crystal22

crystal22 has 11 years experience and specializes in OB, LTC, ER, MS.

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1. Co-bedding twins - telling the difference!!

   crystal22 replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We do not co-bed. That way no confusion on anyones part

2. trying to decide whether to pursue nursing - less than supportive boyfriend

   crystal22 replied to shepherdgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Big red flags!!!! There is nothing intimate or personal taking care of any patients in the hospital. Seems the jealousy thing is clouding his ability to make a decision. Do not, under any circumstances change your plans for him. Yes, four years is a ...

3. Funny Names

   crystal22 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU

   Hawkeye (boy) Rainbow Crabtree (girl) Indigo Moss (boy) Dirk Deong (boy) Lots of Neveah's River Shannon James (boy) Joaquin (boy) Delilah, (Sister was Lily, mother was Heather, grandmother was Rose.....) Zayden (boy) Mays (girl) DeCarolos (boy) Laike...

4. Funny Names

   crystal22 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU

   A very good friend of mine's name is Steelson..he says it is a german name. I must say that the "Miner"certainly adds a new twist to it.

5. Caffeine and shifts

   crystal22 replied to peds_cna's topic in Stress 101

   I work 12 hour night shift and have to have my caffiene. I don't do coffee...strictly pepsi or diet pepsi. It really doesn't seem to bother me going to sleep though and am often times finishing one up as I am giving report.

6. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   crystal22 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   We had a room at a hospital I used to work at that none of the crucifixes would stay on the wall. Shortly after being put back on the wall, they would come crashing back down. We tried several different nails, hooks etc to no avail. Never much cared ...

7. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   crystal22 replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   How about "I got hit in the leg with a baseball 2 months ago, and thought I would come in with my friend (who was in because she vomited x1 a week ago).....This was at 2am on a Saturday night.

8. NRP certification?

   crystal22 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am an instructor for the NRP at my local hospital. Use the CD. It is a great tool. Make the book your best friend until the test. Study the key points and do the practice questions. Keep in mind...as an instructor, we don't want you to fail. It doe...

9. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   crystal22 replied to lfh09's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats....welcome to the real world!!!:w00t:

10. Most stressful moment as a nurse?

    crystal22 replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Flaerman..you will be in my thoughts

11. Rules for the ER (long)

    crystal22 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    I am new to Allnurses and have found it most insightful!!!! Working in L&D brings up many of these same things. If you come to the L&D floor thinking you are in labor, with the possibility someone will be near your nether regions...for god sa...