Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. Radiology tech, vs Radiology Nurse??

    Crux1024 replied to wackyj2000's topic in Radiology

    You're going to need to go back to nursing school. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut into being a nurse. Check your local community college, OR is you have a bachelors already, an accelerated

  2. OK, Ladies and Gents, I have had an epiphany!

    Crux1024 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you luck with your career. As long as you have hope, it cant all be bad. Keep the faith.

  3. Pa bon -- how long before att

    Crux1024 replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Even if you do get your ATT shortly, your test date depends on the availability of the centers close to you. Theres a possibility that you may be able to test before Memorial Day, but i wouldn't count...

  4. Wedding Band Tattoo

    Crux1024 replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    You kind of made my point. But I guess we'll agree to

  5. Wedding Band Tattoo

    Crux1024 replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I fail to see why people who want tattoos come here and ask for acceptance. If you want a tattoo, who CARES what others say or think, especially on an online forum? We're not the ones working with...

  6. HIPAA Violation

    Crux1024 replied to Deanne448's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me like an honest mistake. You had valid reason to believe she had been seen, and tried to check accordingly. I dont understand where you say lots of people had accessed the info?

  7. Tuition repayment questions

    Crux1024 replied to mrodriguez's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of hospitals have nixed programs like that due to the "economy." With the influx of graduates, they have no need to offer perks like that to draw people in. I hope you can find a situation that...

  8. LPN??? RN???

    Crux1024 replied to dorothyrose's topic in General Nursing

    I would at least WAIT to hear from the RN program first. If youre going to have to wait a ridiculous amount of time for the RN program, then try the LPN. But an RN is never a bad idea if youre

  9. Online RN-BSN programs.

    Crux1024 replied to JasonGCA's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure the programs are accredited. When I was looking for one, i ran into several who had the right price and right pace but didnt have accredidation. Chamberlain is kinda expensive, but Ive...

  10. Daytonite has passed away...

    Crux1024 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no... Im just coming across this now. She was instrumental in my success in school. Always with a helping hands and lots of great information. I looked for posts almost religiously. She will be...

  11. Quick question about IV starts.

    Crux1024 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    Emla (spelling?) cream maybe? I know its mostly used in peds, but IDK if it would be helpful for adults as well. I do know it takes a little while to be effective. Sometimes when IVs are needed right...

  12. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    Crux1024 replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Id love for them just to be happy and self sufficient here too. But my son (10 yo) currently is angling on working in a movie theatre so he can watch free movies and my daughter (4 yo) wants to be a...

  13. Sick now, more than ever,,,,

    Crux1024 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before I started nursing, I thought I had a pretty good immune system. I barely was sick and never really had to call off my previous job (as a surg tech) due to sickness. But now, Oh my God. I cant...

  14. How much is too much?

    Crux1024 replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    Im on a cardiac tele floor, and our patients max @ 5 for nights, on rare occasion i get 6 on nights and usually 4 pts on days. Med surg nurses get 6-8 patients in my facility on nights. It gets easier...

  15. Hospitals pay for nursing school?

    Crux1024 replied to almouse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters who have said the economy made hospital pull that particular type of offer back. I received my ASN completely FREE from the hospital where I was already an employee. I...

  16. skirts to work

    Crux1024 replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    I work where theres a large mennonite community and I know several nurses/CNAs that wear skirts. Theyre usually below the knee and Ive never seen anything that I wasn't supposed to. Wear what youre...

  17. Is this abandonment?

    Crux1024 replied to ra3583's topic in General Nursing

    Once youve accepted responsibility for a pt, not performing your duties, is considered abandonment. Did you quit on the same day you were supposed to see these patients? How much notice did you give?...

  18. Seasoned nurses- your thoughts please

    Crux1024 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    You followed the MD order, but the MDs usually arent there for meals. An evaluation should have been made by you and it sounds like it WAS. So, im not sure what you are being blamed for. The patient...

  19. MOM, MA, or LPN to RN? Which direction?

    Crux1024 replied to pirowette's topic in General Nursing

    Yeps. Most (if not all) of the MOM and MA (assoc degree or otherwise) classes will NOT transfer into either an LPN or RN program. If RN IS the goal, swing yourself over to a community college and...

  20. Living like a vampire....

    Crux1024 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Id be terrified of being stuck in traffic, or an accident or anything else that would prolong the trip home. Ive seen a few traumas that were caused by people driving while under the influence of...

  21. Prescription fish oil? You have got to be kidding me!

    Crux1024 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Not everyone has the funds to pay out of pocket, even for something as inexpensive as fish oil caps. Also...I hear fishy burps are

  22. Resource RN/RN Assistant?

    Crux1024 replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    My floor also has a similar position called "facilitator" aka charge nurse. They have no patients, do admissions, and generally help out and run the floor for the other nurses. This postion only...

  23. To take a break or not take a break

    Crux1024 replied to ellee1977's topic in General Nursing

    Its really up to you. Do you feel like taking a break from school? Do you have the resources/sanity to continue? Id personally say if you can do it to go for it. You never know when that dream job...

  24. How did you afford to go to nursing school? (nursing ed. loan) I feel so overwhelmed.

    Crux1024 replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    There are maximum amounts that you can get for a federal student loan per year based on your year (ie, freshman, junior, senior...). http://www.finaid.org/loans/studentloan.phtml has the charts....

  25. What are my right's?

    Crux1024 replied to Misstamzin's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked your employers? I dont believe switiching shifts falls under "rights"..especially if you were hired for nights in the first place. Talk to your