NurCrystal22

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  1. Futile Care Theory

    NurCrystal22 replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Timothy. You are right. This topic needs to be discussed so I would like to offer my opinion. First... the term "futile care" bothers me. Who is to say that the care is futile? If the care is...

  2. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah cars are kind of like people ya know? Like you said... figuring out why it's not working and trying to fix it. Kind of like people and their illnesses and what we do to help them get better......

  3. Smoking among Nurses is hypocritical.

    NurCrystal22 replied to thomasgbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, thanks for your thoughts too, everyone is entitled to their own opinion right? Right. Yes, I am currently an LPN, and I just started the RN (ASN)program... last monday. When I'm done with that I...

  4. Nurses Do You Sometimes Wish You Can Switch To Another Career??

    NurCrystal22 replied to browsing's topic in General Nursing

    nope, for the moment, I LOVE what I do.

  5. Smoking among Nurses is hypocritical.

    NurCrystal22 replied to thomasgbsn's topic in General Nursing

    UM, I don't think it's hypocritcal if it's part of our job description. As I SAID, it would be inappropriate NOT to say anything. EDUCATING and INFORMING is different than preaching at someone. If I...

  6. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for all of the responses! I just got back to check it today. I did some more thinking... if I couldn't be a nurse... or anything medical related, besides teaching I think I would me a...

  7. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    lol, good idea

  8. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    NurCrystal22 replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would want to see the CODE, I would trust the everything was being done to save/help my family member, I think it would be too traumatic for me personally.

  9. How long until burn out?

    NurCrystal22 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's their choice to be in it for the money... and it is good money. But when they start doing clinicals, if they haven't already, and they HAVE to work with people then... maybe they'll quit,...

  10. Smoking among Nurses is hypocritical.

    NurCrystal22 replied to thomasgbsn's topic in General Nursing

    hey, well sorry i had to respond to this cause i completely, well almost completely, disagree... i made my responses bold and color. too be honest, if i were obese and a nurse told me to lose...

  11. Smoking among Nurses is hypocritical.

    NurCrystal22 replied to thomasgbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh. Everyone has bad habits. I do not feel that it is hypocritical for a nurse to advise a patient to quit smoking. If they have health problems related to their cigarette smoking then they SHOULD...

  12. itching

    NurCrystal22 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Please call your physician and let him know that the itching is that intense. Perhaps he/she can prescribe you something. Be Careful, we are not really allowed to give "medical advice" on this forum,...

  13. My Exam 9/17/2005!!

    NurCrystal22 replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well hopefully you have ALREADY STARTED studying. I liked Lippincotts NCLEX made incredibly easy for the PN, very similar questions to the NCLEX. I recommend you know your ABCs, Maslows, LAB VALUES!!,...

  14. Very Anxious

    NurCrystal22 replied to pinky58489's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't worry. All you can do now is wait and see. My computer shut off at 85 and I passed. I felt so sick when I left the testing center, but... in 2 days I found out that I could call myself an LPN....

  15. I just found you!

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yes, they are all still there. Now they have an ASN-RN program so I'm completing that now.

  16. I got th job!

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the support! :wink2:

  17. I got th job!

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, a few days ago I posted that I had to shadow a nurse on a med-surg floor after interviewing with the DON. Well, I neglected to inform you all that I eneded up getting the job. I'm...

  18. Whoever went through NCLEX

    NurCrystal22 replied to Madhuri Dixit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would study up on prioritizing, knowing your ABCs, Safety FIRST, Maslows Hiercarchy (sp) of needs, study common drugs, and know your common LAB values. Knowing the lab values for me really helped!...

  19. How many credit hours are you taking fall semester?

    NurCrystal22 replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    18 credit hours? WOW. I'm only taking 7. Advanced Physiology (4) and Intermediate Algebra (3).

  20. NCLEX Thursday..... I need Advice!!!

    NurCrystal22 replied to HNACAA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    my advice is to stop studying and relax now. you'll know what to do when the test is in front of you! good

  21. Convictions and License

    NurCrystal22 replied to questionscurious's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the ultimate decision is up to you! However, I feel that if you fulfill all of the BONs requirements that you will be fine. On the other hand, you may have trouble finding employment after your...

  22. I got th job!

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU LISA! Thanks everyone!

  23. New student orientation...OI now its real!

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

    congrats! and good luck!

  24. CNA to RN...

    NurCrystal22 replied to serene43's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, well I'm not an RN yet, I have my LPN and I was a CNA first. I loved it. It is a good idea if you want to get your feet wet but it's not necessary. You will gain experience handeling patients,...

  25. What do you think you're DOING???

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank yall so much for the info!