SaltySarcasticSally

SaltySarcasticSally LPN, RN

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  1. I cannot trust the Pyxis and its slowing me downn

    SaltySarcasticSally posted a topic in General Nursing

    New RN w/ several years of PN experience. Recently started on acute care floor, took a full patient load for first time last week. Well without writing a novel, it was a hot mess. Mainly because I am...

  2. I cannot trust the Pyxis and its slowing me downn

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of saying the meds out loud to the patient while scanning them. And yes, I am new to the hospital system. Being in a new environment has me on edge because I know it's easier to make a...

  3. I cannot trust the Pyxis and its slowing me downn

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure but that is a good idea to see if I can get a recent list every shift. I think having a hard copy in front me validating the medication record in the Pyxis may help me get used to it...

  4. RN with two jobs? One non nursing

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Meganmcm's topic in General Nursing

    No definitely keep it! I just started a new grad residency on a Tele floor myself and once off orientation will do PRN in LTC because I enjoyed it as an LPN. Plus I like the security of having a foot...

  5. Former LPNs that are now RNs

    SaltySarcasticSally posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently became an RN after several years of working as an LPN. I started working on a telemetry floor as a new grad, I worked in ambulatory care and LTC as an LPN so no acute care. While I have...

  6. Former LPNs that are now RNs

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    That could defintely be the case and the fact that you find your transition easier than an RN without that medical experience makes me feel better. I just thought I was over estimating myself perhaps...

  7. Do you have a free charge nurse on your unit?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on a Tele unit, our charge takes a full load. We are 1:5. They do assign them the easier patients though but I would never do it for the little pay increase they

  8. Would You do This Commute?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    And I just did 3 12s in a row with that commute. I get up at 4:30 am to make it by 7 (we have to stop kids off before) and get home at 8:30 pm. 2 shifts in a row I'm fine but I'm not going to make 3...

  9. Would You do This Commute?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    My current commute is 33 miles which ends up being about 50 minutes per map quest but I really drive it in about 42 minutes lol. I just started so its been fine doing it in the summer but we are...

  10. Calling off :-(

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to gaby19's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't uncommon. I used to PRN at a LTC facility that required you to find a replacement if sick. I worked there 16 months, showed up on time to every shift, and gave my boss an 8 hr notice that I...

  11. Calling off :-(

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to gaby19's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't uncommon. I used to PRN at a LTC facility that required you to find a replacement if sick. I worked there 16 months, showed up on time to every shift, and gave my boss an 8 hr notice that I...

  12. I'm interested in going into nursing and I have a few questions.

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    1) I was never a fan of science until I went to nursing school. I like it now and can understand what I need to know for nursing but I'm not whiz at it either. 2) I'm only really skeeved out by...

  13. Med/ surg nurse to patient ratio

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    I am on a telemetry floor, we get M/S overflow as well but we are 1:5 on

  14. Both spouses working overnights with a newborn... are we crazy?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Mindylane's topic in General Nursing

    Benefit of LCOL area. I think if you at least get childcare on 2 of your husband's shifts and one on yours during the day for sleep, you guys could swing it. From the sound of the price of childcare,...

  15. Both spouses working overnights with a newborn... are we crazy?

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Mindylane's topic in General Nursing

    Is your baby going to daycare while you sleep? Otherwise I wouldn't not do this arrangement. Its not safe for you or your family. We have 3 children and have worked opposite shifts for years until...

  16. Increasing Press Gainey Scores

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to karlamparo's topic in General Nursing

    I would love 3:1 or 4:1 lol, we do 5:1 on my tele unit. We serve the same type of patient

  17. Increasing Press Gainey Scores

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to karlamparo's topic in General Nursing

    We are to smile and say good morning to everyone we pass while on the clock lol! I am not sure if this is EBP but they are certainly pushing it. But yes, I agree with happy staff = happy patients....

  18. No Overtime

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to ms_vee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am shocked because right now the LTCs in my area are so hard up for nurses that they know better than to pull that crap because even if your a new LPN, you can just walk right next door for another...

  19. "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't find it disturbing but I don't find it funny per say and I enjoy dark nurse humor. I just think by now we should all realize that addiction just isn't for the "low lives of the world". It's...

  20. Uworld June 2017

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

    I just passed boards 5/30, I had a 60% average after finishing the entire Q bank, I think I was in 74th percentile. I passed in 76

  21. Advice on comfortable shoes

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Nursing

    Sketchers. I have 4 work pairs. If you have high arches then check them out. My feet never

  22. Starting nursing school at 37...

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

    I was 25 when I started my bridge program pre-reqs but also had 3 kids. I'm glad I waited till I was a bit older to do my RN, I was prepared to work hard and determined, something I wasn't straight...

  23. SNF

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Prunella12's topic in General Nursing

    Unless there are state mandated patient to nurse ratios then nothing will change. LTC skilled rehab is essentially long term step-down care in my area, 9 years ago you never would have seen patients...

  24. Tell interviewer you worked in club

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to Open mind's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can definitely use it to your advantage. Healthcare is all about customer satisfaction right now, play up anytime you had unhappy customers due to wrong drink orders, long wait, etc and what you...

  25. Nursing school in my 30s

    SaltySarcasticSally replied to mirem's topic in General Nursing

    I am with waiting since you want to do so much right now. I had two kids when I started nursing school, had my third in the middle of it, and as you can imagine it's hard. Nursing school, shoot even...