WickedRedRN

WickedRedRN BSN, RN

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  1. Discouraged...was possible new nursing student

    WickedRedRN replied to Poodlemom73's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Here's how I see it. Yes, right now new grads are having problems finding jobs. That doesn't mean they aren't getting hired though, it's just that it takes longer. Back in the dark ages when I...

  2. My Patient Died today

    WickedRedRN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    It's good that you had this experience while in school. Every one of my patients that die affect me in different ways. If I have established a good connection with the patient and/or family, it gets...

  3. new grad depressed and feeling burnt out already

    WickedRedRN replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    A full scholarship is a blessing in our current economic downturn, but I also think having a good job is too. How is your program set up, online or class time? For me, I worked full time at the hosp...

  4. LPN work in hospitals?

    WickedRedRN replied to lovinowls101's topic in Indiana Nursing

    It's a rough job market around here right now. I started as an LPN, so I understand what you are looking for. Most of the big hospitals are just not hiring LPN's, very little if at all. I know...

  5. known addicted patients going out to smoke

    WickedRedRN replied to pugmom3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Did not see it mentioned, what does the MD have to say about this behavior? We have had to involve security with patients in the same situation. We called every time the pt disappeared, notified MD...

  6. Your advice unit managers

    WickedRedRN replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree with Miss Becky. I did the UM thing, lasted 6 months and only that long because I wanted to get all of my hire on bonus. I was told M-F, would be mgr coverage for the weekend once every other...

  7. RN to BSN doesn't feel right.

    WickedRedRN replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I hear your frustration. We are a Magnet hospital, so they really push to go back to school for the BSN here. I did it, but only by going to another college that offered a 95% online program. I...

  8. Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    WickedRedRN replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    We are a Magnet hospital too, but we got ice cream at a time when no one could enjoy it, then the houskeepnig staff took it out of the freezer. No gifts or other food, we were asked to "nominate" a...

  9. ASN -BSN or ASN-MSN options @ IU

    WickedRedRN replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I just graduated from IUPUC in the RN to BSN program. I don't regret it a bit, but now I am mulling over a Masters program. I think in hindsight, I would have looked into IUPUI at the RN-MSN program...

  10. Daytonite has passed away...

    WickedRedRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am also saddened to hear this. I noticed that she had not been around as much lately, but did not realize she was so ill. She helped me greatly as I was working my way through LPN school, then...

  11. Memo to All Hospital Staff

    WickedRedRN replied to nminodob's topic in Nursing Humor

    I LOVE IT!!!!! Best laugh I have had all day! I am totally sharing this with my nurse

  12. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    WickedRedRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I really try not to, because I am just there as me, not as RN. That being said, my MIL wastes no time introducing me as her DIL, the nurse. I have asked her not too, but I guess she seems to think...

  13. Fast Meal Ideas

    WickedRedRN replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Students

    Crock pot here too, so easy to have a home cooked meal that way. I prep something the night before I work so we have something when I get home. Bonus, I waste no time that night with meal prep!...

  14. Are A's Impossible at Ivy Tech?

    WickedRedRN replied to milan18400's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Nope, not impossible. Its a tough program no matter what track you are in. Hard work and lots of studying and you can get the

  15. RN to BSN - is it as hard as the RN was?

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

    I finish my RN to BSN program in ine more semester. It has been SO much easier than the RN from the standpoint of not comsuming my life! My program is mostly online, so I have the option of working...

  16. New DON cleaning house

    WickedRedRN replied to trimm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen it, it seems when a new DON or Administrator is brought in from the outside, they have a tendency to bring their preferred staff with them. I survived 6 months in LTC before I realized...

  17. Post-bariatric surgery nightmare!

    WickedRedRN replied to trnsplntgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are those that take a leap into a wild life they never experienced before, however it does not sound like this is the case. Although I cannot offer anything that can remotely be construed...

  18. I quit my job today!

    WickedRedRN replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (((((HUGS))))) I feel your pain. I was in the same situation when I was a new LPN, hired on at a facility because I was impressed by the DON, but did not realize it was a sinking ship til I got on...

  19. Nursing School with no support from hubby and 4 kids...Can it be done?

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

    Can it be done? Yes. Will it be easy? No. It is difficult to go through any nursing program no matter what the degree is. I have been through LPN school, and a transition program LPN to ASN and...

  20. Aortic enlargement vs. aneurysm question

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi all you wonderful cardiac nurses!! I have a question abt something that I am struggling to find an answer for. Pt with COPD in the history, going for a cholecystecomy. Preop testing finds an...

  21. What exactly is PCU?

    WickedRedRN replied to HURN's topic in General Nursing

    Our PCU is like an ICU stepdown. Too sick for the med-surg floors, not sick enough for the ICU. Our ratios are 2:1, all beds are monitored, staff are trained the same as ICU. Many nurses go from...

  22. I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job

    WickedRedRN replied to shannieliz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to say you did the right thing by reporting this. I have worked in LTC in both staff nurse and management roles. Any time there is any suspicion or claim of abuse, there must be an...

  23. Nclex stopped at "ODD NO."

    WickedRedRN replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No truth to this whatsoever. You can pass or fail at any number. Out of all the people I know from both my LPN and ASN programs, only one did not pass and she did so at 90 questions. Everyone else...

  24. do nurse owned nursing homes exist?

    WickedRedRN replied to Ginger's Person's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm, very interesting indeed. I have never heard of any here locally, but there are a couple that are privately owned and all private pay that are incredible! Facilities like that restore my faith...

  25. "You'll be a nurse two years after you get your RN"

    WickedRedRN replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    You know, he IS a NURSE right now. I really hate it when we as a profession get caught up in the "This degree is better than the other" attitude. I have worked with LPN's that can work circles...