NurseSpeedy ADN, LPN, RN

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    Already been told I shouldn't be a nurse (Rant)

    NurseSpeedy replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    Laughing because I've taken BLS renewal courses outside of the hospital setting only twice, and one referenced the first song and the other one used the second. The hospital just bored us to tears...
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    Can one obtain both a radiology and nursing license?

    NurseSpeedy replied to SweetLola648's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, it's doable. Not exactly cost effective, but there's nothing to keep you from doing both if that's your thing. If it's simply the need for a variation of what you do from day to day, why not...
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    A real nurse VS. a "fake" nurse

    NurseSpeedy replied to okredrobot's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this attitude when I worked outside of the hospital as well. I was meeting members of my husband's family and they would ask me what I do and I would tell them that I am a nurse. This was...
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    Sign on room when pt dies for no more svcs. in room/ courtesy sign - do you have one?

    NurseSpeedy replied to deweydecimal13501's topic in General Nursing

    Same as above here. Just a generic sign instructing all visitors to stop by nurses station before entering. Any non-nursing personnel would also check with nurse/nurses station regarding what the sign...
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    I hope I'm not alone........

    NurseSpeedy replied to rscs92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Plenty of students work FT even with the strong recommendations from the school not to do so. I won't lie. It sucks. It's exhausting. And then it's over. The biggest thing is having an employer who...
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    This are interview questions I'm supposed to ask an RN as a homework assignment.

    NurseSpeedy replied to anallely16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    7. What advice can you give me about preparing for nursing school? Please don't take this the wrong way as I'm not trying to be snarky, although in text it could sound that way. NEVER attempt to go to...
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    Casual Position

    NurseSpeedy replied to sling4's topic in General Nursing

    I had one like that once. I worked every weekend, got tired of being abused and resigned. I already had another job set up and was set to go back to school so that I would never have to work in that...
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    Casual Position

    NurseSpeedy replied to sling4's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised that you got a PRN position as a new grad. This may also be why you are feeling pressure to work more, because they are desperate for help and whatever they can get they will take, but I...
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    Can I find a Nursing Director's number?

    NurseSpeedy replied to ant87's topic in General Nursing

    Are you able to relocate (not sure how your BSN program is set up)? Many hospitals will hire an associate degree nurse and also offer a generous tuition reimbursement program to assist with getting...
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    New job opportunity

    NurseSpeedy replied to stephanie.monaco's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You won't know if it's better for you unless you try it. I'd say give it a chance, but stay PRN at your current position or something similar to it to keep that opportunity open in the future. I'm 16...
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    LPN for 25 years and want to get my RN.

    NurseSpeedy replied to Redram's topic in School, College Programs

    Online programs offer the flexibility to take the theory at home and usually are tested onsite. They will also require lab times and clinical hours. Many of my fellow bridge students worked full time...
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    Dealing With Passive Aggression

    NurseSpeedy replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Nursing

    I think of it as a learned response. I worked retail before becoming a nurse and my first few years I let comments and such bother me (internally). Now, I've become so mellow and somewhat oblivious to...
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    Nursing Director removed my pts restraints

    NurseSpeedy replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if she felt so strongly about getting him out of restraints to take them off herself and protecting his dignity (...whatever, protecting her paper trail and own rear. I highly doubt she gave two...
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    DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    NurseSpeedy replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this can be answered with something as simple as an age. I also don't think that it's a 'one size fits all' approach for those with irreversible conditions. While I would not want a...
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    Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    NurseSpeedy replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    This is after the storm now, but I think a lot of us are mixing up things that we have read from several different posts about the same storm but slightly different situations regarding working during...
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    Mean Nurses

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nurselady19's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Maybe it's just my age or the fact that I've been doing this for 16 years now, but no a-hole co-worker(s) are going to ruin my mindset at work and definitely not at home. Years ago it bothered me,...
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    Life as a CNA vs LPN

    NurseSpeedy replied to LPNuser's topic in General Nursing

    16 years licensed nurse here. I have chronic back pain. I finally had an MRI done (which I paid for) and my doctors response, "It doesn't take a doctor to see that's screwed up. You're cock-eyed"....
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    Relationship with patient?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nurse2bklingon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Throw away the number. Do not contact a patient, especially a PSYCH patient outside of work/school. If they try to find you, even on social media, do NOT interact. This is crossing so many lines and...
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    Single Mom and Nursing?

    NurseSpeedy replied to misseddy88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What kind of nursing are you looking to get into? I ask this because you mentioned being a single mom. How old is your child? If you are looking at a position that requires 12 hour shifts, child care...
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    Nurse sleeping with coworker

    NurseSpeedy replied to mommasgirls's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is so NOT limited to the nursing profession. For someone to label a profession as a "hoe's life" is offensive. I know many nurses/medical staff and none of us are involved with one
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    Job Satisfaction for RNs?

    NurseSpeedy replied to callicarpa's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=Been there,done that;9570993 Comparing nursing to waiting on tables... leads me to believe that you have NO clue what you are getting into. Well, during meal time many patients think that we...
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    CNA Required to stay during Irma

    NurseSpeedy replied to CNAFLRDA's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They can't do crap to your certification or a nurse's license unless you abandon patients without someone to take over their care before you leave. If you are evacuating you won't even be on duty so...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    NurseSpeedy replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, to the tune of 3x as much base for disaster relief. It's also for "relief", meaning after the worst part (winds anyway) is over. Hospitals will have running water and power long before...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    NurseSpeedy replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with you, if one job is PRN and another is FT, we cannot be in two places at once. PRN employees usually give their availability for scheduling prior to the schedule coming out where I...
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    nurses not using stethoscopes

    NurseSpeedy replied to akint19's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, I know what to expect when I go into a doctor's office for a physical. With recent insurance changes causing me to change my PCP I've yet to find one that does not do just focused problem...