twinner2

twinner2 has 2 years experience and specializes in Medical/Surgical.

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1. What do you think of my ESSAY?

   twinner2 replied to emrebeth3's topic in General Nursing

   i like the idea of your essay, but i honestly feel that there are improvements that should be made as far as word choice and your use of certain punctuation. for example, in the middle of the essay you write "also, as a nurse...", you really do not n...

2. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

   twinner2 replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the previous posts. You are now going to be watched closely regarding things that you say. It is unfortunate that you were blamed for a comment that you did not make. It seems that you won't be fired, but management will definitely be lo...

3. How much is too much for student loans?

   twinner2 replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Students

   My program was an ADN. I graduated in 2008 with a total debt of $5625. My student loans were all federal loans. I worked the whole time I was in school, only cutting down to part time hours when my credit hours in school went up to 19-21 per semester...

4. random question......

   twinner2 replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

   Lol Don't forget that costly insurance payment for such a ride! Good luck!

5. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

   twinner2 replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with some of these earlier comments: Definitely do your assessments. I have been a nurse less than a year, and I do a PA on all of my patients. Corners should not be cut by forgoing an assessment on each patient. Keep up the good work!

6. The Archaeology of Personality

   twinner2 replied to Trishalishus's topic in General Nursing

   Simply wonderful.

7. Difficulty finding a job

   twinner2 replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

   In this economy, unless there is a desperate need, it would be very difficult to get a position while pregnant. They probably do not want to hire someone that is pregnant, train them, and then have them go on maternity leave. Speaking from personal e...

8. Bordeline illegal interviewing process hospitals are getting away with n this economy

   twinner2 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

   In this economy, unless there is a desperate need, it would be very difficult to get a position while pregnant. They probably do not want to hire someone that is pregnant, train them, and then have them go on maternity leave. Speaking from personal e...

9. Low census

   twinner2 replied to montinurse's topic in Med-Surg

   If there are any FT postitions available, then you may have to apply for it through the job postings. If not, you might be able to speak to the NM to see if there is a way to get the FT status. At our hospital, if the census is low, we have to rotate...

10. Orientating new nurse

    twinner2 replied to Bookworm22's topic in New Nurse

    Ask plenty of questions! Never be afraid to ask a more experienced nurse a question. If you have a chance to, perform skills with these nurses in order to boost your confidence before you are on your own. Personally, I think your orientation period i...

11. worked 2 months on new job, already hating it

    twinner2 replied to lanxin's topic in New Nurse

    Is there a way you can switch shifts if that is what is causing you the most dissatisfaction? I was working days after graduation, and was miserable. Now I work midnights...and I love my job:redbeathe Best of luck to you. Hang in there and you will f...

12. Terrible clinical day, nurses don't seem to care.

    twinner2 replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a story about what can happen if you DON"T restrain a patient. A few months ago I was floated to the medical floor. There was a very confused elderly woman in a room right across from the nurse's station. Even though she was not "my" patient,...

13. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    twinner2 replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    You have the proof, yay! I think you will be OK. It really sounds like a miscommunication between supervisor and the other administrative staff. Be calm, smile, whip out the proof if and when needed, and I am sure your job will be safe.

14. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    twinner2 replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital, if you are called off for the whole shift, they can't just call you back. Even though you are angry now, be calm during your meeting and explain what happened. It sounds like a misunderstanding. It definitely will be helpful if you s...

15. Bigger is not always better!

    twinner2 replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to your surgeon, staff, and hospital! Congrats on saving this man's life when the big boys were too scared to play!