CryssyD

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  1. One down, two to go...

    CryssyD replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome--it's almost over! 2 months is nothing--it's going to be over before you know it. Congratulations on getting this far and sticking it out, because you are so worth

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

    CryssyD replied to zephyr9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The flip side of those numbers is, Why does such a small portion of the American population have so much more money than the rest (as they must, to provide the bulk of tax revenues)? What basic...

  3. Bedside burnout

    CryssyD replied to Nierdo's topic in General Nursing

    I notice you worked the longest, and loved the connections you made in rehab nursing; now you're returning to rehab but consider it "a step back." I'm confused--it sounds like you were happiest and...

  4. Response to question

    CryssyD replied to FeleciaSmith's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't like the "nurse police" either--too much power, not enough actual evidence; I've seen it happen--small mistakes that were appropriately handled get blown up into career-destroying...

  5. Am I going into the right profession or should I just

    CryssyD replied to Soon2beStudent's topic in Nursing Humor

    If you don't want to lose your millions, my advice is: stop gambling! As for nursing, it's hard work, not a hobby. Take up cat

  6. Volunteering with encumbered license

    CryssyD replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know some nurses who volunteer in a nursing capacity, but with stipulations and without experience it might be difficult to find an organization or clinic to take you--and your monitoring program...

  7. TPAPN dwi

    CryssyD replied to Nurselnk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Interestingly, I heard a news report on the radio today about how the incidence of DUIs is increasing, especially among women (I guess the stereotype is that most DUIs are men). You'd be surprised at...

  8. TPAPN dwi

    CryssyD replied to Nurselnk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ah, re-read your post--my bad. My dyslexia kicks in at the weirdest times. Absolutely, focus on the positive--doing well, the past is behind you, you've learned from your experiences, etc. I don't...

  9. TPAPN dwi

    CryssyD replied to Nurselnk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm confused--you are in TPAPN for diversion, and now you have a DWI? And you are free to look for a job? Because in the program I just completed, a DWI--for anything, even cold medicine--would have...

  10. Ethical Dilemma / Dual Loyalty

    CryssyD replied to ahopkins240's topic in Correctional

    There is one offender who has been in segregation for months, and I think it's affecting his mental health. I know the prison is trying to arrange a transfer, to a facility where he would at least...

  11. Back after multi year hiatus and in monitoring

    CryssyD replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just wanted to say, glad you're doing so well and starting this journey--the monitoring thing is frustrating and nerve-wracking, and I totally agree that it's a cookie cutter approach; I think it's a...

  12. How in the world did I get started on this path?

    CryssyD replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It really sounds like you have done a lot of legwork in clarifying your relationship with and feelings about nursing. You seem to know who you are and where you might have gone wrong. You've learned...

  13. Fingerprinting patients?

    CryssyD replied to sharkbacon's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We will be seeing more and more biometric scanning as means of identification--fingerprint, palm print, hand measurements, retinal scans, facial scans; it's the next wave in ID technology--a card with...

  14. ICU stress

    CryssyD replied to maidinh405's topic in General Nursing

    Can be both--constant monitoring of unstable patients, anxious patients and family who need lots of teaching and lots of reassurance, multiple alarms and other noise pollution, physical tasks (various...

  15. Libertarian Healthcare

    CryssyD replied to 1edwood79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's the whole point, 1edwood79! Big Pharma, allowed to roam free of everything but market forces, would be a real ravaging beast, don't you think? I mean, they have waaay too much power and...

  16. Returning to work while In RAMP monitoring program

    CryssyD replied to Clara38's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, just don't take the stuff at work--only at home. And never allow yourself to drive if you're possibly impaired by your medication--yes, even if you have a script, you can still get a DUI if a cop...

  17. Returning to work while In RAMP monitoring program

    CryssyD replied to Clara38's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A surrendered professional license in one field is a red flag for licensing boards in another field and they will follow up. Dropping out of a monitoring program says to a Board, rightly or wrongly,...

  18. Libertarian Healthcare

    CryssyD replied to 1edwood79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please define your terms. "Better for the common man"? In what way? Filthy cities? Air pollution? Industrial accidents? Child labor? Rickets? Tuberculosis? Declining life expectancy in the...

  19. I need advice

    CryssyD replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry about your problems--night shift is a bear when you aren't used to it (I've worked nights or evenings much of my career). Have you seen a doctor? Might try that...severe stomach pains should...

  20. Hostage situation

    CryssyD replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    So many problems with healthcare, so little time! My personal take is that the ACA has nothing to do with hospital satisfaction scores, which don't actually affect compensation--nor should they, as...

  21. MAR how should it read?

    CryssyD replied to newrnontheblock's topic in Patient Medications

    If I encounter such a situation, I usually write (or place a sticker saying same) "check dosage" on the card, to alert nurses that ordered dose and available dose

  22. I want to get my RRT but have a tricky past...

    CryssyD replied to Doubtingone's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I feel really bad saying this, but honesty is not always the best policy. Licensing boards do not ask these questions out of concern for your welfare, you know. Only you know how strong your...

  23. Really, is this real?!?!

    CryssyD replied to FlossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it's been said before, but I'll risk saying it again. Nursing school is over. I got out of nursing school with all kinds of idealism, too, about how I was going to be the world's greatest...

  24. Would you report me for this? (new question)

    CryssyD replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in sub-acute/LTC facilities, I would do at least one round with my CNA(s). It worked out well, because a lot of my patients would have vent tubing, G-tubes, Foley caths, IV lines,...

  25. Libertarian Healthcare

    CryssyD replied to 1edwood79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For more information on the potentials for private enterprise/corporate fraud, abuse, and general misanthropic conduct, please see reputable history books about The Gilded Age, The Jungle, any honest...