LuckyinKY

Latest Activity

1. Where are new grads being hired right now?

   LuckyinKY replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Where at in Cincinatti? I am striking out here in central Kentucky and broadening my range. I would to be at Cincinnati Children's but I am a new grad with an ADN and a non-nursing

2. If you worked FT during nursing school...

   LuckyinKY replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I managed to work full time through nursing school. I did nights on a behavioral health unit which worked better than I expected. On slow nights there was plenty of time to study. I did often cheat...

3. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

   LuckyinKY replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

   1. Do not buy the required texts at the bookstore, buy the older edition for $5 on Amazon, Barely anything has changed and depending on the program you may never open your book. For that matter wait 2...

4. Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

   LuckyinKY replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric

   Great article. I tech on an acute psych unit and I love where I work. Most of my patients are people who you would never pass on the street and know they are a "psych patient." These are people who...

5. Working third-shift while attending school for nursing?

   LuckyinKY replied to heidster's topic in General Students

   I am doing it and after a month of adjustment and finding the right schedule, it is working out pretty well. I have classes in the morning on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and clinicals all day...

6. Any PCT's working full time while going to nursing school

   LuckyinKY replied to aquarius04's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   Second year nursing student working full time as a psych tech. Night shift. Thankfully there are often quiet nights where I can get some studying done while my patients are

7. Do any of the nurses here working 40 hr weeks and going to school, have children?

   LuckyinKY replied to Glowinthedark's topic in General Nursing

   I work full time nights, have 2 kids and I am attending nursing school full time. I work on an acute psych unit which works out well since my patients usually sleep through the night. After 11pm, I...

8. What do you think? Bellarmine, chances at EKU

   LuckyinKY replied to hopeful15's topic in General Nursing

   One thing I would point out is that it is best to get your non-nursing coursework done before starting a nursing program. I would start knocking out the A&P, Micro, nutrition classes now, that way...

9. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

   LuckyinKY replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Agree! I am always asking if they need a break or a

10. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    LuckyinKY replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work on an acute behavioral health unit and appreciate our sitters very much. They help keep our patients safe since we cannot watch them constantly. It depends on the sitter of course, but most...

11. Fluid & Electrolytes

    LuckyinKY replied to mrscrook's topic in General Students

    Re-posting my study guide with some minor changes: Fluids and Electrolytes Study

12. HELP! Any ideas for evidence-based project for inpatient psych?

    LuckyinKY replied to Kenneth1973's topic in Psychiatric

    The role of nutrition in treating psychiatric illness? I am trying to find articles but having a heck of a time. We have all of these constipated opiate detoxers on my unit and the hospital food is...

13. for those of you that dress business casual for work..

    LuckyinKY replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Psychiatric

    I am a Psych tech and tend to wear cargo khaki pants and comfortable shirts like polos or cotton fitted shirts along with sneakers. I am on the move constantly and needs lots of pockets. I would not...

14. How to make ends meet during nursing school?

    LuckyinKY replied to dclamb3's topic in General Students

    Tech working 36-48 hours a week while in school. I have bills to pay, kids to feed and a mortgage. I work mostly nights so I can study while my patients are

15. psychiatric aid or pharm tech: which job will help me in nursing career?

    LuckyinKY replied to mee9mee9's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a nursing student, have worked as a pharm tech and now I am a psych tech. Like the others have said your best bet is to be a nursing tech on a med-surg unit. You will learn alot. Working as a...