Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. been out of school since 2008

    Crux1024 replied to kassie1kalel's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck with your interview. If this one falls through, Id suggest a refresher course since its been 2 years since school. Every little bit

  2. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Crux1024 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It worked for me. Theres a whole thread dedicated to this in the NCLEX section, try checking it out. But ill give you a congrats

  3. how to learn another language?

    Crux1024 replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Why? South Florida is not known for its mexican population. There are so many slang dialects of spanish, that learning one specific one thats not even prominent to the OPs area wouldnt make

  4. Panicked!!! HIV/AIDS, HepB, HepC risk?

    Crux1024 replied to rntobeme's topic in General Nursing

    Its turned into a "joke" b/c youre making it one. There are several people here who have told you about the risk involved in your particular situation (which is a miniscule amount) and youre still...

  5. The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    Crux1024 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    Increase O2, nebs? Telling them to take a few deep breaths. All should be done before calling 911 i would think. But of course use your judgement. Also, I would imagine calling 911 depends on your...

  6. worst death you've seen

    Crux1024 replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    Wasnt a pediatric death but a young person who tried to take their own life. Unfortunately, they lived a little longer than they wanted and we spent some time trying to literally piece them back...

  7. Gross MD!

    Crux1024 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Um...Id be speaking to someone about that. Or encourage the patients to "constructively complain" to a head MD or something similar (like on a Press Ganey ...

  8. Hanging a Mag Bolus?

    Crux1024 replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do 2gm bags over about 1/2 hour. Bags are premixed and pumps are electronically

  9. Neutropenic pt W/other isoloation pt

    Crux1024 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I dont feel like the room assignments should matter. Everything should be cleaned and universal precautions used by all. I like the ideas of the plastic curtains. Im not sure why theres fabric...

  10. Neutropenic pt W/other isoloation pt

    Crux1024 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    i think you are misunderstanding what the op is saying. the neutro iso's are being cared for by nurses that also have cdiff, mrsa, vre iso pts..not that theyre in the same room, but that the same...

  11. Student caught stealing....

    Crux1024 replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Charges, press

  12. Failing to carry out a stat order in timely manner

    Crux1024 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility define "stat"? The hospital I work for states a stat order should be carried out within half an hour of being ordered to account for the fact that sometimes it is impossible to drop...

  13. Doors to patient rooms: open or closed?

    Crux1024 replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    I leave it to patient

  14. Write it down!

    Crux1024 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Im sorry...you got charged $36 for what? And more importantly, why did you pay

  15. How long is it reasonable to leave someone NPO for?

    Crux1024 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    The evidence I can't help you with. Around my parts, at three days, something needs/begins to be done. And that's 2x too long. It'd be interesting to see if there is any evidence-based...

  16. Private Rooms Standard

    Crux1024 replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    While semi private rooms dont violate HIPAA, I agree they are dangerous/inconvenient. However, with older hospitals, such as the one I work for, turning semi privates into full privates means less...

  17. Calling in sick...what are your facilities policies?

    Crux1024 replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto what was said above. Everyone gets sick, just dont make a habit of calling off. OF course the call off/sick policies vary from place to place. So just make sure your call off fits into their...

  18. vent for those who work midnights

    Crux1024 replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love that hubby (who is home suring the day) guards me like a dragon guards its egg. No calls or visitors unless its an emergency. I actually get a little mad when he lets me sleep too long. Lol....

  19. Nursing Internships at Florida Hospital

    Crux1024 replied to Alyson30's topic in Florida Nursing

    Try posting this in the Florida Forum. You may get more responses. :) Florida Nurses - Nursing for

  20. 12 Hour Shifts--A bad idea?

    Crux1024 replied to ObstreperousYoungLad's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 12 hr shifts. It enables me to work only 3 days a week. I get lots of family

  21. Confused about which job offer to accept. Advice please

    Crux1024 replied to green nurse lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Being hopeful also wont pay your bills. If you NEED to work fulltime, Id take the LTC job. It doesnt make sense to take a per diem and hope to upgrade. If they had an actual position open full/part...

  22. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Crux1024 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can i ask what the SLPC is? Just curious. Uh...How bout them Gators? (this thread took an odd turn....trying to change the subject ) I (un?)fortunately have plans to move to FL in the coming summer...

  23. How does your nursing unit do scheduling?

    Crux1024 replied to marci3335's topic in General Nursing

    We rotate q third weekend. Thats the only thing thats fixed. The weekdays are up for grabs and filled out by self scheduling, we have to stay within our shift though. The manager changes it as needed...

  24. Violence against nurses law.

    Crux1024 replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    If the police, firefighters and EMS have this law behind them, then I feel we should too! Why has this taken so

  25. Is it too late...

    Crux1024 replied to nursalicious's topic in General Nursing

    I would take it now if you really want it. Per the CCRN website: Direct bedside care doesnt sounds like what youre doing. Then again that is my opinion, calll them to make sure. Also, if youre going...