crazin01

crazin01

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  1. Outgoing LVN refuses to do a Narc Count

    crazin01 replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is there no count sheet/record of when a count occurs and the two witnesses to this count? Simply because a fellow nurse (supervisor or not) says something happen, I recall a familiar phrase years...

  2. Can I work with a hurt ankle?

    crazin01 replied to Deepage's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if these is any kind of update to your friends' situation, OP? Is her ankle beginning to heal? Or, is her new employer being at least understanding towards her

  3. How to forgive yourself

    crazin01 replied to feb127's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I also still have not forgiven myself and continue to feel horrible guilt and shame from what I've done and how it has hurt those closest to me. So, you are far from the only one to feel this way. I...

  4. Can I work with a hurt ankle?

    crazin01 replied to Deepage's topic in General Nursing

    I also was curios as to if the injury is work-related? If so, the employer has to provide you with light duty (as ordered by her treating doctor) for the same number of hours. At least, this my...

  5. Staff Recognition

    crazin01 replied to rhummel's topic in General Nursing

    I think the biggest thing is to acknowledge them going above & beyond. Also, as Cheyenne responded, meal tickets and offering a decent discount at the facilities gift shop are usually nice to get....

  6. Arrest for pointing unloaded firearm

    crazin01 replied to melbot's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    (I'm not saying you are lying or leaving parts out, but from what you've stated, it just sounds horribly corrupt or we're missing a key element or two of your case.) I understand the 'victim' has...

  7. BP freak out

    crazin01 replied to bindikwan's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me as though this particular nurse does not want to have to give the PRN BP med, sort of being lazy especially because of the attitude given, watching you retake the vitals and going as...

  8. Not happy with new position

    crazin01 replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if you're a newer nurse, or just to the site but my two cents is also to stick it out. Since you have a 12 week orientation, I'm strongly leaning towards you being a new graduate. My...

  9. PA DUI, what to expect?

    crazin01 replied to Whats next's topic in Nurses Recovery

    'I understand the whole 'it wasn't a relapse, never really had or officially diagnosed with a substance abuse problem' but that is probably not what the board will say. YBut upon review, the BON...

  10. PA RN denied Maryland license because of PHMP contact in PA

    crazin01 replied to LouPagsBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't have experience with this, but have seen it usually happens the new state does not accept the old states monitoring program for whatever reason. And then new state will require you to start...

  11. PA DUI, what to expect?

    crazin01 replied to Whats next's topic in Nurses Recovery

    (I only saw your 2nd post after I sent mine!) But, what hippiegirl & I both (I think, right HG?) are referring to is the contract with the VRP of PNAP, under the PHMP. (Voluntary Recovery...

  12. PA DUI, what to expect?

    crazin01 replied to Whats next's topic in Nurses Recovery

    1) you hired an attorney and they just didn't show up for an ARD hearing??? Um, better believe i'd damn well be phone & internet stalking them 10 minutes after hearing over. If they had an...

  13. Nurses in disciplinary monitoring who have to cont taking Rx'd narcs

    crazin01 replied to bookjunkie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    After a injury, I was on long-term narcotics for years, managed with my other health issues with my PCP (after numerous treatment modalities were unsuccessful and the only further option was...

  14. deleted post

    crazin01 replied to wifeseekinghelp's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I second what commuter said. There are lots of folks here with lots of experience and not only knowledge and experiences to share, but more importantly support to whatever your situation is. (I was...

  15. Nursing agency opportunity

    crazin01 replied to bonchristy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any experience, but never in NY as a nurse. Do they have a website? Or a quick google search might yield interesting results. I found another post from last September here on AN.com,...

  16. It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    crazin01 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Lupie, I see lately stuff sorta stinks at this employer and you were contemplating leaving lately (or at least looking for another position). I wonder if any colleagues found out and are being jerks...

  17. Help with first semester of nursing school?

    crazin01 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit of a dork, not just with nursing school. But, to me, I prefer to know why something happens & how it happens. Same rules apply for fixing stuff at home, car or working. So, if you...

  18. Chemical dependency evaluation and lab drug alcohol screening?

    crazin01 replied to SandyOh1967's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm also trying to piece together what exactly happened, that you are now receiving recommendations/requirements to comply with a monitoring/treatment program. I'm just assuming you've received...

  19. Confused about PTO

    crazin01 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility allow you to 'cash out' some PTO at end of the year? I used to do that often so I would not lose the PTO hours that are 'expiring'. I've also seen facilities cap the number of PTO...

  20. How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

    crazin01 replied to sarabear44's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a smaller hospital in my hometown years ago. I'm not sure if this is the same everywhere, but they used to give PRN/flex employees a significantly higher hourly wage compared to...

  21. How to Explain a Termination to Future Employers?

    crazin01 replied to RN_Erin's topic in General Nursing

    OP Sorry, sort of a really bad situation. I also agree, you are very lucky the hospital isn't going to report you to the board. And while the situation is understandable, now you've learned the...

  22. The effects of not reporting harassment

    crazin01 replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    not much needs to be said you haven't. Awesome job standing up for yourself in a respectable manner and not taking this BS. What a shame your NM doesn't have the backbone necessary to be a good...

  23. Came clean & Fired yesterday

    crazin01 replied to savandanurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You've received great advice already. I don't have experience with Texas, but self-reporting is a good thing and i would think would certainly not push the starting of monitoring program back. Plus,...

  24. adding up my narcotics

    crazin01 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I have it saved as a word document, so I just print it out & keep lots of copies in my locker/bag when I traveled. I tried to keep it thorough but maximize space, as I was CV & ICU when I...

  25. adding up my narcotics

    crazin01 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Are the doses given as partials? Like, each vial of fentanyl has 100 mcg, so you're able to cover a few patients with one vial (even though technically not supposed to)? Is it wasted for each...