Chrislynn2003

Chrislynn2003

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  1. Another Thread for Gas-Passers

    Chrislynn2003 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I had ulcerative colitis along with sclerosing cholangitits (liver disease). I was diagnosed at 11 years old. The UC stayed calm for a number of years, but 4 years ago, I had my entire colon taken...

  2. USSC Suture Conversion

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Circl8r's topic in Operating Room

    We use Vicryl, monocryl, chromic gut, plain gut, ethilon, PDS-pretty much anything and the surgeon's love it; i guess since they are used to

  3. Sacred cows that need to be laid to rest

    Chrislynn2003 replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    In my OR, we don't have to wear shoe covers. We can bring shoes and keep them at work used specifically for the OR, cause who only knows what you would be bringing home on your shoes from the OR. You...

  4. What are similarities, differences between FNP and PA?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Mr_D's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, speaking from a nursing standpoint, I would go onto be an NP rather than a PA. As an NP, you have the nursing background. And PA's may get higher pay than NP's, but they have higher...

  5. Lunch breaks

    Chrislynn2003 replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My 30 minute lunch is included during my shift. I stay clocked in for 8.5 hours. Sometimes there is hardly enough time to go to the cafeteria to eat, yet alone leave the building.

  6. passed my classes this quarter

    Chrislynn2003 replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Keep up the good work; you're almost there.

  7. Do you carry a change of scrubs?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to mlolsonny's topic in General Nursing

    I always have extra scrubs available at work cause I work in the OR. The hospital supplies our scrubs so I can use as many pairs as I need in a day

  8. The Nurse's New Clothes

    Chrislynn2003 replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in OR and I get Laundau scrub jackets; they are very nice quality and reasonably priced. I'm sure they have cheap prices for scrubs too; I believe the website is http://www. a1scrubs.com and...

  9. failed nclex

    Chrislynn2003 replied to imgn78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know exactly how you're feeling. I found out on my Birthday that I had failed and I had a job lined up. But, needless to say, I motivated myself to seriously do some studying and passed the NCLEX...

  10. Any new grads start in OR?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, I am sorry to hear this. You should NOT be treated like this under any circumstances. If you most certaintly can leave this area, I would. Are there any other OR;s that you've heard of wtih a...

  11. What does you hospital give you for Thanksgiving ?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, yeah I would say that's pretty

  12. News about influenza I did NOT want to hear.

    Chrislynn2003 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I'm immunosuppressed and the flu would send me straight to the hospital- I can't afford

  13. How many of you didn't pass the first try?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Jacel, you will pass. It sounds like you've got a good game plan this time round. When I took NCLEX the 2nd time (a month ago), I felt like I was prepared; I started studying soon after I took it...

  14. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I work in the OR as a new grad. It is very stressful at times and there are no "cliques" where I work; teamwork is one of our core values. But I think it's kinda funny when you say that OR...

  15. Anyone been diagnosed with this?

    Chrislynn2003 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an eye exam today to test to see if I was OK to be in a room with lasers in the OR. Well, the doc told me that I have Posterior polar cataracts. I don't know much about this, I was just...

  16. switching techniques

    Chrislynn2003 replied to mbess02's topic in Emergency

    I don't know much about drawing blood, but I have very teeny tiny veins, so I love the butterfly needle. I'd say stick with it for patients with "difficult" veins adn try the vaccutainer with the...

  17. Why there is a debate re: ADN/BSN

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Berkeley's topic in General Nursing

    Actually your BSN program sounds great; I like the idea of slowly transitioning clinical skills in. You first get to focus on baths, bed making,dressing changes, vitals and then you can focus on meds...

  18. the nclex, how long do i have to wait?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to wnt2besurgrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got my unofficial results from the pearson website in 2 days for 7.95. http://www.pearson.com/nclex My license came in 5 days via mail- pretty quick in my case. Good luck

  19. Changing nclex format?????

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Just Angi's topic in General Nursing

    3 months is a long time to have to take it again, I do agree. But when I failed it the 1st time this past July, I was so disapointed after studying so hard that I didn't study for a while. I'm just...

  20. Changing nclex format?????

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Just Angi's topic in General Nursing

  21. Am I cut out for nursing?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to dsczephyr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry. It just doesn't seem fair; I mean you have only been a nurse for 5 months; you need time to grow and learn. are there any other new grads working there or are they just specifically...

  22. Changing nclex format?????

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Just Angi's topic in General Nursing

    personally, I have not heard this. I just took NCLEX this year and they already changed the format this year. They added fill in teh blank answer choices, but i only got 2 questions like that out of...

  23. What's important in pathphys??

    Chrislynn2003 replied to mingus's topic in General Nursing

    you gotta learn it all for a

  24. How much did your education cost?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    BSN in 4 years- 28,000 tuition + 6400 in books+ off sessions(winter and summer) 4500= 39,000 all together and 11,500 on student loan, rest scholarship and paid

  25. Surgical Instrument Information

    Chrislynn2003 replied to rnmomof1's topic in Operating Room

    Like others have said, just practicing and using the instruments is the way to learn. I have an instrument book, which is great, but it's not as good as using the instruments to learn what they are...