Racer15 BSN, RN

Racer15 has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ED.

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   Question about BSN at WGU

   Racer15 replied to amyyy's topic in General Nursing

   They do not require those classes for admission. However, you will have to take biochemistry and statistics while
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   You just can't make this stuff up!

   Racer15 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

   What can I say, when I'm not trying to off myself I'm usually pretty
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   You just can't make this stuff up!

   Racer15 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

   I tried to commit suicide last year. As to your get a new hobby comment, some people get lucky. I took over 80 SL nitro and am still around but whatever. Anyways, much to this ER nurse's displeasure,...
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   PsychNuts

   Racer15 replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

   It's all fun and games till you're the nurse in the psych
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   As a RN, which would you choose?

   Racer15 replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

   I am 33 and a DNR. I've been clear about my my wishes, but I doubt my family would honor them in the moment, which is
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   Misuse of the ER

   Racer15 replied to ShortFuse's topic in General Nursing

   It can be super frustrating, but I can see why she didn't call an ambulance. My ambulance ride, that lasted ten minutes where the EMT took my vitals once and that was all he did, was $600. Thank god...
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   Where Were You...9/11

   Racer15 replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

   AP Bio my junior year of HS. We watched the news all
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   First job as an RN

   Racer15 replied to JBail's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I've only ever worked ER. It was pretty rough in the beginning, I cried after work a lot. I'm glad I stuck with it! Still have bad days but I'm where I think I was meant to
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   New Grad hired in the ER, question.

   Racer15 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

   I started as a brand new nurse in the ED. I didn't care for med/surg during clinicals so never applied for any of those positions. It was a pretty rough orientation and I cried a lot. But 5.5 years...
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    Started in Med/Surg but went to another specialty?

    Racer15 replied to amandaxyo's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked med/surg, but I have a few coworkers that started out there then moved to the ED. They all seem to like it. I've never worked anywhere else and love it, the ED is my
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    How long have you been a nurse

    Racer15 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Creeping up on 6 years, all ER. Not sure how the time has gone by so
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    How to relax after a bad shift

    Racer15 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I like to practice meditation. I have a few apps on my phone. Calm and headspace are my favorites. I also like to do jigsaw puzzles, requires a focus that makes me forget about
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    Mental illness nurse

    Racer15 replied to Nurseyfabulous1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have major depressive disorder and anxiety. I became suicidal to the point that my coworkers forced me to sign into my ED for an evaluation and ended up being admitted. I'm managing well now between...
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    130k Student debt for Entry MSN worth it?

    Racer15 replied to ns90's topic in General Students

    Heck no! That's
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    First Day Ever as RN

    Racer15 replied to Sunshine54327's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of those mini sharpies you can attach to your badge reel. I hoard them in my locker, they are perfect for timing/dating IV sites and lines. Chocolate. A lot of chocolate. Good coffee creamer if...