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  1. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    crmson_lady replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lori, you're in my thoughts. I think it's a terrible situation for your supervisors to do to any innocent employee. I hope they come to their senses and things are made right. Hugs to you and your...

  2. new grad pay for May '06

    crmson_lady posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I will be a new BSN grad in May. We've had various hospitals/health systems come to speak to us about jobs and what they offer. However all these folks are from Tuscaloosa or part of the B'ham area....

  3. How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

    crmson_lady replied to manurse06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for asking this. I was wondering too. I applied to the state and Pearson online over two weeks ago. I've already paid the fees and am just waiting for ATT so that I can set up a test date....

  4. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    crmson_lady replied to straba's topic in General Students

    I just graduated from The University of Alabama's Capstone College of

  5. How many May graduates?

    crmson_lady replied to summersbreeze's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm graduating on Saturday morning. I'm doing a NCLEX review course this week and plan to start my study plan on Monday. Congrats to all the May

  6. Graduation Countdown!!!

    crmson_lady replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    I've finished my preceptorship. I will do my leadership project this week. We are doing the HURST review course May 8-11. Graduation is May 13th at 9am. We don't have a pinning ceremony because we are...

  7. What is "KVO" on your unit?

    crmson_lady replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    It varies based on the unit, so I always find myself asking what is KVO for this unit. I've seen it from 25-50 ml/hr on most units where I

  8. ER Report

    crmson_lady replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, the ED nurse faxes the report to the unit. Then he/she must call and verify the report was received on the unit. Once he/she knows the report printed out of the fax machine, they can let...

  9. Compass Reading Test?

    crmson_lady replied to 09RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I didn't take that test. I don't even know what a compass reading test is or what would be required for it. Are you returning to college after being out for awhile? I know some schools require you...

  10. 24-hour observation nursing

    crmson_lady replied to GeeBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on an observation unit as a PCA/US and will be a RN on it in June. Our unit is a little different than the ones above. Almost all our patients come from the ED and are placed on our unit to r/o...

  11. nclex review: to take or not to take

    crmson_lady replied to mrhrn06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm wondering the same thing. I think I might need the refresher of a review course. However, the one my class chose for it costs $350. To me, that's alot of money considering I'm going to be paying...

  12. Introductions...........

    crmson_lady replied to CardioTrans's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm definitely a Bama person. I'm about to graduate (May) from UA's Capstone College of Nurisng with my BSN. I've interviewed on various units at a local Tuscaloosa hospital. Due to me already being...

  13. Report sheet

    crmson_lady replied to ragincajunstudent's topic in General Students

    Daytonite - I really like your report sheet. I'm going to make some minor changes based on a few things we do and use it for the rest of my

  14. Going from PCA to RN on the same unit?

    crmson_lady replied to vegnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a PCA/US on the resource team (float pool). I will be moving up to RN in May/June. I will be on the main unit I work every other weekend. I've had some worries about moving up and being able...

  15. Pet Peeves

    crmson_lady replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student working as a PCA/US until I graduate in May. I work on the resource team (float pool) and have been trained on all units that I will ever work. As a US, it drives me crazy when...

  16. how many (nursing students) are sick?

    crmson_lady replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    Adding to my previous list. This week I've visited the doctor twice. I have a double ear infection and upper resp. infection. It's like my immune system decided enough was enough and refuses to be...

  17. Hiring freezes, cut backs?

    crmson_lady replied to Floridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a hospital in West-central Alabama. We are begging for nursing help, because we are overwhelmed. We are experiencing an above average census for this time of the year and on 'bed alert' many...

  18. Shoes

    crmson_lady replied to blueeyedgoose's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried various brands. Generally I wear some Sketchers or the Airwalk version of

  19. Aarrghh!!

    crmson_lady replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    Big hugs to

  20. how many (nursing students) are sick?

    crmson_lady replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    Add me to this group. I'll give a brief list of problems. - 30+ lbs since I started nursing school. - loss of stress thus panic/anxiety attacks in the early semesters - frequent headaches, even my...

  21. Which School is better?

    crmson_lady replied to BamaBound2bRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I figure you've already made your decisions on schools for nursing. If not, I recommend UA for a BSN degree. If you just want ADN and then later come back for a BSN, then Shelton State or Bevill. (I...

  22. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    crmson_lady replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I'll add in the ones that bother me the most. - Late for class. Our teachers lock the doors promptly on time and yet one or two manage to whine outside the door until let in with no consequences....

  23. Anyone use meditech computer charting?

    crmson_lady replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I work and do clinicals uses Meditech. I personally like it much better than hand charting. I haven't had much experience with other systems. I know the hospital does regular...

  24. Chart Checks

    crmson_lady replied to BowlerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a SPCA & US. I do most of my US work on night shift on an observation unit, where I basically just do admission orders. Upon getting the admission papers from the ED, I: scan the orders to...

  25. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    crmson_lady replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    Great post! I'm a senior nursing student and I can't tell you how many times these points were told to us. Our teachers told us many of these exact things before we went to our OR rotations. They...