TuTonka

TuTonka

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  1. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    TuTonka replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Are the people posting this thread, and I wonder on all of this sight, nurses being just themselves? The thought that they are not makes the hair on the back of my neck raise.

  2. med error--real world answer?

    TuTonka replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    At the very least you should have talked with your supervisor about the finds or nurse in

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

    TuTonka posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in many states and their scope of practice is frequently markedly different. What I would like to know ....What is your scope of practice? What is your Nurse Practice Act ? How easy is...

  4. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    TuTonka replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Coming on here makes me feel closer to people that truly understand me . LOLOL It is a great feeling to have again. I feel thay AN gives the nurses a message that they are not alone and can come in...

  5. Wasted Years

    TuTonka replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Viva I really look forward to reading your posts...Wise lady....Kudos

  6. I got accepted!!

    TuTonka replied to bebahloo's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    May I offer congratulations to you all. I hope you come to love the profession as much as all the nurses before you. Study hard and Good Luck. :)

  7. For those who wear whites...

    TuTonka replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Now a days you can pretty much wear any color combination unless you are a student nurse then that is what ever the school designates. Some facilites designate each department wear a specific color...

  8. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    TuTonka replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Once upon a time there was a pt called "Hocker" He was a frequent flyer. I did not know why they called him this. One night late I went in to check on him during my rounds. I walked over to the other...

  9. Swine flu sneeze game

    TuTonka replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    UpDate Sneeze game level 10 at 70 per cent. I have found if you get the old folks ...they sneeze farther than the others. They can take out 5-8 people at a time. LOLOL Good luck. TuTonka

  10. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    TuTonka replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok tonight I have cried and now I am laughing so hard I am crying....who told you all that my eyes swell shut, and my nose swells and reddens....Here I was going in for a family portrait tomorrow...

  11. Being an RN is there a lot of blood and guts???

    TuTonka replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Spoken like a true floor nurse:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: TuTonka

  12. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    TuTonka replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmmmmmmmm did your mom know mine?

  13. Clarification Please?!

    TuTonka replied to Someday2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    However, you can become licensed in Ca from another state by endorsement. I hope that helps you.

  14. Gossip, gossip, gossip

    TuTonka replied to helpalready's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think all advice has been excellent. I find that if ignored the flames die. You know who you are and it is their loss not yours. You have seen and experienced a bashing by your peers d/t jealousy,...

  15. Swine flu sneeze game

    TuTonka replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    I truly can understand both sides of this debate on the game but I have to say....MizFradd your last post made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants!!

  16. Swine flu sneeze game

    TuTonka replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    I sincerely hope you do not have it and are on the road to recovery. Your mother sounds like a wise lady.

  17. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    TuTonka replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh come on . Do you really believe that they care about nurses? Ya know we were very low pay professionals until.....we got male nurses then our pay scales started to rise...but our overall benifits...

  18. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    TuTonka replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to see a thread on what keeps you in nursing....emotionally, spiritually,financially and/or anything positive that keeps you in a profession that is constantly evovling and changing at a...

  19. crappy nurses day

    TuTonka replied to frann's topic in General Nursing

    Question....have you ever seen a book on healthcare admin for bosses day?...or nothing on Dr's day? You bet your sweet bippy you haven't. I did like the idea about recognising each other.....Nice way...

  20. Swine flu sneeze game

    TuTonka replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    Level 10: 70 percent today. That level is really hard.

  21. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    TuTonka replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your sentiment...Kudos on stating it.

  22. 3rd shift and feeling sad/alone at work vent

    TuTonka replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you feel this way. It has been statisically proven that there is more feelings of isolation and depression on this shift than any other one. Also looked at was decreased number of friends...

  23. Do other people in your life recognize Nurses' Day?

    TuTonka replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Nope not even where I work. I think that it affects people negatively....not the gifts so much as the lack of appreciation. Every nurse knows how hard a job we have and occasionally a little...

  24. I am done!! Bye WCCCD Nursing Program

    TuTonka replied to missgigius's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I apoligize for my ignorance but I do not know what WCCCD stands for....however allow me to offer congrats you are freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lolol. Good luck with your...

  25. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    TuTonka replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    You know I am saddened by the increasing number of seasoned nurses stating they hate nursing. I mean new grads and reality shock makes them hate it for a short time but when a seasoned nurse states...