TuTonka

TuTonka

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  1. Tone of voice and Loudness

    TuTonka replied to newrn05's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have that problem when I speak to someone that doesn,t speak english. I find myself raising my voice....it is silly.... they do not understand English and I catch myself speaking to them as if...

  2. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    TuTonka replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    AMEN....I too am a nurse with 30+ years under her belt and I am experiencing the same F....ing Bulls...t. If you are not a beauty queen, young , or a new grad you are out of luck. I do not kiss...

  3. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    TuTonka replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Sweet ome that is what keeps nurses in nursing and yes it does...it makes it all worth it. TuTonka alias Bawl

  4. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    TuTonka replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have seen that too often orrrrrrrrrrr the good ol' boy system I know a friend of a third cousin by marrage 3x removed and they need a job Ms so and so can you help them out? Makes me want to puke....

  5. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    TuTonka replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Either way it is not safe on any shift 11 to 1 nurse pt ratio is dangerous for the pts, the nurse, and the Facility...when in the he(( are they going to wake up to the situation? MAH over poor nursing...

  6. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    TuTonka replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wellll you keep on keeping on like that and you will grow BIG bRASS ONES lolol WAY TOO FUNNY.

  7. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    TuTonka replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Many good people left OK. due to the Bad ones

  8. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    TuTonka replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful at tax time and know that your sign on bonus without taxes WILL cost you at the end of the year.

  9. Discuss a case with the hospital's lawyer?

    TuTonka replied to susalotta's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT MEET HIM. There was a recent news article pertaining to a serial killer meeting people via Craig's list and so far two women have been murdered. He obtains their information and then contacted...

  10. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    TuTonka replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but in Okla they keep workmans comp people legally listed as working so those percentages of unemployment do not reflect the actual number of people not working.

  11. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    TuTonka replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmm relative to What?

  12. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    TuTonka replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    So it is told that Oklahoma is a low income state, however their taxes are not and the cost of living is rising and the income is not! So it is told. There it is not uncommon to be told you are hired...

  13. What is your Nurse to Patient Ratio

    TuTonka replied to dRN1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would like to see a report computwe generated that gives you the assessment of the shift goig off on each patient you are assisgned. The off going nurse could add in an area specifically for changes...

  14. Quality of life: How far would you go to save your life.

    TuTonka replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your tag line....too many facilities throw you in with minimum orientation via reading and put you on the floor to sink or swim...It is not safe,unethical or right by any means but it...

  15. Quality of life: How far would you go to save your life.

    TuTonka replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I read an article about asperagus. I do not know what if anything it can do,however , this article stated 2-4 TBSP of pureed organic asperagus has rid people of cancer. If can not hurt to try it. Use...

  16. Quality of life: How far would you go to save your life.

    TuTonka replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes tp death I feel that is the pts choice and should be prepared for that possiblity early in life and let the family know what you want done. No guess work on theitr part. If I were in...

  17. Quick Story about a Caring Nurse

    TuTonka replied to BusinessGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and as you go through NP remember all the advice here. It will save you alot of heart ache throughout the years. Special Kudos to Be Moore for going that extra mile so that person would have...

  18. License endorsements..pls help

    TuTonka replied to nurse_atl's topic in Immigration Advice

    Economy poor and good jobs very slim in Califonia....I would not waste you

  19. What is Your Scope of Practice in Your State?

    TuTonka posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in a few states and have found the differences are really remarkable. I woould like to know what are the differences in your nurse parctice acts, pt to nurse ratios, ease of access to...

  20. License endorsements..pls help

    TuTonka replied to nurse_atl's topic in Immigration Advice

    I am a Registered Nurse ( Vermont License) and not worked anywhere in US. Currently in Georgia. I am ready to relocate anywhere to get a JOB. I have a Green Card. Anyone please suggest the fast and...

  21. A thank you to all the nurses who have come before me.

    TuTonka replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    You were and are a very blessed person. It is very thoughtful and obviously heart felt post. I pray that your experiences continue to be as good as your first 2.5 yrs. I also hope you pass on to...

  22. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    TuTonka replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen females wearing thongs with scrubs so thin that you saw their hinney through them....not appropriate. I have seen women with push up bras on so high their breasts showed almost to the...

  23. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    TuTonka replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Until they pry my stethoscope for my cold lifeless fingers!

  24. Swine flu sneeze game

    TuTonka replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    Level ten update: 72 percent today. Thats all I could get on this one today.

  25. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    TuTonka replied to suzanne4's topic in California Nursing

    Endorsement means that you are able to become licensed in the state your are appling to and not have to take the NCLEX again providing you have an unrestricted active license.