Tina1968

Tina1968 has 2 years experience and specializes in OrthoRehab/Med-Surg.

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1. What did you want to be when you grew up?

   Tina1968 replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

   I had always been very sensitive towards other people's feelings growing up. Then when my brother turned 13 yrs. old, he began showing symptoms of mental illness. Eventually he was diagnosed with bipolar. From that point on, I knew I wanted to do ...

2. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

   Tina1968 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

   Obviously someone that destroys their body, whether it be with drugs, alcohol, food or food deprivation has emotional issues. Anyone with mental illness deserves compassion. This is not rocket science, and I am not talking about 10-20 lbs. over weig...

3. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

   Tina1968 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

   Obesity is a very sensitive issue because it is an outward reflection of a type of mental illness. I truly believe that just as alcoholism or drug addiction is a form of mental illness (self medicating) to soothe inner demons, so too is over eating ...

4. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

   Tina1968 replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

   Above all else, get yourself some very good NCLEX review books/software such as Saunders or Lippincott and do your practice questions EVERYDAY, at least 20-40. This will help to prepare your mindset on how to take your exams successfully. Also, set ...

5. First job in LTC

   Tina1968 replied to Short-Stuff 23's topic in Geriatric

   Hey 22! I am just finishing up my ASN and working as a tech at an LTC (brand new job). I have to say that I love my job, the other techs and nurses have all been so supportive and welcoming. Most of my patients are post surgical and some are LTC. ...

6. What do you call your "greatest" compliment?

   Tina1968 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   Whenever a patient gives me a hug when they are being discharged or when I am nearing the end of my shift. Also, a patient told me the other day that he felt so comfortable with the care that he was receiving from the nursing staff; he felt more lik...

7. The best nursing advice you've ever received

   Tina1968 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

   My first semester clinical instructor told me: 1. Walk into the patient's room like you own it, your patient will take comfort in your confidence. 2. Document everything immediately because if you do not, YOU WILL forget. You need to cover yourself a...

8. So excited about end of 1st clinical rotation...what's next?

   Tina1968 replied to Tina1968's topic in General Students

   Thank you for responding! I totally agree, I'm feeling so great falling into a routine with care of pts and comfortable with performing clinical skills and BOOM: 2 months off. Most people would love this schedule, but we're nursing students and we l...

9. So excited about end of 1st clinical rotation...what's next?

   Tina1968 replied to Tina1968's topic in General Students

   Thank you for responding! We did OB/maternity rotation this semester and I know we are scheduled to do peds and psych next semester. How was peds, I'm a little nervous about that one. I have two little guys and it's hard for me to see them in any ...

10. So excited about end of 1st clinical rotation...what's next?

    Tina1968 posted a topic in General Students

    Our first clinical rotation is coming to a close, and I'm excited about Fall, not sure what to expect. I know we have a pediatric rotation coming up, but just wondering what else is in store...more meds, more med/surg...I welcome any and all insight...

11. Older Nursing students

    Tina1968 replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    Hi Marie, I am 41. I will be 42 when I graduate with my ADN, and I intend on continuing to MSN. You're never too old and I believe that you are exactly where God wants you to be, no matter what your age! Nursing is a calling, and age has nothing t...

12. An Angel's Gaze

    Tina1968 replied to ringaroundtheposey's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. You have written so beautifully about your experience that I could feel your pain and love. I am the mother of two beautiful boys, both of whom have saved my life and shaped me into the person I am today. God works in ...

13. Student Resources: Narrative Head-to-Toe Assessment

    Tina1968 replied to VickyRN's topic in Student Assist

    I am a first semester nursing student and this is really helpful, thank you!!

14. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    Tina1968 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if you've already accessed this avenue yet, but what about your nursing profs or clinical instructors from school, can they point you in a new direction? Have you considered LTC, home health care, school nursing, medical centers, just t...

15. ER nurse entering uncharted waters tomorrow....I'm being induced!

    Tina1968 replied to ND76's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My only advice is to try to relax, let the nurses take care of you, they're wonderful, and try to enjoy the experience as much as possible because it is the most surreal, most incredible, most wonderful experience you will ever have!! God bless and ...