crazin01

crazin01

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  1. Safety issue: 2 high risk pt's: one fell during shift

    crazin01 replied to LonghornChic's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    sorry you had such an atrocious series of issues with management in regards to this issue. Sounds like you're better off leaving them in your dust, but I'd be fuming if in your position. And patient...

  2. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    crazin01 replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    the practices in CA given by OP & a few others are pretty ridiculous, speaking to family despite staff reiterating family refuses, numerous meetings, etc. However, as reiterated close to the OP,...

  3. new to dialysis

    crazin01 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi. I am an experienced RN (tele, ICU) and am just starting my journey into dialysis. And I am excited and needed to sorta YELL IT FROM THE ROOF TOP SOMEWHERE!!! Sorry, I just wanted to get that...

  4. What now?

    crazin01 replied to babyrnhlw's topic in General Nursing

    I too experienced that feeling after completing my BSN. It's just odd to not have that deadline/assignment looming in the back of your head. I don't think it's weird at all. You've been in school...

  5. When you're the patient...

    crazin01 replied to quazar's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find I also minimize pain. Maybe not so much a nursing thing, but a background thing. My 80 year-old grandmother has OA so bad in her right knee, that she can barely walk with a cane (which is not...

  6. I got a job!

    crazin01 replied to AntelopeTongue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congrats!!! I'm also curious, what type of facility/specialty etc. and yes, 5 months is relatively short. (I've been out of nursing work for 34 months... and return to it this week! FINALLY!!!)...

  7. Pre employment drug test in Ohio

    crazin01 replied to Tinaaaa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, something is definitely not adding up here. 4 months into employment? Wow. I'm wondering if somehow one of the 'chosen few' employees was offended by you somehow & they needed a quick...

  8. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    crazin01 replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand how hard it can be to report this kind of thing, as well as the fear of losing your job. It's so crappy that people abuse their power in this manner. Anyways, from what you stated, you...

  9. Isnap diluted urine

    crazin01 replied to Frustrated1999's topic in Nurses Recovery

    this may be a silly question, as I know all states are different and set their own rules. Even though controlled substances may have a valid prescription/documented necessity etc, do different states...

  10. Isnap diluted urine

    crazin01 replied to Frustrated1999's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My contract states no 'mood-altering medications' and ambien/zolpidem is most definitely within that realm. I'm pretty sure there's no wiggle room on different states considering ambien a non mood...

  11. Missed Test due to Schedule, What Will Happen?

    crazin01 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sally, that is a great idea & I've often wondered how firstlab goes about adding approved collectors' &/or sites. My work schedule will be changing soon to 0800-2000. The closest approved...

  12. Missed Test due to Schedule, What Will Happen?

    crazin01 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    glad to hear it won't be held against you. Sometimes it just seems like such crap because you didn't really do anything wrong here and it could have gone either way. Anyways, and thanks for the info...

  13. Missed Test due to Schedule, What Will Happen?

    crazin01 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't really have anything to add, other than I'm so sorry all this is going on. I remember you're other post about the bad timing during work etc, seemingly every time. I don't know how/why but...

  14. Not abusing, medicating

    crazin01 replied to Colpn71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    what was the timeframe, from the med discrepancy, to fired, to employer reporting to the BON? Did they send it certified/receipt requested mail, or anything? I can't see how they can say you...

  15. correctional nursing...

    crazin01 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    forgive me if I'm missing something here.. I'm finally able to seek nursing work (yay!) and have seen (both other places and on AN) that corrections nursing is usually recovery friendly. I'm just...

  16. under investigation by TN BON

    crazin01 replied to nay93rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    While I cannot speak to the BONs' future actions, I know at least PA modified their monitoring program. Now, in order to retain your nursing license, you CAN take controlled substances, following...

  17. Desperate for answers regarding IPN

    crazin01 replied to Rosa09's topic in Nurses Recovery

    curious how you're evaluation went, Rosa. Other than hearing how that was though, I think you're best bet is to comply with IPN. It does stink, it's only a lot once you get accustomed to it, then...

  18. I'm FAILING!!!

    crazin01 replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    also my first thought, but I felt b*&$#y thinking it. Glad it wasn't just me... I agree with others: take advantage of the tutorial services available. Meet with your instructors, regularly if...

  19. An awkward workplace conflict

    crazin01 replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    couldn't agree more with been there. Gotta love nursing & catty

  20. Voluntary Recovery Program Dropout?

    crazin01 replied to Gaby1971's topic in Nurses Recovery

    HI! welcome to a great supportive place with really smart folks who have been through pretty much anything you can imagine. I just wanted to reach out here as I sent a private message (PM) to you, so...

  21. Missed Deadline..What to Do?

    crazin01 replied to SunshineeStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Forgive me, as I'm assuming you're in a BSN program and I was an ADN-RN student, so I may not fully understand a normal, 4-year bachelors program, (I assume general ed stuff that fills pre-requisite...

  22. New grad and nervous about having job offer withdrawn...

    crazin01 replied to redneckrussianRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    that's unfortunate when you were just trying to help the poor man. I'm pretty sure in most states, background checks can be bought online or through state police, for cheap (in PA it's about $10 I...

  23. Floor to ICU

    crazin01 replied to chacha82's topic in Critical Care

    I also went from a med-surg RN to ICU and LOVED it. Yes, it was also a smaller hospital, but learned a LOT that was missing in tying together lose ends (pathophysiologically, etc) on the floor....

  24. Calling in for no sleep

    crazin01 replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    From Saturday at 0330 until monday at 0700 is over 48 hours, not merely 27. As evidenced here I am very far from the only one to function while not getting enough rest. Not just in nursing, but in all...

  25. Nurse Manager fabricated report

    crazin01 replied to ptrad's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a horrible experience with my first nurse manager 10 years ago & despite numerous staff going to DON & up the chain, it took FIVE years for administration to actually have a 'thick...