Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. MA to RN

    Crux1024 replied to daniellea22's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the school. Are these credited college courses or are they specialized votech kinda classes? Im going with the latter, in which case they would most likely not transfer over. Your best bet...

  2. Patient doesn't know he's terminal

    Crux1024 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same, but when Im told a competent person's family does not want them to know their *serious* prognosis, I dont tell them. Its what we do on my floor, I guess. Im not too happy about it...

  3. Is it appropriate for a Supervisor to throw staffing paper in your face?

    Crux1024 replied to mcpkin's topic in General Nursing

    Took the words right outta my mouth. Please consider somewhere else to work and begin searching. That way you leave on your terms, not

  4. Troponin of greater than 300! What is the highest you have seen.

    Crux1024 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a 42 once...but damn,

  5. help me KEEP my license plz?...

    Crux1024 replied to rickysyfee's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome Post by Diane! *round of applause* I feel like saving it. Though I hope there isnt a need to use it inthe

  6. Nurses vs. Xray Techs

    Crux1024 replied to jessLPN12's topic in Nursing Career

    Just my 2 cents... In my neck of the woods, (in regards to someones earlier suggestion) Xray tech and Cardiovascular tech are 2 very different schools. If you start as an Xray tech, you stay an Xray...

  7. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    Crux1024 replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Sad to see that even after multiple explanations, people STILL dont get the point of this thread and continue to argue and blame. If you are not here to learn, grow and share regardless of race,...

  8. What do you receive upon completion of a nursing program?

    Crux1024 replied to ShawnThePhoenix's topic in Nursing Career

    Sucessful? No. Marketable? Maybe. If you search the threads on the board, the common theme is that there is not much of a difference as a bedside nurse regardles of ASN or BSN. Pay wise there may be a...

  9. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    Crux1024 replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Howdy all. Puertorican RN here. One of 2 that graduated out of a class of 95 students. I believe 3 were AA and two were asian. Ive had issues as well sadly. And i am often asked if i am the...

  10. first year nurse pay

    Crux1024 replied to cdu22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The pay will vary depending on where you are. Use Salary.com to figure out your areas average. Alot of hospitals dont have a huge pay difference for ADN/ASN or BSN, thats also area and hospital...

  11. Tattoo's....quick ?

    Crux1024 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, as along as their not offensive, they can hang out. Really..who doesnt have a tattoo nowadays? LOL. (yes i know the next 25 posts will be from people stating they dont have a

  12. Is it appropriate for a Supervisor to throw staffing paper in your face?

    Crux1024 replied to mcpkin's topic in General Nursing

    Is it appropriate for anyone to throw anything in someones face? No, its not. that being said. IMO, If you feel her apology was genuine, or this is really just not like her, consider letting it slide....

  13. Sleeping aides at work

    Crux1024 replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sleeping on the job is automatic firing at the hospital I work for. I also work 3rd shift and when i feel the sandman creeping up on me, i start to

  14. What's in a name?

    Crux1024 replied to Orca's topic in General Nursing

    My facility turned it self into a "health system". Hospital went bye byes.

  15. RNs Aren't Built To Break

    Crux1024 replied to Hawaiian's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. That was

  16. What can we deny our patients?

    Crux1024 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Question here, Inpatient hospital setting. What can we deny pts? Like with a diabetic patient insisting on regular soda and not diet, or asking for 5 apple juices with each meal and a BS of 300...

  17. What can we deny our patients?

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Ive never given a diabetic patient the sugars drinks or the excessive apple juice they wanted, I also didnt give the fluid restricive pt anymore to drink, asked him to stop putting his face under the...

  18. New to Site, questions from a High School Student?

    Crux1024 replied to Jahost's topic in General Nursing

    Search function. Top, right side of

  19. How much do you enjoy being a nurse?..pros, cons..quality of life..happiness?

    Crux1024 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in General Nursing

    Ive been an RN for 6 months and so far, so good! I love it. Ive actually had a TON of time with my family, since I work only 3 nights a week. I sleep while the kids are in school and they get home and...

  20. FASFA.. long

    Crux1024 replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had a direct response for you. Thats between a rock and a hard place. Have you tried the guidance counselors @ school? They usually have someone there knowledgeable about the college...

  21. LPN to RN Degrees

    Crux1024 replied to Rodeomom's topic in General Nursing

    I really dont think so. Must go through school to be able to challenge the NCLEX RN. https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/can-lpn-challenge-277445.html This is an old thread, but it has some info....

  22. Bilingual/ Multilingual nurses

    Crux1024 replied to ksow's topic in General Nursing

    I find it helpful if only to ease my coworkers plight before they have to drag the Cyraphone out of the closet.

  23. 36 hours is only part time??

    Crux1024 replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I am at, anything 0.7 or under is part time. 0.8(32 hrs) and 0.9 (36 hrs) are full time and benefits are offered as such. Once you hit the 0.7 and below, they start charging wayyy more...

  24. distinguishing heart blocks EKG

    Crux1024 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Cardiac

    Thats a wonderful way to remember, but I thought 1* AVB was a PR greater than .20? Thats it. Whats this with the PRI being progressively longer? Im lost now.

  25. Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

    Crux1024 replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I personally did the online application version followed up with an email to the HR person I was referred to at the end of the app. There was an area to attach my resume to it, so HR received it....