SquishyRN

SquishyRN BSN, RN

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  1. First Semester Student IV Fluid Orders

    SquishyRN replied to sgabaldon5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No. "EVERY" 12 hours is NOT the same as "OVER" 12 hours. "EVERY" suggests frequency, "OVER" suggests

  2. Top 10 Nursing Supplies

    SquishyRN replied to JenLahaye's topic in General Students

    For both clinicals and work, I keep one of those organizer things in my pocket with a multicolor pen (because I keep my cheat sheet color coded), a sharpie, a highlighter, penlight, and bandage...

  3. LPN or ADN?

    SquishyRN replied to VanessaBlueEyes's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with your husband in that it's "All of the same hassle with a lot less pay," but it's not like you intend on staying an LPN. I went the LVN route for the very reasons you stated -- "LPN equals...

  4. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    SquishyRN replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

  5. How much do you owe in student loans?

    SquishyRN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I borrowed for my first Bachelor's. Still owe about $13k since I've been deferring it since going back to school for nursing because everything to do with nursing (LVN, ADN, and soon my RN to BSN) I...

  6. Experinced LVN relocating to San Diego in July 2013

    SquishyRN replied to erinkyl82's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  7. Experinced LVN relocating to San Diego in July 2013

    SquishyRN replied to erinkyl82's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    All my current and past jobs have paid over $17/hr. The lowest was $18/hr and I'm in Socal. I live and work throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area and have only been an LVN for 2 years, so none of...

  8. Am I being discriminated at my job? Please HELP!!!!

    SquishyRN replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is this the same place as, you mentioned in another post, that you have been suspended for pre-signing the MAR? If that is the case, it seems that there's more to this story than just...

  9. Any IV certified RN or taken a class?

    SquishyRN replied to xvii's topic in California Nursing

    In my opinion, I don't think it would be worth it as an RN. As an LVN, I took an IV certification course because you have to be IV certified to work with IVs as an LVN in California. However, since it...

  10. Changing medication Forms

    SquishyRN replied to cfaith's topic in Patient Medications

  11. Is time or money more valuable for nursing education?

    SquishyRN replied to hiitsjina's topic in California Nursing

    OP, it sounds like you've already (for the most part) made up your mind and are leaning more towards USF. At this point it just feels like you're fishing for reasons to be justified in your decision...

  12. ECG's will be the death of me

    SquishyRN replied to RN2BEESOON's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, EKGs are not covered for the

  13. Some facts about the West Coast BSN program

    SquishyRN replied to X620's topic in California Nursing

    This is flawed logic. You cannot use an RN salary for total employment wages lost while in school, because you would not have been earning RN wages while in school. You do not earn RN wages until...

  14. Is time or money more valuable for nursing education?

    SquishyRN replied to hiitsjina's topic in California Nursing

    $60,000 a year?!?!? For 4 years??? Holy moly! That's $240,000 for a BSN... That can't be right... EDIT: Your numbers seemed outrageous, I don't know where you came up with them, so I went to both...

  15. Is it better to get a C in Nursing Pre-Req, or fail the class and retake?

    SquishyRN replied to orchids1129's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you withdraw and take a "W" instead of the D or F if you don't think you'd pass with higher than a

  16. I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

    SquishyRN replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

    I make about that as an LVN in the Los Angeles area with only 2 years experience, but still made that as a new grad. According to my W-2's I made $32k last year, and even worked only part time...

  17. What is a typical day in an LTC like?

    SquishyRN replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I posted a general step by step of my day during 3-11 shift on this old thread:

  18. No Oxygen or Suction in dining room...normal?

    SquishyRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmm... Every facility I have worked in has had a crash cart. We aren't expected to perform ACLS, but BLS is expected for non-DNR patients until emergency services

  19. No Oxygen or Suction in dining room...normal?

    SquishyRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are suction machines and oxygen on crash carts. In an emergency case of choking/aspiration/respiratory distress, shouldn't you just bring the crash cart

  20. New Grad in LTC

    SquishyRN replied to Supermanda's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do not get so caught up in finishing your med pass on time. You are new, you WILL be late. I've seen so many new grads get frustrated and flustered that they're an hour behind that they start cutting...

  21. Rio Hondo ADN Nursing Program

    SquishyRN replied to Davidz0rs's topic in California Nursing

    They mail you an actual letter through snail mail. But so did Mt SAC and Citrus, so I don't see why that would seem

  22. Do I work on a LTAC unit?

    SquishyRN replied to Roboapple's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    That doesn't sound like LTAC. It sounds more like a Sub-Acute

  23. Chaffey College ADN Program

    SquishyRN replied to Chaffey Student's topic in California Nursing

    Whoa. I've heard similar things from co-workers that were Chaffey grads. Which is why I never even applied

  24. why does MT. San Antonio College RN Nursing wait list?

    SquishyRN replied to steven626's topic in California Nursing

    It's not surprising at all that they don't have a waitlist. Just because you apply doesn't mean you're going to get in. I haven't looked at RCC's selection criteria in awhile, but I'm sure they select...

  25. why does MT. San Antonio College RN Nursing wait list?

    SquishyRN replied to steven626's topic in California Nursing

    According to their website, RCC "offer(s) workshops bi-weekly that explain eligibility requirements and the selection process." You should attend one of those workshops and bring a copy of Mt SAC's...