Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. Metal Penis??

    Crux1024 replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Students

    I know NOTHING of this, which is why Im asking...But 6 hours of bagging? Is that safe? Why wasnt he brought back to the unit and vented until things were able to be sorted

  2. Racist Patients

    Crux1024 replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im sorry to hear this. Without starting a war here, part of the issue is that until there are more minorities in the field, things like this will happen. Other part is that some patients are just...

  3. Baylor Shift still around?

    Crux1024 replied to nursepammie's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for is phasing out Baylors. If you are currently on a Baylor, you can stay. But no more are being accepted to the program as its "too good a deal" to give out to everyone. Its two...

  4. Crazy Family Member!

    Crux1024 replied to scooby72's topic in General Nursing

    Id seriously question this calling the sup before security policy. Thats crap. It puts everyone in danger. To you and

  5. How to prepare for our CCU/ICU Semester

    Crux1024 replied to lpratummanee's topic in General Students

    Just off the top of my head, (just having finished the ICU semester.) Things to read up on: *Common Lab values ranges and meanings - ie. what does a low/high potassium mean and how does it manifest in...

  6. Need some advice...fear of unknown...

    Crux1024 replied to Tessa88PN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    hi! I realize this thread is slightly old, how did your interview turn out and what did you decide? I was fortunate enough to shadow the LGH VNA in nursing school and I loved it. I had an awesome...

  7. I had my first NIGHTMARE!!!

    Crux1024 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all!~ I had my first nursing nightmare. I graduate this Friday with my ASN and start my GN job on 6/3 on a Tele floor. Anywho, my dream went like this: I showed up to my floor and got my patient...

  8. Starting in Tele...!!

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello all, I was lucky enough to get a job on a tele floor as my first nursing job. Im very very very excited. Its a great floor and Ive heard awesome things about the management. Any advice you...

  9. How long did you wait...?

    Crux1024 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ..Between Graduation and taking the boards? Im guessing I should try and take them sooner rather than later. People tell me its easier with the info still in your mind. Any

  10. Tell Me About Your Climb to Nursing Success

    Crux1024 replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    Lets see: At the ripe old age of 14 I decided i was going to be a cosmetologist. So, I scrapped all my academic classes for votech classes and proceeded to pass all them with flying colors ( I really...

  11. Student Bullying

    Crux1024 replied to rambleandwrite's topic in General Students

    Isnt there some accrediting institution that you can report this too?! I can not believe the school is approaching this situation in such a manner. Im seriously disgusted. I also second the news...

  12. Already have BS in exercise science...Looking for best option

    Crux1024 replied to Yobie's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like the program youre looking at IS a 2 year program for someone that is not an LPN already or a paramedic. Or Im reading it wrong. Either way, I hope you get to where you really want to be....

  13. Starting in Tele...!!

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you so much Amy! You rock. lol. I'll be sure to try and throughly read and understand the subjects/topics you have outlined. :) I just really dont want to be

  14. crappy nurses day

    Crux1024 replied to frann's topic in General Nursing

    I would also maybe dislike the gift...maybe their budget was tighter this year though? And my department, specifically, eliminated nurses week b/c it was too expensive. So try getting

  15. PA NURSES: What is the job market like for RNs with ADNs?

    Crux1024 replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Im graduating with an ASN on Friday (WOOOO!!) and was able to get a job as a GN..but barely. Its not ADN/ASN or BSN anymore, its hiring nurses period. There are no hospitals taking in large numbers of...

  16. Has anyone ever failed out of nursing school? and what are other options?

    Crux1024 replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Im sorry to hear that you failed. I really hope you dont give up your nursing dream. I, unfortunately, have friends that have had the same thing happen. 90% of them re-enrolled in the semester and...

  17. Blood sugar monitoring tattoo!

    Crux1024 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I am absolutely amazed by

  18. Did new grads shoot themsves in the foot (are jobs really that scarce?)

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

    Having had applied recently for jobs, I was never ONCE asked for GPA. I showed up with my resume and three letters of reccomendation from instructors touting my cinical skills and willingness to...

  19. Do we feel entitled to a job just because we're nurses?

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

    I completely agree with this statement. Its sad though...I managed to secure a job at my schools affiliated hospital, but a large percentage of classmates havent been able to get jobs anywhere. And...

  20. CBI balloon question for TURP patients

    Crux1024 replied to Valline3111's topic in General Nursing

    Large balloon on the foley is applied with traction (usually adhered to the upper thigh in some way) so that the foley remains in the prostatic fossa (the area that had prostate and is now empty) and...

  21. Class Pins. Do You Like Yours?

    Crux1024 replied to justjenn's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, we dont have a pinning ceremony and that makes me sad.... Id have liked one to share with my nursing classmates and have something for just us. I guess the degree is what really matters...

  22. Adn/asn ?

    Crux1024 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This may be a dumb question, but what is the difference between a ADN and an ASN? I know that ASN stands for Assoc. Science in Nursing ( or something similar) What is ADN? Thanks

  23. How long .............

    Crux1024 posted a topic in General Students

    ........after blood is hung does a hemolytic tranfusion reaction usually occur? This was a question on our exam today, and I couldnt for the life of me think of it. Even looking it up after the fact...

  24. Hang in there new and recent grads! Nine months and 286 applications.

    Crux1024 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, OP!!! 286?! Thats amazing. I admire your persistance. And it looks like its paid off. There are some jobs in my area, but my school alone is about to graduate 135 nurses this May. There is...

  25. hha or lpn job duries

    Crux1024 replied to aimeeglez17's topic in General Nursing

    If the HHA works for the same agency as you do, speak with her and the managers and see how they take her "insubordination", before that check what her job duities truly are. Otherwise, care for the...