Larry2016

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  1. Burned Out & Bummed Out - Can't find my nursing "niche"

    Larry2016 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    At other times, it may take people longer to find their niche more than others. I am someone who is pretty versatile and flexible, but there are certain areas of nursing I cannot work - because if I...

  2. How to deal with coworkers

    Larry2016 replied to enfermeratobe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And if that doesn't work...talk to the unit manager about "lateral violence" Seriously. It was an ethics question on one of my Leadership exam my last semester It annoys me when people expect you to...

  3. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    Larry2016 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Strange thing Kay - where I work now as an aid until I take my NCLEX and pass it on Monday (yes...I keep telling myself I WILL PASS even though I am super nervous) - the staff is pretty well knit...

  4. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    Larry2016 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wasn't being rude about the ICU comment. I think it's just the least taxing on interaction with people if you don't like that sort of thing. The only other suggestion is to break out of your shell...

  5. KAPLAN works!!

    Larry2016 replied to kodomezhow06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope KAPLAN prepared me. I take my test Monday and only a few days left - I am super stressed over it. I've done all the QTs, The RN Readiness, etc. I got a 56% on the RN readiness test and a 57%...

  6. Nursing Calculations

    Larry2016 replied to Cmmc911's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    LOL funny. you can actually find nursing formulas on the web. calculating drops / minute using drip factor for example: Vol to infuse (mL)x drip rate (gtt/mL)...

  7. Has pain scale contributed to opiate problem?

    Larry2016 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if pain scale contributes to opioid problem, some people are in real pain. But I have my suspicions about writing / telling patients when their next pain med is due. I say that because...

  8. Advice on Nclex with ADD/Anxiety

    Larry2016 replied to NurseAlzar's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yeah here is,a simplified version if the decision tree... What's the topic Rule out psychosocial answers if the question is,asking for something physical Assess or intervene? (Usually located in...

  9. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    Larry2016 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Think about ICU? Seriously. Not

  10. How do you deal with a toxic workplace?

    Larry2016 replied to LPN9200's topic in General Nursing

    Leave

  11. Starting school at older age! :(

    Larry2016 replied to Lessh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am sorry. No disrespect. But I kind of laughed when I saw you will be 30 when you get your BSN and said that's old. I started in 2011 with prerequisites. I graduated in may 2016. I'm

  12. What are your views on male nurses

    Larry2016 replied to jared.butler90's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sounds like someone needs a

  13. MEN, dont come into nursing

    Larry2016 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are no nursing jobs...really? Look at how many on here have jobs after graduating in May pending their NCLEX exam results. Just

  14. Cleveland Clinic Hiring Timeframe

    Larry2016 replied to NicuRN628's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Don't sweat the phone interview it's just basic stuff and clarifying questions about your

  15. Go for regionally accredited schools

    Larry2016 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I see a lot of posts on here about attending for profit schools that have no regional accreditation and end up costing students 3x more for an associates degree rather than a bachelor's. This advice...

  16. Go for regionally accredited schools

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Regional accreditation, though, means all your credits transfer to any school. Credits are not transferable from for profit schools to regionally accredited universities (which has approval from...

  17. Go for regionally accredited schools

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I know what you are saying so let me clarify... Both regional accreditation and for profit national accreditation can be accredited by CCNE (I think that's the one). But for regional accredited...

  18. Cleveland clinic pass physical capability after failing?!

    Larry2016 replied to LPNtoRN2015's topic in Ohio Nursing

    48 to 72 hrs for results. If you haven't heard by then...call your recruiter....they will be happy to look it up for

  19. Cleveland clinic pass physical capability after failing?!

    Larry2016 replied to LPNtoRN2015's topic in Ohio Nursing

    She said I passed so I'm good to go. I'll be working as a PCNA until I take my

  20. Cleveland clinic pass physical capability after failing?!

    Larry2016 replied to LPNtoRN2015's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I took that physical yeaterday and I'm worried if I passed or failed it. I can easily leg press 250 lbs on each leg, but that machine made me feel like I was kicking and pushing a truck after the 3rd...

  21. Okay, this is random ... but under-scrub shirts! Specific needs.

    Larry2016 replied to Lunah's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Pixie...perfect solution but kind of expensive. Find a Rallph Lauren Polo Store and look at their men's tees. Mine cover from the top of neck down to a few inches lower than waste. Not the button up...

  22. What is your favorite scrub brand and why?

    Larry2016 replied to Patrick Brooks's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grey's Anatomy. Hands down, mostly for comfort. Second choice is Wondetwink for style

  23. How to manage life on night shift?

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Not my mom Lol. I teased my wife about investing in an RV....like one from Meet the

  24. How to manage life on night shift?

    Larry2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have accepted a position on night shift at a hospital pending my state boards. So for those of you who work nights, how do toy manage life? For example, the place I will be working is a 50 minute...

  25. How to manage life on night shift?

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Nice but that doesn't help if your break is at 230 or 3 am