Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. Ugh... Chicken Scratch

    Crux1024 replied to Crimsonking's topic in General Nursing

    That would be something you would bring to the hospitals Risk dept. Ive never heard of a "QA" team....what is that? Question and Answer?

  2. I passed my driving test!!

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

    Congrats to you!! I am 24 years old and license-less....I have this thing about driving and I freeze up whenever another car gets close while i am driving ( i had my permit once)...lol..luckily, my...

  3. charge rn differential?

    Crux1024 replied to timdmb's topic in General Nursing

    $1.00 an hour to run the OR charge..thats not enough if you ask me.. Thats a lot of finagling they have to do for $8

  4. Ugh... Chicken Scratch

    Crux1024 replied to Crimsonking's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital actually complied a list of DR's with the worst handwriting, and some nurses too, and made a "mandatory" handwriting class.....Not all the Docs showed up but all the nurses

  5. What stethoscope do you have?

    Crux1024 replied to zooz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have an Adscope? LOL>.some friends gave it to me because it had clear tubing and I thought it was cute...LOL Do people really wear the "consultant"??? Iwould think that style is slightly...

  6. Orientation was today!!

    Crux1024 replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Students

    Thanks Blessed...My excitement lvl just went through the roof!! I cant wait....4 days! Thanks for the

  7. Heated discussion in class....

    Crux1024 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Southeastern PA CNA -$500 LPN - $2000 - $3000 RN - $5000 - $10000 There was even a hospital offering a weeks paid cruise after the first year of full time employment!! LOL I got a sign on bonus of...

  8. Radiologic Tech vs. Nursing

    Crux1024 replied to CocoChanel's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a similar dilemma 6 years ago..NS or Surg Tech school.Ultimately, I decided on Surgical Tech school. It was the same amount of time and almost the same amount of money. I went for Surgical Tech...

  9. Radiologic Tech vs. Nursing

    Crux1024 replied to CocoChanel's topic in Nursing Career

    Duplicate

  10. pregnancy and working

    Crux1024 replied to Nurse Somebody's topic in General Nursing

    congrats on your pregnancy! My mother gave birth at 41 and now I have a 9 yr old little brother. Youll be fine, take care of yourself!! Its amazing....Good Luck!! (sorry, no real advice

  11. Rarely discussed side of nursing

    Crux1024 replied to grv68's topic in General Nursing

    Its amazing when you think about it. History is soo rich and full of knowledge and stories of hope! It makes me proud to be joing such a noble

  12. interview from hell

    Crux1024 replied to grv68's topic in General Nursing

    I did enjoy your story! It was nicely written, if you cant get a job at the hospital, submit a resume to your local newspaper!! :) good

  13. boards need to regulate MA's

    Crux1024 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    i have a question. if an ma is under a drs supervision, and they do something such as bx or sutures(under drs orders) and somehow really screw it up, who is resposible since there is no ma governing...

  14. Ultrascope

    Crux1024 replied to dolphin223's topic in General Nursing

    And theyre so pretty too! i thought they looked awesome, nice to know they actually work!

  15. Expensive Books!!

    Crux1024 replied to sue10's topic in General Students

    I was required to have 9 REQUIRED books for the nursing classes. this included a drug book and diagnostic manual and dictionary... And for the next 3 semesters after this one, I will only have to buy...

  16. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    Crux1024 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard from many coworkers about being let go with just a warning, because they happened to have their Hospital ID visible or scrubs on. I think its kinda funny....but very

  17. Which is the best hospital to work for in Chester County?

    Crux1024 replied to Aradien's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I live the next county over (Lancaster County). I have heard good things about Paoli and Dupont childrens... I have heard average/good things also about CCH. Good luck in finding a good

  18. So many Schedules, so little time.

    Crux1024 replied to Balder_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Im confused as well.. What is this website about?? I saw a bunch of drug names but not sure why this is

  19. Really Ticked Off !!!! (yes I Am Shouting)

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

    Good Luck with this. Sounds like you are going about this the right way....

  20. Can anyone give me an idea about starting pay?

    Crux1024 replied to karen230's topic in New York Nursing

    Check out salary.com. It gives you specific income quotes based on your zip code.. Good

  21. to tell or not to tell during an interview?

    Crux1024 replied to saguaro13's topic in General Nursing

    Also remember that the Federal Emergency Family Leave Act (FEMLA) does not kick in until you have been employed there for a year. So, leaving to have your baby, they arent legally required to hold...

  22. How many of you are getting your tuition paid by a hospital?

    Crux1024 replied to j9nurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My hospital basically owns its own healthcare college. So, if you work in the hospital (any position) you are able to take advantage of the tuition assistance program. You can take classes anywhere...

  23. OB scrub-on call questions?

    Crux1024 replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OB Call is clock in within 20 minutes or less, if not, you will be written up. We have 2 techs that work night shifts, so there is always someone available right away. Honestly, theyre barely...

  24. Changing jobs after maternity leave??

    Crux1024 replied to babynurse06's topic in General Nursing

    This is not correct. Federal Law (FEMLA) is 12 weeks of unpaid leave (you have to have worked there at least a year) & that saves your job for you, it does not require u to be paid.. My facility...

  25. Cellphones

    Crux1024 replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is SUCH a pet peeve of mine in the OR. The towels (at least in my facility) are not impervious (unless theyre paper), making what that surgeon did probably contaminate himself and then the field....