bigsick_littlesick

bigsick_littlesick has 1 years experience and specializes in General Surgery.

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1. What's in your pockets?

   bigsick_littlesick replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   I used to have one of those "tool belts" but our hospital doesn't allow us to pack flushes ahead of time so I just usually have some caps to save IV tubing, claves, alcohol wipes, shears, kelly clamps...

2. Fitness and nursing

   bigsick_littlesick replied to Rhi007's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I drank the Koolaid and joined an awesome Crossfit box last September. Being a per diem nurse, I like to pick up evening shifts so sometimes I'll get a WOD in before I head into work or take an...

3. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

   bigsick_littlesick replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

   5:1 - Surgical (post-op) floor in Northern

4. First successful IV start

   bigsick_littlesick replied to ruralnurse84's topic in General Students

   Good job! Keep at it. I did my preceptorship in an ER so I got LOTS of practice and I loved, loved, LOVED the catheters they stocked. Never missed one. Now when I see an old field start or a...

5. Any CrossFit-ing nursing students out there?

   bigsick_littlesick replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Students

   Fellow Crossfitter here! Though I am a newb :) I had been lifting heavy at the gym (back squats, deadlifts, bench presses) for the past four months but just recently signed up at my local box, Rocklin...

6. "A Day In the Life of Nurse Eye Roll'

   bigsick_littlesick replied to bigsick_littlesick's topic in Nursing Humor

   Yep! hahah that's where I found it. It's so awesome cuz it's how I feel every shift lol Gotta love being a

7. "A Day In the Life of Nurse Eye Roll'

   bigsick_littlesick posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   This is the first blog I've read from this nurse. Thought this could brighten someone's day as I was laughing to myself quite loudly when I was at the vet with my dachshund this afternoon Enjoy!...

8. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

   bigsick_littlesick replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

   1. California 2. Still on orientation! (6th week to be exact) 3. Inpatient surgical floor in a 300+ bed hospital 4. $49/hr (hired as per diem) 5. $7/hr per diem differential; $2.70 = PMs, $4.60 =...

9. A mother's touch: NICU nurse helps dying mom bond with newborn

   bigsick_littlesick replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Daaaa... I tried not to cry but the FEELS were too strong... What a beautiful story... I think the mom knew as

10. Staying in Shape

    bigsick_littlesick replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Whatever you got to do to get that heart rate going, do it! Even if it's just to maintain where you're at during nursing school; 30 minutes of brisk walking, workout DVDs, YouTube videos, etc. I...

11. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    bigsick_littlesick replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info! Really helped. I just got hired as an RN so I can't take off the time to get it repaired anytime soon. Maybe in about a year. I am very healthy and the knee doesn't bother me...

12. Has the job market gotten better for new grads?

    bigsick_littlesick replied to debi49's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, they have a very high crime rate due to cutbacks on police force and homicide rate is ridiculous. Probably an interesting place to work at for traumas but I'd rather live/work somewhere a bit...

13. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    bigsick_littlesick replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Hey all, been reading this and other military nursing threads for a while. Regarding the physical, I'm assuming a torn ACL is a DQ? What if I were to get it

14. How long did it take you to land your first job?

    bigsick_littlesick replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I worked as a CNA for almost a year a half during nursing school. I graduated in Dec 2012, got my license Jan. this year and was just offered a per diem position at my hospital a couple weeks ago....

15. Has the job market gotten better for new grads?

    bigsick_littlesick replied to debi49's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's all bad in California still. I'm in the Sacramento area to be more specific. I graduated in December 2012 and am just now getting offered a position on the surgical floor I work as a float CNA...