CrimsonAlchemist

CrimsonAlchemist

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  1. Doctor needs to perform surgery but with charity care, seemed unhappy

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion, but should someone be denied potentially life saving/altering care because they can't pay for

  2. Help me remember the name of a very rare abd condition - organs turn gelatinous.

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    I too, am

  3. What would YOU ask the E.R.? (interview)

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    I'm a bit late to join the party, but this thread has def. given me a lot of useful information. Keep us

  4. 4th of July in the ER

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to tk88's topic in Emergency

    The 5yro sister of a friend of mine had a mortar blow up near her. 2nd and 3rd degree burns on her arms, legs, and face. Luckily her blue jean dress shielded her

  5. Customers always right- Really??

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Leelee2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The customer is not always right, even in retail...I hate that adage. I would, however like you to elaborate on your story.

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

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

    @RLeeRN I believe that nerdtonurse? was giving an extreme example of what could possible happen if the situation continues. As in IT WAS JUST AN EXAMPLE AND THIS HASN'T ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO THIS...

  7. It's starting to get real!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    I know!! Since last year sometime I've been saying "Hopefully I'll do well on my PAX-RN exam, then when I took it, it was "Hopefully I'll get into the school's program" and now it's "I"M STARTING...

  8. NLN Results....

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to JDLAStew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry you didn't succeed on your first try First, look at your scores and see where your weak spots are. Focus your studying on them. As for the reading comp and vocab...READ!! That is truly the best...

  9. Is my nursing school making me dumber?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to BobDoe's topic in General Students

    In my school's nursing program, a 92 would be considered a B as well. It's something like 100-95 A, 94-85 B, 84-75 C...Anything less is auto-fail out. I assumed most programs were like this...Also,...

  10. I absolutely HATE it!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Manepride's topic in General Students

    On behalf of my generation, I apologize and reiterate what everyone else has mentioned. Best to save the jokes for those that will understand and appreciate them. You are in school to learn, not to...

  11. Is my nursing school making me dumber?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to BobDoe's topic in General Students

    Gah!!!! I'm about to start my school's Generic Entry RN program this fall and this thread has seriously terrified me!

  12. Community College? You must be stupid.

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    From my personal experience, having attended a 4yr Uni and my local CC, I have to say that my CC's courses are actually HARDER than the Uni a was

  13. Saying a Prayer

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to UcStudentNurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Gotta agree with 1969 on

  14. How are some nurses nurses?!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to kellyjo's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my CNA clinicals, I was helping a pt get into bed from her wheelchair. I don't remember what her injury was, but it was inpatient rehab. I think she may have had an MI. ANYWAYS, that was...

  15. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm just a lowly nursing student, but I do hope that when I do get out there in the field, I'm recognized for my skills as a professional and a nurse, not for my haircut or body. I wonder, would this...

  16. Nursing students required to have health insurance?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    Personally, at the RN program i'm about to start, we either have to provide proof of health ins or sign a waiver basically saying we don't care if we get hurt and won't

  17. Taking good body mechanics too far?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've only had CNA training, but I believe I would have done the same as you. As I understand it, we are to promote independence whenever possible, and help if they need it. Your pt obviously didn't...

  18. Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    > I agree with everyone else. You have to take care of yourself before your can help others. My story isn't quite as drastic as yours, but last fall I was in a CNA class and had a wreck midway...

  19. How Competitive is RN school?

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

    It probably depends on where you are applying to. My school has an Accelerated RN program. You skip LPN and take an 18 month program and graduate an RN. They have 25 open spots a year and 100+ people...

  20. Which stethoscope to buy???

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

    My cousin gave me her Classic II S.E. and so far, I've really enjoyed it. I don't have much experience with stethoscopes...But I used it during my CNA course and it was lightweight and didn't get in...

  21. Is anyone waiting on acceptance letters for their fall 2011 program

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to NursingGCW's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I did a happy circle dance when I got it. lol Now I'm taking A&P2 during this summer session and I'll start the program in

  22. Is anyone waiting on acceptance letters for their fall 2011 program

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to NursingGCW's topic in General Students

    I got my acceptance letter into my school's Gen-RN program about 2 weeks

  23. HELP!!

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to Mzlatia1990's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had the same problem when studying for the PAX-RN test. Best advice I can give is figure out specifically your problem area and then find online guides/practice questions dealing with that. For...

  24. NLN Results....

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to JDLAStew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Vocob...the best I can say for vocabulary is to read. I've read since I was young and I have a strong working knowledge of vocab. If it's A&P vocab, study your book. We had some questions like...

  25. NLN Results....

    CrimsonAlchemist replied to JDLAStew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best I can tell you is study reading comprehension stuff. On my test, there was a lot of "read this and pick the main idea" questions or pick the best title based on the passage. Reading comprehension...