Cactus Nurse

Cactus Nurse

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  1. Junior scrubs with 26in inseam?

    Cactus Nurse replied to milbacks96's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Jaanuu is super cute, a bit pricey but I do see all the models as very thin and they are slim fit. Well some styles I mean. Honestly just go on instagram and look up scrubs, there are so many...

  2. Is nursing school worth it?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Jazzycat22's topic in General Students

    You should have student loans I don't see the problem? Do you have to make some sort of payment while in school?? If so, talk to financial aid they will work with you because they want to keep your...

  3. New Job: Feel like I'm not a nurse

    Cactus Nurse replied to AKlink1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This sounds odd. Ok your title at this hospital is a nurse title correct?? You are a RN I assume? What is the job description when you got hired? If you don't have it, look at what ever posting you...

  4. Tools of the trade

    Cactus Nurse replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow a penny?!? 20 years. That's what I want. Something to last! And investment well worth it!!! Thanks for your advice!!! I don't see pink, grrrr. But it's ok! They are currently on sale yay!!!! I...

  5. Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yea instructors want you to be scared of everything. One of my clinical instructors said she would make her husband, who is also a nurse, change his clothes outside before coming in the house?? And...

  6. Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Cactus Nurse replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally keep my scrubs separate. And just wash them all once a week. But I have 4 sets of scrubs... and I wash it with my socks, undies and undershirts. All in cold water ( just to keep the dark...

  7. Accepted to LVN program...

    Cactus Nurse replied to Todd94's topic in California Nursing

    You don't need to quit right away. Fundamentals is not hard, ask the school when they recommend you cut down on your work hours. I'm a LPN (I went lvn school in socal), I worked no s 3-4 days a week....

  8. How long does it take for your results to come in for CA LVNs?

    Cactus Nurse replied to throwawayafter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Bvnpt in Cali is always backed up. They are so bad. I moved to Arizona and when I was going through endorsement I called, and omg like the second ring someone answered! I would probably still be on...

  9. Just took my NCLEX this morning!

    Cactus Nurse replied to mm7614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My entire test I thought was way too easy. Then I had some diagnosis I had never even heard of and a million meds. No math, no lab values, no diagrams.... I was so worried I thought for sure I failed....

  10. What nursing task do you loathe???

    Cactus Nurse replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Lol. You're so cute. Yes I think about things like that too! During care I always worry, "omg the water is on them, they must be cold hurry do and rinse and dry" Or in trash care and suction I'm like...

  11. What nursing task do you loathe???

    Cactus Nurse replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    The other day I almost stopped breathing because the sacral wound was so gnarly. The wound itself I don't care about, it's the dressing and the smell

  12. soo nervous about nclex, need some guidance

    Cactus Nurse replied to sstei5988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's Sunday your test is tomorrow, don't study up until you fall asleep! Relax. De stress. The night before my nclex I reviewed- not crammed. Morning of I took a nice bath, had a delicious breakfast....

  13. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    Cactus Nurse replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    I only read half of what you wrote and nothing sounded good 😓 I would leave. If you aren't able to take time for even a granola bar, that's not good. We can't work as nurses if we are so...

  14. Benefits... No need is good news?

    Cactus Nurse replied to FuturePN's topic in General Nursing

    You never know. If they profit. Lot, and the owner wants their employees to be happy they might offer benefits! It just might be a higher copay and rates than whatever you have

  15. Night shift and health issues

    Cactus Nurse replied to shelw067's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sounds like it's just your body not adjusting well. I worked nights my entire year of nursing school and for about 8 months after that. I never had issues. My dad is a truck driver, no issues. So it...

  16. Losing your skills if you start out in LTC?

    Cactus Nurse replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Like everyone is saying every facility is different. Some long term care places have a sub acute, so vent pt will go there, but in the LTC side, you will still have foleys. I don't know why foley pt...

  17. Failed foley insertion

    Cactus Nurse replied to big bear's topic in Home Health

    This is why home healthy sometimes isn't good for new grads. I was terrified that something like that would happen to me when I first graduated and did home health! How to do f/c: 1. Push it in the...

  18. How long does it take for your results to come in for CA LVNs?

    Cactus Nurse replied to throwawayafter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Took me 4 weeks to get my passing letter I tested in end of august 2015, and was licensed by beginning of October 2015 after paying the

  19. First job

    Cactus Nurse replied to lovingme01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds good to me. Call Monday to follow up. Speak to the DON directly or the hiring Nurse. Places tend to like new grads because no bad

  20. Gaduated with bachelor's-Continue teaching or pursue nursing? Very lost

    Cactus Nurse replied to song122341's topic in General Students

    Why do you want to be a Nurse? Ask yourself that and then if you really really honestly 100000% want to be a Nurse do it. It may take time but if that's what you want then do it. You sound very...

  21. Nclex results on Breeze site.

    Cactus Nurse replied to Adsknuth's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just waited. I didn't want to risk losing any money. Also I think when I came on here, people said it didn't always work. I know it's a horrible stressful waiting game, but it's better to wait...

  22. I feel so discouraged

    Cactus Nurse replied to SCP8930's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I suggest home health as well, UNTIL you find another facility to work at. If it makes you unhappy, don't stay. You are too early in your career to be discouraged and fed up. Home health is ALWAYS...

  23. 100k in loans worth it?

    Cactus Nurse replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    Did you receive a federal grant on your first time in school??? You may qualify for that to lessen the

  24. 100k in loans worth it?

    Cactus Nurse replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    Not worth it. Options: A. Get a lpn/lvn first, work father money then bridge over to rn. B. Do all undergrad- pre reqs at community college and transfer over C. You don't need to quit your job...

  25. June 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Cactus Nurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The nurses and I have decided you look much better with a slight haircut. Do you