WickedRedRN

WickedRedRN BSN, RN

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  1. Nurses With Hypothyroidism

    WickedRedRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Fellow hypothyroid here too. I take my synthroid in the AM when I get up, then follow it with my coffee on the commute. My sleep does pretty well, I only notice problems if my levels are slipping....

  2. Survived my first shift as an LVN!

    WickedRedRN replied to pink2blue1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I am in the same position, doing my orientation right now. Friday I actually got to have my own patients, with an RN overseeing me. She said I did great! I do have to say she is a...

  3. Have you had a gastric bypass or lap-band procedure?

    WickedRedRN replied to puggymae's topic in General Nursing

    I am 18 months post op RNY, no complications, no problems. Lost 125+ lbs, I now weigh less than I have lost. My best advice is to follow the plan set by your surgeon to the letter, and make sure...

  4. Looking for a job prior to graduation?

    WickedRedRN replied to StarNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto, go in person. Also, if you are really interested in quick hiring, you might look at LTC facilities, most normally need CNA's on all

  5. Help! The worst training ever!

    WickedRedRN replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take a moment and re-read what you posted here. Listen to yourself. You know this is a toxic environment for anyone, let alone a new grad. I am a new grad too, walked away from an offer in LTC for...

  6. Advice PLEASE - Considering Nursing @ 39

    WickedRedRN replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, no problem, glad to be of help. And I thought since I had been in a similar situation, I could shed some light on the subject. I was in telcom for years, the constant pressure to make sales,...

  7. What was your favorite/most memorable graduation present you received/gave?

    WickedRedRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Husband got me a cross necklace inlaid with baugette diamonds. Said he wanted me to remember every time I looked at in the mirror how proud of me he is!

  8. Advice PLEASE - Considering Nursing @ 39

    WickedRedRN replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 38, just finished my LPN, planning on going back for my RN, by my count I will be 40 by the time that is finished. I left a 50,000/yr customer service job to do this and never regretted it. The...

  9. Introducing myself..

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi everyone, been lurking in this forum for a while and thought I would step up and stop lurking! Been reading all the info here while I was mulling over job offers. I am a soon to be new grad, just...

  10. Introducing myself..

    WickedRedRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Correctional

    Thanks everyone! Friday night was pinning, was so incredible. Last night my clinical group had a dinner and party, so we went out and let off some steam. Tomorrow morning my new job starts! I am so...

  11. Post Nursing School Blues

    WickedRedRN replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    It has been strange, I will admit myself. I felt almost lost on Monday afternoon, no reading/clinical paperwork to prep/tests to study for etc. As far as the blues, I have not felt that. I dove...

  12. Nursing school and weight gain?

    WickedRedRN replied to waterlily's topic in General Students

    I worked out regularly before NS, and was able to work out through most of the 1st semester. BUT, once clinicals began, and in the 2nd semester (which was packed into a summer session btw) sleep and...

  13. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    WickedRedRN replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Howdy everyone! Well, after a long semester, I finally am able to commit more time to working out! Matter of fact after my final exam this AM, I met hubby at the gym for an excellent butt kicking...

  14. PSB vs NET test

    WickedRedRN replied to new_mom26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yep they are pretty

  15. What are you sacrificing to go nursing school?

    WickedRedRN replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I sacrificed time and money as well. My family also sacrificed things and time with Mom. There have been times in this journey that I seriously questioned the rationality of the decision to leave a...

  16. PSB vs NET test

    WickedRedRN replied to new_mom26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Amanda, Sorry I did not see this earlier! I have taken both, and IMHO I thought the NET to be a bit more difficult. PSB has sections on judgement, spelling, etc. Whereas NET had math and reading...

  17. I passed the PSB!!!

    WickedRedRN replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Congrats!

  18. "So when you are off orientation and able to be in-charge..."

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so I am a soon to be grad. Been sending out resumes, going to interviews and such. Went to an interview at a LTC facility, interview went well, but as soon as I walked in the door to the...

  19. Getting A Bsn With The Intention Of Becoming A Doctor

    WickedRedRN replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    I know a wonderful doc, she is an endocrinologist. I have worked with her and been her patient. Her people skills are excellent, she knows you by name, a little about you, takes time with her...

  20. overwhelmed!

    WickedRedRN replied to lyndsaynicole's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Lyndsay and welcome! I live in Indy and will graduate from the Columbus Ivy Tech in 2 weeks (LPN) I understand what your are saying about not getting answers, I assume you have been talking to the...

  21. LPN's is this true?

    WickedRedRN replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am in the process of interviewing as a new grad...lowest I have been offered is 17.00/hr, that is base so doesn't include shift or weekend diffs. These have all been LTC facilities in the greater...

  22. Working Full Time and Going to School Full Time

    WickedRedRN replied to crucian's topic in General Students

    I second that. I work part time with school and believe me, if there was ANY way not to, I wouldn't. My study time and other responsibilites suffer greatly. My grades have slipped some since I...

  23. Do you have to write a lot of papers?

    WickedRedRN replied to tofutti's topic in General Students

    I am just about to graduate from an LPN program, let me tell you, I think I am single-handedly responsible for the loss of a rainforest somewhere! Some instructors are paper happy, others are

  24. what did you do in your former life?

    WickedRedRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, me too! Well, not the Calvin Klein underwear model part, but I was a Quality Control Supervisor/HACCP Coordinator in a meat processing

  25. CNA or Not

    WickedRedRN replied to mydee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some things to think about...will your current job flex around school? Even when you begin the clinical component? If so, I would think heavily about keeping that one. Don't get me wrong, being a...