CrossCountryRN2008

CrossCountryRN2008

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  1. Can I ask a question that is NOT related to nursing...?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    Have you gotten tested for chlamydia and all other STIs? They cause urinary symptoms and flank pain. Most STIs can lay dormant for years before causing issues. See a gyno get blood and urine tests...

  2. If BSN's are preferred, then make that min requirement for NCLEX

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to deebaxster's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It would clarify the difference and urge employers to pay more for ban prepared nurses. EMT does it by level of education. Same in

  3. Nurse fired for refusing flu shot

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She could have just talked to her ob and gotten it from the OB or gotten a MD note for work stating

  4. does having a previous degree make a difference in salary?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not for me. Maybe if I had a different one it might but the only difference was the BSN according to

  5. If BSN's are preferred, then make that min requirement for NCLEX

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to deebaxster's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  6. Oversaturation? Why am I working short staffed?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    It is both oversaturation and greed in the administration of hospitals. It is all business and money to them so they screw the patients and

  7. MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just curious but what is her reason for the order to not let him

  8. MD order to NOT allow resident to go to the hospital

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Enthused RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Legally he has the right to go. The NP can refuse to order it but medics cannot if they feel he needs ED workup for whatever

  9. $11/hr as a registered nurse

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to naikosbripad's topic in General Nursing

    Wow low

  10. No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    As in MD residents doing

  11. No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    If it is to be true total care then keep a 1 to 4 ratio not much

  12. how to renew my expired RN license

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to allaboutfun's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Were you licensed in Hawaii? Of it expired you have extra

  13. tech constantly badmouthing nurses to physicians

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to bumblebee3d's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just ignore her and go about your job. Speak with the manager as

  14. Cath lab RN, new grad, weird.

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to RNslif's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry for the spelling. I have a toddler playing with the

  15. Cath lab RN, new grad, weird.

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to RNslif's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Technically you are working as a tech not a nurse in the navy. You are a nurse working as a tech but you can find civilian work to count as nursing experience or go for you BSN and try to get into an...

  16. ER nurses bringing pts to the floor soiled

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to garn12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Plus how disrespectful to the

  17. Does CNA job helps in Nursing School?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Students

    Yes it helps with patient care bedside manner and possibly a job in the long

  18. Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It can be when single. Not providing for kids. Before a kid, my income went far and was saving. Add in a kid and relocation for spouse's job then his furlough and it is a

  19. PCA and Nurse Aide, what's the difference

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to ConstantLearner2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cna is certified and can work hospital or SNF. Pca is not certified and limited to hospital

  20. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Tuition aide is a perk not required. What happened to personal

  21. Working the holidays

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Karebear29's topic in General Nursing

    I might bring something for the staff but not the patients. Just being pleasant and if allowed holiday design scrubs is enough. Patients usually have restricted

  22. Resigning

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Sinah's topic in Nursing Career

    How long have you been there? And where are

  23. Prejudice in Nursing

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to registerednurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ask what the assumption is. Most likely not race

  24. My patient had HIV and the flu but wore mask incorrectly

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to ssoxford's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    HIV is blood or body secretion and isolation was not for HIV. HIV AIDS and hep c are standard

  25. Sick

    CrossCountryRN2008 replied to Saasy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why waste the blood? Also even on secondary setting the pump should switch over to primary if there is no secondary fluid