TLBNurse

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1. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

   TLBNurse replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in New Nurse

   Way to go encouraging the new nurse. I began in a SNF. The "training" I received was sub-par at best. Just a month short of a year's employment, I was hired at my dream job, small rural /hospital. Their training consisted of 6 shifts - which I then...

2. Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

   TLBNurse replied to RNdynamic's topic in Professionalism

   I am a home hospice nurse, and I work in rural areas east of Reno, NV. When I began this job, I wore simple solid colored scrubs - as per policy. When I realized I had the option of wear professional clothing, I immediately began to do so because I ...

3. Recommended BP monitor and thermometer?

   TLBNurse replied to KHT's topic in Hospice

   My company did not provide any equipment, other than the computer and cell phone. I purchased the Exergen temporal thermometer - and I love it. I was using the Omiron wrist cuff, but honestly, the readings became less reliable the longer I used it. T...

4. Orientee with untreated ADHD

   TLBNurse replied to ICU.RN23's topic in Professionalism

   WOW, I am 53, and only recently found my footing with my ADHD. I am blessed beyond words to have a loving husband who works with me, instead of against me, in managing my daily life - which can be very chaotic, and I AM medicated. Thanks for pointin...