CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    I feel like a complete failure

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

    Apply for everything. For LTC and ALF's walk in professionally dressed and resume in hand. Same with clinics, urgent cares etc..... Do ti like it is your job and something will
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    Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    CrunchRN replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a thing to hide, but the idea of people recording me at work and using those images in any way they want makes me uncomfortable. I just don't like having my image "out there" floating...
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    Stick with clinic job or accept hospital job?

    CrunchRN replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    It will be much harder to ever get an acute care job the longer you are at the clinic job. So if acute care is something you think you will want eventually you better grab it
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    Trying to get back into nursing after six yes

    CrunchRN replied to Perisoreus's topic in Nursing Career

    Look for research nurse jobs. They might consider your background valuable. Even look at research assistant jobs to get an
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    Vacation Policy at your hospital

    CrunchRN replied to carrie13's topic in General Nursing

    That really sucks. I really feel the hospitals treat their nurses as though they are a nun living at the convent with no other life or family.
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    Multiple interviews, possible offers, new grad needs help

    CrunchRN replied to mrdearmas's topic in Nursing Career

    Wait and see what is actually a solid offer in writing. Talk is cheap. Then do what will be best for your future plans and do not worry about salary until you have the
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    Late bloomer ADN - Should I get my BSN?

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

    I think the answer depends on how many more years you plan to work and in what area. I am your age and have an ADN. I may (hopefully) only work another 8.5 years and it would not earn me any more...
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    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    CrunchRN replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I take it yearly. Not mandatory, but strongly encouraged and provided free at the university I work at. Concerns - none for myself, but in hospitals if all the visitors do not also have it then...
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    Cannot stand director

    CrunchRN replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    You just have to suck it up in nursing school and get out of there without putting a target on your back. That is the bitter
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    Which State is friendly for a returning RN after a long absence?

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

    I have heard north Dakota
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    Should I give up my dream job or risk my marriage?

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

    Go with your husband if you love him. Jobs come and go and you can find them anywhere. Usually with a local address and licenseyou will get a much better response to
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    Need advice please on giving up on nursing tomorrow

    CrunchRN replied to coldsteel1's topic in General Nursing

    It is fine to not be a nurse. If you are happy and can afford it. That stress level will kill you eventually. If you did want to try though why not look for an outpatient nursing
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    Career change looming... need advice.

    CrunchRN replied to Komelika's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually need that kind of person in nursing. Are you comfortable with long shifts on your feet? Can you wrap your head around giving the most personal hands on care patients will need? Do you deal...
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    Tough point in my life

    CrunchRN replied to BearFeet's topic in General Nursing

    I would quit and find a mundane low stress job to pay the bills until you are feeling better. i hope you are seeing a cognitive
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    Dialysis sites in the suburbs

    CrunchRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Recently not one, but two brand new dialysis sites have been built within a mile of my middle class suburban home. I have never seen any before out in the burbs. I never see anyone actually using...
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    Dialysis sites in the suburbs

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow. That is
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    Feeling Lost: Prestigious Nursing School Debt

    CrunchRN replied to seekinghappy's topic in General Students

    Seekinghappy, I have an ADN from a community college (22 years ago) and I have worked in research at a university for the last 11 years. I amcertified in this specialty now also. It did not hinder...
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    Our units acuity is at an all time high.

    CrunchRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it low staffing because people are out or because the hospitals will not pay to hire enough staff? Just
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    Feeling Lost: Prestigious Nursing School Debt

    CrunchRN replied to seekinghappy's topic in General Students

    I t doesn't matter where you get your degree from. That is basically a house payment of debt you will have around your neck for 20+ years and it will prevent you from being able to afford a home for...
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    Considering a new job

    CrunchRN replied to Kimberly815's topic in General Nursing

    That is probably a plum job that will go to a very experienced person so I wouldn't apply at this point or your manager may not be real happy with you. I would talk to her about how you feel and look...
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    Does this make a bad nurse/aide?

    CrunchRN replied to Rocktheman's topic in Nursing Career

    We all have our moments. I am sure the LPN has made bigger mistakes than yours. Learn from it, never repeat it, and give yourself a break. None of us will ever be
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    Dialysis sites in the suburbs

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is a suburb of Fort Worth. There parking lots still seem to be empty a year later. We have a "young families" population so I guess that is why I am surprised to see
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Guilty as charged
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a research subject who reports she always gets hematomas from her blood draws. Sure enough when I did her blood draw she got one. First one I have ever caused that I know of. Only the basilic...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Greentea! BTDT - this is a chronic irreversible inevitably progressive condition that takes years to end a person's life. I did not list many details because I am very hesitant to do that on a...