Floridayz ASN, RN

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    How do you parents do it?

    Floridayz replied to KNB3715's topic in General Nursing

    We had a care dot com sitter who came in the mornings when the kids were little. We are in a similar situation, both parents on shift work, sometimes opposite shifts with little kids and no family in...
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    Infected Needlestick

    Floridayz replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    Worst. Nightmare. Wishing you the
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    HELP!!! Night shift nursing

    Floridayz replied to age1920's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have to be at this hospital? You have a few years experience, look around...the grass may be greener elsewhere. Otherwise I would say exactly that....Night shift and I are NOT compatible, I...
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    How to start an IV

    Floridayz replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse too, and didn't feel confident with them either. My preceptor said pull up a chair, get comfortable, calm down and take your time. I haven't missed since! I think there was some...
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    I Just Lost My First LPN Job

    Floridayz replied to mejajo08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would! I would also state exactly what they did....tell your prospective employer that a 30 patient load is just TOO much! I don't think that's quite a fair assessment of your abilities, and they...
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    Florida nursing shortage?

    Floridayz replied to ufo8micats's topic in Florida Nursing

    Agree. I won't make 70k this year as an
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    Florida nursing shortage?

    Floridayz replied to ufo8micats's topic in Florida Nursing

    Maybe I should add something useful: I work in the treasure coast area and we DO have lpn's on our acute care floor (PCU) so hospital jobs are out there. How frequently this occurs idk. I wish I could...
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    Florida nursing shortage?

    Floridayz replied to ufo8micats's topic in Florida Nursing

    LOLOL! Horrible, but seems to be
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    Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    Floridayz replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I seriously worry about the judgment of these students now, once they are nurses.....it just plain scares me. I cannot fathom the thought process involved in selecting an outfit like that in a...
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the beast, NCLEX-RN, Friday, 10/26 and have heard NOTHING. Had 75 questions and the good popup. While I am trying to stay positive as the hours go by I am losing my freaking mind!
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz replied to Floridayz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOL! Yes. But I may not have anything helpful to say. 10 days after I graduated I got ATT, and 14 days was the Friday that I took it. I did the online Hurst review for about 36 hours before the test...
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz replied to Floridayz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I
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    Anyone else waiting in agony???

    Floridayz replied to Floridayz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ha! Ask me for tips if I pass. I am completely convinced otherwise
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    Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

    Floridayz replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    They are mean, insecure and jealous! Uugh. Glad to be done with
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    PCT job in hospital while in ADN school--on Treasure Coast of FL

    Floridayz replied to Neohippy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Magnet hospital? No idea. They do prefer BSN, so I hear. I am in Vero, so that was never a choice for me. The local HCA hospitals will hire new nurses though...In fact I just finished the program and...
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    PCT job in hospital while in ADN school--on Treasure Coast of FL

    Floridayz replied to Neohippy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Just a point of interest, I believe they do not hire new nurses...so if you are wanting an 'in' after nursing school, this may not be the place for
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    How do you store your stethoscope?

    Floridayz replied to BAMcDan's topic in General Students

    I abuse mine terribly. One place not to leave it: blazing hot car in Florida hung on rearview mirror lol....now it has a
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    doing the work of a CNA at a lesser pay

    Floridayz replied to grace_lorraine87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Where I live, completion of a nursing fundamentals course = CNA certification. This may be different for you, I don't know, and I certainly wasn't trying to be mean. However I do believe that the...
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    doing the work of a CNA at a lesser pay

    Floridayz replied to grace_lorraine87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am not asking you to share, but I am wondering what you think CNA's make? I am knee deep in every body fluid you can think of for up to 24 patients for 12.5 hours a day and I can tell you I don't...
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    What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    Floridayz replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use a lapel watch also, and hook it in my pocket. I can't stand having a watch on, and then with all the washing! Ugh. My skin gets so irritated underneath because it never gets truly dry under...
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    At a loss for shoes

    Floridayz replied to caitlinjoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I went through every possible shoe I could find, my husband said I spent over 1200$ in shoes...lol idk if that's true, but I believe it. The most comfortable awesome amazing clouds of delight for my...
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    Baths!

    Floridayz replied to Nursingschoolzombie's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yup. Everything you said, x2. Lol. Me being naive I walked into this situation with all my lovely nursing school experience (read NONE) and spent my first few shifts crying. I'm surprised they didn't...
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    Baths!

    Floridayz replied to Nursingschoolzombie's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    12 would be a slow day where I work, sometimes I have up to 24ish more or less. And many are confused, fall risks, you can easily have 10+ complete
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    Has anyone else taken College Chemistry wothout HS chem?

    Floridayz replied to LaceElaine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, and got an A. You can do it
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    CNA first to get network and experience?

    Floridayz replied to Oraelo's topic in General Students

    Do