THELIVINGWORST ASN, RN

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    Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Yall are crazy. Busy or not, I'm going to the bathroom and at least taking a 30 regardless unless someone is literally dying! Period. I am not a martyr for my
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    Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Actress, Broadway, performing arts. Or an
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    Lpn that will be in 40,000 in debt?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN to RN

    The interest will not be killer. The interest will be something to think about but it won't be awful. I have the same amount out in loans. Deference is a good option but don't take out any more loans,...
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    Just changed my classes from EMT to CNA, need some advice

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Christies's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    EMT market might be impacted bc you must be an EMT-I in order to be considered for the fire academy here. Very popular with the "Bros" here lately. Do the 7 wk at CSN for CNA and then go for RN if...
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    Why can't hospitals do better?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to ORNurseCOS's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    @mursecumberbatch. I love your username! CUMBERB*TCHES
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    Should I take general biology

    THELIVINGWORST replied to NOORSE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're gonna have to take biology for health professions anyways so the point is moot. Biology is a prerequisite for microbiology and
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    Nurses Enabling Substance Abusers

    THELIVINGWORST replied to zombienurse13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always say it's not my job to help you overcome your addiction. They are there to safely come down. And these patients are not narcotic
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    Nurse patient ratio?!??

    THELIVINGWORST replied to carolinaRN80's topic in Nursing Career

    I would like to add that not every hospital has our ratios here in Vegas. My hospital is newer and it's in a good part of town with good facilities and its expanding. Some other sister facilities have...
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    Educating patients on ER use

    THELIVINGWORST replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    Some people simply can't afford it and I have been one of them. If you're poor and have no money and can't go to the doctors then what other choice do you have? How would you feel if someone told you...
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    All you can do is shake your head

    THELIVINGWORST replied to imbatz's topic in General Students

    Trust me, the snark is still there in my head. Keeps me smiling when I wanna
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    How much trouble am I ? Scale: 1 to super fired

    THELIVINGWORST replied to imalilteapott's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't get passed being called stupid at all. I wish a ***** would. I would rather be unemployed than subject myself to
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    All you can do is shake your head

    THELIVINGWORST replied to imbatz's topic in General Students

    How do you do it as a
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    Nurse patient ratio?!??

    THELIVINGWORST replied to carolinaRN80's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in NV we don't have mandated ratios and on nights our ratio is 1:6 med surg. Usually it's the same ratio day or night. We are fully staffed unless someone calls
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    Hiya No prereq. school in Ga

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Jessica S-V's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also if you plan to enlist as an RN officer, you have to have a BSN as far as I
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    ADN to RN-BSN or Straight to BSN

    THELIVINGWORST replied to emjohn612's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get your BSN if at all possible. Saves time and
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    Informal poll on grading scale

    THELIVINGWORST replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    75-82 C, 83-93 B, 94+ A. Graduated Fall
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    I really need a better diet...

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I kickbox and it helps with stress and fitness. I try to limit the junk and drink water when I remember to. Find something that interests you so it won't feel like such a chore to work
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    correct dosage times for various meds

    THELIVINGWORST replied to aplusnurse2008's topic in Patient Medications

    At my hospital usually it goes like this: Daily 1000 BID 1000 and 2200 TID 0600, 1400, and 2200 QID 0000, 0600, 1200, and 1800 If it's with meals then it's 0800, 1200, and 1800
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    Scared of owing money

    THELIVINGWORST replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    How is your OT five times what you make for regular
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    Scared of owing money

    THELIVINGWORST replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    There are only 168 hours in a week btw so you would make $360 for full time plus $15 an hour after that. I'm not seeing how making below the poverty line is beneficial. And they still tax you per pay...
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    Scared of owing money

    THELIVINGWORST replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I am not understanding your logic. You want to make less so you can pay less in taxes?? It doesn't seem worth it to me. Maybe I'm not understanding. You realize that you'll be making less than the...
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    Other than BSN

    THELIVINGWORST replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Point is: you lack
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    Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Wow. That escalated quickly. They basically just said that your interview wasn't too short.
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    Having a hard time saying 'no' to working overtime

    THELIVINGWORST replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I find it very easy to say no to OT, I just say, NAH. But my unit is staffed pretty well surprisingly
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    Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    THELIVINGWORST replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nah. I'm one of those weird ones that loves doing three 12 hr night shifts in a row on weekends. I don't do much on Mondays but I do exercise vigorously at least three times a week for an hour at a...