NickiLaughs replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will say I frequently see the security guards at the ER try to "score a nurse." They are more into the pay checks though than anything. One guard kept flirting with every nurse until one finally...