LifeCrisis

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1. Salaries

   LifeCrisis replied to d00d00butter's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know specifically about that hospital but I will say I work in the NYC area and the consensus is we (the nurses) make more than the residents. I don't know what they make but we make 39/hr on nights. Which is like ~75,000/year or so (37.5 hou...

2. AC IV starts

   LifeCrisis replied to LetItBe_12's topic in Med-Surg

   Just started an AC line today that made me proud. It was a restrained alcohol withdrawal patient. I found a fat vein just above and slightly adjacent the AC, at the base of the bicep. I had just started to stick the patient when another nurse came in...

3. Nursing makes me hate fat people

   LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Relations

   I would say you are right on the money. While the care is heavy I would say we are understaffed (although I don't have the title to make that decision). Never more than 2 PCA on the floor despite the census up to 39 patients, unless we have a 1:1 and...

4. Nursing makes me hate fat people

   LifeCrisis posted a topic in Relations

   Ok, first off let me say I know this topic will probably generate a lot of strong opinions. I will also state that I am not a perfect person and don't take care of my health 100% so please don't think I am trying to be an elitist or something in post...

5. Failed nclex in 75 questions. Take NCLEX tomorrow!!

   LifeCrisis replied to NursingRN3's topic in NCLEX

   Honestly it sounds like you failed. If you passed it is by the skin of your teeth. Everyone I know that passes was in the minimum questions, not 265. I don't think I could sit through 265 questions... Why didn't you pay for instant results?

6. Reprimanded for reporting medication errors and so much more

   LifeCrisis replied to reprimanded's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   First of all I would say this sounds like high school problem which is sad. Second I would say why did you not just go to the student and ask her first why she didn't give insulin. Third I would say giving sliding scale insulin seems like a minor thi...

7. Nurse to patient ratio?

   LifeCrisis replied to hrb25's topic in Med-Surg

   Night shift, 8 hours 11-730. I get 6-8 patients. Standard night is 6-7 plus an admission. Floor maximum is 39 patients. Usually have 30-33. Usually we have 2 PCA, even if we have 39 patients, 15 total cares. We will get 3 sometimes if we have a 1:1. ...

8. If You Give a Patient a Cookie

   LifeCrisis replied to Mully's topic in Humor

   That's what I'm talking about. This guy ******* gets it!

9. AC IV starts

   LifeCrisis replied to LetItBe_12's topic in Med-Surg

   I am not that experienced but I have had a lot of success with the teaching I received from several experienced ER and ICU nurses. Basically what they showed me is approach at a 45 degree angle, once you receive blood return stop and advance the cath...

10. Advice on obtaining CMSRN? Does it help in job placement?

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Med-Surg

    Thank you for the reply. What other things could I do to make myself more appealing to employers?

11. Advice on obtaining CMSRN? Does it help in job placement?

    LifeCrisis posted a topic in Med-Surg

    So I will reach the 2 years experience mark in February 2014. I am planning 2 things once I reach there, get my board certification and look for a new job. What advice can you give me on studying and obtaining my certification? Right now I am just pl...

12. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas

    Thank you for the info, I may have to reconsider since I only speak English

13. Most unforgettable Halloween costume...

    LifeCrisis replied to Brian's topic in Rock

    LOL last night this patient was on CBI and I needed to irrigate the bladder because it wasn't draining. The blood clot in the foley so when I pushed the irrigation syringe the CBI tubing popped off and covered me in hematuria. Note to self always we...

14. Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

    LifeCrisis replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the reason I love my night shift. When I was trained on days I see how many nurses get shortened or no break at all. But is also your prerogative. If your contract says you are entitled to X amount of break time, endorse to someone and TAKE Y...

15. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas

    Calling people yanks doesn't give me positive view of how people might embrace me in Texas, lol I'm young and single. Don't expect or plan on having kids for some time if at all. Schools is probably the last thing on my list of priorities. #1 is a go...