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gigglymo

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  1. Well.. I *was* a cardiac nurse

    gigglymo replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    What's your legally mandated ratio for tele patients? That sounds like a LOT - and I can't imagine how you have been doing this for 8 weeks with q1hr neuro checks and vitals. Time to leave - do it for...

  2. Is a phone call a good sign?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm afraid to be TOO persistent with it - the HR person at the hospital where we did clinicals told us that he kept an eye on his caller ID, and if someone called too many times, he wouldn't hire them...

  3. Is a phone call a good sign?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I did. No answer. His VM says he'll be in the office all day today, so I might try again this afternoon. At what point do I look like a

  4. Is a phone call a good sign?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    It is 10:38 a.m.! What could they possibly be doing that is keeping them from calling me?!? Running a hospital or something? The suspense is killing

  5. Is a phone call a good sign?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Lesson learned - carry your phone with you at all times - even when you are outside refinishing furniture and contemplating a career at Pottery Barn because you have absolutely given up hope on ever...

  6. I aced the test! Now how do I get home?

    gigglymo replied to Mully's topic in General Nursing

    You're normal. Do a quick search on "Top Ten NANDA Diagnoses for Nursing Students." You probably have

  7. Scared Pre-Nursing Student: Is Nursing as Bad as I Hear?

    gigglymo replied to Ivy Black's topic in General Nursing

    Please keep in mind that a lot of us come to this site to vent. I very rarely post when I had a night where all of my patients were fantastic, everything went perfectly, and Dr. X was polite when I...

  8. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    gigglymo replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's pretty easy to be brave when you're sitting behind a computer screen. It's also pretty easy to be whatever you want - who knows if this person was really a med

  9. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    gigglymo replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If a med student said that to me I'd have them written up before they could say "M.D." That's completely inappropriate. I'm with Altra - most of our med students were either 1. terrified 2. run...

  10. More staffing agency drama - does this sound fishy to you?

    gigglymo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably asking this question pre-emptively. I just started working registry and have already posted about how ... challenging ... the first two days were. I was supposed to be paid on Friday -...

  11. Having one of those "this is hopeless" days.

    gigglymo posted a topic in General Nursing

    So my husband and I have been in a long-distance marriage for two years. He recently got a great job in the Bay Area, and I moved here to (finally!) live with him. I knew the job market here was bad...

  12. More staffing agency drama - does this sound fishy to you?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Just checked with the staffing office at the hospital - it's considered "unbillable" which I interpret to mean that the hospital doesn't pay for it - I suppose I should have been more specific with...

  13. More staffing agency drama - does this sound fishy to you?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I like that

  14. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

    gigglymo replied to formerbrat's topic in General Nursing

    Would those of you with two job offers please post where you're turning those down? I'd be happy to take either of the positions you're passing on. :) In all seriousness - follow your heart. It sounds...

  15. More staffing agency drama - does this sound fishy to you?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    That makes a little more sense - thanks for the information! Good luck with PA

  16. How the heck was I supposed to answer this interview question?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    No word yet - I'm thinking this is a bad sign, but who knows. The right job for me is out there somewhere, so I'm just going to be patient and keep trying. In the meantime, off to refinish a...

  17. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    gigglymo replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I seriously doubt you failed with 75 questions. Try to calm down! Do something that will take your mind off of this. Look at it this way - it's OVER. Either way, at this point, your results are what...

  18. Toughen up, or quit?

    gigglymo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working as an agency nurse. I'm dealing with: 1. No computer access - I have to find another nurse to log in for me to check lab values or orders. (You can imagine how thrilled they are...

  19. RN-Refresher Course for New Grads?

    gigglymo replied to busttamuv3's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting an interview at UCLA - that in and of itself is pretty impressive, and you should be proud of yourself. The good news is you're getting interviews - it's just a matter of how long...

  20. RN-Refresher Course for New Grads?

    gigglymo replied to busttamuv3's topic in General Nursing

    What about various certifications - ACLS, etc. to help make you more marketable? You're definitely still considered a new grad, because you don't have experience yet. It is TOUGH in the Bay Area right...

  21. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    gigglymo replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine said that too, for several hours after I took the test. Don't worry - if you feel like you didn't answer any questions right and are pretty sure you failed, you probably passed.

  22. Things noane told you about nursing

    gigglymo replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize how much I would stress about work after leaving work - what happened with that patient? Wonder if so-and-so is doing OK? I also didn't realize how out-of-touch admin. is. Wasn't I...

  23. Toughen up, or quit?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    But, people expect you to come flying into a facility and know where everything is, and all the codes, and everyones names and quirks. The CNA's kind of look at you like a substitue teacher, time to...

  24. Toughen up, or quit?

    gigglymo replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, at this point I feel like I'm done. The money is good (until you factor in the three hours unpaid...then it's not...) but I'd rather be poor and have my nursing license safe than work like this...

  25. I accepted a job offer but now I want to change my mind?

    gigglymo replied to ninaricci's topic in General Nursing

    Just be honest. Tell them you were very excited about the position, but due to unforeseen circumstances in your family, you will be taking another position that will allow you to work a second...