CrissiQ

CrissiQ specializes in geri,acute,subacute,correctional,pysch,.

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1. Nursing Nightmares

   CrissiQ replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

   I frequently have dreams I am working. There will be a call bell going off, with a patient I can't find. I spend the whole night looking for the patient but can't find them, trying to answer the call light. I wake up so exhausted..Ugg.. I hope I don'...

2. Hearts and Entertainment | Life of a Nurse

   CrissiQ replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Left a smile on my face! Thank you for the story.

3. That awkward moment when....

   CrissiQ replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

   LOL...I was at Walmart last week and after working two double shifts I pretty much reacted the same way! I also never found out what a code 100 was. Gonna have to ask them next time I am shopping... Thank God I'm not the only one :)

4. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

   CrissiQ replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Humor

   Nobody is allowed to say the "Q" word. If they even dare to do it, I will knock 2 times on anything wood, to make the bed mojo go away! Can anyone tell me way I must do the knock?? Had a mother and sister, two aunts that are all nurses. They all kno...

5. Keeping energy up during 12 shift without coffee

   CrissiQ replied to soreadyRN's topic in Stress 101

   Monster rehab drinks (cranberry is my favorite), one at 7AM and one at 5 pm. I work 14.5 hour shifts on Sat an Sun every weekend.

6. LPN to RN using Chancellors

   CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior

   I actually went to Tina Logan's workshop in PA. She was the best but from what I have heard she no longer is teaching I wouldnt really know who else to recommend with certainty.

7. Does nursing change you into an angry person?

   CrissiQ replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well, I can only give you my thoughts... I also came from little and worked my way up. Started as a bedmaker (not sure they even have them anymore), then a CNA , to an LPN , onto an (ASN) RN, now a (BSN) RN looking into and masters program to become ...

8. Could someone of average IQ become an ADN nurse?

   CrissiQ replied to Weber's topic in ADN/BSN

   Forget the IQ! It really doesn't matter what degree you have LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, or even a DNP. Nursing demands a lot of common sense, hard work and dedication.

9. LPN to RN using Chancellors

   CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior

   Studygroup 101 sells notes for the exam of Ebay. I personally found them the most helpful. It's cheap 60 bucks for all the exams and can be downloaded right away. Please look them up on ebay

10. LPN to RN using Chancellors

    CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior

    I used Chancellors study guides three times for exams. Used it for the A&P exam and Microbiology during the ASN and the community focused exam for the BSN. I passed all the exams with a B. I liked the guides and the audio CD's but they were REALL...

11. CPNE FEELING LOST

    CrissiQ replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior

    Keep looking at the stuff and it will slowly come together. Two things you MUST know are how to set up a grid and your mnemonics. Set up a lab and fake patient in a spare area of your house and practice everyday. Incorporate your family and friends, ...

12. Excelsior BSN students? =)

    CrissiQ replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior

    Awesome work Tasha! I am currently a BSN student with Excelsior. I am taking the capstone and 2 of my last general core classes. I am expected to graduate in April/May of this year. I was an LPN for 16 years, completed my ASN with excelsior in 2010 a...

13. new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    CrissiQ replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to say it but I really don't like any of them. The current one is best. Please don't use any of these 3, come up with something else.

14. Cool Facts

    CrissiQ replied to GitanoRN's topic in Humor

    LOL...I looked at my thumb and read the last line!

15. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    CrissiQ replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

    For #6 I have heard it called a tree thing, green O2 thing and a nipple nut all in the same facility. Nipple nut still makes me giggle!