Cricket183

Cricket183 BSN, RN

Oncology (OCN)

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  1. Craziest vitals on a person who lived?

    Cricket183 replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    BP of 56/38. Heard the nurse telling the paramedic who was transferring me from the outpatient infusion center to the hospital (ended up in ICU) after a severe anaphylactic reaction to an Iron...

  2. Shocked and Floored-Chronic Pain Mgmt

    Cricket183 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had such a negative experience but I have been to multiple pain clinics (please don't read anything into that) and none of them have been anything even remotely close to what you...

  3. Who/what am I? Wordy, sorry.

    Cricket183 replied to dthfytr's topic in Retired Nurses

    I can so relate to this. I struggle with this as well. I have been on disability since March 2008 due to RSD/CRPS. My license is on inactive status so I cannot use the title RN but I still see...

  4. Getting back pain treatment at the hospital you work at.

    Cricket183 replied to tknrosales's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Agree 100%! It's a shame that we even have to consider such things isn't it? I worked for my previous employer for over five years. Not to toot my own horn but I was an excellent employee. I...

  5. 1st nursing job, Do I disclose condition?

    Cricket183 replied to Loxam10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It's a tough call when deciding whether or not to disclose. I too have CRPS. I was working as a RN when I was diagnosed in Nov. 2006. It started in my neck, right arm & shoulder. Initially, I...

  6. "He wants his Ativan? Well I'm not giving it to him"

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

    I'm rethinking my previous response. I didn't mean to imply that it was the OP's responsibility to tell the patient why the medication was being held that is clearly the nurse's responsibility. I re...

  7. "He wants his Ativan? Well I'm not giving it to him"

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

    That's a tough situation to be put in but I think you handled it well. If you are ever in that situation again the only suggestion I would make is perhaps asking the nurse (in a non confrontational...

  8. Need Advice, Pato Nurse Relations

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

    I am a chronic pain patient (also a RN, although currently on disability). I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (aka Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) which is a neuro-inflammatory condition that causes...

  9. FLAME ON!

    Cricket183 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed!

  10. FLAME ON!

    Cricket183 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    My new favorite

  11. FLAME ON!

    Cricket183 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Best quote ever! I may have to steal this

  12. Volunteering prior to returning to nursing?

    Cricket183 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been out of nursing for over 6 years due to disability. I would love to return to my nursing career but have some concerns about my physical ability to do so, even on a part time or per diem...

  13. My favorite med:

    Cricket183 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I receive high-dose ketamine infusions over 4 hours for 4 consecutive days every 4-6 weeks to treat Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (aka Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). To combat the side effects of...

  14. Is it possible to actually LIKE my job in nursing?

    Cricket183 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked for one hospital (there's only one major hospital in town) since I graduated from nursing school in 2003. However, I have held multiple positions (all in oncology) in that...

  15. pregnant and thinking about resignation

    Cricket183 replied to praise god's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure that writing you're resigning due to health issues (even if only pregnancy related) is the best idea. Maybe just state you're resigning because of family circumstances or for personal...

  16. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    Cricket183 replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to agree with canigraduate, RN. While I personally can not imagine not assessing a patient for fear of missing something, I can understand the pressure to cut corners. I was always too afraid...

  17. pregnant and thinking about resignation

    Cricket183 replied to praise god's topic in General Nursing

    Can you apply for intermittent FMLA? That way you can use it when necessary and still maintain your employment? I did this when I developed a health condition (not pregnancy related). It allowed me...

  18. Curious about NOC shift

    Cricket183 replied to Marcus119's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated and started working I worked NOC on a medical oncology unit. I was amazed at how busy our shifts were. We were a 25 bed unit staffed with two RNs (me and a charge nurse who did not...

  19. Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    Cricket183 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to nursing school my goal was also NICU. I started nursing school in the Houston area where there are numerous hospitals with Level 4 NICUs. However, after my junior year my husband's...

  20. Info on transferring nursing schools

    Cricket183 replied to NeverGiveUp29's topic in General Students

    I transferred after my first year of actual nursing courses when we had to move due to my husband's job. (I finished all my prerequisites prior to starting the BSN program). I didn't have any issues...

  21. Clinic requires recent travelers from Texas to call from car

    Cricket183 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a surgery center the last week in October to have a series of ketamine infusions (4 days in a row). They had a table set up at the entrance manned by security. They were conducting a...

  22. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Cricket183 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So glad to hear that you are doing better and recovering well. Love the picture of Casper "glued" to you while you are typing. So cute! I have to go out of town every 4-6 weeks for 4-5 days for...

  23. Good Experience vs Job stability-what's more important?

    Cricket183 replied to RNDude2012's topic in Nursing Career

    In my opinion life is way too short not to love what you do. It sounds like you feel stagnant where you are. And although I agree with your dad that job stability is important, I feel having a sense...

  24. Shoulder surgeries and recovery time

    Cricket183 replied to MissChloe's topic in General Nursing

    I had arthroscopic surgery to repair a SLAP tear of the right shoulder in Dec 2010. Classes probably won't be an issue but clinicals will be out of the question. As far as how long, that's going to...

  25. Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

    Cricket183 replied to luv2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The head of the CDC came back today and apologized stating he in no way meant to imply it was the fault of the nurse. In my opinion, too late, the damage is already done (although I can appreciate...