CrazyScrubNurse BSN, RN

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    Nclex yesterday, Don't know what to think

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to qtmed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    JUST GOT THE CALL.....My friend PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOHHHOOOOOO I am so happy for her. I think I was more worried than she was!!! So we stressed out for
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    Help explain NCLEX to family....

    CrazyScrubNurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK girls and boys...I started this thread to see if anyone else is having a hard time getting the seriousness of this test through to their family. After HESI and nursing school I think they are just...
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    Nclex yesterday, Don't know what to think

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to qtmed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My best pal from nursing school also took the NCLEX yesterday and said she got like 35-40 sata. What the heck? She also got shut down at 75 and had no OB, Psyche, and only 1 math problem....
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    June 2008 NCLEX support group

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking it June 16th. I have NEVER had test anxiety but as soon as I set that date I got a GOOD dose of it!!!! I am not paying for any review and have not started studying yet but I plan on...
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    TEXAS RN's: Is HESI harder than NCLEX?

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes there is also a HESI that you take before starting but it is general knowledge stuff like A&P, reading, etc. The one that we are talking about is the exit HESI that is like taking state...
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    TEXAS RN's: Is HESI harder than NCLEX?

    CrazyScrubNurse posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    That is the question that has been tossed around recently in our community. We as 4th level nursing students just took the HESI last week. Only 22 out of 80 passed with and 850+. Everyone including...
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    HESI at your school???

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in General Students

    I kinda had the same theory. I didn't really study either...986. ADN school in South
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    TEXAS RN's: Is HESI harder than NCLEX?

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes we do have to pass HESI to graduate. We took it last week for the 1st try. There were only 22 out of 80 at our school that made above the 850. They have 3 weeks to study and take it for the...
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    Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet but in a month I will graduate and take the NCLEX and then will be a so I am going to post too! I have a HUGE port wine stain birthmark that covers the ENTIRE right side of my...
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    Advice for newbies in the OR

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

    Try www.AORN.org maybe they can help
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    PEDI nurses HELP!!!!!

    CrazyScrubNurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really need help for my PEDI final I am trying to distinguish between Solumedrol and Prednisone. With nursing implementation and side effects that is. I know Prednisone is like for long term...
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    Experienced PEDI nurses.... HELP!!!!

    CrazyScrubNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really need help for my PEDI final I am trying to distinguish between Solumedrol and Prednisone. With nursing implementation and side effects that is. I know Prednisone is like for long term...
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    Sacred cows

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    I actually asked one of our ENT's why they made us wear our masks during everything (except a BMT) and the others don't. He told me that since we are all in kids faces and don't know what kind of bug...
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    Question about nurse and Surgical tech

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to cherryclassic's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the advice. This is the only place I use scrub nurse as a screen name. I have never posed as a nurse or tried to have people think I am one. I forget that this is a medical site and you...
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    Question about nurse and Surgical tech

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to cherryclassic's topic in Operating Room

    Mike to answer your question no I am not an LVN. I am a Surgical Tech. We don't have any LVN's in our OR. I am in RN school at the moment. Also I was not directing that soap box monent at you in any...
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    Sacred cows

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Yeah we have one nurse that makes you count even if the rules say you don't have to that drives me nuts(hello how and the heck can a lap or raytec get stuck in an arthroscopy port hole?). Oh yeah and...
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    Question about nurse and Surgical tech

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to cherryclassic's topic in Operating Room

    I have been a scrub for a few years now and I am going to back to RN school now. Here the pay of an RN is NOT double what a scrub makes. I am making close to what a new RN grad makes. It just depends...
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    Advice for newbies in the OR

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

    Here are my two cents also: NEVER let'em see you cry!!!! The docs have high stress and sometimes are rude or short but don't let it get to you...in front of them at least. Then after a while they...
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    I posted this in general discussion as well.

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Girlfriend don't give up and for dang sure don't let them win. The OR is a very stressful leaning curve that takes years to totally master if ever. I have been through this a few times. You just...
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    I applied to an Periop internship.

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to 2bAWEsomenurse4's topic in Operating Room

    Welcome to the OR!!!! OK before I say anything else just let me say "DON'T GIVE UP!!!" and "Never let the surgeon see you cry". I'm sure they will ask you all of the standard stuff unless you are in...
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    single mother pursing nursing????

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to Hope2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here was my solution....Financial Aide!!!!! And working your tired little white scrub wearing, pen holding, care plan writing butt off!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! Don't get me wrong you will have the...
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    Insulin during cardiac arrest?

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to kimmie518's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey you might want to clarify with your instructor. Was this a cardiac patient or is it a diabetic ketoacidosis crisis patient question? Maybe the insulin was already running on a pump, and they went...
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    Insulin during cardiac arrest?

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    Hey you might want to clarify with your instructor. Was this a cardiac patient or is it a diabetic ketoacidosis crisis patient question? Maybe the insulin was already running on a pump, and they went...
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    nursing school stress

    CrazyScrubNurse replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I live in Houston Tx and it took me 3 years to get in and that was with a 3.7 GPA and 7 years experience in the OR as a Surgical Tech. 600 people applied for 120 spots!!! Hang in there. That is...
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    Pediatric Meds!!!! Help!!!!

    CrazyScrubNurse posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK I need to know if any of you know of a Pediatric Drug Reference for nurses. I have a 2007 nurses drug reference but it does not give me pediatric dosages and clinical indications and teaching for...