NurseSpeedy ADN, LPN, RN

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    LPN Program Help!!

    NurseSpeedy replied to KSisk's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just check with a counselor about the admissions criteria and what they have typically been accepting? What GPA do typical applicants
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    Advise about cancelling interview

    NurseSpeedy replied to Piplongstockings's topic in General Nursing

    Did you apply specifically for FT or is it PRN/Pool type work? Depending on the needs of the facility if you can at least book the minimum in advance (which could be as little as a shift a month)and...
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    Licensed practical..what?

    NurseSpeedy replied to nursienurse18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, as far as the Board of Nursing is concerned, you are a nurse. I never really got a lot of crap when I was working as an LPN. I do work in a state where the LPN can do a lot more than a lot of...
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    Bed pans

    NurseSpeedy replied to studentnursej1's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking this was already done but just in case I would also check for a UTI. Sometimes frequency is the first sign of a problem and not everyone will experience burning. Of course in the elderly...
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    BSN...Help!

    NurseSpeedy replied to MNJones's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is different. If school comes easy to you so far then I wouldn't see it being an issue but if you are one that has to put forth a lot of time and effort in order to be successful with your...
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    post interview/calling HR

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nick92's topic in General Nursing

    Recently I haven't had time to send follow up letters for interviews (had offer before I walked in the door when I got home after the interviews). However, in the past I would send a thank you letter...
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    Wearing scrubs home?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in General Nursing

    I was shopping at Wholefoods the other day and I saw someone pick up a thing of kale and then drop it on the floor. Then pick it back up and put it on the shelf. Then I look around and see two people...
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    What kind of nurse are you?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Atelophobia's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a very vast career that I think even if you don't like your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc job, eventually with enough time, learning, and expanding from each experience most people will eventually...
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    Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The only time I've seen it was on an application for a nurse residency program. I was never asked my GPA during an interview for a job in nursing ever, and I was technically a "new grad" twice. Once...
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    Nursing and overtime?

    NurseSpeedy replied to fishguy909's topic in General Nursing

    Usually after a year you can work agency and pick up hours if your facility doesn't offer overtime or you want more hours (or work agency only to always get OT pay for over 40). However, a word of...
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    I took a 25 mg of Seroquel the night before a drug test, will it show up as a something?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Pdjorgen's topic in Patient Medications

    Now that's a new one. Google the drug. Not likely to show up on a typical drug screen unless they're checking you for
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    NurseSpeedy replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital had one of those wings....still has the sign and everything. Let me tell you, any patient/family member that wants to be a pain in the rear points out the sign and demands a bed...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    NurseSpeedy replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I come in with as many as I can round up from my car (over 5 usually)...then leave with only one that I had to beg for after misplacing the ones I brought with me. Maybe if I bought scrubs that...
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    How long should prereqs take?

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

    Are there any other community colleges in your area that you could check into? Most that I've seen in my area were about 3 semesters so if you did summer you'd be able to apply at that time for the...
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    PRN Question

    NurseSpeedy replied to Okieatheart's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked a lot of PRN and per diem jobs. There is NO way I would ever accept that kind of assignment. That defeats the purpose of being PRN-they don't OWN you. Most of mine worked like this. I'm...
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    New nurse getting yelled at by supervisor nurse

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nurse128's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "Yelling" should not be occurring in a professional environment. Where I work it can cause an immediate suspension. A meeting to discuss what happened and what is expected should take place, but...
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    NurseSpeedy replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    I got report on a little old demented lady years ago. The nurse told me, "this one is so sweet. If you need a pick me up just go in and talk to her. All she does is tell everyone how pretty they...
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    What are your Thoughts on Bedside Reporting?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh don't even get me started on the darn white boards! We've got the same thing, along with what exact wording we can and cannot use, which seems to change at any given time. Oh, and then there's the...
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    What is your nurse to patient ratio?

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

    When will this "trial" finally just die? I worked for a hospital in Florida that tried this almost 20 years ago and it failed miserably. I guess too many that experienced it burnt out to be around to...
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    100k salary?

    NurseSpeedy replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    A lot depends on where you live for base pay. I would have to work a ton of OT to make that kind of money and then I'd be too exhausted to enjoy it. Charge nurses don't typically get paid much more...
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    Garbage Report

    NurseSpeedy replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    This was started about 18 months ago. A way to "speed up" the process of getting the patient from the ER to their designated bed. We're supposed to have 15 minutes to read it over, check the computer,...
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    Garbage Report

    NurseSpeedy replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely HATE faxed report from the ER. Got a patient with a nitro drip not attached to the pump with the clamp wide open. No mention of the drip. Patient was just dropped off in the bed for me to...
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    Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your definition of luxury and the general cost of living in your area. I'd say comfortable would be a better overall expectation. Decent house, decent car, and food on the table. To some...
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    Is bedside nursing really that bad?

    NurseSpeedy replied to ivyleaf's topic in General Nursing

    I find it very hard to find a patient that doesn't contain some psych issue. If it's not them it's their crazy family. I had an attending write in his note that the patient would probably benefit from...
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    Garbage Report

    NurseSpeedy replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Back when written report still existed. On the form I see "iv reseal". That's it. Well, at least if it flushes and I need to code them I have access...which leads me to the next one. "The patient is a...