CrunchRN ADN, RN

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  1. CrunchRN

    I quit the PA rat race.

    CrunchRN replied to Non Sequitir's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you are making a very smart decision. At my work we have an MD school and PA program and you are right about many things mentioned. Also, this way you will get and always have your RN so if...
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    New RN/inexperienced nurse considering nurse externship

    CrunchRN replied to MarshaRabbit's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest issue will be getting a new grad RN job of any type if you are only willing to do part-time. Almost nobody will hire and train a new grad on a part-time basis. And then you will become...
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    Take a pay cut to go to office

    CrunchRN replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    Research has its stresses, but it is pretty great. If you can make it work without causing financial stress you should go for
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    When is the Right Time to Leave First Job - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    CrunchRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    2 years will look much better on the resume and show respect for those that have helped you through the tough 1st
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    Discouraged. No longer hopeful

    CrunchRN replied to sashaq's topic in LPN to RN

    My instructors were the polar opposite of supportive or encouraging. You just have to get past that and succeed. You can do
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    How to protect yourself from infections after work?

    CrunchRN replied to NurseIAm0613's topic in General Nursing

    The infected are everywhere. Everywhere! LOL. I think washing your hands, cleaning your phone when you leave work, and throwing your scrubs in the bin and washing them separately are reasonable...
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    Feeling discouraged

    CrunchRN replied to Zerocks's topic in General Students

    Sometimes you can just fake it to instill confidence. You seem caring and intelligent and I sense you will be a good
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    Rant: subservient RNs

    CrunchRN replied to target98765's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I would want you as my nurse and my loved ones
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    Already bored in PP.. now what

    CrunchRN replied to NursingNapsNetflix's topic in Nursing Career

    You are overthinking it. Just go do L&d and then you can worry about the rest
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    What Other Jobs Can I Do?

    CrunchRN replied to today091979's topic in Nursing Career

    Look at office jobs, case management, and
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    Should I self report?

    CrunchRN replied to Sunnywd's topic in General Nursing

    I do not get why they think you did this? How many Lopressor were missing? Could it not have been anybody on the unit? I see no earthly reason why any nurse would be diverting Lopressor so the write...
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    Almost fired for med error

    CrunchRN replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    Wow. That sucks. I am sorry you are being treated so
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    Starting Phlebotomy

    CrunchRN replied to Alexandra888's topic in General Nursing

    I have had this situation. Just grab the garbage can and throw an ice pack on the back of the
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    Don't be an Autobot

    CrunchRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That is truly awful. Much turnover? Are the new grad millineals ok with
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    Don't be an Autobot

    CrunchRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I hear some nurses are forced by their employers to use that scripting stuff which i think is absolutely ridiculous and condescending sounding and I really feel for those poor nurses.. I wish my...
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    Feeling VERY Incompetent

    CrunchRN replied to kyfitch's topic in General Nursing

    Experience and willingness to learn are all you need. The nursing school fundamentals are just a foundation. Another thing. The disgruntled ones make the loudest noise. The happy ones don't need to...
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    Misdemeanors

    CrunchRN replied to amens7988's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Nursing is not the holy grail. If you can't do that you can succeed in a million other
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    Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    CrunchRN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I only give advice when asked to do
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    It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    CrunchRN replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    That is nuts! The employers are getting away with murder. Is it due to a glut of nurses. Why are young people even going into nursing
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    Would you give up a great federal job to pursue a nursing degree

    CrunchRN replied to Divalish918's topic in General Students

    How much do you make? Cannot respond without that
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    How to annoy irritating Drs.

    CrunchRN replied to Avid reader's topic in Nursing Humor

    I need some too
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    Help / Confused in life

    CrunchRN replied to potatoz's topic in General Students

    Either reason is fine. Go for it. I got my ADN 27 years ago and it has provided a great living. I started out with only a
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    Sharp pain like burning after needle insertion

    CrunchRN replied to NurseBoy1983's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need an introduction. Just Google
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    Okay to "babysit" a friend's medically complex child?

    CrunchRN replied to sewinnett's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Only if you can do through a professional agency. You must protect
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    Should nursing pay remain modest?

    CrunchRN replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    No. If you do a hard job well you should be paid