CrunchyMama ASN, RN

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    Can you recommend a RN to BSN school to RN to MSN ?

    CrunchyMama replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Nursing Career

    I too am slowly looking into programs. It's so overwhelming! I've been an RN for 8 years. I've applied to a handful already and need to figure this out because I'm sick of wondering where I should go....
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    Circumcision and Pain?

    CrunchyMama replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Absurd that doctors use sucrose for pain relief such as that endured by a
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    Circumcision and Pain?

    CrunchyMama replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know, I've read some articles on the sucrose. And I do support it. However, heel sticks are a big difference then a procedure such as a circumcision, don't ya think? No worries about my son....I...
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    Circumcision and Pain?

    CrunchyMama replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work in OB but have done plenty of research on circumcision and unfortunately it's fairly common for a doctor to not use any pain med or not use enough or not wait the correct time for the...
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    Mandated flu vaccine in RI for healthcare workers

    CrunchyMama replied to Morainey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes it's to protect both the nurse AND the patient. But the vaccine isn't 100% effective, so to force someone to do something that may not work is just insane IMO. A vaccine isn't unnatural? Injecting...
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    Mandated flu vaccine in RI for healthcare workers

    CrunchyMama replied to Morainey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I refuse because I try to be careful about what I put in my body and I'm young and have a good immune system, the chance of me dying from the flu is pretty rare. As a matter of fact, I survived...
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    Mandated flu vaccine in RI for healthcare workers

    CrunchyMama replied to Morainey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think it's crap. Nobody should be forced to inject chemicals in their body. Those at my facility who refused the flu shot (myself included) just have to wear a mask until this outbreak dies down....
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    Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

    CrunchyMama replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    No, just 1st name. Our last name is on the back which nobody can see it, I don't know why it's there. I'm glad our last name isn't on the front. I live in a small community and there's patients I've...
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    Frustrated in BSN program

    CrunchyMama replied to JZ_RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I never wanted to go back after my RN degree. But hubby mentioned it one day and I thought what the heck, why not? I was accepted and all set to begin a BSN program next spring. I was almost 2 months...
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    The new person is a germaphobe.

    CrunchyMama replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I consider myself a germaphobe. I'm constantly squirting my hands at work. I even keep squirty stuff in the van for after we leave a public place, I have the kids squirt their hands too of course. We...
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    Please give me advice. (future nurse)

    CrunchyMama replied to christwendt's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on where you live and the schools in your area. I read on here that some people are on waiting lists and some get turned down because of not having perfect GPAs. Where I live it wasn't that...
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    Do you expect the CNA to wash all patients in the day shift?

    CrunchyMama replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Nursing

    Before becoming an RN I was a CNA in a nursing home and worked on he dementia floor. As CNAs we were expeced to bathe all residents who couldn't bathe themselves and even possibly had a shower to do...
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    Online stats. Anyone take it this way?

    CrunchyMama replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm taking it now, online, and I'm having a really hard time. It's an awful useless class! My sister is taking the same class but at the campus and she's not having to do half the stuff I'm having to....
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    looking for rn to bsn or rn no clinical and no practicums any help?

    CrunchyMama replied to alodocios's topic in Online Distance Learning

    http://www.utica.edu I'll be starting there this
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    The flu shot making people sick

    CrunchyMama replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wouldn't feel comfortable working somewhere that forced me to inject toxins into my body. Luckily with nursing, there's plenty of other places to work. If someone wants the vaccines, that's their...
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    Night shift turning me into a witch?

    CrunchyMama replied to SqueakRN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally understand! I've been working nights now since I went off orientation, so about a year now. I've hated it since then. I have an interview tomorrow for a day position....fingers crossed! I...
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    Maternity leave......

    CrunchyMama replied to kurtzmobile's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know my situation doesn't compare because you're a NP and I'm an RN but last October I had my 3rd baby...about 4 months after I got my 1st RN job. I was a stay at home mom for our first 2 kids, so...
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    Do you think the CDC is biased?

    CrunchyMama replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    Of course they're biased....as is any big organization trying to make money. Just like the AAP as well. There's HUGE amounts of money to be made, so of course they're going to say anything to make a...
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    Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    CrunchyMama replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    We also use the wipes where I work. They're horrible! I can't imagine taking a bath with them. When I was an aid in a nursing home, we used soap and water. Wipes are for wiping after you go to the...
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    Working as a nurse and pregnancy

    CrunchyMama replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I was about 3 months pregnant and still in school when I had my first interview. I of course didn't say a thing. Had my 2nd interview (same place) a couple weeks later, still didn't say anything. I...
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    Just a couple questions....

    CrunchyMama posted a topic in Patient Medications

    When giving dilaudid (IVP) or morphine....do you dilute it first? Do you normally take vitals before/after giving these meds? I've seen it done both ways and I'm wondering what's standard practice....
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    Made it through three night shifts on my own...then...

    CrunchyMama replied to LaRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I assure you, that won't be your last mistake. You're going to make minor ones and hopefully nothing will hurt or kill anyone. I graduated a year ago and have been working ever since and I still feel...
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    Utica RN-BSN sept 2012

    CrunchyMama replied to abiklags's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've registered at Utica. I'll be doing statistics at a nearby school and then starting Utica in the spring. Good luck
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    fast accelerated RN to BSN online program?

    CrunchyMama replied to seungk5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sounds like too much work in such a short time. I personally wouldn't want to do it but good luck to
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    Still overwhelmed...

    CrunchyMama replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    After I was done getting my RN, I knew I never wanted to go back for my BSN. NEVER! Spent too much time in the books and away from my family. Well, now that I've been an RN for a year now, I've...