CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    Benefits over passion?

    CrunchRN replied to KJCnango's topic in General Nursing

    Be practical and be smart. VA. You cannot beat their
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    FOMO & anxiety. Need advise.

    CrunchRN replied to Octobermyfav's topic in General Nursing

    If you have depression go see a counselor who does cognitive behavioral therapy instead of meds. This way you not only treat the root cause, but learn ways to cope in the future if it comes back....
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    I took a 25 mg of Seroquel the night before a drug test, will it show up as a something?

    CrunchRN replied to Pdjorgen's topic in Patient Medications

    Uh
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    The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

    CrunchRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Excellent article. All hospitals should handle it like
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    No BSN required if 20 yrs or more experience!

    CrunchRN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Career

    Interesting. Maybe it is because they cannot recruit enough nurses with the out of control housing costs in Western Wa. I lived there long ago (worked at V. Mason) and when I was back in February...
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    No BSN required if 20 yrs or more experience!

    CrunchRN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Career

    What region are you in
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    Manager said something covertly racist

    CrunchRN replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't understand the offense. We have 20+ housekeepers where I work and every single one of them is Hispanic. They all are very nice people who work hard and are respected and well liked....
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    Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    CrunchRN replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    You can live a middle class life. What do you consider
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    Starting my 40th year

    CrunchRN replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    Probably required to find something wrong on all evals. Only one thing? Reach over and pat your back. You deserve a
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    Now that I'm an "old" nurse

    CrunchRN replied to Tasern1214's topic in General Nursing

    Ageism is alive and well.
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    Inappropriate Conversations in the Workplace

    CrunchRN replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sacrifice yourself and open yourself up to all kinds of coworker misery. Turn the other cheek. These kinds of things can sound very unprofessional, but save your energy because you are not...
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    Am I Too Old For This?

    CrunchRN replied to TheOldestNurseOnUnit's topic in Emergency

    Go for it. I would love to work with
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    What do you do with your wedding ring?

    CrunchRN replied to Nephron44's topic in General Nursing

    My husband cannot wear his ring at work due to rules about FOD in airplanes that are being built. Doesn't bother me a bit. Safest place for it is at
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    Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

    CrunchRN replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is unfortunate that nurses cannot use it for symptom relief and/or anti-anxiety to a limited degree (not before work etc.). It seems safer than many of the legal drugs used for these...
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    New Nurse Blues

    CrunchRN replied to Miss-Hanabira's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you need to work more often to really increase your speed and skills. Every other weekend and like starting a new job all the time. Can you get more shifts
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    Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    CrunchRN replied to Dskipp's topic in General Nursing

    My employer doesn't do anything which is definitely preferable to the scavenger hunt & post on FB
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    Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

    CrunchRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would want to work for
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    Commute time to hospital job

    CrunchRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    35
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    Anthem/Amerigroup Service Coordinator information

    CrunchRN replied to sunshine539's topic in Case Management

    I did it 15 years ago. Good pay, but way too boring of a job for
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    Undecided between Nursing :(

    CrunchRN replied to nick007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have had my ADN for 25 years. I have never worked acute care although I have huge respect for those that do. If you are smart about it is an effective
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    Too old?

    CrunchRN replied to hpaige413's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No way. Go for
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    Will my license be at risk?

    CrunchRN replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    Your fine. If they are in adult day care they are probably not competent, but by getting them a higher level of care you took the safest course. The family is upset because you didn't notify them in a...
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    Who cleans the poo?

    CrunchRN replied to leilo0's topic in General Nursing

    Just clean that **** up and move
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    I hate my new grad nurse residency program HELP

    CrunchRN replied to nursingisfun4lyfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's just a job. Get what you can from it and then move
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    Addiction Why? And help!

    CrunchRN replied to Chachimendelo's topic in Patient Education

    Oh