CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get that technique. I will see if I can find a co-worker for a trial run. I think the only really difficult part will be not seeing the flash. And of course trying something
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for the excellent and much appreciated input. We always have butterflies, but I will get some 22G strait needles and give that a try along with all the other suggestions that you made....
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    No HTN. I am reluctant and this is why I have been asking for suggestions. It did clear quickly after I used the Coban to wrap it according to the subject. What you need to understand is that when...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Again beentherdone that it was not posted because it is "about me" except to the extent that I felt badly causing a hematoma and hoped someone would have some ideas that might prevent them. I...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well..... it is all still under discussion at this point. In the interim I wanted to find out if there were any modifiable factors I might be able to discover as far as technique. This is a long...
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    Hematoma with blood draws

    CrunchRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to advocate for her. That is why I was asking for any tips about my technique I might be able to change in order to not cause this. Your reply is rude and unhelpful Beentheredonethat....
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    Multiple Job Offers-Help!

    CrunchRN replied to nikki91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Job A would get you a much bigger skill set than b. Better for the future. A PP job would be easier to get down the line with that skill
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    Emotionally tired

    CrunchRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Aggressively pursue an out of hospital nursing
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    CrunchRN replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    As a non-acute care nurse CPR and the AED and O2 would be my
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    What to do when u find an unresponsive patient

    CrunchRN replied to LucasNewGrad's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My 1st question would be were they a code or did they have no code
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    RN License Renewal - Needs CE hours

    CrunchRN replied to nestorsalazarjr84's topic in Nursing Career

    There are lots of on-line CEU's avaiable. Try Wild Iris or Medscape. There are many
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    Older LVN with Expired License news advice

    CrunchRN replied to gethealthy2's topic in General Students

    I think it would be a lot to take on at age 65. Maybe you could find something that didn't require a license? Most facilities will rule you out if you cannot
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    Need some New Grad advice:(

    CrunchRN replied to nurselisa207's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well................ if you don't fill them out you DEFINITELY won't get anywhere. If you want it badly enough you will do the work to obtain what you
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    Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

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

    I had to stop reading after 2 pages because I was so disgusted with some of these responses and they show why nurses get so little respect from their employers and MD's. The O/P was absolutely right...
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    How to handle being bullied by nurse manager and colleagues?

    CrunchRN replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    Go to HR to
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    Deaf and pregnant: Live sign language interpreter or video conference for childbirth?

    CrunchRN replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a very difficult issue. When i worked in the medical office we had patients who would demand a live interpreter for their visits. The insurance might pay $70 for the visit and the interpreter...
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    Disciplinary Question

    CrunchRN replied to cristoloro's topic in Nurse Management

    Tough group. With his good record and having already apologized I would call it case closed. I would give him the benefit of the doubt that there is no need to overreact to one momentary lapse in...
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    Insurance & Weight Loss Meds

    CrunchRN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Be careful. Fen - phen worked great, but later they discovered it caused all those heart issues. He cannot be on meds forever so he must figure out some type of doable lifestyle change. Even the...
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    New Yorker moving Texas

    CrunchRN replied to shakamama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Fort Worth is wonderful. Thriving, lots of cool stuff and arts and all that. A true melting pot. Not too big, but not small. Very friendly people. We moved here 11 years ago and love
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    Career Change to Wound Care

    CrunchRN replied to coolbreezegurl's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Jump on
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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    If you are a good nurse that gives effective care to me or mine I wouldn't care that you may not exactly love love love us LOL. Night shift probably the best
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    It's not my job to pray with you.

    CrunchRN replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    And you are right. Call the hospital chaplain. I have no problem with it if it makes someone feel better, but as a non church going person I am not the best person for the
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    Tired of bed side

    CrunchRN replied to Naomimillerrr's topic in Patient Medications

    To get those kinds of jobs you need a more dynamic approach instead of hoping they will just fall into your lap via a link posted on the website. Start spending your off time looking for places that...
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    HIPPA Violation Question: Triage

    CrunchRN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    No identifying info = no
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    Nurses, how do you view your job?

    CrunchRN replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    It is "just a job". I do it to make a living. That said, the way i do it can have a profound effect on people and I hope i do it in such a way so that the effect is a positive one and the people...