Crux1024

Crux1024

Cardiac Telemetry, Emergency, SAFE

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  1. Shout out to all the ED techs.........

    Crux1024 replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    Nice to hear that. I hope they know theyre appreciated. I love telling the aides i work with how awesome they

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

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    I start the week of Sept 4th! Very excited. Any good books/sites to read til then? Ive perused most of the stickies at the top of this

  3. New grad interview questions

    Crux1024 replied to smiggers's topic in General Nursing

    Answer honestly. Why do you want the job and what are your strengths? Only you know the answer to that

  4. Are the "chest thumpers" new?

    Crux1024 replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    Our hosp just implemented them, but the ambulances around here have had them for years. One thumper for the ER and one for the code team to take when they respond. We were told they were about $14k a...

  5. night shift dilemma

    Crux1024 replied to earthbound's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I REALLY hope you are noticing a trend in these responses. YOUR HUSBAND NEEDS TO HELP MORE IN THE AM!!! Please talk to him and soon; you might just drop one

  6. What are your pet peeves when orienting a new ER nurse?

    Crux1024 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks guys. Ill be keeping an eye on this as

  7. Thick skin missing

    Crux1024 replied to hurleygirli1's topic in General Nursing

    No, you were not, IMO. The PCTs on my floor approach us with patient concerns all the time whether the pt ourtight said it or they were asked about

  8. Application process taking forever!

    Crux1024 replied to dennysbfly's topic in Correctional

    Can i just ask what they asked you on the polygraph ? Is this standard for prison employment? Im

  9. Thick skin missing

    Crux1024 replied to hurleygirli1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, first off, relax. You seem to be well put together. The PCTs on your last day may have been having a bad day, or they may just have a stick up their buns and thats how they act on a daily basis....

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

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    I liked the smaller ER manager, but theres issues with the actual hospital that kinda scare me. Theyre for profit and not the most financially sound. I know they cut a lot of corners staff wise (i...

  11. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    Crux1024 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    *golf clap* Well said. I approve.

  12. What is the one thing you will absolutely not tolerate from a patient?

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

    I dont mind the namecalling and threats, im pretty thick skinned. But get sexual or try to hit me...gloves

  13. Hot coffee or tea & MRSA?

    Crux1024 replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting. Thank God for coffee and

  14. I'm going to be an ER nurse!!

    Crux1024 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you!!! I also got the call toay that I wanted. Ill start in the ER soon

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

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    So yeah...im stuck here! I got BOTH E.R. jobs! I accepted one almost 2 weeks ago but this other offer just came today. One ER is 16 beds, avg 3-4 nurses, sometimes theres a tech, not trauma certified,...

  16. Nurses,what is the highest BP you've ever seen recorded on a pt.?

    Crux1024 replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    About 220/110 (rechecked it like 3 times.)....gave the PRN meds which didnt touch it and then called for some new

  17. ER Interview

    Crux1024 replied to honeykrown's topic in Emergency

    Good luck! im also waiting to hear if I got an ER job or

  18. Scheduling expectations

    Crux1024 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have to go with everyone else. Perhaps your unit should start a holiday rotation. Its not fair for everyone else. Our holidays are assigned at the beginning of the year and if we want a vacation its...

  19. If YOU were the patient, would you feel comfortable...

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

    Number 1 complaint at my job comes from the patients in the 4 double rooms we have. I didnt even know hospitals could exist without double

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

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    Good luck! As I said earlier, one ER asked me clinical questions (what to so with a chestpainer and someone vomiting bright red blood) and the other did not; wouldnt hurt to brush up on some things...

  21. Hooray! He Finally Gets It!

    Crux1024 replied to sharpeimom's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes to your hubby! Get well soon and then join hospital

  22. How many other nurses do you work with?

    Crux1024 replied to rob4's topic in General Nursing

    I work with usually 3 other nurses and myself (4 nurses total) and an aide over night for 20 pts on a telemetry floor.But this really depends on the floor and how sick your patients are; sometimes...

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

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    Well, had my second ER interview. I have mixed feelings about it. I had all three NMs (they have one per shift) there, and they were all asking me questions. They did ask me two clinical questions re:...

  24. "We don't clean patients, we are a procedural area"

    Crux1024 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    This is upsetting. People sometimes forget (or dont care) that the whole reason that healthcare jobs exists are to take care of others. When you focus more on completing the task instead of the person...

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

    Crux1024 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    So, hi! I forgot to update. After about almost 3 weeks, i finally did get offered the position! They told me during the interview that they really liked me, but that they would prefer an experienced...