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...

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

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......

4. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

   CrissiQ replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing 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...

5. Keeping energy up during 12 shift without coffee

   CrissiQ replied to soreadyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   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

6. LPN to RN using Chancellors

   CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior College

   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

7. Does nursing change you into an angry person?

   CrissiQ replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   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...

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

   CrissiQ replied to Weber's topic in Diploma, 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

9. LPN to RN using Chancellors

   CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior College

   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

10. LPN to RN using Chancellors

    CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior College

    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...

11. CPNE FEELING LOST

    CrissiQ replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior College

    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...

12. Excelsior BSN students? =)

    CrissiQ replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    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...

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

14. Cool Facts

    CrissiQ replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

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

15. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    CrissiQ replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing 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