Crux1024

Crux1024

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  1. Am I an idiot for choosing the BSN route rather than the ADN...?

    Crux1024 replied to lee_sHAY's topic in General Nursing

    Im not sure who these people are that are criticising you, but wow. Ignore them, do what you want to. Youll have a BSN and theyll be working and in school, and walking around all stressed out, and...

  2. What does an RN First Assist do?

    Crux1024 replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    Yes to the above. Also the program requires you to First Assist a certain number of cases, fully document and submit the paperwork, so working in the OR is a must during the program. It is not a...

  3. Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    Crux1024 replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    400+ beds as well. Cafeteria open every morning from 2am to 4am and then back open @ 6am. There would be a revolt if they shut down the cafeteria; workers and patients

  4. Tragic end for dedicated nurse

    Crux1024 replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    How sad. My heart goes out to the baby's family as well as those of the

  5. Seriously considering dropping nursing school for medical school?

    Crux1024 replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I have to also say follow your heart. Youre young enough, now is the time to do it! If you wait and tell yourself "maybe later", you may never get there. Good

  6. That Feeling

    Crux1024 replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Its nice to have these kind of reminders.

  7. ED Nursing - BCEN

    Crux1024 replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    BCEN does not "require" experience but they do recommend 2 years experience. The BCEN site has materials and practice questions available for purchase. I think a lot of the material will make more...

  8. Almost done with nursing school..but......

    Crux1024 replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    I also have to agree with what was said above. Familiarize yourself with the facilities' dress code. Some care, some

  9. magnet status: does it really mean a better place to practice?

    Crux1024 replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the above. As long as they pretty up for the inspections, they have

  10. If only!

    Crux1024 replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Good for her. I hope the deceased's family doesnt try and take the $$ from

  11. Situation, pay and insurance

    Crux1024 replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    There is no difference in hourly pay whether or not you accept benefits where i work. But considering i pay $100+ every 2 weeks for dental and health insurance, you would be able to add that $$ to...

  12. LVN at assisted living...new cna already badmouthing others

    Crux1024 replied to valerielaw80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would say something as well. The person she was badmouthing you to and also you as well, should go together, the DON will get the whole story and it wont be a you vs. her situation. Good luck. Thats...

  13. Pregnancy and job offers as a new grad

    Crux1024 replied to d2k2ross's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.htmIf you worked the minimum amount of hours (which may be hard to meet, considering you were in school) I think you'd be set to go talk to HR about...

  14. Can't wait to go to work tomorrow.

    Crux1024 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    How happy you are. I wish I had your upbeat attitude but its nice to see there are others who still love what they do. Best wishes to you. Keep

  15. Just for fun.... re: call bells...

    Crux1024 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    When people ring the call bell and ask for the remote 2 inches away or the water pitcher within arms reach...whether or not im in the room, they are STILL getting it themselves and I will "strongly...

  16. If a MD says "Don't Call Back"- do you write that as an order?

    Crux1024 replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have SBAR papers specifically for nursing notes and T.O's. If they say dont call back, i do write "MD to address in AM" on the nursing note side. We are to use this every time we call the doc...

  17. My life is so hopeless right now!

    Crux1024 replied to Lisa321's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa, I also agree with those that said call the office of aging. Im sorry this is a burden on you, but hang in there and explore all your options before giving up hope. Good

  18. My life is so hopeless right now!

    Crux1024 replied to Lisa321's topic in General Nursing

    Some people do find a spiritual support system to help in times of need. Just because you do not doesnt mean others feel the same.

  19. Will they really be contacting me?

    Crux1024 replied to newyorkgroove's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto the above. Its taken me a few days to a few weeks to get a response back from applications. Cant do much but wait a bit and then attempt to follow

  20. Being a Teacher/Nurse

    Crux1024 replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    Most places that will hire you for a casual/PRN basis will require that you already have a solid skill set built from some type of nursing experience. A year of med surg will pack that in for you; it...

  21. Quiting??

    Crux1024 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    You cant get in trouble unless youre up and leaving in the middle of having a patient assignment. Its professional to leave a 2 - 4 weeks notice but with the DON giving you a reference you may be ok....

  22. Any suggestions?

    Crux1024 replied to NepRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also see the DOH job as being more practical for you. You yourself pointed out the benefits of it! Ive seen too many single moms go through babysitter after babysitter whilst juggling night shift...

  23. what am I doing wrong?

    Crux1024 replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Id keep trying to call! Leaving the phone on is always an option, but if youre anything like me, you can have a conversation on the phone in the middle of your sleep time and then not remember a word...

  24. Advance my career or make my family happy?

    Crux1024 replied to RN1555's topic in General Nursing

    I have to third the "talk with your husband" idea. Make sure he understands what both jobs mean to the family and how he will be affected. If hes game, the ER sounds like thats where your heart really...

  25. Worst Interview......so far

    Crux1024 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like youre better off not working for someone like that. Im sorry he was a jerk! Good luck though, dont give up the