Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. Hospital frequent flyers??? Whatever happened to it being an acute care facility!

    Crux1024 replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 100%. Consistantcy is key. If everyone refused to treat med seekers to narcs just because (not saying they shouldnt ever get them, but you know what I mean), they would stop or at least lessen...

  2. My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

    Crux1024 replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

    It makes more sense (to me) to ask for a change of placement. I doubt changing the start time would be accomodated; the instructors have to go when they have to go and getting you started with a new...

  3. Pay rate in MS

    Crux1024 replied to LvANrse80's topic in General Nursing

    salary.com for a general

  4. My nursing judgement call.....thoughts?

    Crux1024 replied to knittingfan283's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you did the right thing as well. He had CP, you called for orders and then he continued to decompensate. Not your fault, you called the RR and he transferred. I usually grab vitals, an EKG and...

  5. remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    Crux1024 replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    This is not mine, but a friends idea of a goodbye. While working in the OR, she wanted to don a PacMan costume and run through the suture aisle in the supply room knocking every box on the floor and...

  6. Please help me figure out what happened to my pt

    Crux1024 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Thats why it sounds like fluid overload to me. When I hear crackles (a nonproductive cough starts suddenly or just plain SOB) and see low o2 sats, I stop fluids and call the doc right away for a...

  7. Yet another RN to BSN question....

    Crux1024 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Liberty University is pretty cheap, though they do require christian based classes (just keep that in mind), no required logon times. Im in the program now, and i really like it. Also, Florida...

  8. Do you think marijuana should be legalized?

    Crux1024 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    No, because itd then be government controlled. Thered be no need for people to kill each other to sell to the public; people that CAN get it at the store, WILL just get it at the store. I definitely...

  9. Here's something you don't see every day

    Crux1024 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    LMAO...! Thank you....coffee

  10. medsurg/tele rn going for OR...any advice?

    Crux1024 replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Operating Room

    Yes its a different world, but worth it if youre willing to hang in there. A well run OR will USUALLY have lunch breaks during the day. Sometimes when things are well staffed, you may float from room...

  11. Coached on carrying Narcotics in my pocket...

    Crux1024 replied to royaso's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the manager too. Where I work, a narc has to be given 1/2 hour after its taken out of Pyxis or we get a warning as well. It just serves as a reminder. Learn and move

  12. Dreaming about work?

    Crux1024 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Before I started work as an RN, I had a dream/nightmare that I had a 4 patient assignment and completely forgot about one of them until 1pm and I had been there since 7a!! I had a hell of a time...

  13. Does anyone ever get hired in the future?

    Crux1024 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nursing Career

    An RN I used to work with got her current job in couplet care that way. She interviewd and the manager liked her but had a candidate a little more qualified. When a spot became available 6 months...

  14. What would YOU ask the E.R.? (interview)

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    i mostly asked the normal questions: orientation length, preceptors, staffing numbers, call requirements. i already work at the larger hospital so the transition is easier for me. the larger ed...

  15. Going to fill out paperwork for new job-Do i dress like im going to an interview?

    Crux1024 replied to wookieRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I also vote for dressing nice. Business casual would be ok. You never know who youll run

  16. Patient smokers!!

    Crux1024 replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

    Signs out AMA and are readmitted through the ER, if its that bad. The only ones I smell the smoky odor on are the ones who are walky/ talky and then disappear for a bit while we are busy. Some go do...

  17. Who Knew Gangrene Could Be So Much Fun?

    Crux1024 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.giantmicrobes.com/us/products/sleepingsickness.html I got this one last christmas. If you knew me, then youd know how appropriate it is. There isnt enough hours for sleep in a day for the...

  18. Employee of the month

    Crux1024 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital hosts "star cards" where any employee can recognize another employee for doing something good or helping. These are usually accompanied by a free meal pass or a small $5 gift card to...

  19. Please help me! Serious issues with my unit!

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

    Specifically referring to the last situation, how are you being left alone with all the patients? Stop taking report and thereby making your assignment heavy and unsafe until things can possibly be...

  20. How long is your commute?

    Crux1024 replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    Literally about 30 seconds. 1 minute if traffic is

  21. LPN to RN accredited online schools

    Crux1024 replied to Chrissy W. LPN's topic in LPN to RN

    Any online school you find will still have a clinical requirement you have to go to in person. Also keep in mind that if your LPN program did not require college accredited prereqs (English, A&P;...

  22. Asked to interview for a job I'm NOT qualified for?

    Crux1024 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Id encourage you to go to the interview, be honest about yourself and emphasize your willinginess to learn and way you can quickly pick up tasks (if true of course, ). Ask pointed questions about the...

  23. On my way to hospital nursing.

    Crux1024 replied to puttinontheritz's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new job! Just be open to new things and techniques. Ask questions. Look up things you dont know and maybe brush up on some meds. What type of floor will you be going

  24. Endoscopy Center vs. Mental Health Hospital

    Crux1024 replied to Jen8304's topic in General Nursing

    I also vote Endo. Good luck in your decision

  25. Diapers. Ice. Excuses.

    Crux1024 replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    That may be the best thing ive ever read.... Wow. :yeah:I thought it was bad when family members asked for tylenol or to look at this "lump" theyve had for 2.4