NurseSpeedy ADN, LPN, RN

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    Made a big mistake (CNA)

    NurseSpeedy replied to Firas5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is a good point. I doubt a former employer would 'talk bad' about a former employee due to possible legal issues. They usually just verify dates of employment and if the person would be...
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    It was worth it...

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

    Definitely not Florida...most new RNs don't make
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    Cooking while in nursing school?

    NurseSpeedy replied to lonelyloner2013's topic in General Students

    I cooked for my family in advance on my days off (still do now too). I plate it out so all that needs to be done is a few minutes in the microwave when ready to eat. I tried to stick with easy dishes...
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    Crushing Oral Medications...New Regulation

    NurseSpeedy replied to ltcnurse4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is insane. Anyone who has ever done a med pass in LTC knows that it takes forever without separating all the PO meds into different cups. Now mixing each separately and trying to get the resident...
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    New LPN in LTC

    NurseSpeedy replied to Imma_new_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I noticed this when I went from working in hospitals to working in LTC (briefly). Granted, most of the aides were not certified, as it was an ALF so it wasn't required by law. I noticed that in this...
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    Confuse

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

    Many of us feel unsure of what we have gotten ourselves into when we first start off working as a nurse. One thing that I think is great about hospitals is that they allow for a longer orientation...
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    Do nurses use "Linked In"?

    NurseSpeedy replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    I created one when I got my RN and was looking for a job. I kind of forgot about it as I found work within a month. However, I have had a couple of recruiters contact me this way...and BSN program...
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    Will I get hired anytime soon?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Kgrela89's topic in General Nursing

    Many new grads in my area will take a private duty home health position if they are having trouble getting into their field of choice (example: acute care). I did this as an LPN while going back to...
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    What do you do to relax

    NurseSpeedy replied to marsbar37's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I learned about 15 years into my nursing career. It has made my life a lot calmer and I don't get worked up over things I cannot control or fix. Now if I could get hubby to share the same...
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    Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    NurseSpeedy replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a hospital right along Florida's coast. We didn't evacuate until catagory 3. I have worked during a hospital evacuation for other reasons-it made working during a hurricane look like a...
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    Nursing, Hurricanes, and Floods.

    NurseSpeedy replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I've been through a few. Each hospital is different but showing up is definitely mandatory. Some have been fired for calling in. One allowed family to stay on our vacant floor. Another allowed...
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    I'm losing my mind on my unit...

    NurseSpeedy replied to parasalyne's topic in General Nursing

    FT acute care is not for everyone. I have worked in several hospitals and the ratios are hardly ever desirable and it definitely contributes to the stress. Take several nurses who are overloaded with...
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    Nightshift -days off

    NurseSpeedy replied to LittleRedOwl's topic in General Nursing

    My night shift life was short lived but I definitely remember going to the only place open back then 24 hours-WALMART. If you think the people of Walmart are bad during the day....it's no comparison...
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    I'm losing my mind on my unit...

    NurseSpeedy replied to parasalyne's topic in General Nursing

    OP, some of this sounds like signs of burnout. Do you have a significant amount of PTO that can allow for a much needed vacation/break from it all? If not, I am not clear on FMLA and mental health...
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    15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

    NurseSpeedy replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

    Probably because no matter how crappy the shift may end, they will probably have a different group the next day. A different group may bring even more crap, but it's better than being a staff nurse...
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    New facility no med cart allowed

    NurseSpeedy replied to Mqnurse13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RUN. Wow, not even a written MAR to bring to the room. I bought a home office cannon fax/printer/scanner for under $100 at Office Depot a couple of years ago. The owner needs to just buy one that...
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    Going back to school at 35 should I retake any classes?

    NurseSpeedy replied to CarpeDiem35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had zero problems with nursing school, tested quite well, and passed the NCLEX first attempt. I went out of my way to NOT retake old credits. The college advisor stated, "I hope you remember enough...
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    Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

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

    You are a nurse. I am an LPN. I am also an RN. I have both licenses and passed both different NCLEX exams. When I had only my LPN I was constantly asked why didn't I get my RN or when was I going to...
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    New facility no med cart allowed

    NurseSpeedy replied to Mqnurse13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This place has red flags all over it. I'd be looking for a new job. No sanitizer or soap? Meds in baggies and boxes? Infection control and safety
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    PRN pay vs. full time pay?

    NurseSpeedy replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital pays nurses based on years experience for FT but has a set rate for PRN. After having PTO and other benefits removed I'm actually making less overall but the dollar amount is about $1 more...
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    Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    NurseSpeedy replied to Ash2016's topic in General Nursing

    I spent a lot of time explaining my years of experience when patients commented about my supposed age. One stated, "oh, my daughter's a nurse. She's 26". He thought I was too young to be a nurse. I...
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    I need your help nurses

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

    Location, location, location. I don't know where you are from but this really can mean
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    Scary Nurses

    NurseSpeedy replied to NurseEmmy's topic in General Nursing

    If this nurse is as bad as he sounds, I'd be willing to bet that this facility has a hard time finding and keeping decent employees. I worked for a facility were I was given report on a dead person....
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    Do employers ever drug test on the spot at interviews?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nursey916's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Home health companies that actually drug test (yeah, I've seen many small ones that do not) have always tested me on the spot. One small privately owned hospital offered me a position and tested the...
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    Needle stick from urine collection cup.. Patient HepC positive...

    NurseSpeedy replied to Leeleeboo7's topic in General Nursing

    This can happen if the urine collection container is the one that is made to draw up the vials to send to the lab for a u/a and c&s. It's a sharp in the lid to aide in filling the specimen tubes....