NurseSpeedy ADN, LPN, RN

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    November 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

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

    This patient realized the new round of surgical residents could use some help on how to get
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    Per Diem Agency Interview

    NurseSpeedy replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Companies are not going to drug test you if they aren't planning on hiring you. It's an added expense. Heck, I worked for one that made us reimburse them for our background and drug screen with our...
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    Finished Nclex at 75 Questions

    NurseSpeedy replied to Shirad96's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The test is based on a knowledge tree so as you get the questions correct, they get harder. Most of my test was SATA (what I hate). But these questions are considered harder, so if you get a lot of...
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    Could I be let go because of my ADHD?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Holopugs's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have had many co-workers with ADHD. I recently filled out a questionnaire that I had to check "yes" for back issues-herniated discs and stenosis, and disclose my scripts. I still got the position...
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    Anyone ever been through an HCA buyout?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Dohardthings's topic in General Nursing

    Meditech is the devil. However, if you can figure out how the demon works you can learn ANY computerized charting
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    Hand Hygiene causing hand eczema

    NurseSpeedy replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    I have really bad eczema on my hands. Washing with soap instead of hand sanitizer seems to decrease the severity but it's still pretty bad. My dermatologist prescribed a cream to apply and it's...
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    Following a nurse during clinicals :(

    NurseSpeedy replied to Turtlepower's topic in General Students

    I've been a nurse for 16 years and have worked in many places. I have NEVER been forced to take a student and, YES, I have always had a choice whether or not to accept a student. 99% of the time I...
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    Cleaning Comodes??

    NurseSpeedy replied to Kristinalynn808's topic in General Nursing

    Clean the commode? No. Dump out the stuff inside it? Yes. Housekeeping will hunt us down and watch us dump it and then they will wash it. I'm serious. I guess it was so much less hazardous being in...
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    help to get a job

    NurseSpeedy replied to Pnurse29's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was an LPN forever before I got my RN. Even as a new grad RN I was disqualified for a lot of new grad residency programs because of prior nursing experience. I had worked in hospitals in the...
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    Baycare(St. Anthony's) vs Bayfront vs Tampa general Hospital

    NurseSpeedy replied to kchester3's topic in General Nursing

    When I was interviewing with HCA a year and a half ago I was told that they were soon going to be requiring this of new hire RNs for the area. While it could be an inconvenience if you don't really...
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    Should I quit? Idk what to do!

    NurseSpeedy replied to vc01ca's topic in General Nursing

    Unless your dealing with management that doesn't have a high turnover (I've seen so many different sets of leaders at several places that I've worked over the years it's crazy) I wouldn't leave a job...
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    Alert & Oriented Patients Who Pee and Poop on Themselves

    NurseSpeedy replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had many patients like this. One was sitting up in the chair, waiting for lunch, and my aide walked in and I hear, "Let me help you to the commode" followed by the patient, "No, I'll call you...
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    Following a nurse during clinicals :(

    NurseSpeedy replied to Turtlepower's topic in General Students

    I just remembered one of my clinical days in Day Surgery. I ended up being used as the transporter to wheel people down to one of the many exits this hospital had for discharge. I am not good with my...
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    Has Anybody Transitioned from Certified Medical Assistant to LPN?

    NurseSpeedy replied to MsNewNew4u's topic in General Nursing

    This was my thought too, as I was licensed as an LPN for years before getting my RN. I did work in an office once, very briefly. I had to also work as the office manager as many offices did not want...
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    I'm Quitting nursing to work in coffee shop

    NurseSpeedy replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Some shows easily found on Hulu like restaurant impossible, kitchen nightmares or even hotel hell can show what kind of money people put into a business without really knowing how to run it. hundreds...
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    Following a nurse during clinicals :(

    NurseSpeedy replied to Turtlepower's topic in General Students

    As a floor nurse I have no problem with a student following me and shadowing. Most instructors at least give me the courtesy of asking if I am okay with taking on a student and my response is usually,...
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    Bringing infant on job search...

    NurseSpeedy replied to katie1twin's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had a home health company interview me by phone and ask when they could set up a time for me to come in and fill out the paperwork. I was honest with my availability only being on the weekends due...
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    Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    Higher minimum wages equal less jobs available. $15/hr for McDonald's equals a touchscreen to place your order and that burger is going to cost a lot more. Anyone for a $15 value
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    Who is planning to retire in a few years?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Blackcat99's topic in Retired Nurses

    Retirement sounds like an illusion to me. I'm sure I'll still be plugging along when I require a walker. Risk management may require me to wear yellow nonskid slippers and a pretty yellow "high fall...
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    NG insertion fail..anyone else?

    NurseSpeedy replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen many patients that are not "easy" NGT inserts, especially recently. Have worked with GI doctors to try to maneuver the tube in and eventually they get it, but I wouldn't feel comfortable...
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    Can I be fired for refusing PPD during pregnancy?

    NurseSpeedy replied to RN/Mom's topic in General Nursing

    My PCP in nursing school refused to do PPD tests anymore. Stated that they were inaccurate and he would only use the blood test. I received a bill from the lab for close to $500 in
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    Baycare(St. Anthony's) vs Bayfront vs Tampa general Hospital

    NurseSpeedy replied to kchester3's topic in General Nursing

    About 18 months ago when I was looking for a job after finishing my RN Tampa General would not hire a new RN without a BSN. Only experienced two year RNs would be considered. Many of my former...
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    On call, but missed call

    NurseSpeedy replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how much more reliable the pager would be in an area with spotty service. After the recent hurricane in my area, the resident doctors weren't calling us back because they reported that they...
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    Patients hiding narcotics

    NurseSpeedy replied to theAMAZINGkilo's topic in Patient Medications

    I've had a physician write an order to crush the controlled med (assuming it can be crushed) when patients have done this. We have a large population of iv drug abuse patients so it's not infrequent...
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    On call, but missed call

    NurseSpeedy replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    My land line is actually worse than my cell when it comes to reliability. If it wasn't part of a bundle pack I would drop the service because it's THAT bad. Luckily, I don't work on call because...