WickedRedRN

WickedRedRN BSN, RN

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  1. New grad hiring in Indianapolis?

    WickedRedRN replied to NurseToBeLMC's topic in Indiana Nursing

    As far as Clarian goes, I would call the nurse recruitment office and speak to a recruiter

  2. How far WOULD you and DID you travel for nursing school?

    WickedRedRN replied to teacher08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Drove 2 hours one way to school and a bit more than that for some clinical sites in my LPN to ASN bridge program. This was in the winter too. The med surg clinicals were brutal with 2 days a week...

  3. CNA to LPN to BSN to MSN , Whew!

    WickedRedRN replied to MedNurse2k's topic in LPN to RN

    I have done CNA to LPN to ASN, now working on the BSN. CNA pay was so little it was just enough to help with things like food and gas. We worked our butts off to pay down as much debt as we could...

  4. Its Just not fair! Good Nurse getting fired (probably)

    WickedRedRN replied to funsizedliv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree, resign now before they terminate you. This way you can truthfully say you chose to leave. LTC is a vipers nest in many ways. Their mind is made up about you and your future with...

  5. IUK ASN program shutting down?

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I just got a letter in the mail from IU Kokomo inviting me to apply for the Fall 2006 ASN class. In it, it states this will be the last ASN class admitted at IU Kokomo. While I am not applying since...

  6. what do you do about phone calls if you could come to work extra on your day off

    WickedRedRN replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. Work only has my cell phone number, that way I can control the calls. I figure anyone who knows me and may really need me has the home number. At night, I put the...

  7. East TN pay scales?

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi everyone! House is up for sale here in beautiful IN, applications for transfer of license are in place, and we have picked out locations, just doing house shopping in Blount County. Question I...

  8. Starting pays?

    WickedRedRN replied to Bpst486's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Any word on UT Med Center

  9. I want this pt showered...and a bunch of other questions...

    WickedRedRN replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would get a social worker involved. We had a similar resident in a LTC. The smell was so bad in the hall the DON would come down and complain abt the smell, but we were told we could not "force" a...

  10. How to prepare for LTAC

    WickedRedRN replied to e.moore30's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked in an LTAC, agree with the above posters. You will learn a lot there, enjoy! Before I worked there, I was terrified of trachs/vents. Now, I volunteer to take the trachs when they come...

  11. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    WickedRedRN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    1st born (well have 4 half sisters from Dad's 1st marriage) Dad was an alcoholic, however became sober when I was 5, so I really don't remember much. My older half sisters have told me stories of...

  12. Made it through 1st semester of RN to BSN

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in General Students

    Had 2 classes, and made A's in both, so nice Christmas present for me!!! I have 4 classes in spring, looking forward to them. Got my books the other day and I swear the Biostatistics for Health...

  13. I Contracted HIV

    WickedRedRN replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry, although that seems so inadequate to say. I am sending you hugs and

  14. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    WickedRedRN replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    LPN's don't make that much in a hospital, its usually around 12-14/hr. LTC is a better paying option for LPN's here, but you have to expect a high workload and (in my experience) not as good of an...

  15. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    WickedRedRN replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like doing my 3 12's and having the rest of the week to myself, but it never works out like I would like. I want mine 3 in a row, but somehow I always get my days split and it winds up...

  16. RN to BSN? Stop in here....

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in General Students

    So, I am quickly wrapping up the end of my first semester in the RN to BSN program and it has been SUCH a different experience from all my previous nursing school programs. Anyone care to come in and...

  17. RN to BSN? Stop in here....

    WickedRedRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Students

    Soon2Be, I wouldn't say they are easier, but in my experience there is less stress if that makes sense? I don't have the stress of worrying about boards, the up all night care planning and concept...

  18. Let's hear your school uniform stories!

    WickedRedRN replied to UjonesRN's topic in General Students

    I had gastric bypass during our 3 week summer break in LPN school. By December, I looked ridiculous! I was a broke nursing student and our uniforms were ridiculously expensive. For one uniform it...

  19. RN to BSN? Stop in here....

    WickedRedRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Students

    I am taking Nutrition essentials, Data Analysis (stats), and Professional Nursing Seminar 1 &2 (each one is only 8 weeks). I could take the Nursing research concurrently with stats, but I thought...

  20. RN to BSN? Stop in here....

    WickedRedRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Students

    I asked for a forum just for us too! It just seems as though this particular coursework has its own set of issues and concerns. IaineDec2007...welcome! I felt the same way, I was afraid if I waited...

  21. Weird Interview...What do you think?

    WickedRedRN replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think I held that same job! Seriously, I took a UM position that sounded great. It was a disaster zone. Same things you describe. From experience I say pass on this one. The heartache that would...

  22. New Grad RN thinking of moving

    WickedRedRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    St Vincent is in North Indianapolis, they have a children's hospital, Peyton Manning Children's

  23. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    WickedRedRN replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am glad I found this thread as well. I am a seasoned LPN who graduated a bridge program in June. Took boards in Sept. I have been working on a specialty med surg floor since July, and it is quite...

  24. LPN NCLEX very easy....... Worried about RN NCLEX

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

    Took my NCLEX PN 3 years ago, and my NCLEX RN this year. I can honestly say the RN test is a different sort of beast. I used the same testing center, so the routine was the same but that was where...

  25. Does your work call you at 0530?

    WickedRedRN replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I use my cell phone as the only number I ever give out to work. I protect my home number at all costs...unlisted, caller ID, registered on every no call list possible, and NEVER given out to someone...