NurCrystal22

NurCrystal22

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  1. NCLEX results question

    NurCrystal22 replied to calmone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS, you should be so happy and so proud of yourself! Good luck with your career.

  2. Aight folks, its a course content question...HELP

    NurCrystal22 replied to Mudnuri's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, don't worry about the other students. Worry about you. The content your professor is going over is what he/she thinks is important for you to know. So... concentrate on the notes, and concentrate...

  3. Can sex make menstral cramps worse?

    NurCrystal22 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've heard several theories regarding this. Actually, I've heard the opposite. And the reason is because sex can be like exercise which relieves the cramps (stretching out the muscle, like when they...

  4. Anyone attending Ivy Tech

    NurCrystal22 replied to jilly_willy08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I graduated from the LPN program from Ivy Tech of Fort Wayne last December. At my school, admission is based completely on the amount of points you have. The higher the points, the better your...

  5. Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!

  6. Are you at work?

    NurCrystal22 replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    No NO! No! NOPE! Any "extra" time we have is to be dedicated to our patients. But I do spend a lot of time on when I am at home or not studying.

  7. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    lol, I can relate to the not getting sick thing. I don't really remember the last time I got a cold. I've never had the flu either, and never had a flu shot. I don't contribute it to good genes...

  8. Why is bile green??

    NurCrystal22 replied to major_undecided's topic in General Students

    Bile consists primarily of water, cholesterol, lecithin, inorganic salts, bile salts and bile pigments. The bile salts are comprised of cholesterol derived acids which are synthesized in the liver....

  9. Patient Etiquette

    NurCrystal22 replied to brown252's topic in General Nursing

    Some may disagree, but I think it's appropriate. However, if they don't have a male doctor or nurse, you may just have to settle.... but you CAN ask. I usually ask for a female nurse or doctor when it...

  10. I will not wear an apron or fanny pack...

    NurCrystal22 replied to Larry77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    lol... and aprons are for the kitchen!

  11. I will not wear an apron or fanny pack...

    NurCrystal22 replied to Larry77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Fanny packs... *shiver* I think they went out of style for a reason. ANYWAYS I agree with the utility vest idea, there are several people in my hospital that use those OR there are bags... kinda...

  12. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    You are right about the smell!!!!!!!!!! I recall one time as as cna I was cleaning up a pretty poopy patient and I could still smell it when I got home. I tried to eat some chinese chicken and about...

  13. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    Cleaning up poop without gloves? How did you get the poop from underneath your fingernails? GRROOOSSSSSSS.

  14. First Advanced A.P Test Today!

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was so worried about this test because my instructor is known for being hard. And I need an A in this class for my R.N. program right? So.... everyone is the class is freaking out cause know one...

  15. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    Clean a stage 4 pressure ulcer with your TONGUE! :stone

  16. Please help

    NurCrystal22 replied to nursedaisy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, I think you should do 3000-4000 questions before you take your Nclex exam. I did 100 questions per day until my I reaches 80-85% scores on each test. THEN, review the areas that you feel you are...

  17. First Advanced A.P Test Today!

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the good wishes :)

  18. NCLEX-type questions

    NurCrystal22 replied to GN456's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get the Saunders book, questions are just like that. Everyone gets a different tests so it's hard to predict which questions you'll get.

  19. Can you "shadow" a working nurse?

    NurCrystal22 replied to bone lady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YES, you CAN shadow a nurse. It's interesting actually. I would contact you local hospitals and nursing homes and see what is available to you. Also, if you are thinking about going into nursing, get...

  20. Complete torture... NCLEX

    NurCrystal22 replied to kgrego11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there! Do something fun to take you mind of up it until you get your results. GOOD LUCK!

  21. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is just SO nasty. So who ever catches the most phlegm wins? GROSS! lol :rotfl:

  22. My Patiet Said He LOVES me...

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    and that I'm beautiful. This is a little uncomfortable for me, being that he is a long term patient. I have to see him everyday! I tried switching assignments but he won't let any other nurses do...

  23. My Patiet Said He LOVES me...

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. I told me supervisor and I said I would no longer take care of him, but if other nurses go in his room he throws a fit. It's nuts. But today I switched floors until he leaves,...

  24. Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Well if the wrapper is a blister packet you could wipe it with a alcohol swab, then wash your hands... problem solved I

  25. Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    How can I go about reporting this when several nurses on my floor do this, as I think I stated in an earlier post.... I don't want the "wrath" of these nurses coming down on me because it's easy to...