Tina, RN

Tina, RN

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  1. Thoughts from an RN, returning to the floor after 9 years...

    Tina, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN, and have not done bedside nursing in about 9 years. I have been home caring for my kiddos for 7 years and prior to that, did insurance case management for a couple years. Now that the kids...

  2. Would you work a shift as an aide?

    Tina, RN replied to AF_BOUND's topic in General Nursing

    I would work as a CNA, if I was ever asked. As long as I am being paid at my RN rate, of course. As other posters have pointed out, the RN is essentially responsible for everything anyway. So, I think...

  3. Your job, LOVE it or HATE it? What field of nursing are you in?

    Tina, RN replied to tammy777's topic in General Nursing

    1. Do you love, like or hate your job? Love it! 2. What field of nursing are you in? Hospital float- A bit of everything! 3. Are you FT, PT, PD? Per Diem (1 or 2 shifts a week) 4. Do you look forward...

  4. Failed my CNA skills... I need encouragement please

    Tina, RN replied to NICU Kristen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree, you really needed the packet to pass. Those skills tests are super picky. I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors next time! :) When you do get a job as a CNA, that'll really boost your...

  5. I passed my Boards!!!!

    Tina, RN replied to BeOne77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah::yeah::yeah: :up::up::up::up::up::up: Hooray for you! Great

  6. I reached a milestone last night.

    Tina, RN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    YAY! Huge congrats to

  7. Celebrities who were formerly nurses...

    Tina, RN replied to Gldngrl's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting thread! Kate Gosselin is an RN, isn't

  8. Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    Tina, RN replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    OMGoodness, I do believe that I will *never* work as an ER nurse! Med-surg is stressful enough. LOL Kudos to all of you ER and ICU nurses out there!

  9. When do you intervene when food is lodged?

    Tina, RN replied to BumblebeeinNC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posts. If the person can breathe, speak and/or cough, just stand by and observe, don't intervene. I was also thinking that it seemed as if the pop was stuck at a lower point in...

  10. keep running away from jobs!

    Tina, RN replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you had a good day at work, Yolly! You really need to give yourself a break, and allow yourself time to learn the job. I completely agree that nursing school and passing the boards are...

  11. Did I do something horribly wrong?

    Tina, RN replied to Silverbird501's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I'm sorry that your instructor stressed you out like that. If I'm correctly understanding what you did, I don't see why she had such an extreme reaction. So, you wiped the already sterile end...

  12. Is a Refresher course really necessary/helpful??

    Tina, RN replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I had been out of nursing 6 years when I decided to go back per diem. I was told be every facility that I needed to complete a refresher course, since it had been over 5 years. I did the class, and am...

  13. Would I be a terrible person if . . . ?

    Tina, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that you are going through this, too. I can't even imagine how hard it must be.

  14. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    Tina, RN replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes, I am a grammar and spelling nerd, too! I always loved English in

  15. Concerned About My Nursing Future

    Tina, RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous post. I think that things will bounce back for nurses by the time you graduate.

  16. Too Pushy? Telephone interview (Long)

    Tina, RN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... Call them first thing on Monday morning. Good luck!!

  17. Nurses from other units to start IV's

    Tina, RN replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm so glad to hear someone else say they don't like the retractable IV catheters! The hospital where I did my clinicals for my RN refresher class had those. I wasn't able to get a single one in...

  18. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    Tina, RN replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you work full time? I am beginning a per diem RN job next week after being a SAHM for years. I put down "0" for withholdings, too, since my husband is the main wage earner in our home. I am...

  19. For all of those on Medicaid

    Tina, RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a family member that is exactly like this.

  20. What is the funniest thing a patient has ever said to you?

    Tina, RN replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, my goodness... I'm cracking up over here! I wish I had a good story. I'll have to think about

  21. What are MS patients like?

    Tina, RN replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked with a patient with advanced MS. So, this thread is very interesting and informative to

  22. Blood test for hospital physical

    Tina, RN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I just had a similar experience. I am about to start a new job next week, and I was shocked at how involved the "pre-employment" stuff was. Granted, it's been a while since I've worked, but I never...

  23. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    Tina, RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!!

  24. First code- sort of a vent..

    Tina, RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I found your post to be very helpful, too!

  25. First code- sort of a vent..

    Tina, RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to be honest, too. I am terrified of being involved in a code! When I graduated nursing school, I worked in med/surg for about 3 years. I never had to code a patient of my own. I went to a...