CrimsonAlchemist

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1. Almost new grad who wants to work in psych--advice please!

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to shannarini71's topic in Psychiatric

   I landed a job in an acute inpatient geropsych unit and I'm a new grad. It' very possible! I love it. I rarely enjoyed my medsurg rotations. Loved the psychosocial aspect. Just wanted to say that it is possible.

2. New grad/New job

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to jnurse21's topic in Geriatric

   Definitely double and triple check yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help/longer orientation. I'm a new grad in a geropsych unit and at 4 weeks in, I'm just now off of orientation. My patient load is 4-5 right now until I'm comfortable taking m...

3. Advice from current students or RN school grads

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to ClayH's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Physical assessment, definitely, but in all honestly, as long as you study during school, a good program will teach you what you need to know. If you really want a jump start, though, I would find possible problem areas and brush up on those. Math wa...

4. clinical gripes

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to sassynerd's topic in General Students

   I guess my clinical experience was phenomenal, then. My nurses were, for the most part, willing to let us ask questions, very helpful, etc etc. Our equipment worked and, although we had to share it on the unit, as long as you didn't hog it, there was...

5. How's your dating life?

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   I've been lucky to have a wonderful fiancee that understands how important nursing school is to me. I find time to study while I'm spending time with him. It's hard, but it works. I graduate in December and we're planning a wedding for next June. Mos...

6. How to prepare for nursing school

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to gouranga's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Brush up on your critical thinking skills, especially if you're going straight to RN. Assessment is the main part of the RN's job. My program reviewed the A&P, Microbiology and Pharmacology as we went. Even in this third semester, we had a quick ...

7. Starting Nursing School in the fall?

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to NurseKis's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm almost finished with my third semester. It is hard. It is probably the hardest thing I've ever undertaken. Hours of studying in hopes of getting a 76C. That being said, it is absolutely fulfilling and I would do it all over again, given the chanc...

8. Is it "5 rights" or "6 rights"?

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Student Assist

   We also learned "Right Reason"

9. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

   CrimsonAlchemist replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

   You terrify me.

10. Fluids and electrolytes? Help i'm so confused: Sodium and Fluid Volume

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Newguyy's topic in General Students

    Yes! Thank you! =)

11. the "mean girls" of nursing school

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    I'm in an ADN program and we also have a wide range of ages, from 18 all the way to 50s. I'm part of the accelerated group, meaning we started last August with just our pre-reqs. This semester, we joined the LPN group, and in December we'll be ready ...

12. Is it AAOx3 or A&Ox3

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    We actually use A&OX4 for Alert and Oriented to person, place, time, and situation

13. Fluids and electrolytes? Help i'm so confused: Sodium and Fluid Volume

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Newguyy's topic in General Students

    GrnTea, that was amazing! I wish you were my instructor! Your explanation was much better than the handout my instructors use. BUT, could you please explain in a bit more detail what you meant by "Saline is not sodium and water"...It doesn't really ...

14. Clinical Site Rules for Your School?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to lilarox's topic in General Students

    We can do whatever we've learned and checked off on and at the hospital if we did it, we charted it. That included meds, HoT assessments, IVs, Foleys, vitals, blood sugars, etc etc etc. If we noticed something off about a pt and alerted the nurse, we...

15. The best hairstyle for female student

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Raewynv's topic in General Students

    For my school, If we can look down and hair gets in our face, it has to be secured. I grew mine out so I can just ponytail it and bobby pin any bangs that might escape. Never had a problem with that.