Rick68fl

Rick68fl

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  1. First RN job...nights

    Rick68fl replied to NewRnRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in the exact same boat! I just passed the NCLEX on the 8th and started my new job on the 13th (orientation type stuff for the first week). On Tues (2/21) I start on nights in the tele unit. I'm...

  2. What is with all the crying?

    Rick68fl replied to Rick68fl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  3. Bullying

    Rick68fl replied to Sensibility's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Find out where they live and make their life miserable until they see the err of their

  4. new graduate RN -- terminated after 2 months

    Rick68fl replied to cyoucapri's topic in Men in Nursing

    + 1. I have never had a problem because I am a man. Not with staff or

  5. scoop method for recapping

    Rick68fl replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    Umm... Exactly what do you think the purpose of the SHARPS container is

  6. Where did you find your first job after becoming a CNA??

    Rick68fl replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same here. I got my CNA license after my first semester of nursing school, and applied everywhere! Never got a single response - for a year and a half. Finally, I got my RN license and had better...

  7. scoop method for recapping

    Rick68fl replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    The official answer is to NEVER recap a needle. Having said that, in the real world, the cap is laying on a table/counter/etc. and you are holding the syringe with the needle on it. Without touching...

  8. is there a difference between pct and cna?

    Rick68fl replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    In Florida, a PCT is a CNA that can do additional stuff, like insert Foleys, start IVs, etc. They do vitals and accuchecks as well, but I'm not sure whether CNAs can also do that - I think

  9. What is with all the crying?

    Rick68fl replied to Rick68fl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    See that's the difference. I drink and plummet into the drunken

  10. Scrubs for inflexible nurse

    Rick68fl replied to Nicole222's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe one with a zipper in the

  11. Salary offered seems too low

    Rick68fl replied to sahayes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That seems low to me as well, but I agree that you should consider taking the job. Especially since it's in the ER rather than somewhere like med/surg. I also agree that it likely does not include...

  12. OB nursing...I just don't get it.

    Rick68fl replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    When you say "I don't get it," do you mean you don't get why anyone would want to be an OB nurse or you don't understand the subject matter? My first tip is that you will not pass nursing school if...

  13. toileting a resident

    Rick68fl replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bring in a walker for the resident to hold on to while cleaning her

  14. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    Rick68fl replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow. I can't believe the people that think these things are unreasonable. I went on one interview after nursing school (and before I took the NCLEX) at a large hospital very close to my house. I took...

  15. Schools that you dont need a TEAS to get in

    Rick68fl replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in School, College Programs

    If you can't pass the TEAS, you will NEVER be able to pass the NCLEX. Being a nurse isn't necessarily for everyone. Just

  16. have you been hired on the spot?

    Rick68fl replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    I'll tell you how I did it - kind of funny actually. I had been sending out a bunch of online applications whenever I found a position that I was interested in (before I got licensed) and didn't get...

  17. stretched earlobe piercings as CNA?

    Rick68fl replied to stretchedlobez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Fair enough. My professional answer is that if you would like to enter into a professional career, such as health care, I suggest that you take whatever steps need to be taken to return your ears to a...

  18. stretched earlobe piercings as CNA?

    Rick68fl replied to stretchedlobez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LMAO! I am a member of that forum, actually. Check out posts #4 and #6 of the very same thread that YOU linked to: That delinquent could save your life ! - Harley Davidson Forums And I have a bunch of...

  19. stretched earlobe piercings as CNA?

    Rick68fl replied to stretchedlobez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Call me old fashioned, but I would never hire anyone with big gaping holes in their ears for a health-care position, any more than I would hire someone with a big tattoo on his or her face. To me,...

  20. Have you taken a BLS class?? or CPR??

    Rick68fl replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Take the one called BLS. The other one might be some sort of layperson class, but if you're going to be working in healthcare, you want the one called

  21. Have you taken a BLS class?? or CPR??

    Rick68fl replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    BLS and CPR is the same cert, and no one will even talk to you about a job until you have it. In fact, I'm surprised you could get a CNA cert without it. Make sure you get it through the American...

  22. Does PVT still work since maintenance?

    Rick68fl replied to Divanurse3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. That is the good

  23. SCARED of being a nurse - hazardous drugs

    Rick68fl replied to Saija's topic in General Students

    Plus 100! Time to get out of nursing school before you waste any more time & money.

  24. Dear Pysch Nurses

    Rick68fl replied to Crazed's topic in Psychiatric

    I liked my psych rotation in school. I did hear that psych nurses have a hard time getting hired in other areas. Personally, I think that is

  25. Took the NCLEX today and think i failed! :(

    Rick68fl replied to Meg11M21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way. The exact same way. And I passed 2 days ago. If you're getting the pop-up, you passed.