kristenncrn

kristenncrn

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  1. Trach Patient

    kristenncrn replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    http://tracheostomy.com/index.html That's a great trach page! Procedures and policy are different place to place, but trach care is typically BID, I think. (Sterile cleaning around the trach,...

  2. Your Worst Mistake

    kristenncrn replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ Geesh. Chronic kids are tough for most people until a whole lotta experience. Tubes in tiny bodies - it's a bit overwhelming. And I have NEVER had a trach fall out (yet). We do the best we can...

  3. Asking you to work an extra shift.....

    kristenncrn replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I have small children and my husband works two jobs (nights at the same hospital, then part-time days somewhere else) so my managers don't call too often. So if they do call, I try and work. If I...

  4. What do you wish someone would have told you on your first nursing job?

    kristenncrn replied to KourtneiNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Develop a thick skin and learn to shake things off. Really! Take a deep breath and go into the next room. DO NOT TRUST your boss, your coworkers, your providers, your patients, the therapy dogs (okay,...

  5. Do nurses do...

    kristenncrn replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely do not do a head to toe like I did in nursing school (testing the cranial nerves? In order?) However, I like the PALS model of "assess-categorized-decide-act". From across the room, you...

  6. Are reading journals also helpful for NCLEX???

    kristenncrn replied to sweetrainbowcak3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd be concerned that journals reflect the real world too much and might mess up your NCLEX answers. Seriously - the NCLEX requires a very discliplined way to answer. Typically, at least 2, if not...

  7. Relationships vs Gastic Bypass Surgery

    kristenncrn replied to diva_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Diva - First, I'm sorry for the pain that you are feeling. To answer your original question, I've seen marriages fall apart after bariatric surgery, yes. But that doesn't sound like the issue -...

  8. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    kristenncrn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    If you think "everything is so negative here" then stop fricking complaining all the time! Going to the boss to tattle is going to bite you in the rear. Seriously. She is not your friend. She's...

  9. why are nurses stations so chaotic?

    kristenncrn replied to AlwaysTired's topic in General Nursing

    Saw the title and thought... because that's where all the cool people are. Except the nurses are actually rarely there - we're running from room to room. The residents, physicians, RDs, RTs, PTs,...

  10. Talking about your day.. Or not..

    kristenncrn replied to juliek391's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I are disgustingly sappy together to begin with... but he is (thankfully) in healthcare and at the same facility (in a different field.) He hears everything (of course, respecting the...

  11. Do you think anonymous means just that?

    kristenncrn replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to say that I also don't think it is anonymous. In our facility, our "anonymous" tip line results in an immediate "heads up" call to our manager - informing her of every identifying detail that...

  12. I'm sorry, I have the DUMBEST question...

    kristenncrn replied to Soapy's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the degree... it's the nurse who holds it, IMO. From diploma (my mom), LPN (the nurse who takes care of my kids), ADN (me), BSN (my mentor), MSN (the one I'm humbly working on...)and for each...

  13. Nursing too gross for me?

    kristenncrn replied to Pennfan's topic in General Nursing

    It also helps to reframe things (which probably explains our sense of humor a lot of the time.) Foleys can be fun... when you aren't the guy getting them (or gal. I've had 'em too.) =) And pulled...

  14. Admitted to graduate Master of Social Work Program but considering going for an ADN

    kristenncrn replied to Womanonajourney1983's topic in General Nursing

    Well - a bit on the political side, but.... Nursing Against the Odds by Suzanne Gordon should be required reading for any RN program, in my opinion. You may not AGREE with her take, but I think her...

  15. Is this normal?

    kristenncrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't do deep palp on my patients... but if you felt the spleen (and I assume you mean the spleen by organ due to location) on an adult - that's abnormal. It's tough, though, because from journal...

  16. Advice? Need thoughts from people who can relate... please?

    kristenncrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all - First off - thanks for opinions!! Okay, I'm a second career nurse. I've been an RN for just under 4 years - all of which I've spent working on the same Peds floor at a great hospital. I...

  17. Admitted to graduate Master of Social Work Program but considering going for an ADN

    kristenncrn replied to Womanonajourney1983's topic in General Nursing

    I have a previous degree in psyc and communications then some grad school. I got my ADN and I'm glad. It was three years, but that was part time (and cheap!!!) That was better for me because I was a...

  18. Why did you choose Nursing?

    kristenncrn replied to RNstudentwithQ's's topic in General Nursing

    I failed out of grad school (with a 13% in one course.) I was a really bad waitress (but got great tips - thankfully - because of the comedic effect.) I like science, am good at technology, had...

  19. Talking Dirty

    kristenncrn replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    garciadiego - Just so you know - you are SO not the only male I know who feels that way. My husband is totally cool with sex and mature about human sexuality in general - but is much like...

  20. Talking Dirty

    kristenncrn replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another perspective.... When I worked at IBM, a group of guys used to bring Media up on the computers in the break room. Every single day. Should I have just walked away and ignored it? If it...

  21. 31-yr-Old Needs Advice on Career Change to Nursing

    kristenncrn replied to Patchz's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Richard - Echos on your loss. I can imagine... and my heart aches for you. That being said - I vote ASN/ADN - then pursue higher (MSN bridge is a great thing!) once you're an RN. My husband is...

  22. I only have a 75% in anatomy and im not sure if im cut out to be a nurse

    kristenncrn replied to 1las9630's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Just want to second the majority above... I work with some of the most amazing nurses who struggled with the academic parts (expecially in A+P, patho, micro... those detail oriented, hard...

  23. Its True about Nurses and Tickets

    kristenncrn replied to ScooterNurse's topic in General Nursing

    First, obviously and sincerely, my condolences to you and your family. Wow. But second - that is a fantastic story! I'm sure your dad was right - whatever the backstory - and that judge was shady....

  24. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    kristenncrn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    What a fun old thread! Just want to say that the day that I saw... "Pt. is a young, pleasant, mildly obese female who....." in my own medical chart sticks with me to this day! And I am "normal"...

  25. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    kristenncrn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE allow natural death.