CryssyD

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  1. How do US nurses feel about the testing/disclosures they must do?

    CryssyD replied to NurseStorm's topic in General Nursing

    This situation reminds me a lot of anti-terror screening at the airport. Someone tries to light his shoes up, we all have to take off our shoes, even though I haven't heard of one single shoebomber...

  2. HUC and accessing drug info

    CryssyD replied to BettyPalen's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked anywhere--in the US--where something like stop dates are a unit clerk's responsibility. If there are standing orders for this sort of thing, the pharmacist and/or nurse certainly...

  3. Naroctics diversion...Am I going to prison? Help

    CryssyD replied to whodatme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OK, guys, I think we've done all the educating we can do. We cannot show the light to those who want to remain blind. To whodatme: Unfortunately, the world is still full of people who simply cannot...

  4. Incentive Spirometer Appearance and Patient Care

    CryssyD replied to jayjay12345's topic in General Nursing

    My short answer is, that's your job--teaching how and why to use it. And, for a lot of people, the quickie 2 minute explanation won't do--they need time, practice, and encouragement (lots of...

  5. First job

    CryssyD replied to md9068sn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Getting your nursing school diploma now qualifies you to learn how to be a nurse. No one expects you to know everything or function like an experienced nurse. You are brand-new...cut yourself...

  6. CNA Accused of Abuse

    CryssyD replied to halerac88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You had a witness in the room with you, who can attest that you did nothing wrong. And if this patient has a reputation and a history regarding this behavior and multiple accusations against multiple...

  7. Naroctics diversion...Am I going to prison? Help

    CryssyD replied to whodatme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Addiction is a disease that hijacks your higher brain functions and causes you do things you normally wouldn't; to some people that sounds weak, but it really does happen that way. Your body's need...

  8. Libertarian Nurses View on Core Measures

    CryssyD replied to bluelion's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have a question! How, exactly, has government been in control of healthcare for years? I mean, I understand that government has imposed restrictions and regulations, almost invariably to protect...

  9. Naroctics diversion...Am I going to prison? Help

    CryssyD replied to whodatme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had to face a criminal possession charge (controlled med not prescribed for me, but not obtained from work)--for that, along with my DUI, I got 2 years' probation and community service. There's no...

  10. The Six Month Scream

    CryssyD replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel you're thriving and growing where you are, you could maybe stick it out a little longer. But you seem pretty sure about where you want to go. I am concerned about some of the safety...

  11. Chris Christie on pro-life, addiction

    CryssyD replied to ixchel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I personally can't stand Christie, either, most of the time. One of his major problems is his complete lack of an inner censor--you know, that filter between the brain and the mouth that keeps...

  12. Rocephin injections question

    CryssyD replied to Tanaj's topic in Patient Medications

    Just be sure you're using enough diluent--packaging label will give directions on appropriate dilution--if I remember right, 3.6ml is the minimum for 1Gm; too little diluent may cause the shots to...

  13. Please share your opinions! Which would YOU pick?

    CryssyD replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    The new clinic may not last. Or, on the flip side, it may grow exponentially and within a year have you running around like the proverbial chicken without a head. There's no way to be sure. I guess...

  14. Just started Ramp and thinking of stopping

    CryssyD replied to tamifitz's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Financial assistance might be available in your state--you could look into it. I totally feel your pain--the whole thing is so expensive, and I don't understand how they expect people to pay for all...

  15. How long does drug screening continue after probation?

    CryssyD replied to ethanw00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Glad you stuck it out--now learn from your mistake and don't get caught doing that again. I know it's not fair, but until legal weed is the law of the whole land, wise nurses will just have to...

  16. RN with new Restrictions on license

    CryssyD replied to Amberb1395's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sure you will find all sorts of useful stories, tips, and encouragement in these threads. A lot of us have been through the working-with-stipulations/restrictions thing--it sometimes takes longer...

  17. Petition to Governor to stop HPRP abuses

    CryssyD replied to carollucas1776's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state there is a monitoring committee that oversees the monitoring program; if you have a grievance you can't resolve with the program, or just seem to be running into brick walls, that is who...

  18. New RN in crisis

    CryssyD replied to Keebs1125's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My advice: find a meeting. I personally recommend AA, but there are other groups--Google it (alcoholic treatment, support group, something like that). AA meetings are all over the place--I promise...

  19. Hope and Perseverance

    CryssyD replied to dagobah's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What an amazing story! I'm so glad you shared that with us--it's incredibly inspiring to hear about such determination. That "kid" is going to be an amazing nurse, as well as an awesome person....

  20. Don't profit off people's "not-wellbeing."

    CryssyD replied to zephyr9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    MrNurse: There is an interesting program, I think it was on FreeSpeechTV, maybe on LinkTV; one of those left-wing networks. It was called "Fire in the Blood," which was such a fascinating title that...

  21. Petition to Governor to stop HPRP abuses

    CryssyD replied to carollucas1776's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is an issue I am personally involved in, as a former participant in one of these programs, so I won't pretend to be objective in making statements about how the program worked. But I have some...

  22. Frustrated with nursing

    CryssyD replied to GoldieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you have to go through all this--I know how a black mark on your license will haunt you. I have a reprimand on my license for getting a DUI, which wasn't even work-related, so I kind of...

  23. Hope and Encourgement :)

    CryssyD replied to PEPPER1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So happy for you and glad you came back to nursing! The people I've met in recovery have been such a blessing and so inspiring--you are one of them! Congrats, hope you find work

  24. Sitting at work

    CryssyD replied to nursefortheLord's topic in General Nursing

    In my PICU years, I actually spent plenty of time sitting--charting, watching monitors, and occasionally feeding babies. I mean, you could spend hours on your feet with a crash, new admit, or fresh...

  25. Transfer reason

    CryssyD replied to CelticGoddess's topic in General Nursing

    Don't really know enough about you or the units you're transferring to/from, but good general reasons are: new or increased interest in area you want to move to, looking for new/different challenges,...