SaltySarcasticSally

SaltySarcasticSally LPN, RN

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  1. How do I get over my shyness?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to mcbn2u's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't shy, I was actually lacking confidence when I went through my LPN school. I was 19 and like terrified of how I even got there lol. I am about to graduate from my RN bridge and this time it...

  2. I suck at phlebotomy... Help?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel like crap! I drew blood for 2.5 years in one of my LPN jobs, then didn't do it for a year, when I had to start doing it again recently, I was pretty rusty. If you don't do it often its easy...

  3. First Emergency Scare

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to basketball13's topic in School

    I have this when my Crohn's is really painful, BP drops, I of course stand up to get off the toilet so I don't pass out in a bathroom, and I make it a few steps before I am out like a light. My...

  4. Are you about to graduate?

    SaltySarcasticSally posted a topic in General Students

    And feel like your just so over it you could quit tomorrow?!? I need people to commiserate with. I have gone full steam ahead this whole time and now that we are 2 months from graduation, the thought...

  5. other side of the coin. again.

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this happened, how awful I haven't had this experience with my child but with myself. I have Crohn's that went undiagnosed for a long time. I would get flares, which I didn't...

  6. Are you about to graduate?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Students

    Well I now have 29 days left! I start my final role transition in the ER tomorrow so that has gotten me back on track some because I am excited to see what all the ER is about. Final exam is Tuesday,...

  7. Preceptor burnout

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's ridiculous you do not have a choice. It's why I decided to do my final student precepting within the hospital system I currently work for because the nurses volunteer for it, they get incentives...

  8. Normal for clinic nursing?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to AJ1980's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    And can you delegate insurance authorizations to the MA's? The authorizations can take up so much time and it doesn't have to be an RN who does it (at least it my

  9. Normal for clinic nursing?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to AJ1980's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Oh yeah, that's normal! I have been in ambulatory care as an LPN for about 5 years now. I'm now at ab urgent care, we see 100 patients/day between 2 docs. Its insanity but less complicated issues than...

  10. I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, I would defintely advocate for discussing this with the HUC just the two of you since I like to approach work issues with co-workers this way isntead of going to management. BUT here is the...

  11. Nursing Student From Hell

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that anyone is even questioning whether or not you should report this student and end her preceptorship early is just crazy to me. I start my preceptorship at the end of the month in the ER....

  12. Can you become an RN at age 19?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    I know a nurse who got licensed at 19 in 2008 or so. She graduated HS at 16 and was doing her pre-reqs her last year of HS. So graduated w/ associates at 19 and went into the ER as a new

  13. Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't like the term rape for this because I think it has the potential to take away from actual rape victims but I know that this type of thing happens more than people may think. I have had 3 kids...

  14. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually glad you posted your experience, even if it made me weary. I did the majority of my clinical on a step down telemetry floor, this where I actually started to become doubtful about acute...

  15. Men With Eating Disorders are Underrecognized and Underserved

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in General Nursing

    I really liked this post because I think a lot of men's health and mental issues aren't recognized enough. I didn't grow up with any males in my household but now that I have two boys I have become...

  16. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on your new career! Although I admit your post made me nervous. I have been an LPN for 8 years and will graduate with my RN in April. After working in LTC in the first few years of my LPN...

  17. Are you about to graduate?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Students

    I'm glad I'm not alone lol feel like i have to force myself to even read one

  18. Are nurses actually people too???

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I think yours is a common perception though interestingly enough. I am sure some of it's due to, in my experience, that many of us in nursing are type A personalities and slightly OCD. I know I am! I...

  19. Clinics Being Cut Short

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Taiin's topic in General Students

    Your experience is why I wish schools had to do what hospitals do now: get funding based on student satisfaction and success. Granted, I am about to graduate so my burn out is at an all time high...

  20. Dealing with a bad group member...did I screw up and what to do now? (Long)

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to throwaway26's topic in General Students

    Ugh, I agree. I know the argument for group projects it that it is supposed to teach us how to work together in the "Real World" but rarely do they ever work well in a college environment. OP that guy...

  21. SBAR Report-Nursing as a 2nd career worth it?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to greenjellico's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, that's a rough situation. I am an LPN now and I graduate with my RN in April. I have 3 small kids, my youngest has multiple minor health issues, that has been enough to completely drain me while...

  22. Clinic RN vs Medical Assistant

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Guest915876's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in ambulatory care as an LPN for awhile now and your question just depends on the practice and other factors. In my area, generally pediatrics seem to hire LPNs and RNs over MAs. Right...

  23. When do give up?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to LJR89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would take any RN job you can ASAP, nursing rehabs or TCUs will actually be good experience while you are looking for an acute care position. LTC rehabs, at least in my area, are taking on more and...

  24. Being Managed By Someone Younger

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Apple-Core's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think age has much as a factor as experience and obviously those who are younger may have less experience. I have had managers of all ages, some great, some bad, but the common denominator for...

  25. Unsupported at home.

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to NewbieNurse91's topic in General Nursing

    You both sound exhausted. First thing is you guys are married, it's a partnership, both of you need to support each other and that means hubby needs help cleaning as well as you. I think the cleaning...