LifeCrisis

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  1. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    LifeCrisis posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, first off let me say I know this topic will probably generate a lot of strong opinions. I will also state that I am not a perfect person and don't take care of my health 100% so please don't think...

  2. Advice on obtaining CMSRN? Does it help in job placement?

    LifeCrisis posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    So I will reach the 2 years experience mark in February 2014. I am planning 2 things once I reach there, get my board certification and look for a new job. What advice can you give me on studying and...

  3. Salaries

    LifeCrisis replied to d00d00butter's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know specifically about that hospital but I will say I work in the NYC area and the consensus is we (the nurses) make more than the residents. I don't know what they make but we make 39/hr on...

  4. AC IV starts

    LifeCrisis replied to LetItBe_12's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just started an AC line today that made me proud. It was a restrained alcohol withdrawal patient. I found a fat vein just above and slightly adjacent the AC, at the base of the bicep. I had just...

  5. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would say you are right on the money. While the care is heavy I would say we are understaffed (although I don't have the title to make that decision). Never more than 2 PCA on the floor despite the...

  6. Failed nclex in 75 questions. Take NCLEX tomorrow!!

    LifeCrisis replied to NursingRN3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly it sounds like you failed. If you passed it is by the skin of your teeth. Everyone I know that passes was in the minimum questions, not 265. I don't think I could sit through 265 questions......

  7. Reprimanded for reporting medication errors and so much more

    LifeCrisis replied to reprimanded's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First of all I would say this sounds like high school problem which is sad. Second I would say why did you not just go to the student and ask her first why she didn't give insulin. Third I would say...

  8. Nurse to patient ratio?

    LifeCrisis replied to hrb25's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Night shift, 8 hours 11-730. I get 6-8 patients. Standard night is 6-7 plus an admission. Floor maximum is 39 patients. Usually have 30-33. Usually we have 2 PCA, even if we have 39 patients, 15 total...

  9. If You Give a Patient a Cookie

    LifeCrisis replied to Mully's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's what I'm talking about. This guy ******* gets

  10. AC IV starts

    LifeCrisis replied to LetItBe_12's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am not that experienced but I have had a lot of success with the teaching I received from several experienced ER and ICU nurses. Basically what they showed me is approach at a 45 degree angle, once...

  11. Advice on obtaining CMSRN? Does it help in job placement?

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for the reply. What other things could I do to make myself more appealing to

  12. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    LifeCrisis posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    So I am at a point right now where I really need a change of location. Right now I'm stuck living at home and spending more than 500 a month on gas, toll, parking. Not to mention insurance, time stuck...

  13. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you for the info, I may have to reconsider since I only speak

  14. Most unforgettable Halloween costume...

    LifeCrisis replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    LOL last night this patient was on CBI and I needed to irrigate the bladder because it wasn't draining. The blood clot in the foley so when I pushed the irrigation syringe the CBI tubing popped off...

  15. Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

    LifeCrisis replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the reason I love my night shift. When I was trained on days I see how many nurses get shortened or no break at all. But is also your prerogative. If your contract says you are entitled to X...

  16. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Calling people yanks doesn't give me positive view of how people might embrace me in Texas, lol I'm young and single. Don't expect or plan on having kids for some time if at all. Schools is probably...

  17. What I learned from becoming a nurse...:)

    LifeCrisis replied to JmarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    lol, I hope that wasn't really your perspective as a CNA and you are embellishing a little. So many CNA act like that in my work place I can't stand it. Fortunately the 2 full time CNA on my floor are...

  18. 5 Tips in How To Adapt to Night Shift

    LifeCrisis replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I don't know how people with kids and significant others do it. For me, single, just keep a consistent schedule of sleeping in the day time and it is easy. lol? I don't think I will ever go to day...

  19. Considering moving, New York to Texas

    LifeCrisis replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you for the replies. Also, any insight on hospitals (preferably large) and/or areas I should look into. A good place to work I can stay at for a long time is most important to me, I'm looking...