NurseCalamity

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  1. Is the BSN worth it?

    NurseCalamity posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Okay, so I am an LPN starting my prerequisites for my RN this fall. I'm not scared... I graduated second in my LPN class. My question is.. is the BSN worth it? I know it's a lot of management and does...

  2. New Nurse Rocking it!

    NurseCalamity posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, I've been working in a LTC facility for a month now and I'm a new LPN. I've really got into the swing of things and learn very quickly. These residents are all new to me. Anyway, so I came in on...

  3. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    NurseCalamity posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I caught a fellow coworker diverting narcotics.... she's an RN with a past history of doing this, but it couldn't be proven, not even with a pop up Urine screening. She had patients complaining...

  4. What do you think is toughest shift

    NurseCalamity replied to mcclot1993's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a CNA: 7-3.... lots of lifting and two meals to serve. As an LPN: 7-3 lots of labs, doctor calls, orders to put through... etc and it's the shift state comes in on!

  5. Today, I am thankful for......

    NurseCalamity replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thankful to be a nurse! It is truly a privilege. Also, for the new job offered I

  6. I got reported to HR

    NurseCalamity replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The way you went about it can sound offensive to someone with a different culture background, that's

  7. Wound Vac!

    NurseCalamity posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question about the famous wound vac. I've been told people put opsite over the wound, then the foam, then another opsite. I've also been told you can put the foam directly on the wound bed...

  8. LTC Nurses please respond

    NurseCalamity replied to crd521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. 128 bed, but not filled to capacity 2. 1:25, 2 nurses per a floor which can hold 40 something residents. 3. 1:12. They're so busy I feel so bad. 4. Nope, can't provide quality care or even spend 5...

  9. Things you'll never forget from your nursing instructors?

    NurseCalamity posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking back to nursing school and I honestly had a hilarious instructor. She wasn't all tough, like beat you to the ground, she integrated humor into a lot of discussions which made her...

  10. Becoming a nurse with a criminal record

    NurseCalamity replied to Daisyg124's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Anything on your record when you are under 18 does not make it onto your adult record unless you were charged as an adult. I don't think you have anything to worry

  11. First Nursing Job....

    NurseCalamity posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay.... so, I've been at my first nursing job for about 2 months..... and I know they say you should stay for a year, but I cannot stay here for a year. I've been very depressed from this job. I feel...

  12. Head to Toe Assessment

    NurseCalamity replied to erickz623's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You start... head to toe lol. Then I chart in that fashion. Start with cognition. Your assessment should start as soon as you walk in the room. Hi, so and so I'm ____ I'll be your student nurse for...

  13. Looking for Online Chemistry with Lab for Prereqs

    NurseCalamity replied to haruhare's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is an online chemistry course on Nursingabc.com. Whatever school you are attending you have to make sure they will take this credit. A nursing instructor from the school I attend for pre-nursing...

  14. Things you'll never forget from your nursing instructors?

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    That's great advice. I'm a new nurse and we have psych patients at my current job. The one guy really frightens me, as he told me one day "I'll f*** you up." I always make sure I don't go anywhere...

  15. Calculation

    NurseCalamity replied to ghelyca27's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Would you perhaps use the calculation Volume (in mLs)×gtt (drop factor) __________________________________ Time (in

  16. Wound Vac!

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is telling me different things and I just want to know the clear cut way it is done by the book. I've seen it done both ways. I thought the op over the wouND would defeat the purpose of the...

  17. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    NurseCalamity replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I always address my aides by their

  18. That one nurse...

    NurseCalamity replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah, this doesn't fly where I work. Whenever you are a professional, you should be able to accommodate yourself to work with anyone, like them or not. I just try to like everyone so I don't have this...

  19. Wound Vac!

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    So basically you can use the opsite under the foam if you choose

  20. New Nurse Rocking it!

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Number 1.... nobody is being cocky, whatsoever. Number 2... I've had my rough days. Number 3.... Nobody at this facility gives a crap to help me anyways so they can go screw themselves, I know the...

  21. Is the BSN worth it?

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Indeed! LPN doesn't pay enough for a family I hope to have one

  22. Is the BSN worth it?

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Very excellent points. I know the hospitals are pushing for BSN educated nurses only. Where would that leave ADN? Clinics, LTC, SNF, etc and every nurse needs that hospital experience you learn...

  23. Is the BSN worth it?

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The heaviest clinical is in the hospital programs here where I am from. I just think I'd rather specialize than to be just a generally educated

  24. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of nurses don't watch lol. But I try

  25. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    NurseCalamity replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    It's not necessarily that I don't "trust" anyone, but I don't trust anyone enough to not watch the waste and sign off on it, because if something comes up missing, and I signed off, I'd look involved...