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    Med/Surg or M/S Float? What is better for a new grad?

    CrufflerJJ replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course the manager will pump sunshine....they have an opening that they need to fill. I am a fairly new grad (with 4 whoooole months experience under my belt). Yes, floating allows you to see...
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    Portamedic interview

    CrufflerJJ replied to myleena's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure if your school is included, but check out http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ for decent profs. I found the website very useful when I was doing my prereq classes. Good
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    Learning to Wash Clothes

    CrufflerJJ replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    One thing to watch for with bleach & uniforms - if your uniform top (or lab coat) has embroidered stitching, be VERY careful with bleach. It can sometimes turn black thread to pale brown thread,...
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    What kind of a person works Acute Care?

    CrufflerJJ replied to clearly's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on what you mean by "hard core." The word that best describes a lot of nurses in my unit is ANAL (and that's a good thing). They don't assume things - they check, recheck, and verify stuff...
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    Need tips on precepting new grad RN

    CrufflerJJ replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    your "opening speech" sounds very realistic, supportive, and down to earth. sorry i forgot to say in my first response...!!thank you!! for being brave enough for being willing to precept us nervous...
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    Overdoses

    CrufflerJJ replied to SusieQ1234's topic in MICU, SICU

    I guess they could always try to OD on syrup of ipecac for a fun
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    Need tips on precepting new grad RN

    CrufflerJJ replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    So you feel "too new"? You have 4 more years under your belt than the newbies entering your workplace. I am one of those newbies, and like preceptors who have some experience, but are still new...
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    Overdoses

    CrufflerJJ replied to SusieQ1234's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've seen some ICU folks in their 20's who had "just enough" crack cocaine. Not sure I'd call it an OD, but it was enough to cause a nasty heart attack, resulting in major heart muscle damage, an...
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    UC Accelerated BSN

    CrufflerJJ replied to JOHIO's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If you get down to a single prereq needed before you can start Phase 2 of the program, check with the graduate advisor. They may be able/willing to "force" you into a full course. That worked for me...
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    Is my nursing agency cheating me from medicaid payments?

    CrufflerJJ replied to PrettyLoyalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like your agency is jerking you around. Whether or not the agency is fooling around with medicaid payments, their retroactive pay cut sounds crazy to me. Please consider taking care of...
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    UC Accelerated BSN

    CrufflerJJ replied to JOHIO's topic in Ohio Nursing

    J - Don't worry too much about getting a "leg up" on classes. Rest up before your program starts - you'll need it! If you're bored, you can start reading your Assessment text. That course has...
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    Nursing Student braving the CCU

    CrufflerJJ replied to shaljg85's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Expect to be overwhelmed the first day you're there. You'll see so many monitoring devices, pumps, IV/arterial lines,....... The next day, you'll be a lot better. Please ask questions. If you're at...
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    Death of a child in the PICU

    CrufflerJJ replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    In my 19 years spent in EMS, the death of a child was always tougher for me to deal with than the death of an adult. So much lost promise, so much lost future. It became even tougher when I had kids...
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    Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    CrufflerJJ replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on your new
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    Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    CrufflerJJ replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well??? How did it go? Hopefully you won some hearts & minds, or at least collected a few ears:eek: along the
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    Who's afraid of the economy???

    CrufflerJJ replied to acubed's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the job market! There is NO SUCH THING as job security, or a guaranteed job. Nursing may offer greater employment opportunities than many other professions, but there is no guarantee....
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    Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    CrufflerJJ replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think it's your "job to turn down" quite yet. The fact that they wanted you to shadow is a good sign. If you were not a good fir for the position, they'd give you the standard rejection...
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    What should I expect in nursing school

    CrufflerJJ replied to hathead91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think that one of the biggest shocks in your first semester will be how to answer nursing test questions. If you're used to answering straight forward type test questions, it will be very different...
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    UC Accelerated BSN

    CrufflerJJ replied to JOHIO's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You're doomed....DOOMED, I say. OK, maybe not. I graduated from the UC Accel Pathway program last August, and recommend it to anyone interested in an accelerated BSN. It is not easy, but you can...
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    Could this mean I got in?!

    CrufflerJJ replied to ashlaine83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds very promising....hope you get
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    I have a 1.9 gpa, did really bad in college, now wanting to set it straight

    CrufflerJJ replied to ProblemOD's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It won't be easy, but it's still possible. You might want to contact advisers or program directors from the nursing schools that interest you. Tell them about your background, and ask what you can...
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    I have a ICU & Med Surg interview next week....How to prepare!!! any advice?

    CrufflerJJ replied to jnmoore02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! Now all the "fun"
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    Remembering EVERYTHING from Pre-Reqs????

    CrufflerJJ replied to honeymist's topic in General Students

    Congrats on doing well with your prereqs! Please don't worry at all about not being able to remember everything covered in each of your prereqs. If you WERE able to remember it all, I'd be worried...
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    Extreme Anxiety during clinicals

    CrufflerJJ replied to kbullinger's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats! That sounds a WHOLE LOT
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    Am I ready?

    CrufflerJJ replied to niteowlrn29's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It sounds like you've got a great manager - sad to lose you, but willing to give you honest advice on what's best for