SaltySarcasticSally

SaltySarcasticSally LPN, RN

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  1. Just started clinicals

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Alexandra888's topic in General Students

    I've been an LPN for 8 years and I still feel that way at times during my RN clinicals, it's

  2. Having a baby before, during, or after nursing school?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to nickymack's topic in General Students

    I had my third baby in the middle of nursing pre-reqs. I delivered and took my pharm final 2 weeks later, that was fun in my post partum state lol not. I graduate from my LPN to RN program this April....

  3. I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

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

    I used to feel similar to you until I experienced post partum depression after the birth of my 2 year old. I had no history of any mental disorders and had a stable home, involved husband, and...

  4. 1st Clinical Warning

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to JinxDeFelix's topic in General Students

    is this a geographical thing, reviewing the chart the night before? Just curious! I got to a fairly reputable school and we aren't expected to go beforehand to review information. Our clinical largely...

  5. Lung, heart sounds

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to neuron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I literally just count the ribs. I do EKGs for work and I will just start at the clavicle and go from there to ensure proper EKG lead placement. I do it lightly as to not hurt or tickle the patient....

  6. Tormenting myself over the "what ifs" of life as a nursing student

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to 8130's topic in General Students

    You definitely need to work out back up child care. I am about to graduate from my LPN to RN program and have 3 kids under 8. We have had so much sickness this winter too but I only attend...

  7. New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    After finishing up my clinical on a telemetry step down unit, I would say go for OR. I have been an LPN for 8 years and my RN clinical on the tele floor had a lot of the overwhelming, stressed out,...

  8. I just want to quit..

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Memphis15's topic in General Students

    I think you should do what is in your heart. Accounting is a great career, go for it. I had my third baby in the middle of nursing pre-reqs, the only thing that kept me going is that I wanted it. So...

  9. Emergency Calls- How long do we wait?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Amethya's topic in School

    That grandmother sounds insane. My middle child has asthma, I told the school nurse that she knows what is up, if she thinks my kid needs 911 before calling me, do it. We can deal with the ambulance...

  10. Were you a Bad/good student before nursing school?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its a miracle I graduated HS, I literally skated by with a 2.3 or something of that nature. 11 years later, I am about to graduate from my LPN to RN program and I have a 3.96 GPA. I was not...

  11. Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

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

    Well there is always one little toxic turd in the bunch isn't there. I know you already spoke to your educator, if it were me and I only had to be with her once, I just would have said I prefer not to...

  12. working in urgent care

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for an ENT, no way I'd go to an urgent care for wax removal. We flush with water as nurses but only after the ENT has taken a quick peek. Also, flushing should be a slow process...

  13. Feeling discouraged

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Zerocks's topic in General Students

    You just need to be assertive and confident (even if you do not feel it), not aggressive. The CNA was right, nursing is FULL of aggressive and strong personalities. I am not aggressive so it took me...

  14. Should I quit nursing school?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Guest1005095's topic in General Students

    I think your intuition is telling you that it's not the right choice for you and I think you should listen to it. No use in wasting your time and money if you already know it is not for

  15. Cheating in nursing school

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    This is not a problem I would take on. It's the other student's fault they are giving away answers, why in the world would one do that. My school also has the people w/ special needs take the test at...

  16. Friend asked to cheat off me from exam?

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

    you can still be a nice person (which is a great, dying trait these days lol) without being walk over and allowing yourself to be associated with something that could end your nursing career before it...

  17. Question from a Pre-Nursing Student

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Nursing

    I would say look at the jobs you have enjoyed in the past, even if they are non medics. I've always liked high pace, frequently changing, and low down time jobs. I don't want to see the same people...

  18. I start clinicals on monday, my friend warned me about the instructor, advice please

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    There is an instructor at my school that has the same reputation and it's true. But I am not going to take on someone else's experience and let it ruin my own before it begins. She was terrible but I...

  19. Student Nurse Clinical Site

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to nursemichelle04's topic in School

    I am a current LPN to RN student in clinical, this is not a YOU problem but a student problem. Yes, I have had the most boring clinical on rotations but as a student you act like its the most...

  20. Math pre req is preventing me from getting into the nursing program!

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to angel1312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think if you can make it through the first math class, you will actually find statistics easier. I have never been great at math but statistics was a different ballgame for me, it made sense and it...

  21. Nursing Grad without Experience Looking for a job... HELP!

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Bchow410's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was offered a job (as an LPN) at a family planning clinic a few years ago. I am 100% pro choice but when I asked about my main duties in the role of abortions, it would have essentially been...

  22. Need helpful Advice LVN or RN route

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Md2017's topic in General Nursing

    Everything said above is good advice. I am an LPN of 8 years and graduate with my RN this spring. There are pros and cons to both routes. For starters, as mentioned above, definitely do your research...

  23. New grads in float positions

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not sure and that is definitely a good question to ask if I get an interview because I am not naïve enough to believe it will work out no matter what. I think my worry is in not landing on a...

  24. New grads in float positions

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Nursing Career

    That's good and helpful to hear, thanks for

  25. New grads in float positions

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Nursing Career

    That makes sense and is more along the lines what I was thinking that the experienced nurses float so I was surprised to see the position marketed at new grads. Thanks for the