SaltySarcasticSally

SaltySarcasticSally LPN, RN

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  1. Documenting injection the MD gave

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if they can in our epic. The MD said he didn't know how to, I offered to show him, he said no, then he got someone else to do it. It was a depo-medrol injection. We, as the nursing staff,...

  2. Documenting injection the MD gave

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Thx for the responses. We use epic so I'm going to check into how I could chart this in the future without signing my name off as looking like I did it. It just made me uncomfortable and have never...

  3. New job, new appreciation

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    30:1 is quite normal. I left LTC as an LPN because I did get sick of the quality of care we were giving patients. Not because the nurses or staff were not doing their jobs but because upper management...

  4. Thinking about jumping ship, need perspective

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I too think you would enjoy being a hospice case manager. As part of my clinical, I did 32 hours with a hospice case manager, she was amazing! It's not a job that I think I am fit for but I was amazed...

  5. Study recommendations?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Nursetaylor3's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is tricky because it's most likely very different from any environment you did clinical in. I am a LPN that just graduated with my RN so going from LTC to acute care will be tricky just because I...

  6. New depression/anxiety

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to freckles23's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Get off night shift. I know that's easier said then done but I saw what night shift did to my husband after 3 years. He is a happy, laid back guy but the going back and forth between shifts screwed up...

  7. How to handle lazy CNA's?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to CedarGirl10's topic in General Nursing

    Meet it head on. Ask her why she isn't willing to help you, be non-confrontational and laid back about the whole deal. Say something to the effect of "Hey when we work together we get a lot done, is...

  8. Should a new grad RN?....

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to MoserK's topic in General Nursing

    I think its awesome if you can get into the specialty you want right off. But I will agree with others, I did clinical in M/S and my final role transition in the ER. I was way less tired at the end of...

  9. Is there still a nursing shortage?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    Its been easier in my area lately, thank god because it was rough form 2008-2014 for any new grads. All recent graduates I know got jobs in hospitals without working there before, connections, etc....

  10. Accepting the first job offer as a new grad

    SaltySarcasticSally posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thoughts? I recently interviewed for a new grad residency, just graduated last week, have yet to take NCLEX. It's one of the few places in my area that interview before passing boards but I didn't...

  11. Accepting the first job offer as a new grad

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    We have been lucky in our area lately, the tide started to turn about two years ago and there is a very tiny shortage of nurses. There are many for profit nursing schools in my region, for some reason...

  12. Did you take notes on U World rationales?

    SaltySarcasticSally posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Trying to see if I am eating up too much of time as I tend to over prepare and take too many notes in general. I just started U World, I think I am like 450 questions in, right now scoring in the 64%...

  13. Did you take notes on U World rationales?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    me too! I think I am going to change it up, do all the questions, and then go through the rationales to take notes. That way I can see my percentage after I do all the questions and see how much note...

  14. Want to start nursing school

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Smm0716's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, avoid the remedial classes if you can! Saves you time and money. I actually brushed up on math before I did the math placement test. I literally failed algebra 1 3x in high school but since I was...

  15. Want to start nursing school

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Smm0716's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated with my ADN last week. I am 29, 3 kids, and a husband. I won't lie to you, its been hard and emotionally depleting at times. It took me 4 years because I had all the pre-reqs to take...

  16. I need help!!! ADN VS BSN

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Destineyh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really does depend on the area. I just graduated from an LPN-RN program with an associates but completed my BSN pre-reqs while doing my ADN. I have 8 core nursing classes left for BSN. In my area,...

  17. Nursing is not for you if you don't have a burning passion for it?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to .CJ.'s topic in General Students

    I love nursing and DO have a passion for it but NO I would not work for free lol. That's nuts! I will say my determination and passion for it is what got me through school and made me work hard. I...

  18. Got in trouble inserted 16f instead of 18 f

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Kadidi's topic in General Nursing

    I actually did this myself. My DON pulled me aside and just highlighted what I missed and that I needed to be more prudent in double checking the ordered sized, which I totally agree with it but that...

  19. Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just did my final role transition in the ER. A nurse grabbed me to start an IV on a guy with reported abdominal pain. The nurse started questioning how long the pain had been affecting him, the...

  20. Vent from a crusty old bat

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and I will experience it time and time again I'm sure. But this scenario isn't unique only to the nursing field, my mom is in the corporate world and deals with it often. She advised me to just...

  21. New Grad Nursing Journey Graduation -> NCLEX -> Landing First Job

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to NurseAlly817's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! I graduate in a week. So you would say that answering practice questions is what should be focused on instead of content? I've heard a few others say this but since you took it so recently,...

  22. Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Happymango's topic in General Students

    You learned and are taking full responsibility, that is a great sign. I'm surprised she had you administer something she drew up, that's nursing 101. Hopefully with your attitude, your school will see...

  23. Nurses asked to work as aides

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Ptav65's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree though that if I'm working as an aide, I'm not doing nursing duties at the same

  24. Nurses asked to work as aides

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Ptav65's topic in General Nursing

    As long as I was getting paid the same and it wasn't like a long term every day thing, I would be fine with

  25. HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to jlv613's topic in Critical Care

    I think this preceptor may actually be good for you. I say this because I lacked a lot of confidence like you in the beginning, very sensitive (not a bad thing!!), and spooked easily. I then worked a...