Cricket183

Cricket183 BSN, RN

Oncology (OCN)

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  1. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Cricket183 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit I find most of these cringe worthy. I rarely will correct anyone but I really, really want to. (Except the use of y'all. That's just common language where I'm from. Texas.) Both...

  2. Total Years It Took You To Reach Your End Goal In Education/Credentials

    Cricket183 replied to SunshineeStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I took my prerequisites over a period of 10 years, taking 3-6 hours a semester (occasionally more) as I could fit it into my schedule. I was a wife, mom, and owned a business out of my home so I...

  3. I have a kind, generous heart.

    Cricket183 replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    So glad to hear you are recovering

  4. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Cricket183 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    meanmaryjean, I am so sorry for your

  5. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Cricket183 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. My parents are in that hard stage between not really being able to live independently on their own anymore and needing to be in assisted living. They refuse to even discuss it. Me and my sister...

  6. Nurses With Chronic Pain...How do You Cope?

    Cricket183 replied to westieluv's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I too am a chronic pain sufferer. My initial injury was a herniated disc at C4/C5 for which I had a cervical fusion. I had the unfortunate complication of developing Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy...

  7. Tardiness

    Cricket183 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We didn't dare be late for clinicals. My first year of nursing school I commuted 75 miles one way through Houston traffic. The second year I transferred to my university's Dallas campus and commuted...

  8. I'm a new RN here..

    Cricket183 replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    I'm now medically retired but I had my OCN prior to going on disability. There are certain criteria you must meet prior to sitting for your OCN. I don't recall the specifics right now but it's...

  9. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Cricket183 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Ladyfree, I'm sorry for your loss. Chaos, Happy Birthday. I'm going to guess a girl (just to be different, lol!). Someone is going to have to explain the baking soda pee test. I've never heard of...

  10. Vaccines Required for Nursing School

    Cricket183 replied to Dahlia1694's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dalester, before you go and have all of these vaccines redone check with your nursing school and see if they will accept blood titers as proof of previous vaccination. I was a military brat and my...

  11. When you're the patient...

    Cricket183 replied to quazar's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a chronic pain condition called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy aka Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. When my husband accompanies to my appointments or on the rare occasions when I have been to the...

  12. what contacts do you find most comfortable

    Cricket183 replied to wendy2016's topic in General Nursing

    I wear CibaVision Dailies Aqua Comfort. I too have sensitive eyes. I have Sjogren's Syndrome and my eyes are very dry. These are the only lenses I have found so far that I can comfortably wear for...

  13. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    Cricket183 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    From ixchel: (I couldn't get the quote feature to work. 1. Recovery from spinal fusion is excruciatingly slow. Yes, I mean "excruciatingly". I don't know how to do slow. 2. A doctor is as strong as...

  14. Asking nurse coworker out on a date on another floor

    Cricket183 replied to Sailed3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see a problem with it as long as she is single and willing but I personally would not want to meet for coffee at the hospital cafe. Just my experience that keeping your work and your personal...

  15. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    Cricket183 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned: (Well something I actually already knew, it was just reinforced in a really big way.) No amount of "nursing experience" can ever prepare you for when a medical emergency happens...

  16. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

    Cricket183 replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I'm glad your surgery went well and you are recovering well. Second, there is a whole lot of difference between being the patient and how you deal with that situation and being the...

  17. Nurses Insight?

    Cricket183 replied to Panther2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not trying to be nosy but can I ask what it was about pursuing a career as an EMT that you found unappealing? Just asking because although the two careers are distinctly different, there is some...

  18. Nursing Specialties

    Cricket183 replied to xdrowe's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school with the intent of working in NICU. Even did my senior practicum there. Problem is the hospital where I lived (fairly small town) didn't have a NICU and after commuting 120...

  19. Post NCLEX freak out!

    Cricket183 replied to NurseLexyE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think everyone secretly hopes that the computer will shut off at 75 questions and then panics when it does! I also think the Pearson trick is a total crock. (There was no such thing when I took...

  20. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    Cricket183 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) aka CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) is a neuro-inflammatory disease that causes severe burning pain, swelling, color & temperature changes,...

  21. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    Cricket183 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    I continued to work for 18 months after I was diagnosed with RSD/CRPS (a little less than half of that time in direct patient care.) I was not able to take any pain medication due to "safety...

  22. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    Cricket183 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt." -Unknown My new favorite

  23. How did you decide your specialty?

    Cricket183 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    My speciality chose me. I went to nursing school with the goal in mind of doing NICU. I even spent my last six weeks of clinicals in NICU. Unfortunately, the town where we lived when I graduated...

  24. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

    Cricket183 replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember the waiting. The PVT wasn't available when I took NCLEX, but like you, I wouldn't have used it even if it was. I had already started working as a GN and was in orientation when I found...

  25. Quick advice on multiple unit offers!

    Cricket183 replied to parasalyne's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in oncology and loved it! So much so that I spent my entire career there. It is a great place to learn a vast amount of skills, everything from hanging blood products, IV ABX, TPN,...