WickedRedRN

WickedRedRN BSN, RN

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  1. Say It Loud---Give Me What You Got!!!

    WickedRedRN replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    WIFE MOM CHRISTIAN GN (until boards) LPN REDHEAD CONSERVATIVE PARROTHEAD ROCKABILLY VOLS FAN HARLEY CHIC ROCKER SCRAPBOOKER MUSICIAN

  2. Pharm Course Help!

    WickedRedRN replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I had the same option, so I chose NOT to take the pharm class and do not feel I missed anything, nor was I lacking in the program. I passed all my classes with A's and one B (that B is a long...

  3. How to survive OB/PEDs

    WickedRedRN replied to itismemonica's topic in Indiana Nursing

    OB/Peds was not my cup of tea (no offense to anyone,it just isn't a good fit for me). I took it a couple of years ago, what made it for me was having a great instructor. SHe really wanted to teach...

  4. "REAL" nursing

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

    Wow...I have to say Wow! I have seen some bad practices by other nurses, but pre signing out all your meds for the night....that kind of takes it. What if someone codes or goes out early in her...

  5. Controversial Job Offer

    WickedRedRN replied to Mommyof2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad to see this thread has been so civil, with no one dragging out the big debate :) My one and only concern with this position would be that before you decide, please make sure you take the...

  6. May 08 Indiana Grads Check In!

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi everyone! Just wanted to start a thread about graduation coming up. What are your plans? Anyone going to career fairs? Come on in and talk! I am undecided, either stay at my current facility,...

  7. PN vs. RN?

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of you that were LPN's and went on to become RN's...how did you feel the NCLEX differed for you this time than from when you got your LPN? I feel better about it because I know more of what...

  8. Unit Manager

    WickedRedRN replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked as a UM prior to returning to school for my RN. I liked it, fast paced, never a dull moment. My advice....make your expectations clear from the beginning. My staff always knew my standards...

  9. Her perfume stinks!!

    WickedRedRN replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Funny you should post this, I am home this evening after my shift and miserable because of the perfume on of my patients doused herself in today. From the first time I set foot in the room I had...

  10. Anyone from Kokomo/Logansport/Peru area?

    WickedRedRN replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am going to Logan, wil graduate this

  11. Best places to work as a CNA in Indy?

    WickedRedRN replied to Pie'nthesky's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Beth... I can only speak about the new Kindred in South Indy/Greenwood. It is beautiful, brand new, opened in December. The staff there is excellent, they have more than doubled their beds, so yes,...

  12. New LPN program in Indiana

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    http://www.medtechcollege.com/default.asp?ID=198&SubID=67 I dont know much about this program, other than it is brand new. Another student was telling me about a class MedTech was going to have...

  13. Best places to work as a CNA in Indy?

    WickedRedRN replied to Pie'nthesky's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hospitals would be great, but I know from experience it was hard to get hired on in the hospitals as a CNA. There are a couple of LTACS in the area (Kindred and Select) that would be a great...

  14. Ivy Tech nursing uniforms

    WickedRedRN replied to 2bNurse Elizabeth's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I believe each campus is different. I went to Columbus for my LPN and they require you buy your uniform through their contract with Nanco. I spent about 150 on mine (pants, top, jacket), I graduated...

  15. Yehawwwwwwwwwwww! I'm in!!!!!!

    WickedRedRN replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    CONGRATS!!!! You will do

  16. Crocs Rx models

    WickedRedRN replied to gyanwn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I ordered mine from Crocs.com, not sure if you can buy the RX models in the stores? Check the store locator on the website, I am sure you can find someplace near you that you can shop. A word of...

  17. Stopping smoking? What helps you

    WickedRedRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    After smoking for 12 years, I quit cold turkey on New Years Day 8 years ago. I used sugar free hard candies alot the first couple of weeks, but after that I was okay. Husband said I was a tad bit on...

  18. Still Broke!

    WickedRedRN replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel, I have been working as an LPN for a year now, and we are still struggling. I am completing my RN, so that makes us still in school mode too. Someone from here gave me the advice...

  19. Used textbook help

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

    For anyone else who may still be looking, I use this search engine for the lowest prices http://www.fetchbook.info/ I got all of my LPN program texts through searching on here and saved big$$$, and am...

  20. The Uncertainty of it all

    WickedRedRN replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am glad I saw this, I could have written the original post myself. I just recently switched from LTC to a very busy LTAC and feel I am way over my head. Daytonite, your words are wonderfully...

  21. Gastric Bypass: trading one set of problems for another?

    WickedRedRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, I think in a hospital setting, you are seeing the complications more so than the successes. I am a 3 yr post RNY pt. I had no complications, lost 187 lbs, am compliant with my...

  22. Calling in sick....feeling worst after the call!

    WickedRedRN replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    When I was pregnant, I went through all the paperwork I needed to plan for maternity leave. I was told when I was ready to be off, I had to call in the first 5 days, then my leave would kick in....

  23. nursing fiction/nonfiction

    WickedRedRN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Just finished A Nurses' Story Life, Death, and In Between in an Intensive Care Unit by Tilda Shalof. Very good, would recommend it highly. I also second the recommendation of We Band of...

  24. Anyone else get bummed out around the holidays?

    WickedRedRN replied to jbp0529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I can feel your pain in your post and it pulls at my heart. Quite honestly, the best thing I ever did for myself was to distance myself from the insanity. I love my family, but I cannot change them....

  25. Is this typical for an LTC facility?

    WickedRedRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a similar boat, but transferred out to another arm of the same corporation and looooove it. It is night and day compared to where I was. I am struck by the residents I left behind,...