CrufflerJJ BSN, RN, EMT-P

CrufflerJJ has 17 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in ICU.

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   Retirement...Fading Memories

   CrufflerJJ posted a topic in General Nursing

   Fading memories... I've been retired now for a bit over 2 years. Prior to that, I worked 10 years as a RN in a local VA Hospital MICU. Before that, I worked for 4 years in a high...
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   Defibrillators that charged to 400 J

   CrufflerJJ replied to ECMO's topic in General Nursing

   On my fire department, we had an ancient MRL defibrillator with an aluminum case stashed in a closet ever since it had been taken out of service years prior. It would go up to 400
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   Who's afraid of the ICU?

   CrufflerJJ replied to Trissity's topic in Critical Care

   I wouldn't say "be afraid" so much as "be paranoid." If you're part way through your shift and everything seems to be going too smoothly, consider whether you're missing
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   VA Reputation vs Private Sector

   CrufflerJJ replied to AllCoolNamesAreTaken's topic in Government, Military

   I've been a VA nurse since February, after having worked as a (2nd career) RN for 4 years in the private sector. The hiring process is long & drawn out. Plan on about 4-6 months from application...
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   Er nurse vs icu nurse

   CrufflerJJ replied to Mshealthness's topic in Nursing Career

   I LOVE your ADHD/OCD contrast. I've not done ER (but did volunteer in EMS x 19 years), and can see how the ER might be a triage/stabilize/move-'em-out environment, vs the ICU "What??? You don't...
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   New ICU nurse

   CrufflerJJ replied to tigerRN2013's topic in Critical Care

   Congrats on graduating, and even more congrats on securing a job as an ICU nurse as a new grad!!!!! Your feelings of knowing "so little", yet being "eager to learn everything" are perfectly correct....
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   Cursing on the job

   CrufflerJJ replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

   You can always learn to curse in a new language. This might serve to relieve stress & is less likely to cause problems at work, unless your coworkers happen to speak Russian or Japanese
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   Wasting

   CrufflerJJ replied to DeeDee_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Despite what your preceptor says, SWEAT IT. Each & Every time you access a "controlled substance" from the Pyxis, make double-darn sure that you account for the amount used, and the amount wasted....
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   nursing after a near death experience

   CrufflerJJ replied to dancingostrich's topic in Nursing Career

   Nope. Not weakness, but being open & honest about your feelings. Best of luck to
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    Interview and future plans?

    CrufflerJJ replied to kcdunlap's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd be careful in talking about stuff other than your immediate med/surg opportunity. If you mention CDE (??Certified Diabetes Educator??) as a goal, then the med/surg folks might feel that you're...
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    interview help

    CrufflerJJ replied to brownberrry's topic in MICU, SICU

    Every unit will have a different style of interviewing. You may very well not have any clinical questions at all. Then again.... Be able to tell about the sickest pt for whom you cared during your...
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    Need opinions, thinking of working in the ICU

    CrufflerJJ replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Critical Care

    Your idea of shadowing is an excellent one. Contact the ICU's manager, expressing your interest. Good
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    Reference check

    CrufflerJJ replied to ChellyBean's topic in Nursing Career

    Apologies in advance, but this is going to sound a bit harsh.... Congrats on having been able to be considered for a position. It sounds like you're being seriously considered, given that you've made...
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    How to save my hands

    CrufflerJJ replied to caughtbuckinoff's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm a big fan of Gold Bond lotions. They are thick, not watery. Once they dry, your hands don't even feel oily. Good
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    peer interview= Job offer?

    CrufflerJJ replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It means that you made the first cut. There may still be multiple candidates for the available job(s). The folks interviewing you at the peer interview willl likely be your potential coworkers. Good...