NurCrystal22

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

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Okay so I love watching fear factor and was taking to a fellow nurse friend of mine and we wanted to know how many of you could get through these "nursing stunts": 1) 100 patients, 10 meds apiece,...

  2. Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, just curious as to what everyone else thinks about this. I've seen several nurses drop meds on the floor in front of their patients, pick them up, and give them anyways. Is this common? I asked...

  3. What part...

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Of INDIANA (if you are not for IN, then what part of the US or WORLD) is everyone from? What school do you attend? Are you already a nurse? Student? LPN? RN? Do you love being a nurse?

  4. I just found you!

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hello everyone, I just found this Indiana Nurses Section. My name is Crystal, I'm 22, I live in Fort Wayne, I'm a NEW LPN (had my license about 3 weeks now), and an IVY TECH graduate. NICE TO MEET ALL...

  5. My FIRST 3month EVALUATION

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, when my charge nurse walked up to me with my eval (which I was completely not expecting) I was a little nervous, but as I read it I was shocked that I was actually doing well, she said I...

  6. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    NurCrystal22 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Pt 1 pneumonia, not too bad, pt 2 ISSUES, bad attitude, doc just stopped CAPD, transfer to ICU.. I don't have time, make time. Now behind, pt 3 back from surgury, too much pain 10/10. New admit with...

  7. More good days than bad

    NurCrystal22 replied to shape0fmyheart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, hang in there. I'm new to nursing too and I know how you feel. I'm in orientation right now, one more week to go until I'm supposed to be on my own... but last week we were short staffed so i was...

  8. How to unwind after work??

    NurCrystal22 replied to DianeS's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do this if I were you, messing with your bodies natural neurotransmitters is not a good idea, A/P 2. Take a relaxing bath, maybe you NEED noise to distract from your throughts, turn some...

  9. Leaving work at work!

    NurCrystal22 replied to dianacs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't feel bad, I know exactly how you feel. I was on my own last night, unexpectedly, and I was responsible for 5 patients (I'm still supposed to be in orientation). To my suprise I actually had a...

  10. Hanging IV Potassium

    NurCrystal22 replied to MrsMinor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Usually pharmacy mixes it up, 20meq KCl in 1000ml of 1/2 Normal Saline, we infuse at 75ml/hr, decrease rate if burning/irritation/etc sensation is felt by patient.

  11. Just took the NCLEX test today. All LPN can you tell me what number the computer stop

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

    My states minimum is 85 questions and that is how many I recieved..... and I passed. You can't really judge by the amount of questions though.... good luck.

  12. beginning 4th week of orientation...

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well out of four weeks, I'd say I had one bad night. So I guess I'm doing alright. I'm looking forward to being responsible for my own patients but at the same time I'm super nervous, I have a fear of...

  13. beginning 4th week of orientation...

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well yeah, if i don't know something, I always ask. Last night went great with 4 patients and I learned how to do CAPD. Other than that it was a quiet night, I stayed buzy, really great patients....

  14. Incident or not?

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So tell me what you think about this. I need advice, I was a witness to what might be considered an "incident" tell me if you think it is or what you would have done. Patient comes for ER, has a...

  15. Can you give these together...

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If a patient has a med schedule for Ambien at 2100 and also requests a Vicodin PRN at the same time is that okay? OR If a patient has a scheduled me for Ativan at 2100 and requests a vicodin PRN is it...

  16. Nurses all come from DYSFUNCTIONAL backgrounds??

    NurCrystal22 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Just because a person comes from a "dysfunctional" background, doesn't mean that they ARE dysfunctional. I wouldn't get twisted over what your manager said.... forget it...

  17. Incident or not?

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should clarify, the patient came to the ER and was TRANSFERRED to my floor, the ER people connected him to the yellow port, I guess inadvertantly (sp) because he had a LOT of "things" going...

  18. Week 2 of orientation over...

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, overall it was a pretty good week... I learned a lot. Patient care is the easy part for me... learning the hospitals procedures and policy is kicking my butt so far. But, I know I'll get it...

  19. Incident or not?

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm..

  20. 5 items

    NurCrystal22 replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    all i need is my pen, my stethoscope, and a note-pad and I'm good to go.

  21. list 200 functions of the liver

    NurCrystal22 replied to blessed02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where here is one: Aides in regulation of blood

  22. LMP, not last mestral period

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    HEY!... So, yeah it's DEFINITELY Limited Metabolic Panel, I found out FOR SURE at work last night. Thanks everyone for your help.

  23. LMP, not last mestral period

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay so I've been in orientation for 2 weeks now and I keep seeing LMPs ordered for patients in the AM, however, no one seems to know (at least my preceptor, she's pretty new too) what this is because...

  24. LMP, not last mestral period

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Okay okay, you might be right, cause I've seen the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel... but never saw the Basic.... maybe we use Limited.... alright THANKS!

  25. LMP, not last mestral period

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, I think I can look it up on the printed requisitions. I'll do that as soon as I get there, and if I don't see it there then, i'll call