TMS1980

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1. Advice please!

   TMS1980 replied to kristimgillrn's topic in LTAC

   Hi! No advice just wanted to say hi! I am starting a new position at a LTAC mid- Aug. I am currently working as a treatment nurse in a sub- acute rehab facility so it will be a big change for me! I have only been a nurse for 3 years and am looking ...

2. Danskos hurt my feet :(

   TMS1980 replied to alaina.barton's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I hate Danskos! They didn't help me at all. I prefer Alegria shoes!!! They are so supportive!

3. New to LTAC

   TMS1980 posted a topic in LTAC

   Hello ladies! I just found the the LTAC space.... I looked because I just accepted a full time position at a LTAC hospital- they have a floor in a hospital. I am nervous because all my experience is in sub-acute rehab & wounds. They offer a gr...

4. Best sites to look for jobs after becoming a RN?

   TMS1980 replied to magichospital's topic in New Nurse

   Hmmmmmm..... I don't know about craigslist for RN jobs(I wouldn't do it!), but I would recommend the hospital/facility directly!! They all have their own careers page... Most of them you need to apply online anyway. I have used Career builder as ...

5. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

   TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX

   There is a whole thread on this in the student section- A poll and comments from people...... I believe it is accurate due to a glitch in the pearson website...... I know it worked for me and I found out early I passed even though I was skeptical......

6. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

   TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX

   Sorry if I wasn't clear... I passed the first time in February... I am starting my 1st RN job tomorrow actually. I don't have any first hand advice to share, just what I wrote about the classmate I know who didn't pass the first time. ****Edit***...

7. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

   TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX

   No- I am sorry I passed. A girl from my class failed so I was advising you from what she told me. I believe they will mail you something soon with areas that you need to improve. I am sorry I can't be help! How much did you study? What book/...

8. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

   TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX

   That is a bad sign.... Pearson Vue Trick worked for me... It wouldn't let me register after the test and I passed. but I know someone who failed and it is not the end of the world! Take some time to be upset and then get studying..... You got t...

9. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

   TMS1980 replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric

   I just started at a LTC in Michigan..... New Grad no experience RN $25/hour 2-11 shift- Great benefits too! I don't know LPN/CNA though.... sorry!

10. can I lose my license...

    TMS1980 replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric

    Ouch! This was quite harsh in my opinion! I think you completely miss read the situation... Perhaps try going back to re-read the original post. She stated the patient had an X-Ray and was found to have a fracture after that another resident info...

11. Yeah!! New job starts tomorrow!

    TMS1980 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Tomorrow I start my orientation for a LTC facility..... I am excited, nervous, scared, joyful, and a few other unnamed emotions. I have been waiting 2 weeks to start out... I just have orientation to the facility on Thursday and Friday which is ...

12. New Nurse...How to get Along?

    TMS1980 replied to RNAchot83's topic in New Nurse

    My only advice is Kill Her With Kindness! She might come around, but if she doesn't she will look bad not you. :) It sucks to have to deal with people like that!

13. Nursing Licence?

    TMS1980 replied to RN6157's topic in New Nurse

    Yippie!!! :)

14. Just need some encouragement

    TMS1980 replied to Spotty44's topic in New Nurse

    I just wanted to say don't give up! I can't tell you from expeierence it will get better, but I have "heard" You learn a lot your first year our to Nursing School... Just focus on soaking up as much as you can during orientation! Don't be afraid t...

15. new RN - income questions

    TMS1980 replied to sheryl1304's topic in New Nurse

    I am MI and my experience is different from OP. I was just hired in a LTC facility for PM shift, full-time starting at $25/hour with benefits. I am a brand new RN with no prior experience at all!! I start oreinetation on 3/31- Can't wait! I don't ...