tatarn2b2007

tatarn2b2007

Member

  • Content

    98

  • Visitors

    4,271

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by tatarn2b2007

  1. Advice re: nightshift

    tatarn2b2007 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I love working night shift and I think it is something that if you are forced to do is really hard. I do it by choice. Here are some things that help me. Get a blindfold if you don't have room...

  2. Respond if you found a decent niche after hating your first positions

    tatarn2b2007 replied to Sterlink's topic in General Nursing

    I did a few months on a busy surgical floor with a high turnover rate. I absolutely hated that job. Now I am in critical care and love it. There are nights where I want to cry, but I have not cried...

  3. My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    tatarn2b2007 replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my opinion, SOME, not all women are just flat out mean to other women. It doesn't matter what profession it is. I was in the least stressful office job in the world prior to becoming a nurse and...

  4. You will not bring me down

    tatarn2b2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is to my old preceptor. YOU WILL NOT BRING ME DOWN!! I know you are trying your hardest and it is crystal clear to everyone, but it is not going to happen. I know you have the power you so dearly...

  5. Licking One's Fingers When Passing Out Papers

    tatarn2b2007 replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! I thought it was just me that is absolutely disgusted by this!! Everything about it is disgusting, even the sound someone makes when doing it. I stare at people in disbelief when I see it....

  6. Is it OK to get a gift for my preceptor?

    tatarn2b2007 replied to rnkalee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a few preceptors during my orientation so I made up little flower pots full of goodies like flower seeds, pens, hand sanitizer, lotion, gum, and some chocolate. I added a personalized thank you...

  7. Help r/t late preceptor

    tatarn2b2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I started a new job at the beginning of this year and have been absolutely thrilled by it. The people are wonderful and I am learning a lot. This is the concern I have though. I have had...

  8. which shift do you prefer and why?

    tatarn2b2007 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I love 12 hour night shift. I am a night person in general and it works well for me and my job since most people don't like night shift. As far as continuity of care goes, I worked 5 eights in my...

  9. If you could have a different profession...

    tatarn2b2007 replied to anurseuk's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to own a bed and breakfast on the water or along a bike trail. I have a bunch of ideas for one, I just need the

  10. Tacoma Washington

    tatarn2b2007 replied to bnjmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have friends who live out there and went out to visit them and that is going to be my first stop when I start traveling. I loved it there! If you enjoy the outdoors, I suggest traveling there in...

  11. new RN's in specialty areas

    tatarn2b2007 replied to sunny261's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is tough for a new grad in ANY area and I also believe it depends on the staff working with the new grad. I started a specialty area after only 6 months of floor work and every single...

  12. gum chewing-lip smacking bad manners

    tatarn2b2007 replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same thing at a facility I used to work. One girl was so obnoxious about it they put it on her performance review, but she still continued to crack her gum and chew like a cow. Another...

  13. Dear NICU staff that I interviewed with today

    tatarn2b2007 replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you didn't do as bad as you thought you did. I went on a job interview where I shouldn't have even had the interview to begin with because I did not meet the education/experience requirement...

  14. Anyone with quick healthy recipes?

    tatarn2b2007 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi. Anyone interested in posting quick healthy recipes? I have two that I use. Pizza wheels(that's what I am calling them) 1 Multigrain Thomas English Muffin(these are AWESOME! They have 100...

  15. Cleveland Clinic Nurses--Is Big Brother Watching?

    tatarn2b2007 replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    Do not work for CCF!!! More than likely, you will cry everyday on the way to and home from work. I know I did as well as the numerous nurses I have talked to that have worked there in the past. As...

  16. What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    tatarn2b2007 replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    I love to take sutures or staples out. I also love dressing changes. It doesn't matter what is underneath. I am a bit sick I

  17. I've Had it! *Long*

    tatarn2b2007 replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I was there with you in November December. I also heard the wait a year whispers and the whispers from coworkers that it could be worse at other places. You know what I did? I...

  18. Help r/t late preceptor

    tatarn2b2007 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    I was starting report without her, but when she did get in, I would have to take another 15 minutes to give her full report. Not today, my friends. I was on it and told her what was going to happen...

  19. Surgical Nurse=Singular Curse!

    tatarn2b2007 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    first year nurse=furry

  20. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    tatarn2b2007 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have said it better myself.

  21. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    tatarn2b2007 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I have had two CI's in my job who are consistently late coming in because of their kid's issues. Now, I wouldn't mind so much if they then didn't turn around and tell me I need to hurry up with my...

  22. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    tatarn2b2007 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    The entitlement card is in a lot of professions. I saw it a lot more when I had an office job than I do now. In my office job before nursing you would not believe the abuse of the system by woman...

  23. What do you regret not asking on your job interview???

    tatarn2b2007 replied to natnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with shmoofins. If you walk in and the interview is 5-10 minutes and they are practically offering you the job already, RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!!! Also, when you get an offer, get everything...

  24. Where are all the happy nurses?

    tatarn2b2007 replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    I am really happy. Seriously! Being that I came from a pretty bad situation, everything looks better already. Sure there are some people that are surly at times and not fun to be around, but I...

  25. Doctor won't back up his telephone orders!

    tatarn2b2007 replied to In_Chantress's topic in General Nursing

    In my previous job(not in nursing) all of our phone calls were recorded. We had to state that on every outgoing and incoming call we had. I am sure there is some law against it in the hospital...