CrissiQ

CrissiQ

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  1. Nursing Nightmares

    CrissiQ replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I frequently have dreams I am working. There will be a call bell going off, with a patient I can't find. I spend the whole night looking for the patient but can't find them, trying to answer the call...

  2. Hearts and Entertainment | Life of a Nurse

    CrissiQ replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Left a smile on my face! Thank you for the

  3. That awkward moment when....

    CrissiQ replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...I was at Walmart last week and after working two double shifts I pretty much reacted the same way! I also never found out what a code 100 was. Gonna have to ask them next time I am shopping......

  4. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    CrissiQ replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nobody is allowed to say the "Q" word. If they even dare to do it, I will knock 2 times on anything wood, to make the bed mojo go away! Can anyone tell me way I must do the knock?? Had a mother and...

  5. Keeping energy up during 12 shift without coffee

    CrissiQ replied to soreadyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Monster rehab drinks (cranberry is my favorite), one at 7AM and one at 5 pm. I work 14.5 hour shifts on Sat an Sun every

  6. LPN to RN using Chancellors

    CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior College

    I actually went to Tina Logan's workshop in PA. She was the best but from what I have heard she no longer is teaching I wouldnt really know who else to recommend with

  7. Does nursing change you into an angry person?

    CrissiQ replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I can only give you my thoughts... I also came from little and worked my way up. Started as a bedmaker (not sure they even have them anymore), then a CNA , to an LPN , onto an (ASN) RN, now a...

  8. Could someone of average IQ become an ADN nurse?

    CrissiQ replied to Weber's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Forget the IQ! It really doesn't matter what degree you have LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, or even a DNP. Nursing demands a lot of common sense, hard work and

  9. LPN to RN using Chancellors

    CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior College

    Studygroup 101 sells notes for the exam of Ebay. I personally found them the most helpful. It's cheap 60 bucks for all the exams and can be downloaded right away. Please look them up on

  10. LPN to RN using Chancellors

    CrissiQ replied to trinitymayy's topic in Excelsior College

    I used Chancellors study guides three times for exams. Used it for the A&P exam and Microbiology during the ASN and the community focused exam for the BSN. I passed all the exams with a B. I liked...

  11. CPNE FEELING LOST

    CrissiQ replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior College

    Keep looking at the stuff and it will slowly come together. Two things you MUST know are how to set up a grid and your mnemonics. Set up a lab and fake patient in a spare area of your house and...

  12. Excelsior BSN students? =)

    CrissiQ replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome work Tasha! I am currently a BSN student with Excelsior. I am taking the capstone and 2 of my last general core classes. I am expected to graduate in April/May of this year. I was an LPN for...

  13. new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    CrissiQ replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to say it but I really don't like any of them. The current one is best. Please don't use any of these 3, come up with something

  14. Cool Facts

    CrissiQ replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL...I looked at my thumb and read the last

  15. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    CrissiQ replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    For #6 I have heard it called a tree thing, green O2 thing and a nipple nut all in the same facility. Nipple nut still makes me

  16. Is there always that one nurse.....?

    CrissiQ replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can remember one evening having to give report again to (that) one in a long term care facility. I got so annoyed from her constant interruptions and little remarks about every patient. How...

  17. Low census. . .no work. . .

    CrissiQ replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Nerdtonurse about Pennywise picture: OMG! I totally thought the same thing and closed my eyes quick. I looked away to find the next page button. Hate clowns thanks to Steven King and that picture is...

  18. Anyone take the CPNE in Syracuse, NY?

    CrissiQ replied to N1colina's topic in Excelsior College

    I took my CPNE there in Oct 2010 at Upstate

  19. LTC incident, what are your thoughts.

    CrissiQ replied to wearyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    There was no way to tell, what was causing the patients discomfort. Was it pain causing anxiety, or anxiety causing a pain? Most likely both were at the heart of the problem. You did the right thing...

  20. EC BSN Program

    CrissiQ replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Excelsior College

    Wow, I had no idea about the videos no longer being needed. I am currently taking nursing research and professional transitions. The next classes I was dreading because of the much heard about horrid...

  21. Statistics for Excelsior

    CrissiQ replied to Cobweb's topic in Excelsior College

    I took the regular statistics with Excelsior. The class wasn't that bad at all. The instructor understands that you are gonna be stressed out. He was very understanding and given the way the class is...

  22. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    CrissiQ replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would still work in health care. I would open a clinic that was free, safe and compassionate health care for all that needed it. I would make sure I had enouph money for my life and my...

  23. Nurses in the path of Hurricane Irene

    CrissiQ replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in eastern Connecticut. Supervising 3-11 this weekend. Our facility has a generator and 3 days worth of supplies for all. My husband will be home with the 5 year old. I'm hoping for the best....

  24. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    CrissiQ replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Connecticut here...If you look at the hospitals web sites you would think we need a ton of nurses...Those are just open positions that are not being filled....If you have experience in acute care you...

  25. Speaking Of The Heat Wave - Hospitals Before Central Air Conditioning

    CrissiQ replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a prison that didn't have air conditioning once. It was awful in the summer. I would take a huge bucket of ice and but a fan behind it, then blow the fan on whoever needed it. It wasn't...