BuckyBadgerRN

BuckyBadgerRN ASN, RN

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  1. NCLEX RN vs NCLEX PN

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to RmCU_nA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did my ADN degree part-time nights/weekends while working fulltime. I was eligble to sit for the LPN exam at the halfway point, which I did. In my State, the LPN licenses expire every 2 years in...

  2. NCLEX RN vs NCLEX PN

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to RmCU_nA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my experience: I finish the NCLEX-PN with the minimum amount of questions Was really uncertain of how I'd done, but the examiner told me in his experience that was a good sign, which it turned...

  3. Never placed an IV!!!!!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer to do my IV starts in hands, that way if you blow it, you can move up! I've done plenty above the a/c---great veins up there on many people. As a pt, I prefer the hand as well

  4. How is your life working nights?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to AlexisNicole's topic in General Nursing

    But she never said that she experienced "overwhelming fatigue" or "heart-breaking inability to function as part of the

  5. where can a RN FIND A JOB WITH A FELONY

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to nursester's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm in WI. I had a classmate with 4, yes FOUR DUI convictions have no problem sitting for the NCLEX PN exam and getting

  6. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights as well. "Ooops, you woke me up. I'm going to have to check my schedule and let you know about that shift since I didn't bring it to bed with me. Because that's where I am. Sleeping....

  7. Are slumps in home health normal?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to KatholikosRN's topic in Home Health

    Excellent advice!!!! It is that way in Wisconsin as well, for most positions anyway, I don't know why home health would be any

  8. Is my stated interest ruining my chances??

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lots of new grads took on a ton of volunteering to have something of substance NOT considered as education. I stand by my statement that she never told you to give up or that new grads are worthless....

  9. Work situation, upset, opinions needed

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to beeble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly. A tank falling on the OP's foot is going to bring her patient care efforts to a screeching halt as

  10. Is my stated interest ruining my chances??

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    LearnLesson never told new grads to pack it in and that they're worthless. You asked for advice/thoughts regarding your resume and you got hers. You've taken constructive comments and turned it into...

  11. RN applying for non-RN position...Please help with advice

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to nurse4kdz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would think most facilities would see you as over-qualified and not even give you a second glance to fill such a position

  12. Work situation, upset, opinions needed

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to beeble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Haven't read the other replies, so just offering my own "take" on things. I get the impression that you just set the O2 tank on the floor/propped it without it being secure in some sort of base or...

  13. Never placed an IV!!!!!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    How did you never learn this skill in nursing school?! I find that kind of frightening and I'd be pizzed at my school for not teaching

  14. Interview. What should I wear?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Eric Cartman's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A suit for a job interview was considered "overdressed"? Not in my opinion!! A coworkers son was doing a bunch of interviews for his first teaching position just recently, always in a suit and tie....

  15. NCLEX: Specific tasks to delegate to LPN? Charge Nurse role?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to kajh20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LPN's in my state can do trach cares, suction, sterile

  16. Cna to Lvn or straight to Lvn

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to ryukkid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My ADN program required that all applicants "successfully complete" a CNA course before applying to nursing school, so the CNA portion of your question may be answered for you depending on the...

  17. Trachs/Vents - How much training?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Private Duty

    My first (and current!) RN job is through an agency and I take care of a 1 year old on a vent. Got my peds-vent certification as required by the agency, listened to everything the parents had to say,...

  18. I've given up on waiting for Miami Dade College to send acceptance/rejection letters

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to EMMUNOZ's topic in Florida Nursing

    My advice? That is WAY too much money for either of those schools for an ADN

  19. what do you wear?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Home Health

    I do HH, 10 hour nights with a one year old. According to the contract we sign with the agency, our attire will be "professional", no scrubs required. My co-worker/friend who's been doing HH for...

  20. How much pain medicine is too much?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to jlwerley's topic in Patient Medications

    I read an article while in nursing school about how NURSES tend not to believe the degree of a patients pain. "No WAY is that a 10/10, he couldn't function enough to tell me that if it were really a...

  21. Can I schedule my testing date through Pearsonvue without an ATT?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to live&love&heal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nope. Gotta have that ATT in hand before scheduling. If I remember correctly there will be a number on your ATT that you have to enter on a line when making your test appointment. GL when you get...

  22. Nurses and other healthcare staff smoking alongside patients!?!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to SweetPEI's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No way would I have held that cigarette

  23. Should I be worried?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to mikala3's topic in Patient Medications

    Did your preceptor exlplain to you what to do when a med isn't available to give? If she did and you managed to forget that in 3 days time, I'd say the writeup may be warranted. BUT, if she never...

  24. My license application is being investigated and delaying me from taking nclex.!

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to rekea526's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Um, why didn't YOUR car insurance help you out? Chances are it might of! I hope you get everything cleared up soon so you can sit for the NCLEX and move on---GOOD

  25. Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

    BuckyBadgerRN replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    While my kids are with Gma and Gpa a fair amount b/c of my work, no way in holy heck could I leave them for 6 days in a row. Not fair to ANYONE involved in that situation. JMHO, of