CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    Nursing Shortage in Central IL

    CrunchRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A rarity in this day and age. I bet if word gets out they will have an overwhelming
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    Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

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

    That is ridiculously low pay for how difficult and stressful the job
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    Patients taking selfies in clinical areas

    CrunchRN replied to whichone'spink's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You can't undo a trend that is already firmly established and trying to will just get people po'd at you and isn't worth
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    Would you quit this job? Wondering why I became a nurse in the first place.

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

    40k before taxes? Where is this? That is
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    So I just need to vent

    CrunchRN replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    Whatever. I cried sometimes out of frustration and hurt and 23 years later I am a good nurse. It is good to get to the point of not letting the cretins see you cry, but it takes time and
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    Tech allowed to just sit at desk most of day doing nothing

    CrunchRN replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good for you for not tolerating her laziness. Never be like
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    Does Anyone Have Eachother's Back Anymore?

    CrunchRN replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Insist that 2 people sign off on all narcotic
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    Getting back in the saddle after a med error

    CrunchRN replied to trishamn, MS, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It happened. Lesson learned. Even big bad experienced nurses make med errors. Just learn from it.
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    So I just need to vent

    CrunchRN replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    Put it in your rearview mirror. Tomorrow it will be forgotten by all but you. Just never do it to anybody else and know that sometimes life is just not fair. You will get past it and become a very...
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    How hard is it to swith nursing specialties or fields?

    CrunchRN replied to ONCRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    If you work hard at it you will be able to change if you
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    How can I say Thank You?

    CrunchRN replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I think a heartfelt statement in writing about how awesome they have been would be better than any food or
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    I can't stop thinking about quitting nursing school.

    CrunchRN replied to efsrous's topic in General Students

    I have done 23 years of outpatient nursing and it has worked out so I would say remember that you do not necessarily have to do hospital nursing if it is not your
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    I can't stop thinking about quitting nursing school.

    CrunchRN replied to efsrous's topic in General Students

    If you hate clinical it is perfectly fine to pursue some other choice. Nursing is not for everyone and it is not a failure of any kind. Don't keep doing it if you think you will hate
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    let go during orientation, needs advice?

    CrunchRN replied to sheepingarden's topic in General Nursing

    Do what makes you happiest. there are always jobs out there. That said give proper notice. They may opt to have you leave immediately, but do the professional thing and maybe the bridge won't be...
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    Getting over a med error, what now?

    CrunchRN replied to CmacD's topic in General Students

    You are human. A nurse who says she hasn't done the same is just lying to themselves. You will be a good nurse. Hang in
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    Forgot to carry out an order? Reportable to the BON?

    CrunchRN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    No. It takes much more than
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    Not new RN, but orienting and feel DUMB

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

    Always that way at a new job. Just power
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    Is this real? Vein light

    CrunchRN replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    I have an inexpensive one that is nothing like that. I
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    an 'easier' specialty

    CrunchRN replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Emergency

    Clinical research. It has stress, but also everything you
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    US Citizen Going Abroad for RN

    CrunchRN replied to victoria1014's topic in General Students

    Baaad idea. May end up worthless int he
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    Pay shock

    CrunchRN replied to bethymaester's topic in General Nursing

    Do I have to remove my clothing for
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    Spiking IV fluids by PCT's

    CrunchRN replied to nurseajs1's topic in General Nursing

    I hope
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    Which way do I go? (New grad)

    CrunchRN replied to NurseVick15's topic in General Nursing

    If they aren't worried then they are messed up. Anxiety (for a short time) is your and your patients savior. It will keep you extra alert. Part of the process of becoming a truly good
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    Help with job options, shot self in foot

    CrunchRN replied to Imeanreally's topic in General Nursing

    It never does. Working as a nurse does the actual preparing part. Without an active license you will not get a job so make it active and then get your tusch out there. You can find a job as a...
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    Help with job options, shot self in foot

    CrunchRN replied to Imeanreally's topic in General Nursing

    Is your license current? If so just hit the pavement and hand out resume's anywhere and everywhere and network your hiney off and you will eventually find someone to give you a