CrimsonAlchemist

CrimsonAlchemist

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  1. Become a successful Nurse if you hate A&P?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Enmc412's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't find A&P very interesting either, but now that I've started Nursing School, and am pulling it together with Microbiology and nursing principles, it is a lot more

  2. PACU Clinical?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to CrimsonAlchemist's topic in PACU

    Not mean at all. I would do the same in your seat. =D It kind of surprised me when I saw the schedule and I started thinking over all that I could/couldn't do. I kind of figured that I'd be doing a...

  3. Can you please school me?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Students

    I checked off on my bedside assessment 2wks ago. I started at the head and work to the feet, and doing vitals

  4. What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i have a littman classic ii that i got from my cousin and a prestige medical one. not sure which. it came in a kit that my school's bookstore was selling. this may sound odd, but i actually like it...

  5. Why does everyone seem to want to work L&D?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would currently love to work in L&D or postpartum. Unfortunately(or fortunately depending on your POV) I'm still a student and don't really know everything it entails. I think part...

  6. Student Uniforms - What are yours like?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ours are Dickie, kind of a weird blueish-gray. Paired with the white lab coats, they make me look frumpy IMHO. I wish we could have royal blue or something. I'm a bubbly person and gray is very out of...

  7. Hours of Nursing school?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Amanda1105's topic in General Students

    My first semester(AASN): Tues: 12:30-3:30 Wednesday: Clinical 6AM:3:30 Thurs: 8:30-3:30 I also have Microbiology tuesday morning and the lab Friday, and an online Health Assessment

  8. How long did it take you to get into a program?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to willowita's topic in General Students

    I got in on my first try. That being said, my school has a yearly wait list. You complete all the prereqs and take the NLN-PAX and apply for the program. Acceptance is based mostly on PAX scores. if...

  9. My first week of Nursing School!!!!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to GamerGirL337's topic in General Students

    I know the feeling. I just started a fast track RN program and this is my school's second year doing it. Our pinning ceremony(for those of us that survive) is set for December 12th, 2012!! It's crazy...

  10. Clinicals

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to kitty222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My first clinical date is Sept 21st =D So

  11. I want to call shenanigans!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    The high school I graduated from had to stop serving cinnamon rolls and couldn't use cinnamon in ANYTHING because one person was allergic. I don't know how severe her allergy was, but I guess it was...

  12. Mike Tyson trading places w/ a nurse on TV show tonight!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had heard about this, but forgot...I've got it set to record on DVR now though

  13. we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    My problem isn't with missing polish. In fact, I can barely paint my nails. They always turn out horrible =( My problem is going to be stopping biting my nails. I've always done is and putting nasty...

  14. make up?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    No makeup for me. Didn't wear it in CNA clinicals, don't plan on wearing it in the future. Too much mess. As long as I look well groomed, I'm

  15. The same old battle - work vs school! Ughh..

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    A while back, I interviewed for a housekeeping position to get my foot in the door of my hospital. When I told the interviewer that I was a student, about to start nursing school, and that was my...

  16. DOH showed today while I was out playing.

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm missing something too, but what did you do wrong??

  17. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    I start an accelerated RN program in less than a month and ya'll are really scaring me...I've heard that the program I'm starting is really hard. It's an 18 month program that gets me straight to RN....

  18. Scrubs - what do you wear?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a set of flower print scrubs that I got a Walmart for CNA clinicals that I love(and are so comfy!)...I'm about to start an RN program and I think our uniform is white

  19. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Slaughter. And yes, he was a

  20. NCLEX Results

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to iRNman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you do the

  21. Are you an organ donor?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes I

  22. Does it really have to be this hard?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to krjacobs07's topic in General Students

    I agree with H0pefulStdnt I'm about to start my school's 18 month RN program. It's gonna be hard, I know that. But I also know that when I get through it, I'll be that much

  23. Inappropriate medications for the elderly

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Probably not much help, but some meds(especially those that mess with the kidneys) can cause elderly people to become dehydrated and they can get confused when dehydrated. I guess one has to weight...

  24. Noncompliant parents. Do I have any rights to protect my license?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to RNC-NIC's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, what ever happened to the child? This situation caught my interest, and I'd like to know if the parents ever became compliant? Or did the child's condition improve? Or what? What

  25. How to quit immediately ?!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Or you could give two week notice but then say you aren't available to work for the next two