tainted1972 ASN, RN

tainted1972 has 3 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in MR/DD.

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1. I just want to use my skills!

   tainted1972 replied to anashenwrath's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I couldn't get into a hospital in my city either, I am starting my BSN in a few months. Anyway, I accepted a PRN position in a LTC facility and I am getting more hours than I need and plenty of...

2. Deep dish or Thin crust?

   tainted1972 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Humor

   Good times!

3. Swollen Feet!

   tainted1972 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

   You just want to get some compression stockings, you can find them anywhere you purchase nursing uniforms. I really like the knee high ones, they work

4. Has this ever happened to you?

   tainted1972 replied to jchilds's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I tend to let em go when I am crouch down to do something.. expecially emptying foleys for some

5. Unethical hiring practices

   tainted1972 replied to Zippitydoodah's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My company makes it very clear in orientation that no one is officially hired until after their 90 day probationary period, at which time they can decide to "fire" you. I think you should go over...

6. Is it worth going the LVN route to get into the RN programs faster?

   tainted1972 replied to naly.sayavong's topic in LPN to RN

   University of Rio Grande in

7. LPN and IV/Phlebotomy certifications

   tainted1972 replied to Bess87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Soon I will be working as an RN for the same company I currently work for as an LPN with IV cert. I will be getting an $8hr increase in pay. I know many nurses who are happy being LPNs, there is...

8. PCT/nursing student in need of career advice-scared of pigeon hole

   tainted1972 replied to sunnybabe's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as a PCA ( same thing as a PCT) for 3 years, I quit so I could go to school full time.. i have since graduated and despite my experience on a very busy, Med surg/tele unit.... I have not...

9. C in Comp 1 in 2005...but have a Bachelors

   tainted1972 replied to centexnurse313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If you were applying to a program that was highly competitive I would say take the classes again. But for a CC program, keep the

10. NCLEX-RN, 75 Questions, Good Pop-Up, Some Thoughts

    tainted1972 replied to RachNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed the NCLEX PN and the NCLEX RN .. the first time. The only thing that I did to study was answer as many practice questions I could a couple of hours a day starting about 3 days before I took...

11. Facebook while on the clock?

    tainted1972 replied to maureen924's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Before there were cell phones and internet. We used to spend our down time actually working on things like stocking and cleaning. There is always something that needs to be done. If you are being...

12. New Grad Program or Job

    tainted1972 replied to FutureNurse112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with other posters, get a job as an aide in a facility that hires

13. NCLEX and pregnant?

    tainted1972 replied to CarrieNurse1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you should wait until you have been working a few months. The first year on the job is extremely stressful. NCLEX is nothing compared to what a new nurse goes through the first

14. Tall/Plus sized scrubs

    tainted1972 replied to Lauryen828's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Cherokee scrubs. I have worn 3x and they are comfy. I have found that unisex draw string pants are usually more baggy in the thighs and longer than my womens scrub pants. The unisex ones are...

15. BS Chemistry - ADN or BSN program?

    tainted1972 replied to BenFL's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Definitely better to get your BSN, many employers are preferring it, and some are requiring their nurses to have BSNs. If you can get a job in a hospital you may be able to get tuition