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    150 Questions...PASSED after feeling like it wasn't possible.

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

    Congratulations on surviving your NCLEX
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    Nursing School Question- Does the school matter?

    CrufflerJJ replied to MedOncIllinoisRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    From everything I've read in the past, most employers could care less about which school you attended. All they care about is the magic letters RN or BSN. I probably wouldn't waste the $$$ in...
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    Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    CrufflerJJ replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    Uh...oh..... You went with RN. You should have gone with paramedic. Or not. Maybe... (yes, sarcasm intended) Now there's just that small matter of getting your RN. Your EMT-B experience will...
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    OR nurse job interview

    CrufflerJJ replied to summerhill's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on getting your OR
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell the doc and get away with it....

    CrufflerJJ replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    HARSH, very harsh... But I love
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    What do you do when/if a Doctor or other nurse curses you out?

    CrufflerJJ replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    as much as i just looooove the police (not), in a case such as yours, where there has been a physical assault, i'd have the person charged/arrested. it's one thing if you're whacked by a demented...
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    Compassionate Support, for your patients and yourself.

    CrufflerJJ replied to kangarooyou's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for sharing your story. I've been around folks dying since ~1988 (as an EMT & Paramedic), but it always seems rougher with babies & children. I still recall the sour milk...
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    which is harder: NCLEX or HESI?

    CrufflerJJ replied to the sparrow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HESI was longer (hours & hours), versus a shorter 75 question NCLEX. You'll hate them both. Take them & move
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    1 week to d-day

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

    Review NCLEX questions & the reasons why the "correct" answers were the best ones. On the day before your NCLEX, RELAX. At that point, you either know it or you don't. Good
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    New Nurse...Need advice on dealing with death

    CrufflerJJ replied to pcurn2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please don't feel silly about your feelings. Feelings are REAL. You did your best, yet, despite that, your patient died. I've had friends die in their early 20's, and have had patients die (as a...
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    How long before you took NCLEX

    CrufflerJJ replied to SMK1211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The KY Board of Nursing was on the ball. VERY quick turnaround from submission of paperwork to my ATT. I think it's an Ohio BON incompetence
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    Chemistry help!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ummm...Mossback just gave you the answer. "1.5 moles of any elements will contain 1.5 x (6.0221415 × 10^23) atoms" Multiply 1.5 x 6.0221415, then it's that number times 10 to the 23rd
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    I can't take it anymore!!!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to tannylp74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NCLEX wasn't that hateful at all. Just do your best & read the question & all the responses before selecting a "correct" answer. If in doubt, GUESS. You CAN do
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    So I've been picked as an "alternate"

    CrufflerJJ replied to kayty2339's topic in General Students

    I was #19 (!) on my accelerated BSN program's waiting list, and got in. Being an alternate is a LOT better than being rejected - there's still a good chance you might get in. Good
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    Career change MSW to RN

    CrufflerJJ replied to dnarcisse's topic in General Students

    If you already have a BA & a MSW, you might consider an accelerated BSN or direct entry MSN program in your area. That might only take a year for the BSN and ~2 years for the direct entry MSN...
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    Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    CrufflerJJ replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats on your EMT-B certification! I hope that you use it a while & enjoy doing field EMS. I ran as an EMT for a couple years before going to paramedic school & running as a medic for 17+...
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    RNs / Student nurses slapped in the face

    CrufflerJJ replied to sofia*26's topic in General Nursing

    i've had one article on this subject bookmarked for years. see: http://archive.salon.com/news/feature/2001/07/27/nurses/index.html the war against nurses assaults on r.n.s are at an all-time high,...
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    ER Experience

    CrufflerJJ replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    It's good that you're willing to praise or threaten, depending on the situation. Years ago, when my wife spent over an hour sitting in the waiting room of the ER before being treated (at the facility...
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    Leaving management and happily going back to the floor

    CrufflerJJ replied to oregonchinamom's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy your new found "free personal time"! I was a facility manager in my past life, and got used to being called at all hours of the day/night. Checking/responding to emails on vacation was normal....
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    The Difference Between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack Is this Statement True?

    CrufflerJJ replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    When that happens, is the subject truly dead, or has its heart just
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    SAUNDERS to study -- good/bad??

    CrufflerJJ replied to KaiTT21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders worked just fine for
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    Ethics- What's the BIGGEST Nursing Ethical Dilemma

    CrufflerJJ replied to volunteerpioneer's topic in Post Graduate Students

    How about something along the lines of balancing staffing ($$$) versus level of care given to patients. Short/minimal staffing throws additional stress & feelings of guilt on nurses who feel...
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    ER Experience

    CrufflerJJ replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    It might be a good idea to send a letter to the CEO of the hospital, including details of what the ER nurse said. If she pulls stuff like this with you, she'll certainly do it with other
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    The Difference Between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack Is this Statement True?

    CrufflerJJ replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    Don'cha just love the "news
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    Fundamental of Nursing

    CrufflerJJ replied to klowii's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you might try picking up a nclex study book such as kaplan or saunders. those books often explain why a certain answer is the "best." don't feel bad - learning how to "read" nclex-style questions is...