CrunchRN ADN, RN

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  1. CrunchRN

    Gift from the 'rona, or lamb to the slaughter?

    CrunchRN replied to zephyr9's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it. You can always go back to psych if you leave in good
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    Do You Still Believe These 6 Shingle Virus Myths?

    CrunchRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I had it on my face about 8 years ago. I got the vaccine this year. Sore arm was worth it. Due to the pandemic and family issues stress has been high and I would have been worried about getting them...
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    I Hurt A Patient

    CrunchRN replied to MInurse.st's topic in General Nursing

    That is horrible in all ways. I think you are exhausted and traumatized and need a few days off to recover and maybe talk to someone. It is a very unfortunate thing that happened. Need to find ways to...
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    Overworked and understaffed on COVID unit.

    CrunchRN replied to TaylorJ's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You have to draw the line. Tell them you are exhausted and can only work your regular hours for a while. They will find a way. They should have had a better plan when accepting 33 admissions in 4...
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    COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

    CrunchRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What a mess. And no easy
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nurse SMS - you paint a very real picture. I am surprised at how many people I know from work and around the neighborhood, that were so extremely careful during the 1st lockdown and are now very...
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    COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

    CrunchRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Those other strategies do not seem to me to be very
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What a terrible situation. Getting worse by the day it seems. Does not seem
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow. Those are intense units. Hope they change
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I bet. Will you be on a Covid unit or regular medsurg
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wuzzie - they really expect you to do that after never doing acute care? That is crazy. These reports certainly sound bad. I understand them not feeling they can shut down the non-Covid services...
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    opioids

    CrunchRN replied to suturethis's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ouch! I had a minimally invasive valve replacement (birth defect) and I was glad to have an effective pain medication. Vicodin I think? With that and Ibuprofen it was manageable and I didn't even have...
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It really is all over the board. Ironically, my MIL had to be admitted to the hospital from her ALF here in Fort Worth Saturday night due to Pneumonia (not Covid related). She was still in the ER...
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    Renewal still pending

    CrunchRN replied to Sorianorb's topic in General Nursing

    No, if it is expired you absolutely cannot
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for those updates and insights. El Paso has a very high risk population due to multiple factors. I am not surprised it is getting extremely bad again in that
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you NrsKaren. That is interesting turtlesRcool - where are you regionally? Also, I am a huge sea turtle
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wonder what the Covid percentage of patients is in the hospitals in Utah? Are they not doing masks
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Really bad again in El Paso.
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Whoa. Thank you for that update. It is so hard to get a clear picture these days. Thank you Tweety. A different picture than DFW it
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    I'm a new employee, how do I deal with a passive aggressive coworker?

    CrunchRN replied to cookie123d's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Say "SO what" and
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    Stay at home mom

    CrunchRN replied to anoor16's topic in General Nursing

    Texas requires 20 CE's every renewal period to maintain your
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    CrunchRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    4k? LOL! My MIL's ALF is 5k plus a month and my dad's is 7k plus and that is without anything but a very little assistance. My dad's is just room and board. Sometimes I pray they die...
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    CrunchRN replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry your parents did that. You will still be young in 10 years so just get it paid and then move on. Alternatively, if the private ones can be relieved by bankruptcy then do it. Millions of...
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    Switching Careers from Nursing because I hate it so much

    CrunchRN replied to nursingworldwhy's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you hate it then move in. It is not for everyone and that is fine. Keep your license active, but in the meantime find that desk job in a non healthcare setting and give it a try. See if it...
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    JUST BREATHE

    CrunchRN replied to kldepp08's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is really