NurseSpeedy ADN, LPN, RN

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    My husband wakes me up!

    NurseSpeedy replied to BabyRN_nights's topic in General Nursing

    This may not be the most mature solution, but I've moved heavy furniture in front of the bedroom door when all else failed to keep hubby
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    Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    NurseSpeedy replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    I would only worry if it was a small company. Large companies are not going to discuss anything except position, dates of employment, and whether or not rehireable. Now, one that is privately owned,...
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    Native Intelligence and LPN

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

    Yeah, I learned that from Rasmussen. They kept calling, emailing, and text bombing my phone even after I told them I was not interested. One text I replied back with "graduated from another schools...
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    Depressed patient refuses positioning even though she is lying on her own bowel movement

    NurseSpeedy replied to MissHannaway's topic in General Nursing

    If she's truely mentally incapacitated (and documentation of some kind would seriously help here) then she definitely needs to get cleaned up or she is going to have breakdown /infection/a whole new...
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    PTO granted

    NurseSpeedy replied to heatherrn1234's topic in General Nursing

    Completely unfair. Now, I have seen many PTO requests denied but exchanged for requested day off (as in still have to work three 12s that week). Got burnt out. Went per diem for several reasons. 115...
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    Did your dating life improve when becoming a male nurse?

    NurseSpeedy replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Back when there were 8 hours shifts I would meet up with my husband for dinner and some drinks at the beach when I didn't have to work the next day (the hospital was practically right on the beach)....
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    Did your dating life improve when becoming a male nurse?

    NurseSpeedy replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men in Nursing

    My husband works for a surgical manufacturer. He nicknamed an account "Dr. See More Butts" as the MD specialized in augmentation of THAT specific area. I didn't know it was a made up nickname until I...
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    Any acute care state hospital surveyors

    NurseSpeedy replied to lawada's topic in General Nursing

    When JACHO surveyors are on the floor it is not uncommon for the isolation patient to get primo extended care whenever possible until the surveyor finds the
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    Nurses with children always go home early?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Agatha12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that your family had to go through that. I have never once thought that my child came before any other staff members family or plans with their friends for the holidays. I've been a nurse...
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    Interview tips/questions for medicine unit

    NurseSpeedy replied to Canadiangirl94's topic in Canada

    I don't know how health systems work where you are but I went to interview at three hospitals within the same main company and I got identical questions from each one! Let's just say I nailed the last...
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    Inmate patients- keeping the guard happy too

    NurseSpeedy replied to angiebelle440's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a guard get THAT into an inmate patient's care. Most have no problem with beverages/snacks and many know not to ask for them in excess (probably because the guard may then have an issue...
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    Did your dating life improve when becoming a male nurse?

    NurseSpeedy replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being able to be successful in nursing requires a degree of maturity that many younger guys just don't have (think bar after work/school kind of thing-sorry, I live in an area where beach bars are a...
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    No Parking, Yes Problem!

    NurseSpeedy replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe he should be the feature on the five o'clock
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    become an RN and then go for BSN or BSN right away?

    NurseSpeedy replied to kaaaylarae's topic in General Students

    Well, your student loans won't be as bad, considering many employers offer a very nice amount of tuition reimbursement to cover the
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    Nurses with children always go home early?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Agatha12's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had special treatment because I have a child. I do have the right to leave when my work is done and my shift is over, just like everyone else with or without children. This is also why I...
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    LVN Pocketcard issuance d/c

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

    These were my thoughts exactly. I find it a bit concern though since I noticed Florida's MQA licensee lookup has been a little off kilter lately. My licenses seem to go on and off the database for no...
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    Realizing that Nursing is Not for Me

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

    Are you already on the schedule soon to work on your own? If so, I would definitely at least work out that time to not burn a chance to work for that hospital in the future. Ask your clinical manager...
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    Do ASN/ADN nurses still get hired in the hospital?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, we have nursing schools on every corner here. Some are a bit shady but many are still passing there
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    Asn work HELP?

    NurseSpeedy replied to yannah23's topic in General Nursing

    No really. It will get you a job as that particular role while going to school for your RN. If the facility hires 2 year program RNs then when you graduate and pass your NCLEX you will know people and...
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    Non opioid pain options

    NurseSpeedy replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    This is good to know. In reason years I've gotten used to being denied even a single order to get a temp down on a patient and their history is the rationale that I'm given for the reason. So I...
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    Non opioid pain options

    NurseSpeedy replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    So many of the patients that come through my hospitals ER have a history of Hep C or ETOH that unless they checked their liver enzymes before treating their pain I could see why the ER doc opted for...
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    What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    NurseSpeedy replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I remember working in an office where a patient needed some imaging done for her abdomen. It was so long ago that I can't remember if it was a CT or MRI but the request was originally denied....
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    What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    NurseSpeedy replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Adequate staffing based on acuity (or just plane time consuming-Johnny you cannot pull out your foley. Mary, you need your IV. Ed, please don't take out your NGT again. You need that because you...
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    Puppies and nursing

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved out on my own I made the decision to leave my lab with my parents/brother. She grew up with us all from when she was 3 months old. I tried bringing her by my new apartment (I only worked...
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    Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

    NurseSpeedy replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN to RN

    Most will require you to be present for labs/tests (a few, such as excelsior will have it proctored at an exam center such as where we take our boards) but all will have clinicals. I've heard...