LaceyRN

Looks like you took our advice to "hang in there" quite literally!

Now this is what 10 out of 10 on the pain scale really looks like!

A patient with dementia sings to his bedside sitter: "Roses are red Violets are blue I love your fat a$$ But I'll still cheat on you!" He had us all rolling on the floor with laughter. :)

Anyone plan to attend in January or already a student? I have applied for January admission and was hoping to meet some other students.

"With increasing union dues, nurses can no longer afford pants."

The job fair ad clearly states, "Opposable thumbs not required. Pants, optional."

"No more hospital cafeteria food for us, dear."

So nurses really do eat their young!

So nurses DO get a vacation... "Germaphobes!" So I guess the saying is true... you ARE what you eat!

A graduate nurse dreams of the day she can take a lunch break. An experienced nurse could take a nap at her lunch break if given the chance. :)

Hi everyone! I have an interview next week for an open position in the ICU for the hospital in which I currently work on the Ortho/Neuro floor. I am excited for this opportunity and wish to be well prepared. What kinds of questions did you encounter...

We are unionized... still are overworked and understaffed, unsafe ratios, etc. Is there no way to end the madness? Nurses are stressed to the max, getting hurt, patients do die as a result of understaffing... will it ever end?

My interview was very thorough! I was asked so many questions I'm not sure I can remember them all but I was asked about my RN experience, what my current nurse manager would say about me, why I wanted to work in the ICU, what my motivations were to ...

I got the job, thanks!

Statistical data on NCLEX pass rates for the 3 ADN programs in Syracuse from NYSED.gov http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseprogs-nclexrn2008-12.htm: Crouse Hospital School of Nursing 2010: 95.6% 2009: 96.5% 2008: 97.5% St. Josephs Hospital Hea...

You have your opinion as I have mine. Let's agree to disagree and lest you forget, this thread is titled "Crouse Hospital" so let's keep the discussion to the subject at hand. If you wish to tout the praises of your opinion of " hands down #1...no qu...

I respectfully disagree. I am a Crouse grad and I am very satisfied with my education. I researched both schools extensively prior to enrollment and I feel they are the best nursing school in the area. :)

This is s stressful profession, period. Especially if you are a bedside hospital nurse. School is waaaaay more stressful than the stress of getting into school so be prepared. That being said, each challenge you face and overcome builds confidence an...

I may be in the minority but it took about 6 months for me to be comfortable in my job, 1 year to be confident, and 1.5 years to be bored. I rarely feel like I am learning anything new and I yearn to be excited and challenged again with my job. I thi...

STAT troponins and blood cultures 8-12 hours late? Yikes that place is unsafe and a lawsuit waiting to happen... I sure wouldn't want to be named in that suit. I would run, not walk to the nearest exit before the sun sets today.

also check out Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. They hire new grads, even in specialties like Tele, ICU, and NICU. :)

I feel strongly that IV push med administration is one of those safety issues where you should have NO distractions. You should focus on that task only and assess your pts for S&S adverse reactions during the IV push. It's also a great time to co...

I guess my nurse manager who hired 6 new grads currently orienting on my floor didn't get your memo.

if i had a penny for everytime the patients ask when their doctor is coming, i could retire already!

Ha-Ha, our "pill crusher" is a bent-up can of Campbell's tomato soup! If it's missing from the med room, a small babyfood jar of applesauce will work in a pinch. :)