TuTonka

TuTonka

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  1. Tone of voice and Loudness

    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 speaking louder is going to make them understand my eng...
  2. 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 a>> so I am still looking for a job in this area t...
  3. A Father's Tears

    Elvish that was so beautifully told ....High honors for reminding all of us that both parents suffer with a loss. TuTonka
  4. Sweet ome that is what keeps nurses in nursing and yes it does...it makes it all worth it. TuTonka alias Bawl Bag
  5. 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. TuTonka:angryfire
  6. 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 care d/t over staffing TuTonka
  7. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    Wellll you keep on keeping on like that and you will grow BIG bRASS ONES lolol WAY TOO FUNNY. Tuonka:coollook:
  8. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    Many good people left OK. due to the Bad ones :)
  9. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    Be careful at tax time and know that your sign on bonus without taxes WILL cost you at the end of the year. TuTonka
  10. Discuss a case with the hospital's lawyer?

    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 them to meet about a "So called" employment opport...
  11. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    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. TuTonka
  12. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmm relative to What? Tutonka
  13. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    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 at blah blah and your first check shows you make m...
  14. What is your Nurse to Patient Ratio

    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 and updates, any calls to MD and new orders. The ...
  15. 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 still happens even today. agency nurses are not treat...
  16. 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 it two to three times a day. My prayers are with ...
  17. 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 that position ...I will come back and haunt their a&...
  18. Quick Story about a Caring Nurse

    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 a better understanding. TuTonka
  19. License endorsements..pls help

    Economy poor and good jobs very slim in Califonia....I would not waste you money.:)
  20. 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 obtaining your nurse practice act and if your state ...
  21. Real Nursing

    I cannot help but share this with you all...Do you know how many times I have asked a pt if they know how to use their IS and they tell me they do not? I educate them on the usage and what this blue and plastic thing is that is sitting on their bedsi...
  22. License endorsements..pls help

    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 easy license endorsement states. We applied for Geo...
  23. 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 others what you yourself have learned. IMO that is what...
  24. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    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 nipple....not appropriate and men without t shirt wit...
  25. Until they pry my stethoscope for my cold lifeless fingers! TuTonka