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    Is hospital nursing an unbearably dirty job?

    Racer15 replied to lisaniles's topic in General Nursing

    I've encountered more "oh god oh god this is disgusting" moments with my four year old nephew than I have with patients. Unless it involves super nasty feet. Then I might puke. Other than that...I was...
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    When will everyone understand things are different in the ER

    Racer15 replied to ClayH's topic in Emergency

    I try my best to give a thorough report. But sometimes I get busy and things just get forgotten. Tonight the ICU called to complain about me because I sent a patient up with only one line. They were...
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    Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    Racer15 replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken care of many patients with ankle monitors and pt's that are currently inmates. I do not google what they are in for and I do not want to know. I would prefer not to know and would not...
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    How important is it to get a BSN?

    Racer15 replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Students

    Where I live? It's not really that important. HOWEVER, I am currently working on my BSN for three reasons. 1. My hospital pays up to $8,000 in tuition for a BSN. If I can complete my program in a...
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    Straighterliner Statistics Vs WGU statistics

    Racer15 replied to angeljuli5's topic in Western Governors University

    I believe WGU accepts straightliner credits. I am currently doing stats through WGU because I did not want to transfer more than I had to. It will probably take me 6 weeks to complete, I'm on week...
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    Weighing Options for RN to BSN

    Racer15 replied to elephant122's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm doing my BSN through WGU. I only started the program this month, but I am pretty happy with it so far. Some classes are easier than others, but I am loving working at my own
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    Don't "rescue" shifts

    Racer15 replied to faith6616's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel guilty. I don't pick up extra shifts very often and I don't feel bad about it. I enjoy my job and I generally like my patients, but I need my days off to get stuff done and then
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    When will everyone understand things are different in the ER

    Racer15 replied to ClayH's topic in Emergency

    I think OP is referring to patients you inherit with basic information because they are so critical. I try to be empathetic and understanding, but I don't get to delay taking a new patient because it...
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    Self scheduling and sick calls!

    Racer15 replied to MRSKMS's topic in General Nursing

    My unit has been doing self scheduling for over a year now. The folks that call in sick all the time...still call in all the time. As much as they can without getting a write-up. And I still only call...
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    Racer15 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    If I could do it over again...I would have tried to get into vet school. My job is ok but the stress, expectations, and sheer risk of my job many days just makes me question my choice. Today in the...
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    Too good to be true?

    Racer15 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently, a friend reached out to me asking if I knew of any nurses interested in a PRN infusion nurse position. She is the site director for a clinical research group. I let her know I was possibly...
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    Too good to be true?

    Racer15 replied to Racer15's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware of that. The highest PRN pay I have found in my area is at an LTAC, and that was $45 an hour. My own hospital pays around $32 an hour for PRN positions. I live in the south, this kind of...
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    Working and Nursing School

    Racer15 replied to S7ud3n7_Nur53's topic in General Students

    I worked fulltime my first year of nursing school. I did not have much free time, but I was able to balance it out. So I would say yes. I never worked fewer than 24 hours a week during my
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    Seeking Financial advice

    Racer15 replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    I always put $250 into savings every payday automatically. I never missed the money because I never had it to spend in the first
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    New grad: Feeling lost, incompetent, and wants to quit

    Racer15 replied to jl18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I came home crying on a regular basis during my orientation. I was convinced I was going to be fired, it was awful. 4.5 years in and new nurses come to me asking questions, help with hard sticks,...
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    Opinions on WGU RN to BSN program?

    Racer15 replied to CHPNrn's topic in Western Governors University

    I start July 1st. So far I'm happy with everything. I have a few coworkers that have been enrolled in the BSN program for a few months and I haven't heard anything negative from them at this point....
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    Hand IV trouble

    Racer15 replied to mariaconcetta's topic in General Nursing

    In elderly folks, if the vein is popping up pretty well just hanging it off the side of the bed, I don't use a tourniquet. Reduces the number of veins I have
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    Working full-time while going to school

    Racer15 replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in General Students

    I worked full time for the first year of my ADN program. I had to cut back to about 20-30 hours a week the last year of the program because it got a little more time consuming. It is doable if you...
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    Preceptorship...?

    Racer15 replied to Nursingbsn2b91's topic in General Students

    I say go for it if it's what you love. I precepted in the ER because I had enjoyed my clinical days there and wasn't a big fan of med surg. Was hired into the ER before I graduated and have been there...
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    TERRIFIED

    Racer15 replied to ashleybobashley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The HURST live review was the ONLYstudying I did for NCLEX. And I only did the live review because I am a lazy student and knew I would not study at all without it. In my opinion, you know what you...
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    Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

    Racer15 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt brought by EMS for altered mental status. ER doc is talking to the pt asking her what meds she takes. Starts listing them off and then says "and something to help with my memory, umm, it's...
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    how bad is 11a-11p?

    Racer15 replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    I work 10a-10p. I like the hours. My biggest pet peeve is that I get pulled to relieve lunches but then no will cover my lunch break. So I rarely get one. I also occasionally get pulled at 1900 to...
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    Denied shift change position

    Racer15 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in General Nursing

    I have also never had to interview for a shift change. I hated 3-3, sent an email to my boss stating I'd prefer 10-10, when that shift opened up, I wasn't even told, my schedule just
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    Is it expected for new FT RNs to pick up extra shifts?

    Racer15 replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    My department recently did away with mandatory OT but heavily encourages picking up extra shifts. I am not currently in school, but also like not working. So I compromise and pick up princess shiftsí...
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    "VIPs" in the ER

    Racer15 replied to innercityedrn's topic in Emergency

    I had two recently. They were VIPS because of family. Those family members were super wonderful but it still made me mad. One of those was basically a GI bug who went right back, while one of our city...