Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. How do SANE nurses get paid?

    Crux1024 replied to CUL8R's topic in Forensic

    I do SANE through my ER and get paid to be on call with 1.5 times my hourly if I get called in. I've heard of ind. contractors but they're generally (in my experience) run by private organizations....

  2. Hospital Marketing FAIL

    Crux1024 replied to tom's topic in Emergency

    Our hospital had some pamphlets printed about the heart center...only the EKG they used as part of the background print was running backwards, (as if you'd be reading a normal EKG from right to left)...

  3. Weighing my MSN options......Could use some input. :D

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for reading my novel post. I hadn't considered CNS. Im not sure I quite understand the role. Ill have to look into it a bit

  4. Weighing my MSN options......Could use some input. :D

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is kinda long, hang in here with me. I am on track to graduate my RN to BSN in June. I have been a nurse for 4.5 years now. 2 years on a Cardiac Tele floor, the rest in the ED. I have seven...

  5. Has anyone done George Washington University Online Program?!?!

    Crux1024 replied to LKWalters22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello all, I am also looking to GWU FNP program, thinking about applying for Fall 2014. How long did the program take? Some things say 2 years some say 3 years. I know not a big difference, but I'm...

  6. Just finished my SANE classes...

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Forensic

    Killerbee, We have 2 male SANE nurses. Theyre allowed to be SANEs, they have to be chaperoned through the exam by a female if the patient is a female, but they can do everything the female SANEs can...

  7. Just finished my SANE classes...

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Forensic

    ELRUP, The hospital that employs me held their own training that was open to the public for a fee. It was free for me and some coworkers b/c we work there. It was a 48 hour didactic week with 20 hours...

  8. Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

    Crux1024 replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    Im in ER so I dont have my last name on my badge. Neither does psych, its facility policy. Have been told its a "Security Risk" by management, I honestly dont mind. Im the only one of my name in the...

  9. Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    Crux1024 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I dont mind. Im usually 11-7 nights, so I get a good part of the day to do what I want. Only holiday of course, that falls here is New Years Eve, but I dont mind working NYE....my family does though...

  10. Happy ER nurse week!

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Emergency

    I know a lot of hospitals/ERs/staff don't celebrate, but as an ER nurse, I am very grateful to all those who commit to the crazy on a daily basis. Happy ER nurses

  11. I have the most amazing secretary

    Crux1024 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe a sincere thank you, (card? ) and a lunch gift cert or take her to lunch. Dinner seems more intimate. I guess it just depends on how close you both are. Common in my work place is to send out a...

  12. I'm 23 and doing my pre-reqs...wondering...

    Crux1024 replied to taraer1206's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you look around your classes, im sure you will find many students who are older than you. If its something you want to pursue, do

  13. New grad in ER?

    Crux1024 replied to gensn12's topic in Emergency

    I dont necessarily agree that floor nursing means bad habits. Just a different style of nursing. I transitioned wonderfully to the ER after my 2 years on the floor; good preceptors work wonders. I...

  14. What kind of appeareance code do you have?

    Crux1024 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Aesthetics

    Our hospital has a dress code. Color coded scrubs for clinical positions, cafeteria and housekeeping. Business clothing for administrative. Tattoos are permitted as long as theyre not offensive, tiny...

  15. Anyone go from surg tech into nursing?

    Crux1024 replied to kiki617's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take the steps you need to succeed. As I said before, ST to RN is doable. Youll be able to support your family on the income (in my area anyways), but its certainly not a straight path to get there. I...

  16. Anyone go from surg tech into nursing?

    Crux1024 replied to kiki617's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel like it helped me personally. I was very familiar with wounds and dressings. Familiar enough with surgery to try and explain to patients and coworkers exactly how things were done. I think it...

  17. Which is best 3p-3a or 7p-7a

    Crux1024 replied to Nursingluv101's topic in Emergency

    I work 3p to 3a. It IS brutal. I find i sleep from 4a-11a and then can have a normal day. But we are SO busy. The only time i get to catch a breath and slow down is right before I leave for home. I...

  18. Anyone go from surg tech into nursing?

    Crux1024 replied to kiki617's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I was an ST for 7 years before I graduated nursing school. There isnt really a "movement". You wont be able to get advanced placement or anything like an LPN might do. You will still have to do...

  19. New to ER - tips, tricks, recommendations & prioritization?

    Crux1024 replied to acuariaRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree with Altra, relax. Our system sounds like its different from yours, but your floor experience will do wonders for your time management and prioritization. I find new grads have the stars in...

  20. Discrimination Against Ethnic/Minority Names

    Crux1024 replied to biomimetical's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thats an interesting point you bring up, one ive never thought of before. Theres more to be found under " [ethnic] name discrimination" if anyone is interested in googling for more ( I did. ). Im...

  21. Is it OK to tell an interviewer you want a flexible schedule?

    Crux1024 replied to ElizaW's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think its ok to tell an interviewer that, but it may not be what they want to hear. Also, I know a lot of staffing agencies prefer people with experience, so thats something to keep in mind if you...

  22. I am so close to starting school and

    Crux1024 replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

    Good

  23. A week in the ER?!

    Crux1024 replied to tigerlogic's topic in Emergency

    Wow. A week. Ive often said that I feel our hospitals psych services needed an upgrade, but Ive never seen a pt stay in the ER for a week! Longest stay Ive seen was maybe 38 hrs. We have a 5 bed...

  24. Future ER nurse

    Crux1024 replied to FutureErNurse2016's topic in Emergency

    As for the ER, There are a lot of places that hire new grads, just check to see whats the usual in your area. EMT internship is a great idea, if you can get more emergency experiences (Er tech?), that...

  25. Anyone in the ED used EPIC. Go live soon in ED.

    Crux1024 replied to cheryl2365's topic in Emergency

    We use it in our ED. I find it very easy to use, but its been a year and Im used to it. It was confusing to navigate initially and the Superusers were very much in demand. Once youre used to it, the...