Luckyyou

Luckyyou BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Internship Interview tomorrow

    Luckyyou replied to campercass's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wouldn't worry about scrubbing. In our unit, the scrub room is locked and only accessible by badge swipe so you wouldn't be able to get in anyway. I would shake everyone on the panel's hands when...

  2. Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

    Luckyyou replied to Trenbolone Acetate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At least nobody is going on about how you have to have a special "calling" from on high to be a good

  3. Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    Luckyyou replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    How in the world is someone not involved in the patient's medical care following you around and listening to your conversations with those patients NOT a HIPAA violation?! You could always...

  4. Confused about Rn/LPN/RN BSN

    Luckyyou replied to christwendt's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    An LPN is a licensed practical nurse (also known as LVNs in some states) and isn't the same as an RN. They practice under a more limited scope based on the state and sometimes the facility. An RN and...

  5. Student nurse and Video games.

    Luckyyou replied to jazon77's topic in General Students

  6. Student nurse and Video games.

    Luckyyou replied to jazon77's topic in General Students

    I played World of Warcraft and had time to raid end-game content throughout all four years of nursing school. There is a way to make time for any hobby you have, you just need to plan ahead a little....

  7. What is nursing like? What can you tell me about it?

    Luckyyou replied to Tacos's topic in Nursing Career

    I have so much free time that I'm considering going back to school for my MSN just so I have something to do on my days off. Working 3 12 hour shifts is great for having free time to do things....

  8. Fluctuating O2 sats in a preemie

    Luckyyou replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I feel like we see big fluctuations in sats more in kiddos with moderate/large PDAs, down to the 40s not uncommonly. Most of us don't adjust the FiO2 unless they really fall, or stay down (not going...

  9. What was your HS GPA & SAT score before getting accepted into nursing school?

    Luckyyou replied to prenursingprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Off topic but I started out in a 6-year BA/MD program before transferring to nursing school. I would never in a million years recommend it to ANYONE. Even the physicians I work with who graduated from...

  10. What was your HS GPA & SAT score before getting accepted into nursing school?

    Luckyyou replied to prenursingprincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ditto. I was a transfer student second semester freshman year, but accepted on my high school transcript. 4.3 GPA, 34 ACT. The direct entry BSN programs like this are WONDERFUL. No entrance exams, no...

  11. Help me please :(

    Luckyyou replied to angclaibourn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go directly into a 4-year BSN program. You will thank yourself in the

  12. So...uh...when will I feel like I know what the heck I'm doing?

    Luckyyou replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    I've been a nurse for 19 months and still sometimes feel like my head is on

  13. Worries after Leaving Work

    Luckyyou replied to IftheShoeFits's topic in General Students

    I've been a nurse for 18 months, and I still randomly wake up out of a solid sleep thinking "AHH! did I forget to do X, Y, Z?" Even now, when I'm in a specialty I feel confident in, and where I'm not...

  14. Anyone pass the NCLEX without study/preparation?

    Luckyyou replied to Stcroix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I read the Saunders book on the beach in Mexico for about two days, and took one practice test. My program prepared us well for the NCLEX and I didn't feel the need to spend weeks studying for a test...

  15. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

    Luckyyou replied to MsAlba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently get a $0.60 differential for having a

  16. Do you HAVE to study for NCLEX?

    Luckyyou replied to FutureCRNA?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The extent of my review was taking the Saunders review book to the beach in Mexico, skimming it once and testing when I got back home (three weeks after graduation). I passed NCLEX-RN with 75...

  17. I need some advice on getting hired PLEASE!!!!

    Luckyyou replied to chrystie4067's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What is it specifically that draws you to NICU? Maybe there is another specialty that involves what you are interested in doing that may have more availability right now. Also, are you shadowing as...

  18. Ethical dilemma's nurses face

    Luckyyou replied to RainzRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Resuscitation of neonates on the very edge of viability - around 23 weeks. Sure, some of them survive....but it is rare that they do so with no deficits that will prohibit them from ever living a...

  19. Help :'( I'm lost on the steps I need to take to go into med school.

    Luckyyou replied to brie_1994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nope. I started when I was 18, couldn't stomach the idea of busting my rump through six straight years of school to become an indentured servant for three or four years, followed by a fellowship.. and...

  20. Help :'( I'm lost on the steps I need to take to go into med school.

    Luckyyou replied to brie_1994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    With regards to jealousy, I went to medical school BEFORE I went to nursing school. Nice try

  21. 8 or 12hr shifts?

    Luckyyou replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, most places no longer hire for anything but 12 hour shifts. The only people still working 8s are people who have been doing it for 30+ years and have been grandfathered in. 12s are much...

  22. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    Luckyyou replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is always best to contact your particular board of nursing, but these two threads may be of help. https://allnurses.com/nursing-activism-healthcare/cam-nurses-use-739526.html...

  23. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    Luckyyou replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What you believe and what the BON in your state believes can be two very different things, and if you have to go before the board, I'm sure they won't care what you think. Unfortunate, but

  24. RN or BSN?

    Luckyyou replied to confused13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The BSN will open up more career opportunities for you, both immediately and further on in your career if you want to leave the bedside, especially if you live in an area that prefers to hire BSNs for...

  25. Help :'( I'm lost on the steps I need to take to go into med school.

    Luckyyou replied to brie_1994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think I understand why you're waiting to transfer to a four year university. There's no prerequisite to complete classes at a junior college before you transfer to a bigger school that will...