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    Nike Shox

    CrufflerJJ replied to obicurn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That depends on your hospital. A number of people at my facility wear them & speak highly of the Shox shoes for
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    stethoscope for ns

    CrufflerJJ replied to defenbaker10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    About the only thing that would be hideous yet useable "OOOOGLY" in my humble opinion, would be the "disposable" 'scopes used for patients in isolation for some odd disease. These 'scopes are usually...
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    Job Decision

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

    CONGRATS on your multiple job offers! That speaks well of your background/skills in the current job market. You might consider calling the 3rd job site, letting them know that you have offers from...
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    Having a really hard time after today

    CrufflerJJ replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU for
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    Looking for honest advice Paramedic to CRNA

    CrufflerJJ replied to Aggiesrna2018's topic in General Nursing

    Steve - First off, best of luck to you. It sounds like you've got your future planned out to the Nth degree. Unfortunately, reality tends to intrude on our best laid plans. Apologies in advance if...
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    Nurse Anesthesia or Dentistry? Which career choice would you choose?

    CrufflerJJ replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in General Nursing

    One "con" that I've heard re: dentistry is that many of your patients will dislike/fear you. Not you personally, but the general "Dentist" person. My dentist is a very nice, gentle guy, but I still...
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    Anyone else horrified by actually being in practice???

    CrufflerJJ replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope - it's just you...NOT. I'm feeling almost the same way, having started a new grad RN internship program last week. My first "working" shift was Tuesday, and it went well overall. Don't kill...
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    I'm so freakin bored right now !!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you need a good vacation/honeymoon! I think that feeling burned out at the end of nursing school is pretty normal. All my classmates were having their apathy meters pretty well pegged at...
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    HELP!advice on preventing fainting!!!!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to bettyg07's topic in General Students

    Things should get better for you with more exposure to "unpleasant stuff." A couple ideas that may help a little: Before going into an OR, make sure your stomach isn't empty - even a granola bar will...
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    Any former Marines/Military?

    CrufflerJJ replied to HumorHeals22's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A fellow member of my nursing residency program (for new grads) retired from the Coast Guard. After 20-something years in the CG, he wanted something
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    NCLEX test mixed up with someone elses test?

    CrufflerJJ replied to wickedfx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You might want to rethink how you've been studying. If you've just been sitting down, reviewing question after question, focusing on the percentage you get "right", stop & re-focus your studying....
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    After 4 Attempts, I HAVE PASSED!

    CrufflerJJ replied to starz6666's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Now you can stop beating your head against the NCLEX wall & get on with your nursing
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    Which Saunders book should I buy? 3rd or 4th

    CrufflerJJ replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In addition to getting Saunders 4th ed, see what NCLEX books are available at your local
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    Does anyone knows if Cali. RN license works in other states?

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

    Maybe in your area of the country, but a couple folks from my nursing class were hired by the local VA hospital. I guess it all depends on local job availability & what seems
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    Chemistry CLEP question

    CrufflerJJ replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    What's fun to do is to burn magnesium in a regular atmosphere. You get a mixture of Mag oxide + Mag nitride. Take that white ash, add some water, and ammonia is generated. Pretty neat! Better...
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    Does anyone knows if Cali. RN license works in other states?

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

    EXCEPT (I think, but could easily be wrong) if you're working at a VA hospital. In that case, your CA license should be OK wherever you're
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    2nd BSN: Normal Path vs. Accelerated

    CrufflerJJ replied to aokusa10's topic in General Students

    Welcome to allnurses! I graduated last year from an accel BSN program, so here's my input for what it's worth: 1) Some schools have a different curriculum for accel vs standard BSN programs. The one...
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    Don't you want to be a Doctor?

    CrufflerJJ replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nope, I've got no desire to be a doctor. I'd much rather have a personal
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    A&P experts please help...

    CrufflerJJ replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm...I'm merely a bystander here, who attempted to assist you as best I could. I am inclined to agree with morte that you may be overcomplicating things (but previously didn't want to do a mere "me...
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    Chemistry CLEP question

    CrufflerJJ replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my guess (based on 20 year old chemistry classes, so be forewarned!): Magnesium is a Group II element, and normally has a +2 ionic charge so let's call it Mg+2. Element X will have a -3 ionic...
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    A&P experts please help...

    CrufflerJJ replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I'm a bit confused by your second paragraph. Feet are different from blood vessels. I'd drop the blood vessel analogy. Feet/toes are medial/lateral, based on their relationship to the...
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    A&P experts please help...

    CrufflerJJ replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    I'm far from an A&P exspurt, but the medial aspect of your big toe is the side that points towards the center line of your body. If we're looking down from above at the big toe on your right...
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    MBA graduate wants nursing degree-ASN or BSN?

    CrufflerJJ replied to MBAnursearizona's topic in General Nursing

    First off, WELCOME to allnurses! If you have a prior degree (it sounds like you have a bachelors degree & a MBA), you might consider doing an accelerated nursing program. These are designed for...
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    How to achieve success in online courses

    CrufflerJJ replied to Scooter5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One other thing that helped me with my online prereq courses....if you have any question about the material, or are having trouble understanding a concept, ASK your professor. Try it by email first,...
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    Second degree ABSN during this economy?

    CrufflerJJ replied to j450n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure if you've already thought of it, but many ADN programs have a long waiting list (2-3 years). Accel BSN programs may not have such a long waiting list. Depending on your current job (&...