TNgirl2010

TNgirl2010

Med/Surg, Telemetry, SICU

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About TNgirl2010

TNgirl2010 has 1 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Telemetry, SICU.


I've been a nurse since May 2010, still trying to figure out what I'm gonna be when I grow up! :)

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  1. Pregnancy and OB Nursing

    This is for the OB nurses out there.. I became a nurse with the intention of working in labor and delivery. I did my practicum experience in nursing school in L&D and felt like it was my calling. Due to the competitiveness of such positions and...
  2. The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

    Ok, I will share this one. I once told my s/p laryngectomy pt, as I was leaving his room, to "just holler if you need anything!" Ugh I wanted to die right after I said it. Thank God he had a sense of humor!
  3. More ridiculous complaints

    I have had several pt's complain that our unit is "too quiet." bahaha (And I hate it when people say the "q-word!")
  4. DNR Grey Areas

    Well done! I would want you to be my nurse someday (if I required one)!
  5. nurses dating nurses?

    Very interesting topic, I work with a few nurses that are dating/married to other nurses and seem very happy. My husband is of a military background and is about to start a career in law enforcement, so we have totally different work experiences. P...
  6. Alzheimer's: The Art Of Giving Up

    ((hugs to you and your family))
  7. Obvious violation of hippa

    Wow, how disturbing. Kudos to you for pursuing the matter. I'd stalk, er look back, on her previous posts and info page and try to find out her employer.
  8. looking for a new job and working on resume

    I agree with the above poster, I would take out everything not healthcare related. Maybe I would leave the military experience since that always shows dedication and hard work. :) Otherwise I think it is great, good luck to you! May you find your...
  9. Congrats on the job! You knowledge and skills will grow tremendously. In my experience, I learned SO much more on the job than reviewing. Your employer does not expect you to know everything, just to be willing to learn. It wouldn't hurt to revie...
  10. New ICU nurse, advice welcome!

    Thanks Ruby, that was exactly what I needed to hear! :) I'll definitely check out the ICU FAQ's site and the AACN. Thank you!
  11. New ICU nurse, advice welcome!

    Calling all seasoned ICU nurses, I am starting a new job in a SICU in a few weeks with NO ICU experience. I have worked on a Med/Surg floor for the past 1.5 years but never worked in a critical care setting. Are there any good websites (besides all...
  12. ethical question

    I do not find it inappropriate to attend funerals of former patients who were on your unit. Before I became a nurse, my grandmother passed away and one of her nurses attended her funeral. It meant a lot to me and my family, and inspired me to becom...
  13. The most scariest thing...

    Bless your heart, how traumatizing! Thank goodness that mix-up didn't cause any harm.
  14. Business casual is appropriate. Think dress pants or khakis, closed toed shoes, nice blouse/button up shirt... Definitely nothing low cut or revealing (duh!), simple jewelry, etc. You never know where you might run into your nurse manager or some h...
  15. fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    So sorry to hear that you are in this situation. I think you need to get away from hospital nursing, it's definitely not for everyone. Look into your local health department, clinics, physician offices, coding/insurance companies, psych, case manag...