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thecrossfitrn BSN, RN

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  1. Banner Health - relocation assistance?

    thecrossfitrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the process of researching hospitals for my move next year to AZ. While I realize I'll be paying the sunshine tax and taking a pay cut to leave, a facility offering to cover relocation costs...

  2. The culture of silence and police brutality

    thecrossfitrn replied to rebeccaUTA's topic in General Nursing

    I see what you're saying, and it's a difficult subject for me since I come from a family of police officers and my husband almost went that direction as well. When someone categorizes all police...

  3. Banner Health - relocation assistance?

    thecrossfitrn replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know! Thanks for the information! Arizona does pay well, but coming from Washington, their pay just can't compare. However, most of that is due to cost of living here. Though with how home...

  4. I'm so ashamed of myself

    thecrossfitrn replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I do also feel the same way, especially working L&D. While the partner (or other support person) is there, I don't have to constantly argue current nursing practice to someone's grandmother just...

  5. What shift works best for a new parent?

    thecrossfitrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    A little over a year ago I left my Team Leader position and moved back to my home state to take a floor RN position on a small post-op unit. The job was really oversold to me, and I regret taking it,...

  6. Is walking away from patient care worth it?

    thecrossfitrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been in nursing for a few years now, and within the last year I've been feeling that inner voice saying "you're not happy, maybe you should move on". Last Summer I took a floor position at a...

  7. Is walking away from patient care worth it?

    thecrossfitrn replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your honest thoughts. These are things I need to hear; real

  8. Is walking away from patient care worth it?

    thecrossfitrn replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I currently work 12's on night shift. I worked days for quite a while at my last facility, but I really hated it as a floor nurse. I do have the luxury of not having to worry about child care,...

  9. Toxic floor morale

    thecrossfitrn replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing you're not part of a union, because I smell grievance written all over this type of situation. Does your contract actually say your manager can override the weekend rule if you claimed...

  10. Pt assignments when TTC

    thecrossfitrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, here's the gist of it... my husband and I are in the process of trying to get pregnant. I'm currently a floor nurse on a specialized post-op floor, but recently my facility has been so full that...

  11. Taking Your Time-Sensative Medications As A Night-Shift Nurse

    thecrossfitrn replied to jcRN2016's topic in General Nursing

    It's really something you should ask your physician, as you're looking for medical advice. Prescription meds aren't something you arbitrarily mess around with dosing, especially when you can't take...

  12. Injections - how do you contaminate a needle

    thecrossfitrn replied to mamacitanursita's topic in General Nursing

    So, I read that at least five times. Am I right in saying you're trying to ask whether it is okay to allow medication to drip out of the needle? Common sense says that if you have a sterile...

  13. When you want to slap your co-workers

    thecrossfitrn posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently moved back to my home state and took a position at a large hospital in a small unit. I started working a few weeks ago, and it is the most cushy nursing position I've ever had. I went...

  14. Trying to change my specialty...need help

    thecrossfitrn replied to JJ#1Fan's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, the nursing shortage right now means nurses might be needed, but facilities are not filling those positions to meet the need. It's really unfortunate. I can understand why PACU and OR aren't...

  15. When you want to slap your co-workers

    thecrossfitrn replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hecallsmeDuchess, you're right... most of them have only worked at this facility their whole career, so I know they have no idea what the outside world of nursing is. I'm really trying not to hold...

  16. Leaving current job after only 5 months

    thecrossfitrn replied to mlang's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone on the big red flag of the sign-on bonus. While it sounds amazing, you need to make sure you do your homework on whether it's worth the money. The last facility I worked at was...

  17. HELP!! NEW nurse feel like Im getting eaten by sharks

    thecrossfitrn replied to newbie9909's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your situation sucks, and I'm really sorry this is happening to you. As a charge nurse, and someone who precepts frequently, I can tell you that what's happening is 100% not okay and you need to...

  18. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    thecrossfitrn replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God that wasn't my hospital because I'd be on the news for decking an administration member. Seriously, why is everything the nurse's fault? Bad HCAPS - blame the nurses. Doctors don't...

  19. Don't know what to do...

    thecrossfitrn replied to pat510's topic in General Nursing

    Okay... this is not meant to be rude, but I'm guessing you're pretty young. Most young people have that fear of psych and dementia patients, and it's 100% stereotyping and not understanding their...

  20. Nurse Interview med test

    thecrossfitrn replied to Babynurse1993's topic in General Nursing

    Every hospital I've been hired at has required a medication test prior to being given the full employment offer. For the most part they've been straight forward and look just like the medication...

  21. Multi-dose insulin vials

    thecrossfitrn replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

    My facility (Med/Surg in a medium sized facility) uses shared vials that you use to pull from in the med room. We keep 1-2 vials of each type of insulin that everyone on the floor pulls from. We...

  22. Magnet status...yay?

    thecrossfitrn replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, when I hear Magnet Status I immediately roll my eyes. No offense to those who are super proponents, but I've been at a few Magnet hospitals and I don't think they are any better than...

  23. Is it anxiety or do I hate being a nurse?

    thecrossfitrn replied to TCH91's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I'm really sorry you're having this much anxiety with your job. I'm a very high anxiety person, but I definitely don't get anxiety about having to go into work... mostly dread that I can't...

  24. what's your pet peeve?

    thecrossfitrn replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't pass up replying to this one... My biggest pet peeve is when a family member tells me something is "ridiculous" in regards to the patient's care. I must hear it at least a dozen times a...

  25. Newby RN, I hate my job and feel like quitting nursing field

    thecrossfitrn replied to Green8b's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you... I really do. When I started nursing I thought I had made a big mistake. A large portion of the nurses I worked with were very "nurses eat their young" and seemed jaded, constantly...