CaptCrzy

CaptCrzy specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Latest Activity

1. Crazy Tales from the ED

   CaptCrzy replied to nyshoegal7's topic in Emergency

   Pt who came in because he had a mango stuck up his butt. This story will be forever talked about in our ER. People just love to put things up their butts! We had a guy the other day who was shot 6 times, twice in the face and came in walkie talkie. M...

2. Patient's Family Job Offer

   CaptCrzy replied to s900mhz's topic in General Nursing

   As a Babysitter? These are typically paid under the table types of jobs. Why wouldn't it be acceptable? Would you expect to pay taxes or sign legal contracts for babysitting someones child? Why should it be any different for an elderly person? Be cle...

3. Advice: Traditional BSN or ABSN

   CaptCrzy replied to bayarea123's topic in General Students

   Stop wasting time. Just do the BSN program now. Why are you delaying your goals? Go out there and get what you want! That being said: do NOT choose a for-profit school. They will charge you tons of money whereas a non-profit school and/or a public ed...

4. I survived

   CaptCrzy posted a topic in Emergency

   I have officially finished orientation in the ER and last night was my very first shift all by myself as well as my first night. I survived but it was an interesting and at points very scary. It was scary when my patient's O2 monitor started beeping ...

5. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

   CaptCrzy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I get it. Men in uniform are sexy but it has been my experience that the stereotype rings true about them. They are often womanizers. I am happily married to a chef now and it's glorious. Working in an ER I interact with many police officers, firefig...

6. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

   CaptCrzy replied to NightWatch's topic in Career Support

   Yes, Utah! Lot's of new grad nursing jobs there! Utah is also the safest state in the U.S., as it has the lowest rates of all types of crime. I interviewed for a position there too. Salt Lake City and Provo are great cities and have some of the top h...

7. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

   CaptCrzy replied to NightWatch's topic in Career Support

   I'm not sure what makes you think that people don't research BEFORE going to nursing school. Knowing the type of people who get accepted and who are successful with nursing school..........trust me they know! Are you suggesting they should never have...

8. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

   CaptCrzy replied to NightWatch's topic in Career Support

   There are lots of nice cities in New Mexico. I'm not much of an expert on what areas are good but the surrounding cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe are nice in my opinion. If new grads can get jobs there, I see no reason why someone with several yea...

9. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

   CaptCrzy replied to NightWatch's topic in Career Support

   I too am from Southern California and couldn't get a hospital job here. I sent out tons of applications. I had a fantastic resume, volunteer and CNA experience, a BSN, graduated with honors, had tons of certifications. I got fed up after almost 5 mon...

10. Just got accepted into LPN program, but I have 2 pending misdemeanor charges

    CaptCrzy replied to Jeeeyan's topic in Criminal

    Is this a joke?! Dump him! Never take the blame for a crime you didn't commit! That is madness! Say goodbye to any chance of a nursing career! Someone who would let you take the fall for them clearly doesn't care that much about you. Just selfish. Ti...

11. travel nursing?

    CaptCrzy replied to hodagRN's topic in Travel

    But if you try sometimes, you just might find.......... You'll get what you need!

12. Death of a Dream

    CaptCrzy replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    You are the only one who can make you dreams a reality. If you want it bad enough you can have it. Getting through nursing school takes a considerable amount of determination and motivation. Honestly, it doesn't sound like you are in the right place ...

13. Nursing Specialties - Dream Job

    CaptCrzy replied to ground's topic in General Nursing

    My dream job is to be an trauma ER nurse. I've recently graduated and just accepted a job in another state working nights in the ER. It doesn't have a trauma center but it's a great hospital. I figure it's a step in the right direction and a great wa...

14. Moving back to Denver with 1 yr NICU Exp.

    CaptCrzy replied to UCAFblue's topic in Colorado

    I think 1 year is enough experience to start looking for something in Denver. Most job postings say, "at least 1 year of experience". You can probably get a phone interview and move out there once a new job is established. Remember if you have the jo...

15. Will I be able to come back to California?

    CaptCrzy replied to nella197's topic in California

    I would also suggest working in Arizona for a year in the field of your choice before going back to Cali. I am a new grad leaving San Diego for New Mexico for work. It is super hard to find that first job here! You will likely have much better luck i...