CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    Rehab pts, cabulances, and toileting

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    My apologies. I should have been more clear. She will be going from the rehab facility to the appointment. She is confused, but also knows what is happening to her and knows people. She is drowsy...
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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    CrunchRN replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jon, You need to let go of the anger. It is having an effect on your interviews. Were those things awful? Sure. However, for you to succeed and get your life back on track you need to let it go...
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    Should I write a memoir?

    CrunchRN replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I think that would be great. Go for
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    SNF Patient demanding to leave

    CrunchRN posted a topic in General Specialties

    What happens when a competent patient who is a Hoyer lift 2 person transfer demands that they go
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    We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    CrunchRN replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am living this nightmare right now and let me tell you it is hell. My parents worked and saved, but all the money is tied up in their home. 4 months ago my mom was completely independent and my dads...
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    CrunchRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I had to like and quote this one because I agree
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    CrunchRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I am fairly discerning. I only "like" posts if it shows common sense and/or humor. I only notice if my posts get any likes when they are controversial threads. I find it interesting at that point to...
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    New Unit Clerk feeling discouraged

    CrunchRN replied to Kiwi19's topic in General Nursing

    It does get easier. Studying medical terminology will
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    RN with medical marijuana card

    CrunchRN replied to youenjoymyself's topic in General Nursing

    I would look for a nursing job outside the hospital where drug testing is not
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    CrunchRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this thread was about the "predicted nursing shortage". Not the ages old ADN vs BSN battle which has already been hashed out here about a billion times. I do agree with those that say there...
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    SNF Patient demanding to leave

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Specialties

    Thank you all for your responses. Currently she is at a very nice rehab and getting excellent care. She is truly lucky to have gotten into this one. Her confusion has increased even after UTI...
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    SNF Patient demanding to leave

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Specialties

    Difficult to say. Patient would get a 30 on the MMSE, but is not quite right. This is my mom, but I am a research nurse so do not normally deal with these types of issues. No way can she go home, but...
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    Mom Passed

    CrunchRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss. It is even harder when you have a difficult
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    Anybody have rituals they do when a patient passes?

    CrunchRN replied to crnfaIwillbe's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is kind of
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    SNF Patient demanding to leave

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Specialties

    What if the family knows they need to stay? What does the family
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    What's the shortest time you stayed at a job and why did you leave?

    CrunchRN replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    3 months. Radiation oncology. I rocked the office nurse part, but the patients from the hospital were so acutely sick with pumps and needing high dose morphine. Way over my skill set and I knew I had...
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    Wedding Help!

    CrunchRN replied to ashleyred11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A well placed white lie is useful. During my Medsurg (5th quarter) I ran off to Cancun with my husband. I told them I had a sick family member in Florida. I took my books and studied on the beach í...
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    Bizarre Co-Worker Rant!

    CrunchRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the south and co-workers just call each other by the first name. For patients we may use the Ms or MR depending on the
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    Trouble for taking Doctors candy

    CrunchRN replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    I WANT to believe something this ridiculous could not be
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    Don't bring your misery to work!

    CrunchRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    It is actually a relief to leave your carp at the door and go do the job you are paid to do and do it
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    Does anyone here like nursing?

    CrunchRN replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    Like it? Not even important. It has bought me a wonderful home and fabulous vacations and a really good life. So, liking it is not an
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    HELP. I AM DROWNING

    CrunchRN replied to Gus0110's topic in Nursing Career

    It always feels like that at a new job. You need to just stick with it. After 3 months it gets
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    Don't bring your misery to work!

    CrunchRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I agree
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    Mandatory Vaccine Waiver in Nursing School/Clinicals

    CrunchRN replied to firecracker_1's topic in General Students

    You will not have any clinical sites accept you without the vaccinations. Your choice. No way to be a nurse without clinical. Basically, you are a guest and they will easily reject you if you do not...
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    Need some input please.

    CrunchRN replied to Pjones71's topic in Chamberlain College

    That debt will ruin any hope you have of retiring eventually. Also, the interest, you will be paying it the rest of your life as you can never discharge it. What if something happens and you or your...