TCRNCOB61

TCRNCOB61

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  1. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

    TCRNCOB61 replied to Honest&Hopeful&Hur's topic in Nurses Recovery

    IPN is in Florida. I am in my last year of my 5 year contract. ( my 3rd one, I have started over 3 times, am a slow learner!) This last contract I have really worked on my recovery like I did not...

  2. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    TCRNCOB61 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I live in Florida also and am in IPN. I have been in IPN for 8 years now, relapsed 2 times, I now have less than 2 years left on this 3rd contract. Each contract is 5 years and if you relapse you...

  3. How is it possible working AND going to nursing school?

    TCRNCOB61 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time nights (8 hours, 5 nights a week), took 9 to 12 hours in college year round for 2 1/2 years, had a 5 yr old son when I started college, and a husband that thought I was his...

  4. new years eve

    TCRNCOB61 replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I always volunteer to work as I never did like the bar scene. (drinking was not my DOC) I work 12 hour nights so I am safe at work before dark and don't go home until daylight. My sponsor would like...

  5. Do you wear your seatbelt

    TCRNCOB61 replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Emergency

    I do not start my car until everyone has their seatbelt on. I also wear my helmet on my

  6. i am so scared

    TCRNCOB61 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!

  7. Missing Elderly Couple

    TCRNCOB61 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mother was just 64 when she died of unknown causes in her apt. She was not found for approx. 4 days. There are 3 of us kids, all 3 of us left home by the time we were 16 years old to get away from...

  8. This would be the most devastating thing.

    TCRNCOB61 replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    I work Mother/Baby and was called to the ER trauma bay when my son was brought in after a MVA (I was working that night). I am VERY greatful for the ER nurses down in the ER as I was a basket case on...

  9. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    TCRNCOB61 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    We have to wear Black and White. Can be all black or all white or combo. That's for the RN's. LPN's wear combo of Red and white. Most of the male RN's wear all

  10. christmas card exchange 2008

    TCRNCOB61 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know offhand what the postage is to Canada and the UK to send a card? I hate to stand in line at the postoffice if I don't have to.... TIA,

  11. Can I do nursing school with full time job??

    TCRNCOB61 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I must be one of those rare people then..... I got my LPN in 1982 and then went back to college Jan. of 1985. I went part time the 1st year then full time (2 years worth) after that. Worked full time...

  12. christmas card exchange 2008

    TCRNCOB61 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Email sent. Thanks for starting this up again this

  13. Night shift employees expected to attend things during day??

    TCRNCOB61 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    It has not gotten any better in the 25 years I have been on nights. I don't see it getting any better either. A day shifter will just tell you to "take a nap" and come on in! I would so love to call...

  14. 1st on scene of accident yesterday...what would you do?

    TCRNCOB61 replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand if you are worried about lawsuits but I for one will forever be VERY great full to the nurse that stopped and saved my son's life after his MVA. His truck hit another SUV so hard (not...

  15. Nervous stomach/ about to start first RN job

    TCRNCOB61 replied to badger1978's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After more than 25 years of nursing I still can't be in the room if my pt. is throwing up. I can handle just about anything else but that. But the nurses I work with love me and will go take care of...

  16. Strangest thing taken from ER

    TCRNCOB61 replied to cookienay's topic in Emergency

    We used to have VCR's in every room on our OB pp floor until they started disappearing. After about 5 were stolen we had to take them out of the rooms. The pts. loved them but it costs to much to keep...

  17. Old acquaintances showing up at work

    TCRNCOB61 replied to newlyweddani's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So well put Tazzi! I still have my days when I need reminding I am NOT in charge. (tho my sponsor reminds

  18. Survey for my Sociology Paper!

    TCRNCOB61 replied to EMT_to_RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. How long (years) have you been a nurse? 26 YEARS 2. What is your annual gross income? Less than 30K, 30-40K, 40-50K, 50-60K, 60-70K, Greater than 70K 3. Do you have an Associate or Bachelors...

  19. Transitioning to mother/baby couplet care

    TCRNCOB61 replied to Baby1nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't help you at all as we have to take 5 (yes I said five) couplets everynight on our M/B unit. At times we go to 6. Our mothers do not keep their babies in their rooms at night, we have at least...

  20. Freak out when I see Nurses at meeting

    TCRNCOB61 replied to SassyJennRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I used to feel that way before I really started working on my recovery. I got the the rooms in 1999 for overusing a OTC sleep aid and my own pain meds and going to work impaired. I used those meds to...

  21. Trauma Naked?

    TCRNCOB61 replied to mark90's topic in General Nursing

    My son was in a MVA last Jan 22, 2007. They brought him in full Trauma alert. (Fx. both hips, head injury-sunroof fell on his head, and many lacs.) They had cut all his clothes off in the field just...

  22. Having a hard time with work and TPAPN...Help!!!

    TCRNCOB61 replied to OSoStressed's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just keep doing the next right thing as you seem to be doing. Here in Fla. the narc. key restriction is usually for one year, so if it's the same there you are half way there! I thought my year would...

  23. I hate drunk drivers.

    TCRNCOB61 replied to Apollorn's topic in General Nursing

    My son was almost killed last Jan. also due to a drunk driver. Below was the truck he was driving. He fractured both hips, left one was crushed. Seat belt was about the only thing that saved his life...

  24. Working while sick- what do you think?

    TCRNCOB61 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work if you call off more than 5 times in a year you will NOT get a raise that year. Most everyone works sick cause you just never know. They even count if you are a pt. in the

  25. Bizzare

    TCRNCOB61 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is wrong with single mom's today that makes it OK to have 2 or 3 men at your delivery and wondering which one is the baby daddy?? Why is that OK in today's society??? I am seeing it more and...