Luckyyou

Luckyyou BSN, RN

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  1. Jeopardize nursing school, as a CNA

    Luckyyou replied to MyDream 2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're going to work short staffed a lot as a nurse. You're going to have to float, and change assignments, and do plenty of irritating or inconvenient things. If it affects you so much that you fear...

  2. MORALE

    Luckyyou replied to avg5012's topic in General Nursing

    Why did they

  3. Non productive overtime

    Luckyyou replied to Minn_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't possibly imagine how someone would actually need a full hour to look up patient information before a shift. I imagine these are the same people who write report down word for

  4. Lauren Underwood 32 yr old RN MSN MPH & Congresswoman

    Luckyyou replied to Psychnursehopeful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I LOVE her. Not even from her district and proudly donated to her campaign!! Go Lauren

  5. Hospital or privet practice

    Luckyyou replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone I know that moved from the hospital to an office setting took a pay cut to do so. You're sacrificing shift differential, overtime potential, specialty pay, etc for a more typical schedule...

  6. How many times did it take to pass the state test

    Luckyyou replied to mdavis2018's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The 2017 statistics from NCSBN show that 87% of first time, US-educated test takers pass. If most people from your school are taking more than one time to pass, you all are extremely behind the...

  7. Afraid to see a therapist

    Luckyyou replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    I would go as self-pay (though may be harder to find a provider), and never, ever, ever use my employer's "confidential" EAP services. Use a nickname or alias if what you intend to disclose is...

  8. Help!! Question about new grad program personalities

    Luckyyou replied to Cacharlie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is it possible that your obvious disdain for the more experienced nurses on your unit comes through, and that's why you don't "fit in"? Quizzing you isn't bullying or putting you on the spot, it's...

  9. CRNA School? Is it too early?

    Luckyyou replied to Kitkat222's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When will your manager write you a recommendation letter? My CTICU manager makes it clear during your interview that she absolutely supports everyone going back to school, and will do whatever she...

  10. Best car for home visiting nurse in New England?

    Luckyyou replied to PHNinNE's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the Jeep Cherokee. Small SUV, good gas mileage, optional heated steering wheel (the love of my life), excellent capability in nasty winter weather. I love

  11. What Does A Graduate Nurse Do?

    Luckyyou replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Semi off topic: take your NCLEX ASAP after school. Don't wait 2-3 months unless you absolutely have

  12. Working on More than One Floor?

    Luckyyou replied to GentheRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do this. I work my regular 3 shifts a week and then pick up extra in my old role at our sister hospital. My current unit pays for my three shifts, and the other unit pays for my hours worked there,...

  13. "You made a mistake."

    Luckyyou replied to CharleeFoxtrot's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't worked NICU in a while, yet it's still always the dream that I'm giving report and discover there was a third baby in my assignment I never fed or laid eyes on all

  14. Any RNs considering medical school?

    Luckyyou replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    As an ICU nurse, this is very much my job. In fact, in a lot of units, you'd put in the order for labs or an x-ray yourself based on a conditional order or protocol. As a student, it's hard to see the...

  15. 2 full-time jobs?

    Luckyyou replied to anna225's topic in General Nursing

    Also food for thought: if you default on federal student loans, you can be blocked from renewing professional licensure. When Unpaid Student Loan Bills Mean You Can No Longer Work - The New York...

  16. Do you ever get concerned about certain users on here?

    Luckyyou replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    I mostly get concerned about the people who post the threads in the theme of "I've failed NCLEX 14 times but I'm still an excellent

  17. Old nurse won't retire

    Luckyyou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, honestly. How's the view from that high

  18. Am I a woosy for feeling 5 patients is too much on a medsurg floor

    Luckyyou replied to PaperPushingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Worst night I ever had started with 9 and admit #10 came at about 1930, so.... (yes,

  19. Old nurse won't retire

    Luckyyou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a citizen of the internet for a long time, and I have to say - this is one of the most bizarre and hateful hills I've ever seen someone try to die on. I'm sorry for whatever happened in your...

  20. Looking To Create An LVAD Information Sheet

    Luckyyou replied to zimmersdreamer's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    How about where they can find extra VAD supplies? Our patients always seem to present to the ER without their charger, extra batteries,

  21. Different Q...Pediatrics to Adults??

    Luckyyou replied to ArizonaNurseStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I transitioned from a neonatal/pediatric critical care position to adult critical care. It wasn't an issue, but I was applying for a similar specialty so there was some

  22. Nursing School Drug Testing

    Luckyyou replied to Egonza57's topic in General Students

    This is extraordinarily terrible

  23. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    Luckyyou replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I'd wear gloves at Walmart too, to be honest í

  24. Finally pass after 7 attempts with 75questions

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

    I have no problem admitting that I took it once. My graduation date and date of licensure prove it if you don't believe me, as there isn't enough time between each for me to have retaken

  25. Finally pass after 7 attempts with 75questions

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

    It literally does. In at least 40 states, it's illegal to call yourself a nurse without holding the appropriate license, which would require passing