WickedRedRN

WickedRedRN BSN, RN

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  1. how do I resign?

    WickedRedRN replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    My advice would be to put it in writing to the DON, copy to HR and anyone else you feel should have it. Me personally, I would sit down with my DON and let her know as I hand her the letter. But, it...

  2. CNA testing

    WickedRedRN replied to Lilac's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Are you an Ivy Tech student? I sat for my CNA while I was in the LPN program at Ivy Tech. I spoke with the nurse who was in charge of the CNA classes and sat in for the written with the next group...

  3. LPN to ASN programs in East TN?

    WickedRedRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks

  4. Need help with a gift for my wife graduating nursing school

    WickedRedRN replied to retrvrman's topic in General Nursing

    Flowers, well, you can never go wrong with roses IMHO. Several of my classmates families gave them roses after graduation. My hubby gave me a beautiful cross necklace for grad, told me he wanted me...

  5. My MI by me

    WickedRedRN replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Wow Tom, how scary! Glad to have you back and doing well

  6. Gonna finally get smoking regulations in our LTC!!

    WickedRedRN replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One LTC I go to, the policy is the resident can go out to smoke, but must be escorted by a family member or POA. Staff are not allowed to take residents

  7. Graduation Ceremonies........

    WickedRedRN replied to futureRN09's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in December. Our class had a pinning ceremony then we were invited to come back in May and walk in formal cap and gown graduation. I did both, my family wanted to see me walk and...

  8. ATI Predictor Test Score in relation to Pass/Fail NCLEX

    WickedRedRN replied to Clever User Name's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the ATI comprehensive in December, it said I had a 99% chance of passing NCLEX PN on first attempt. I took my NCLEX in late January, passed with 85 questions. I did work on my review study...

  9. RNs: what did you do to study for boards?

    WickedRedRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Suzanne's plan exclusively (check out the sticky) https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/new-revised-first-tip-suzannes-plan-195774.html The only thing it cost me was the price of a Saunders review...

  10. Thinking about PRN

    WickedRedRN replied to ChickDay26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Well, here is my experience, having worked 2 prn jobs at once. It is nice to control your own schedule, but I personally am finding it would be better for me to have a part time job and a prn job....

  11. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    WickedRedRN replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a CNA too, worked my way through LPN school. A charge nurse I really liked one day asked me what the most important thing I had learned as a CNA was. I didn't miss a beat when I said, "I...

  12. How did you know the LPN/LVN route was for you???

    WickedRedRN replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, a couple of things factored into my decison. First and foremost was cost. It was MUCH easier for me and my family to deal with me not working for a year, rather than 2 years. This way I can...

  13. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

    WickedRedRN replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

    Crocs have a professional line, no holes on the top. Would you be able to have those? Check out their website and look for the professional ones. I LOVE my Crocs. Never thought I could find this...

  14. breaks

    WickedRedRN replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    You know, it depends on the area. One assignment I work, they take their lunch breaks. But, what I have found is the majority do NOT use the breakroom. If you go sit in the breakroom for lunch it...

  15. A phantom poo

    WickedRedRN replied to vrhodes's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked in psych, a little old lady came up to the cart while I was doing med pass. She sat a folded up paper towel on my cart and asked me to hold on to it. When I asked what "it" was, she...

  16. Really funny: Nutritional treatment of peeps after severe traumatic injury.

    WickedRedRN replied to AmericanChai's topic in Nursing Humor

    I LOVE THIS!!!! Sent it to all my nursing

  17. LPN's Are Lower Class People?????

    WickedRedRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Some people always feel the need to assert their own sense of self importance, usually at the expense of those they feel are beneath them. I kind of look at it like this....what a pity they feel so...

  18. Day in the Life of a Flight Nurse

    WickedRedRN replied to jenafuzzy's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I am not a flight nurse, but I would recommend a book called "Trauma Junkie" by Janice Hudson. It is her story of her time as a flight nurse. Loved it, very compelling

  19. Providing Medical Care To Child Molesters

    WickedRedRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    As one who works with the sex offender population, I can say at work it is all about the person and their health problems. I am all business and nothing more. I dont ask their charges and why they...

  20. Did anybody here get a letter from the ISDH?

    WickedRedRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    This is info from our local paper on the hacking and what to do if you are affected. I called the number for the credit agencies and was able to put the fraud alert on easily. Hope this helps...

  21. Did anybody here get a letter from the ISDH?

    WickedRedRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    EXCELLENT!!! I called Equifax and put a fraud alert on my info just in case. I was talking about this at work with a CNA and she had the letter. I got home tonight and guess what was in my

  22. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    WickedRedRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Suesquatch...I am so sorry you went through this horrible, scary time!! I am thankful you posted this issue. I have been kicking the idea of malpractice insurance around for a while and most people I...

  23. Did anybody here get a letter from the ISDH?

    WickedRedRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Oh man, this is scary....to think that our social security numbers are out there! EEK! I think it is about time to run a credit check and make sure everything is in order then. I too, would love to...

  24. Did anybody here get a letter from the ISDH?

    WickedRedRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Indiana Nursing

    This is very interesting! I just searched the ISBH website and could find nothing about it. Did it happen to mention where you could get more info? I still have my CNA, it is still active until...

  25. Ivy Tech Indiana

    WickedRedRN replied to Simple Life's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The pre-reqs arent bad, and yes you should be able to work while doing them. Just remember, it is vital you put as much effort as you can into getting good grades in these classes, so adjust your...