TNurse4u

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1. How to Help in Texas

   TNurse4u replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, I'm an RN from NYS and I am trying to find a way to help my fellow nurses in Texas!

2. Crusty old bat in new RN role..

   TNurse4u replied to TNurse4u's topic in Relations

   @gdottie, I am portraying confidence-but not to much, and yes a hip check to move me out of the way so she could use the computer. It has taken great control on my part to not let loose. I have worked hard to get to where I am, and no one will take t...

3. Crusty old bat in new RN role..

   TNurse4u replied to TNurse4u's topic in Relations

   It can be difficult to be a preceptor as well as the orientee, and of course with any age.

4. Crusty old bat in new RN role..

   TNurse4u posted a topic in Relations

   I recently graduated with my RN ! I was an LPN for MANY years before completing my degree program. I was fortunate to secure a position with a medical surgical unit, I am nearly done with my orientation period. Here is my annoyance-I am treated like ...

5. Post NCLEX freak out!

   TNurse4u replied to NurseLexyE's topic in NCLEX

   I highly recc. KAPLAN, and UWORLD as well, I did also have a PEarson review book.

6. Post NCLEX freak out!

   TNurse4u replied to NurseLexyE's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats!!! I took my NCLEX 7/10 finished in 30 min./75q. and Passed!!! I read very fast :)

7. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

   TNurse4u replied to ellebee87's topic in Professionalism

   Good catch!!! Be proud !

8. Going to be fired?

   TNurse4u replied to Meridian2's topic in Relations

   18 pts? TRY 60! I had to haul A$$ to get through that med pass!

9. The sloppy image of nurses today

   TNurse4u replied to RNdynamic's topic in Professionalism

   Yes the glamorous world of nursing! lol I wear my very long hair in a pony, I'd rather not have poo in it! I wear minimal make up, so when I am gowned and gloved I don't lose a lash or two in a patient's wound, I have clean, crisp well ironed uniform...

10. Never wanna take students again.

    TNurse4u replied to remotefuse's topic in Relations

    As a nurse that is transitioning from LPN to RN, personally I try and maintain the highest level of professionalism I can. For several reasons, my reputation is on the line so I better respect the staff that allows me to help care for their patient, ...

11. COB rollcall

    TNurse4u replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    1988 CNA, 1996 LPN and ADN 2016!! I am a COB!!! and loving it!

12. Now THAT'S a lab result

    TNurse4u replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Glucose of 29-AFTER 1gm of glucose (challenge test)-driving, awake but wow I wanted cookies!

13. new RN frustration; med surg makes nurses become bitter people??

    TNurse4u replied to ChooSoul's topic in Med-Surg

    Gaining the med-surg experience is a must , even for an old crusty bat like me!, i transitioned from LTC/rehab care to hospital med-surg, I needed to gain skill, acute care experience and confidence to continue my education. With that said...I am car...

14. Crazy clinicals instructor doesn't like us using the restroom?

    TNurse4u replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    Go to the bathroom as a group-let her try and fail you all!

15. In the old days, 10 patients on med/surg?

    TNurse4u replied to dudette10's topic in Med-Surg

    The old days? I work in a small community hospital -med/surg floor...today I had 8 pts -and one post op on the way. In recent days we are expected to take 9 patients and provide quality care..it can not happen. It is unrealistic to say the least. Pat...