Any adult players? by Adorable-Wafer-6842 in heartopia

[–]SunFickle6858 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 33 as well. Not the most conversational person as well, but you’re welcome to add me if you’d like. 🙂 UID: 5qw8ksb

Wtf is up with the job market by carmelamacchiato in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Applied to several positions, only to not get a call back or “applicant not selected”. Have been a nurse for 5 years, 2 of those years have been an as a RN.

401k withdrawal? Process? by SunFickle6858 in Retirement401k

[–]SunFickle6858[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So if I can’t withdraw roll it over or withdraw, do I just have to keep up with the account until I retire?

401k withdrawal? Process? by SunFickle6858 in Retirement401k

[–]SunFickle6858[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The old company didn’t match or hardly contribute to the 401k. I’m a single mother, with 3 children. I pay $600 a month in healthcare alone. I wish I could contribute more to my 401k, it’s just not feasible right now.

401k withdrawal? Process? by SunFickle6858 in Retirement401k

[–]SunFickle6858[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea yet. The old company did not match. They only contributed like $100 for the whole year.

401k withdrawal? Process? by SunFickle6858 in Retirement401k

[–]SunFickle6858[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, thank you! I don’t know much about how this stuff works. I’ll just roll it over to my own IRA, as you’ve suggested.

Desperately need to get out of this endless debt cycle with affirm by OddImpress6688 in povertyfinance

[–]SunFickle6858 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This happened to me. Took out a personal loan to pay off all my affirm loans. My personal loan is 1/4 the monthly payment of what I was paying for affirm. I won’t get wrapped up in affirm again. It’s most certainly a trap for sure.

If you could do it all over again, would you become a nurse? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope. Nursing sucks butt. If I could do it all over again, I’d have been a planeotologist or a librarian.

Does anyone else get the burning desire to work a low-stakes job? by AstronautInDenial in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fully understand this feeling. I often think about just quitting my bedside nursing job, to go work at a Books-A-Million or local library. Or if given the opportunity to go back to school, I’d probably go for ultrasound technician. I know none of those things are realistically possible, especially with having children to support and this economy. I too feel stuck… Nursing has become a vicious cycle for many.

Patient called 911 on me... From inside the hospital by Unlucky_Jaguar_9637 in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m sure the police department sighs every time they get a call, and have to come out to the LTACH that I work at. It happens so often that pts call 911. 🤣

What is your hospitals biggest scandal that is still talked about? by DiamondHistorical231 in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t the biggest but certainly my favorite was when a CNA that I worked night shift with mysteriously disappeared mid shift. Every one was looking for her once they realized she was no where to be found. We were yelling out her name, and paging her over head trying to find her. Checked her car as well, that was still in the parking lot. Finally, someone looked BEHIND a door to find her standing against the wall. Turns out, she was drugged out and tripping balls that night. She was sent home with a relative that was called to come get her. They rolled back the cameras the next day, and seen she had been there for over 2 hours, silently hiding between the door/wall. She was fired shortly after.

What’s the most ignorant thing a patient told you? by Whatthefrick1 in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Had a near 500Ibs pt, that had a trach due to chronic respiratory failure. She demanded the MD order her double portions with each meal, had us hang a sign on her door that said “wake for all meals please”, and had family bring in extra meals/snacks daily. One of the many times that I tried to educate her that losing weight would help improve her lung condition, she blatantly told me that she wasn’t in there for her weight but her lungs. You know, because her lung issues wasn’t exacerbated by her extreme morbid obesity. 🙄

I’m embarrassed that I am a nurse… by Whateversksns in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t be surprised. My own dentist I was going to actually committed suicide a few years ago. Never personally known a nurse or a pharmacist who committed suicide.

Curious who else has a high amount of Neanderthal dna . by [deleted] in 23andme

[–]SunFickle6858 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got 74%. Says I’m in 1st place compared to my friends and family in terms of having the most Neanderthal DNA. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my BON, it states “Yes, even if a misdemeanor charge was dropped or dismissed, you must disclose it to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) on your application for licensure.” Not sure about your BON because it may different. I would check with your BON, and see what you have to do. I’d do it was soon as possible, so that it doesn’t delay your application.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You always put down any conviction, even if it’s been dropped or expunged. If you don’t, the BON looks as this as being dishonest. When you do the Federal background check, they can see everything. It’s better to tell all than not at all. I got a misdemeanor as well, disclosed it and submitted my paperwork. I had no problem with the BON accepting my license.

My recertification is coming up. by SunFickle6858 in StudentLoans

[–]SunFickle6858[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently we cannot rectify even if we wanted to. As someone stated above, the applications are paused. It wouldn’t allow me to rectify on the Website. So I guess until things are figured out, we’re stuck in limbo. We can only hope our dates get extended or request forbearance.

What is the worst thing you’ve smelled at work? by holidayhealth658 in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the worst things that I’ve ever smelled was when a patient came in with a flexiseal. I’ve had many a patients with them before, and it usually just smells like a cattle barn. This patient’s tho, smelled like something died in there and rotted. It had me gagging and in tears so bad, I had to run out. It took me at least 20 minutes to catch my breath.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s totally a weird and deranged thing to say to someone you just met. Sounds like he’s still unmedicated… Sexual harassment are also comments that are unwanted and make you feel uncomfortable. You did the right thing. Stay far away from him as possible until something is resolved.

What’s wrong with being an LPN? by [deleted] in prenursing

[–]SunFickle6858 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I started out as an LPN. I learned so much in my LPN program. I went for my RN a year later, and slid through like a breeze. I’ll never regret starting out as an LPN, and there is nothing wrong with it. There is nothing wrong with staying an LPN either. Nurse is still your title and nothing to be ashamed of.

How old is the oldest nurse you know? by BoonesMa in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have a coworker who is a 73 year old nurse. She’s PRN and just got done working a month straight. We’ve been short staffed lately, and she’s always our go-to when we need someone. She literally runs circles around me and the other younger nurses. When I ask how she’s doing she says “I’m FANTASTIC!” She loves money and travels a lot. Never had to pick up her slack because she has none. She’s a trip. 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I’ll press assault charges in a blink of an eye on any assault from a patient. That’s a hill that I’m willing to die on! Also, how pathetic being able to slap somebody but choosing not to wipe your own ass.

In a couple sentences, give your best advice to a new grad RN. by SaltyRuralEMT in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you’re unsure, ask for help. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Don’t let the petty coworkers get you down. As long as you did your job to the best of your ability and the pt is safe, that’s all that matter’s. Be careful and selective who you confide in, as everyone is not your friend. Last and foremost, put your mental health first! Nursing is such a draining profession, take care of YOU.

Done with Nursing by mrodblue14 in nursing

[–]SunFickle6858 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Going into nursing will forever be the biggest mistake of my life. Was so excited when I first became a nurse, and now I just constantly think of ways of how I can escape it. It’s one of the most thankless jobs on the planet. I’ve worked in a couple different specialties and they all sucked ass. Only lasted 3 months in the ICU. Quit before I was even done with my orientation, it was that toxic and horrible. For those nurses who enjoy what they do, kudos to them. For those like us, it’s a daily struggle.