kristenncrn

kristenncrn

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  1. under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    kristenncrn replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    FYI - my point about peers was NOT to gossip about this nurse. I still think approaching her directly with "I'm concerned by..." and saying specifically what you have directly observed is the most...

  2. Am I Just a Cynic or Is nursing a poor career?

    kristenncrn replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My friend, every single thing you said has been echoed by hundreds (thousands) of nurses. They can't all be wrong!! I wrote a bit about this same subject earlier in the thread about nursing being the...

  3. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    kristenncrn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in peds - and usually have nothing but empathy for my patients (even the 17 year old baby mamas with multiple STDs in with MRSA butt abscesses who are tweaking...) But the parents? 1. Stop...

  4. under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    kristenncrn replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    That is an awful situation and an awful reaction from your organization. Honestly - if you are interested in advice - I personally would take some time to really think about this. And if at the end,...

  5. Is TLC(=tender loving care) causing you more trouble?

    kristenncrn replied to sarahrain's topic in General Nursing

    I would just blow off your peers comment. Yeah - you probably DID make it harder on the next shift. And much much much easier on your patient. That's a no-brainer. That being said - I've both been...

  6. Is nursing the best job ever?

    kristenncrn replied to heatherwood's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Heather... I assume that's for me. =) I think that nurses in general face many challenges. They lack political clout and prestige, respect for their practical expertise and generally they lack...

  7. what to wear for pinning?

    kristenncrn replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I wore cute Dickies scrubs with the sporty pinstripes at the v-neck and down the outer hem of the pants... and I caught enough flak that I left my pinning ceremony early. And I skipped the awards part...

  8. How lengthy is your commute?

    kristenncrn replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I personally can't imagine it, but... My commute is 35 minutes and I work with several nurses who think I'm nutz for going that long! I echo above... I hope that you are able to stay over and do...

  9. Jcaho

    kristenncrn replied to AmaraeRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: And "I don't know the answer, but I can find it. (or I'll look that up in our policies and procedures, which is right

  10. Is nursing the best job ever?

    kristenncrn replied to heatherwood's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion? Not the best job ever for most - sometimes it is the worst job ever. Definitely the best profession ever though. And that's an important distinction. I'm hopeful, though, that if we...

  11. What would RN's do?

    kristenncrn replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    The Archives of Disease in Childhood's March or April issue has the results of the South England study that followed children born in the 90s looking for any link between the MMR specifically and...

  12. Help with decision!!!

    kristenncrn replied to GeorgiaPeach2008's topic in Pediatric

    I totally agree with llg. I'd also say that one absolutely wonderful thing about nursing is that you don't have to do anything forever! Keep in mind that most of your positions are temporary......

  13. Pediatric Skills Fair

    kristenncrn replied to military girl's topic in Pediatric

    Sidenote: Jan, I wish I worked where you worked. Seriously. And I hope you are a preceptor and mentor!! The only other thing that I've noticed is sleep, play and parents. Sleep - some kids sleep...

  14. Bye Bye Discovery Health

    kristenncrn replied to amya215's topic in General Nursing

    I think the comment about the Duggers having a gay child was pretty darn funny, myself. Not because of any reason other than - the family is extremely fundemental (hey, I watched one show, but I was...

  15. What would RN's do?

    kristenncrn replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to children with autism disorder. My heart goes out to children who have had reactions to vaccines. I have a soft spot for both and know several individuals that fall into each of...

  16. Pediatric Skills Fair

    kristenncrn replied to military girl's topic in Pediatric

    Great ideas above, I think! Also, what about how to assess when you can't ask questions? Pain assessments for children are very different than adults, I've found. Neuro assessments

  17. How many nurses had hands-on experience before starting nursing school?

    kristenncrn replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I was a candystriper in high school. Then a psych tech in college (falls under nursing) and substance abuse counselor. Went to college and on in psych, but lacked the discipline to complete grad...

  18. after patient dies, nurse perspective?

    kristenncrn replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I too am so sorry for your loss. I promise that if I know anything about the nurses you describe, they honor your child in their hearts every day. I agree with all the wise people who posted...

  19. Interested in combining nursing with film, any thoughts?

    kristenncrn replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    About Grays Anatomy, etc.... has anyone see http://www.nursingadvocacy.org and their campaign to change media's portrayal of nurses? Brilliant! What about training videos? Too

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

    kristenncrn replied to kristenncrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys! I guess I'm just having trouble believing that it isn't better in another hospital. Dumb, huh? Another person posted in another thread that she was tired of never being fast enough,...

  21. My ER experience....what do you think??

    kristenncrn replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    I've had migraines and irretractable headache at various times for 24 years. I'm now well managed now (thank you Topamax), but I just want to say that I can drive a ways with a migraine if I need to....

  22. New Grad moving to the Big NC (Raleigh)..PLEASE HELP!!!!

    kristenncrn replied to GTammaro's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Definitely calll! I don't know anyone who has been hired without needing to make a follow up call or visit. WakeMed absolutely hires new grads - and it is a great place to

  23. Child Abuse

    kristenncrn replied to yarncrogirl's topic in Pediatric

    =/ Normally, on our ten bed hallway, at least one child is obviously the victim of abuse or neglect. About a third of the time, they are hospitalized because of abuse or neglect... so my chances of...

  24. Advice on 2nd Career

    kristenncrn replied to RT2RN80's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hmmm.... I didn't realize that there was a job shortage in radiology. That would be discouraging! That being said, I honestly sometimes regret getting my RN as a second (+) degree (and as a single...

  25. Soon To be New Grad moving to Ralight NC, Looking for work! PLEASE HELP!

    kristenncrn replied to GTammaro's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Oh and make sure you call to follow up your applications! I found that was