CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    Someone stole my shoes (somewhat of a rant)

    CrunchRN replied to ducky2000's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but..... Sweet justice
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    Are NPs staff or providers?

    CrunchRN replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Definitely a provider. Act like it while still being
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    Finger oxygen saturation monitor?

    CrunchRN replied to Boosted's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe some Danskos? Diamonds are nice too. Good for you for being so thoughtful. That is worth more than any
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    I took the plunge...it feels weird

    CrunchRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. I believe it is hard for you to give up structure and security, but I think you will find it
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    Please teach me how to "boss" coworkers around.

    CrunchRN replied to jennibeans's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't ask and don't dictate. Guide. Easier said than done
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    New to OR -need advice -arrogant rude surgeon

    CrunchRN replied to ORGeek's topic in Operating Room

    There is one at every work place and every occupation. Just carry on and do not give them any
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    Thank you nurses

    CrunchRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just really want to thank nurses. I have been a nurse for 20 +years, but not an acute care nurse. My mom has had 3 rare cancers diagnosed in the last 2 years and multiple surgeries at the...
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    Insurance company nursing??

    CrunchRN replied to Raechel_92's topic in General Nursing

    I did high risk OB case management. Mostly tracking the at risk pregnant clients by phone. Bored me to tears. I only lasted 3
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    Glove use

    CrunchRN replied to Hopeful1003's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Clinic nursing. You will do mostly phone triage and case management so not nearly as much hand washing/glove
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    What do you do for money during nursing school?

    CrunchRN replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Students

    I worked nights as a ward clerk on weekends and all
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    Thank you gifts for clinical floor

    CrunchRN replied to guest707142's topic in General Students

    Personalized thank you cards would feed and refresh their souls. Share something you admired or that was helpful to you. They will love
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    IV Insertion Difficulty

    CrunchRN replied to chanjyj's topic in General Nursing

    Go slower and not so deep. It is the polar opposite of injections. I can get 30 blood draws in a row and then miss a couple and those 2 drive me bonkers for weeks. Still working on it
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    where do you learn blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I finally learned it after being a nurse for 16 years. Took a class from a phlebotomist. Very
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    Being offered a job in a General Surgery clinic

    CrunchRN replied to brkostman's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Just keep doing some per diem in the hospital. That way you can go back now or later. Once you leave acute care if you do not keep doing occasional shifts it is hard to get back in. Try clinic....
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    Reaction to rocephin

    CrunchRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Patient Medications

    Have seen all of that even with a vagal reaction to a blood
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    New Grad, which job should I take?

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

    #1 will give you better experience and training and allow for many more future possibilities. The other 2 choices lock you into only
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    New & Confused RN

    CrunchRN replied to Noel777's topic in General Nursing

    Get out of acute care. I can't guarantee you will love it, but you might find it a better
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    Requesting words of encouragement… I’m a new grad having a breakdown at work right now.

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

    Kind of neat that you care and don't blow it off, but you have to find a way to do what you do and not let it kill you. I am pulling for
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    Bad job reference from my school...now what?

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

    Have your current boss speak with HR. You have changed. Anxiety is a real killer, but you have moved past it. Pick yourself up and look at other places also. Not
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    Mean People

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

    I guess that explains why they are hiring so many................................ if they can't figure out the problem you should let management
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    Aortic stenosis

    CrunchRN replied to glitterglamRN's topic in Critical Care

    What is that drugs mechanism of
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    Divorced due to nursing career?

    CrunchRN replied to seahawksgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    He is a huge jerk. Ditch
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    Has anyone been caught omitting job on application

    CrunchRN replied to Alongroadtorn's topic in Nursing Career

    Go interview and at the interview just let them know that you accidentally left some job info off the app and
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    Cannot find no ADN programs!

    CrunchRN replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    This is certainly a funny one. No offense
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    I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    CrunchRN replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Your message is well intentioned for sure. If you could just reword it with the info in your 2nd post it would be much better. There you state what you meant about "being your patient" and your also...