chacha82

chacha82 ADN, BSN

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  1. Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

    chacha82 replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    I did not like the comments on my body when I was pregnant. I worked 2 days until my due date. I looked huge, felt it, and knew it. I got a lot of "Are you sure you're only having one???" That hurt my...

  2. What did you do after nursing school graduation?

    chacha82 replied to mstaurus2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Took Kaplan, continued to work as a CNA for about a week or less before I took the NCLEX. Studied a few times with my nursing school bestie. Took the exam about a month after I graduated and

  3. Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    chacha82 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's unreasonable for someone to take multiple, extended pump breaks. And I breastfeed and work med-surge, so I know what a strain that is to ask people to cover. It is not cool to just tell...

  4. My dad died yesterday

    chacha82 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you an e -

  5. Is this normal practice-my unit feels unsafe.

    chacha82 replied to krissyycupcake's topic in General Nursing

    Dust off your resume and get the hale

  6. What should I do first

    chacha82 replied to Big_Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you don't have enough money saved for school, do not, do not have children yet. Children are far more expensive than

  7. What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    chacha82 replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    Not really a hack but things I have learned in my two years of nursing: If you have a likely discharge, try to get their stuff done first (if everyone else is stable)! Always take a cup of water into...

  8. Medication Error

    chacha82 replied to CMA-RN29's topic in General Students

  9. Fired from first hospital job

    chacha82 replied to nurseblondie26's topic in General Nursing

    Even if the wrong dose is in med dispense, aren't the orders updated in your MAR? I'm not sure what program you use but when you scan or check the orders wouldn't it alert you that the med dispense...

  10. Forced out to pasture

    chacha82 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that. I always like reading your posts. You give great

  11. Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    chacha82 replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    When I was in school our teachers lined us up and inspected our nails before clinical (this was only four years ago). If they could see the nails when we turned our palms up, they were too long. If...

  12. Does years of experience matter?

    chacha82 replied to ProfessorD's topic in General Nursing

    I can't take credit for this horses/zebra quote, someone else on this site used it and I don't remember who it was. Years to me don't matter as much as a provider being able to weave together what...

  13. Is six months too early to transfer?

    chacha82 replied to klb17's topic in General Nursing

    Since you asked...yes, generally. Most facilities require 1 year of experience; however, keep in mind that other people applying for the same job could have 10+ years experience in that specialty. Try...

  14. I got a job!

    chacha82 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats, so happy for

  15. Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    chacha82 replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to be disrespectful, but how would you know that people are not seeking psychological help? Perhaps these employees are not seeking it from you but elsewhere if it is needed....

  16. Am I too small to be a nurse?

    chacha82 replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on the small side and I've been known to hop in the bed to do effective compressions when no step stool can be found.

  17. Is spending $80,000 on a private ABSN school a waste

    chacha82 replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    Since you asked...yes...I paid 1/4 of that for my ADN. If you have access to that amount of money, find a program for much less and put the rest in savings, or invest in a retirement account. If you...

  18. this is why I want to call off on my last day

    chacha82 replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't. It's your last shift. It's like a break-up...you are getting to leave, getting what you want. Work the job you were hired to do. Calling out on the last shift adds to the culture that you...

  19. Lunch bag for 12hr shift

    chacha82 replied to serenity now's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked the thirty one website? They have bags that are a good in between size and some are even insulated. You can fit a lot but it's still like a shoulder bag, not a huge tote

  20. Staff Hysteria

    chacha82 replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    Time to get real with Becky. I'd say "Gosh, this condition seems complicated and I think you need a higher level of care than what I can provide for you." I worked in schools for several years and I...

  21. BSN is a joke

    chacha82 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    You can fuss or you can just do it. Luckily my work pays for me to pursue my BSN. Yes, it's no fun to work full-time and then have to do homework on my days off but I tell myself it won't be forever....

  22. Tired of jumping jobs, does anyone like her job?

    chacha82 replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    I will say what I said on another thread this morning. Try urgent care or clinic. The workflow is better (in my opinion) and there are less irons in the fire. When I worked urgent care I had very good...

  23. New Career

    chacha82 replied to Lamby's topic in General Nursing

    Hospice care requires you to care for the patient...quite a bit... You do not have to do bedside nursing. There are desk jobs available for nurses, but I think you need significant acute care...

  24. Would this be a good way to increase my chances at an ICU job?

    chacha82 replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Critical Care

    I think the bigger problem is that you have been unemployed for 7 months. If you want to work ICU, ultimately I am sure you will be able to do it. I would focus on getting a full-time job at a...

  25. ER Nurse to Lunch Break Before Medicating Patient for Pain

    chacha82 replied to wondern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Although uncomfortable, I also would definitely not delay the patient getting to CT in order to medicate. Once your person is in the que and ready to be moved, you move them or risk losing the spot....