tmartin83

tmartin83

Medical/Surgical, Ambulatory Care

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About tmartin83

tmartin83 has 5 years experience and specializes in Medical/Surgical, Ambulatory Care.


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  1. ANCC Medical Surgical Certification

    I took the exam (through AMSN) a while back, and I can definitely say with confidence that their exam is Level 10 in comparison with NCLEX. It was a bit harder IMO. I believe using floor experience would be more valuable. Good luck!
  2. Moving to Days annnnnnd I'm Terrified

    Answering your last question, yes. It was one of the biggest changes I've made as far as rearranging my time management skills. I also worked 3-11, and usually with that shift your 1700 and 2100 medpass are your biggest. Well, with 7-3, you have to g...
  3. 2 Job offers in 1 day

    This recently happened to me (choice between med-surg and endoscopy), and I had to go with the med-surg position. I'm sure some folks would say that I was crazy for that, but given the fact that I've been a med-surg nurse my entire career (only 3 yea...
  4. Resigned... then hospital wants me back???

    Thanks BlueChocolateCat :-) It was painfully obvious, unfortunately. Being on the floor, seeing and hearing nurses bad-mouth the floor, severe staffing issues (on my third day of orientation, THIRD DAY, I was actually pulled to be a CNA with 13 pts o...
  5. Hi All; Just wanted to get some insight. I recently sent a resignation letter to my supervisor of my fairly new job (I was only a week into orientation before I decided to quit). I ended up leaving for a large number of reasons, which mainly encompas...
  6. Torn between Dialysis and med/surg for my first job

    I second M/S :-).
  7. unsafe orders- dealing with incompetent physicians

    This makes me thank sweet baby Jesus that I dont have crappy MDs or residents like this.... Id leave quick, fast, and in a hurry! As first poster stated, you are your patient's advocate, not the doc's butt kisser.
  8. Another RN moving to Hawaii needing advice

    Hi; Im not 100% sure about Kona, but here in Oahu it's highly suggested that you are here and have a physical address before even considering applying (I'm military, so I applied to hospitals here when we were in OK, and never got a call back, lol). ...
  9. HOw long does it take to get ATT# for NCLEX?

    I really think it varies on the state you're in. When I was in Virginia, it took 2 weeks for me to get my ATT to register to sit for NCLEX. I've heard of people getting their ATTs weeks after, and even 1-2 months. Did you just graduate? Has your degr...
  10. Is residency in Hawaii required to apply for a license?

    Residency is not required in order to obtain a license in the state of HI (I know this from experience). I actually graduated from school in VA, but sat for NCLEX in OK. You can sit for NCLEX anywhere in the US. I hope that makes sense :-) Good Luck.
  11. Mobile/Cell Phones at the bedside??

    We actually carry workplace iPhones and we are able to call/text interpersonal staff (CNAs, RT, SW, etc.) when we need them, and it's so convenient when you're tied up in a pt room and don't wanna walk around the unit to find help. The system is call...
  12. Kaplan online review

    My school made us use it. Passed on the first try with 75 ?s.
  13. When I applied for a job here in 2011, it took me 4 months to get a position (however, it wasn't the position I really wanted). Have you gone to sign up for military spouse preference with CPAC? If not, go ahead and do that. Yes, it does take a while...
  14. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    I don't think you asked too much... Very touchy subject indeed. Although I've only been working for a little less than 2 years now, I can definitely say to stay clear from giving out or hinting at diagnostic results for things like CTs, XRs, and all ...
  15. Hawaiian advice needed!

    I agree with pp in regards to trying to get as much experience as you can on the mainland before you decide to come here. I know it's a hard decision, and I was actually going to stay behind myself where I had a great job, but at the end of the day I...