NurseSpeedy ADN, LPN, RN

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    Outrageous Complaints

    NurseSpeedy replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    First thing that came to my sarcastic mind was to give ultrasound a ring and ask if they could spare one of their probe
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    Nursing home CNA do they drug test?

    NurseSpeedy replied to CnaQuestions's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Asking your new co-workers if your new employer drug tests the employees probably isn't the best thing to be doing when you first start a job. You don't know them and they are just getting to know...
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    Taking a paycut for experience?

    NurseSpeedy replied to dropdatslurpee's topic in Nursing Career

    OP is in California. Most of us are making a lot less (some lower than what you've mentioned). That being said, the cost of living in that area is
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    I bombed my interview

    NurseSpeedy replied to Danygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    This is so true. I found out that one hospital chain used the exact same format for their interviews and questions based on the application personality test that you fill out once and it counts for...
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    Maternity without FMLA

    NurseSpeedy replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had an ortho procedure that ran into some complications. Let's just say that one weekend turned into almost a month. The company did whatever they could within reason (shorter shifts, etc) to allow...
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    What would you do?

    NurseSpeedy replied to notTHATjersey's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a perfect example of why nobody should seek healthcare advice online....anybody can claim to be whoever they want to be on the internet. And why FB is overrated. I have never used it but have...
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    Can't stop thinking about work

    NurseSpeedy replied to Michelles87's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, on and off throughout my career (been doing this a while). I will say though that one specific area seems to be my 'trigger' because it goes away when I'm not doing that type of nursing....
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    June 2018 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    NurseSpeedy replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Am I the only one concerned why two thugs with a loaded sack and shovel and hanging outside of a room EVERYBODY knows has been abandoned for
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    Cna

    NurseSpeedy replied to Brown34's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working for agencies, it's not a bad idea to have two or even three that you work for, then you can have a few cases you are assigned to if you are private duty. If a patient gets discharged or...
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    What happens if you are injured on your way to clinical due to weather?

    NurseSpeedy replied to invitemeplz's topic in General Students

    Our school cancelled clinical for flooding issues. It was appearantly the worst flooding we had seen in over 200 years. Our hospital went on lockdown as a hurricane was approaching. No visitors. No...
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    Pre-Employment Physical Attire

    NurseSpeedy replied to EmxoRenee's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubs should be fine. I wore the same thing I did for my interview and wish I didn't. Nothing like doing a squat in pumps, designer business dress and matching blazer. Looked great for the...
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    How long does a pair of running shoes last?

    NurseSpeedy replied to AmberK1026's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm actually surprised that your Brooks aren't lasting longer. I swear by them and mine I get a long year out of, on average. I run around like crazy at work and have a second pair I use outside of...
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    Annoyed by commercial

    NurseSpeedy replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    Of course the money on the commercial could have been spent on better staffing in the first place...and people wonder why nurses burn out. Let's see, how many years will someone willingly drive to...
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    Working during program?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Mt2989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Will it be easier to complete a program not working? Yes, that's obvious. I heard this speech from both my LPN and RN programs. Plenty of people are successful working full time and going to school....
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    Please help. Career over before it starts.

    NurseSpeedy replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The worst time I injured my back was when I leaned over to silence an IV pump (because the furniture all fits so well in our double bed hospital rooms-darn chair was in my way). I know I had injuries...
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    Labor as a spring board to acute care?

    NurseSpeedy replied to jcol1460's topic in General Nursing

    Will it be a springboard, no. Will it be a job that you can make a career out of and enjoy? You said you were interested in the specialty and have the possibility of working it...I cannot tell you...
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    NurseSpeedy replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    $26/hr can be considered generous in some states. It can take years of experience before ever seeing that much in some areas. Then again, the cost of living is no where near what it is in California....
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    NurseSpeedy replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry, that didn't come out as I intended it to. Basically I was pointing out that PRN offers the ability to have flexibility with your schedule. This was the reason that I went PRN. I was staff, did...
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    NurseSpeedy replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Um, HOMEWORK? Are you filling out a variance or working for free? Hopefully you are at a minimum earning CEUs for your
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    NurseSpeedy replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations, you have found the revolving door located outside of their HR office BEFORE accepting the position. Most places require 6 months to a year experience before allowing a new grad to...
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    New CNA & stressed/overwhelmed

    NurseSpeedy replied to Van1025's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It takes time to get a routine going and finding what works best for you in order to get everything done. I would focus on the basics first. Make sure everyone is clean and dry and work the showers in...
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    Help! Thinking about changing field and from 12's to 8's

    NurseSpeedy replied to LornasaurusRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've done both before I got married/had child. LOVED 8's. I actually bought a jet ski and took it out after work to distress on the water when I worked 8s....can't do that now, I'd be shark bait. I...
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    5 rights of patient medication administration, when you're self medicating

    NurseSpeedy replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Humor

    I found ipecac in my mother's medicine cabinet in the bathroom that used to belong to me and my little brother growing up when looking for a thermometer. It expired back in the 90's . I'm glad we...
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    Buying scrubs for the first time

    NurseSpeedy replied to SpidersWeb's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wait until you are hired to buy scrubs. Colors may be different and some facilities actually require that the scrubs be purchased via a specific vendor and will need proof that you purchased scrubs...
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    Pregnant and working...how do you do it?!?!?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Destin293's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford it maybe cut down shifts or see if you could work shorter shifts. I had a desk job when I was pregnant and by 7.5 months my manager allowed me to work from home so that I didn't have...