CrunchRN ADN, RN

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    Reprimanded for reporting medication errors and so much more

    CrunchRN replied to reprimanded's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Keep a low profile. Mind your own business. Just make sure you do things right and do not worry about anybody else. Nursing school survival 101 And nothing about school on
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    Can You Be Fired....

    CrunchRN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on their HR policy. If they have a policy that states you have to they can choose to write you up and then eventually fire you. Check your policy book. They just don't want to pay extra...
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    Got an email saying that we are encouraged to have our MSN by 2017

    CrunchRN replied to pheonixRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    MEC028 - LOL. That really does put the BS in getting the
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    Other Rewarding Careers Beside Nursing

    CrunchRN replied to aquarius89's topic in Nursing Career

    It is called winning the lottery and being a volunteer......
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    medical abuse?

    CrunchRN replied to sfaithj's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is horrible and it is kind of a nebulous area, but it has to be done and all you can do is try to provide as much privacy, comfort, and pain relief as possible and get it over as quickly as...
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    vent:mail order pharmacies

    CrunchRN replied to ninjanursek's topic in Patient Medications

    Aetna is the worst! I have spent days/weeks/ hours trying to get my new yearly RX filled for my BP med. They say it has auth, then it doesn't, then it does, then it doesn't. Then they say they...
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    Got an email saying that we are encouraged to have our MSN by 2017

    CrunchRN replied to pheonixRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    llg - I made an ASS(out of me)umption also. Good
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    Got an email saying that we are encouraged to have our MSN by 2017

    CrunchRN replied to pheonixRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Seriously? Then they need to pay 100% and raise your pay to what an MSN should
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    EliteNurse, Did you ever work int he DFW area? My experience of North Texas is nothing like yours. However, I have not worked in central or eastern Texas and i hear things may be different in those...
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    First job! How can I be a great LTC RN?

    CrunchRN replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they are giving you 4 weeks orientation it must be a good place. Don't worry we all learn it all on the job these days. After being a nurse for 17 years (not acute care) I finally learned how to...
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    I only speak English. Except vacation Spanish LOL! Unless you are in the boarder areas and further south thank Kingsville like the previous poster said it is not a problem. Heck, lots of the...
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    Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    CrunchRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about focusing on suggestions to help with the issue instead of doging and sniping? It is a big issue if it disturbs the whole unit. I wonder if a translator could give you some phrases that...
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not a republican christian and the people of Texas have treated me just fine. Great actually. Both my husband and i have found this to be true. DFW is really a melting pot, but the people who...
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    Going from hospital to clinic setting - taking a step backwards?

    CrunchRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    So glad it worked out
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Fort Worth is way better than Dallas. No
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    I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    CrunchRN replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is how you learn. Learning to be an "experienced" nurse is a process and a sometimes brutal one. You have done exactly what a good nurse who will become an excellent nurse does. Reflect on...
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Fort Worth is great. The county hospital is John Peter Smith and the 2 biggest hospital systems are Baylor All Saints and Texas Health
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ha ha Medic2 - we have the same reaction. Love
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    Considering moving, New York to Texas

    CrunchRN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moved to Texas 10 years ago from the west coast for my husbands work. I love it here in north texas. The people are
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    You won't believe.....

    CrunchRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion this whole thing is blown way out of proportion. The nurse was busy. The student did not get the attention she wanted within 2 seconds and so called it "eating their young"....
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    When is too soon to quit?

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

    All you can do is ask. They may or may not be
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    You won't believe.....

    CrunchRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    You shouild have told her "only the tender and tasty
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    A few questions about bedside manner.

    CrunchRN replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You sound like a wonderful nurse to me. I am sorry it isn't acknowledged
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    Nurse to medical secretary?

    CrunchRN replied to Mary C's topic in Nursing Career

    They will give you receptionist pay. If that is fine go for it. It isn't like you will be doing anything that will put you at risk as long as you stick to the duties a non nurse receptionist would...