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  1. Need advice on recommended experience

    IMustBeCrazy posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I am currently an RN nursing student with a year left until I graduate, and I have had an ongoing interest in agency nursing. I realize that I wouldn't be competent enough to go into agency work...

  2. Grounds for Formal Complaint about MD??

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Jay-Jay's topic in General Nursing

    Docs are bound internationally by the Hippocratic oath, correct? So bearing even that one detail in mind, (rhetorically speaking) explain to me again how by her continued appointment cancellations...

  3. Too Many Nurses?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to LilStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are a lot of people entering nursing schools. But...the attrition rate is pretty stiff. In my own class I would estimate that we've lost 30% already, and I'm only halfway through the...

  4. CNS v CMS

    IMustBeCrazy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Alright....I'm confused! Time to ask the experts! I have heard instructors use the term "CNS Check" and "CMS Check". What exactly is the difference? Am I misunderstanding the term? If they are...

  5. scared of retaking the nclex

    IMustBeCrazy replied to hafsa44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Alex. You are not competing to be the first one done, you are there to use the time (yes even ALL of it) to best answer your questions. When you feel anxious take 15 sec to close your...

  6. pain between shoulders - dumb question!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    When is the last time you had a good cardio check? The anxiety level you described in addition to symptoms seemed suspect to

  7. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% that if something hurts it's a no brainer. But some folks may, due to body chemistry etc., not feel this. And as long as I'm checking for the standard infiltration signs per P&P and...

  8. Talk about cheapskates!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not surprised by this at all, I've heard lots of people talk about situations like this. First of all, call your state department of labor right away. They CANNOT hold pay on you for 90 days nor...

  9. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the education on this drug Stevierae. I am a student and I actually dug up my Pharm info as well as pulled my 2004 Drug book to look this over. Surprisingly, nothing was cited in any of...

  10. How common is Work Violence?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Dr. Gonzo's topic in General Nursing

    Patients, like children, will push the limits as long as there are no repercussions. I agree about dialing 911 (with certain exceptions which *I* will decide), at least I will have a police report to...

  11. Any Words of Wisdom- Starting 1st Sem.of Nursing School

    IMustBeCrazy replied to StudentNurse04's topic in General Students

    1. Find a study group! You will never 'get' all of the concepts right away the first (or second) time. But if you can find 2-3 like-minded people that have the same study habits as you, the semester...

  12. What is your grading scale in nursing school?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Students

    94+ = A 77 and below is

  13. Peircings

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Bear in mind that while you may hang around with social peers that think body piercings are great, you care for people that may not share your enthusiasm. Many older people in my area are shocked and...

  14. Demerol is passe?? Can anyone fill me in?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to steel magnolia's topic in Pain Management

    A bit off track but a question... In what circumstance would you want to control shivering post op? I was taught shivering is a normal and necessary physiologic response resulting from being in a...

  15. Demerol is passe?? Can anyone fill me in?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to steel magnolia's topic in Pain Management

    A bit off track but a question... In what circumstance would you want to control shivering post op? I was taught shivering is a normal and necessary physiologic response resulting from being in a...

  16. Need advice on recommended experience

    IMustBeCrazy replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Agency Nurses

    I am currently an RN nursing student with a year left until I graduate, and I have had an ongoing interest in agency nursing. I realize that I wouldn't be competent enough to go into agency work...

  17. Cranky floor nurses? Or snotty students??

    IMustBeCrazy replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

    Most of the nurses I've worked with have been pretty good, but I do have a huge clinical pet peeve. First of all, we as student nurses have the fear of God put in us about doing any sort of procedure...

  18. Blowing the Curve and Classmate Hostility (Long)

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I'm there with the curve blowers too . That being said, most of the whiners and complainers are those that can always find an excuse not to study or put in the effort required, with a few notable...