CRNI-ICU20

CRNI-ICU20

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  1. Needle Fears are going to waste the $30,000+ I spent on TUITION

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to NursingChick21's topic in General Nursing

    AWWW! Don't be so hard on yourself....there's plenty of people lined up outside the door willing to do that for free!! If you can, ask either an IV therapy nurse to let you shadow him/her for a day or...

  2. Patients with interesting occupations (or not)

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    To Marie: I bet Show and Tell Day in kindergarten could have gotten kinda interesting.... "Look, Tommy, Bobby brought his mom's/dad's toys in....some of them are really cool!! They light up and make a...

  3. Lets do this differently for a change.

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting choice of words,"are all the new nurses WORTH all the time and energy we give them..." Were any of us?? I think this question is an insult to nursing on all sides.... It implies that there...

  4. Any creative people out there?

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    For dressing changes: "Time to Change" For documentation: "how about a DATE?" Instead of MORE CHOCOLATE.... How about asking the vendors of companies who make central lines to cater a nice luncheon...

  5. new corporation investigating health care workers

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    To Craig: My issue isn't with giving the information, or even having information being looked into about me; my issue is that once you have gone through this process, you have NO recourse to right...

  6. alli ~ diet pill

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I talked with my trainer last night about the diet pill regimen.... Many of those pills don't have a "long term" study done.....and usually what happens is that people will take them, loose whatever...

  7. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe that in this day and age we, as nurses, should have to defend LUNCH!! I know there are some who abuse the "privilege"....however, in what other profession do you know of is there this...

  8. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Not suggesting that this nurse would be hired at a dog pound....just a figure of speech....try to have a sense of humor....notice the comment about sex hot line in Nevada??? it was meant to be...

  9. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to sticknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked alot of places in 20+ years....and I have to say that nurses, both men and women, tend to have some very needy spouses.... At the place I currently work, I can think of at least one...

  10. alli ~ diet pill

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    No one is looking down on some who have struggled with a weight problem for their whole life, or who have other co-morbidities that prevent them from exercising easily.....I don't lack empathy for...

  11. alli ~ diet pill

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be little miss mary sunshine here...but, For the same amount of money over time, I hired a wonderful personal trainer who has taught me how to properly exercise for my body's needs, my current...

  12. Getting a nursing degree and a Tan at the same time!

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    Oh...okay...I understand what you are saying now....and I agree, not enough is being said about good nurses leaving the bedside....but then...hospitals have lots of money to protect their...

  13. Getting a nursing degree and a Tan at the same time!

    CRNI-ICU20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Another poster here at AllNurses expressed some frustration with all the obstacles that student nurses and potential nurses go through just to get in to a nursing program....or be able to stay in a...

  14. Central line question?

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Clee1 is right on the money! Many facilities are now going with just saline flushing due to the high incidence of heparin induced thrombocytopenia and other heparin reactions in patients... A clearer...

  15. Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    So people who post their personal lives on the internet have a secondary agenda?? Wow...and I thought we were supposed to be objective listeners and caring nurturers.... I understand where some of you...

  16. new corporation investigating health care workers

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    MLOS, to answer your question, "What is the source of the concern on the part of some of you that these other steps will be taken?" The PreCheck website and the waiver form state this: "investigative...

  17. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you ever feel guilty about telling the truth? You didn't make her bed, SHE MADE HER OWN BED; let her deal with it!! You do not need to take ownership of her bad behaviour by feeling guilty...

  18. Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    motorcyclemama, it sounds like you are spent....and tired, and scared, and sad,....and very very human.... I don't think you need judgement...I think you need support.....I don't think you need sage...

  19. Getting a nursing degree and a Tan at the same time!

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    To SharonH: I didn't get that view from the article that the SOLE reason for the nursing shortage was due to difficulty getting into nursing school....in fact, the article was clear that the reason...

  20. glucose meters...

    CRNI-ICU20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi ya'all, I am wondering if anyone in AllNurses-land has any web addresses or places that I can seek out to find a free glucose meter and supplies for a newly diagnosed diabetic who does not have...

  21. glucose meters...

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    You are all tlhe BEST!! Thanks for your help....my patient will be forever grateful for your help..... blessings to you,

  22. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    ohhhh....I do feel old.... I must make a hair appointment..(the grey ones are sprouting!!) Okay... 1988 grad from Regent's....I have worked for eeeeeeouch! 19 years as an RN in mostly ICU and IV...

  23. Hesi Exit Test

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I wonder what the stats are comparing those who take the HESI vs. no HESI at say, other schools, and passing the NCLEX? It sounds to me like the vendor for HESI wants to toot it's own horn a little,...

  24. What do they check in a background check?

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    HI there! How fortuitous that you would bring up this timely subject!! Please check out my thread: New Company Investigating Healthcare Workers There's a very interesting dialogue about it....and...

  25. new corporation investigating health care workers

    CRNI-ICU20 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    To Mlos: thank you for wishing me good luck at job hunting.... I know I won't have any trouble getting a job....just as long as what is "investigated" about me is correct information....which, even if...