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  1. New to LTAC

    TMS1980 posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Hello ladies! I just found the the LTAC space.... I looked because I just accepted a full time position at a LTAC hospital- they have a floor in a hospital. I am nervous because all my experience...

  2. Advice please!

    TMS1980 replied to kristimgillrn's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Hi! No advice just wanted to say hi! I am starting a new position at a LTAC mid- Aug. I am currently working as a treatment nurse in a sub- acute rehab facility so it will be a big change for me! I...

  3. Danskos hurt my feet :(

    TMS1980 replied to alaina.barton's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I hate Danskos! They didn't help me at all. I prefer Alegria shoes!!! They are so

  4. Yeah!! New job starts tomorrow!

    TMS1980 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tomorrow I start my orientation for a LTC facility..... I am excited, nervous, scared, joyful, and a few other unnamed emotions. I have been waiting 2 weeks to start out... I just have...

  5. Best sites to look for jobs after becoming a RN?

    TMS1980 replied to magichospital's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmmmmmm..... I don't know about craigslist for RN jobs(I wouldn't do it!), but I would recommend the hospital/facility directly!! They all have their own careers page... Most of them you need to...

  6. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

    TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is a whole thread on this in the student section- A poll and comments from people...... I believe it is accurate due to a glitch in the pearson website...... I know it worked for me and I found...

  7. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

    TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry if I wasn't clear... I passed the first time in February... I am starting my 1st RN job tomorrow actually. I don't have any first hand advice to share, just what I wrote about the classmate I...

  8. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

    TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No- I am sorry I passed. A girl from my class failed so I was advising you from what she told me. I believe they will mail you something soon with areas that you need to improve. I am sorry I...

  9. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

    TMS1980 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is a bad sign.... Pearson Vue Trick worked for me... It wouldn't let me register after the test and I passed. but I know someone who failed and it is not the end of the world! Take some time...

  10. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

    TMS1980 replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started at a LTC in Michigan..... New Grad no experience RN $25/hour 2-11 shift- Great benefits too! I don't know LPN/CNA though....

  11. can I lose my license...

    TMS1980 replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ouch! This was quite harsh in my opinion! I think you completely miss read the situation... Perhaps try going back to re-read the original post. She stated the patient had an X-Ray and was found...

  12. New Nurse...How to get Along?

    TMS1980 replied to RNAchot83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My only advice is Kill Her With Kindness! She might come around, but if she doesn't she will look bad not you. :) It sucks to have to deal with people like

  13. Nursing Licence?

    TMS1980 replied to RN6157's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yippie!!!

  14. Just need some encouragement

    TMS1980 replied to Spotty44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to say don't give up! I can't tell you from expeierence it will get better, but I have "heard" You learn a lot your first year our to Nursing School... Just focus on soaking up as much...

  15. new RN - income questions

    TMS1980 replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am MI and my experience is different from OP. I was just hired in a LTC facility for PM shift, full-time starting at $25/hour with benefits. I am a brand new RN with no prior experience at all!!...

  16. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    TMS1980 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't post much... Usually Lurk, but i wanted to give my input on the Trick! I took my exam on 2/14- Got the good pop up later that day and then 48 hours later my quick results were in as a...

  17. Trying to make a decision! LPN? RN?

    TMS1980 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all.... I am trying to make a decision! I am having trouble deciding what to do.... Ugh- I am currently in an accelerated RN program and am about half way through... I am actually at the point...

  18. What book do you guys have for Fundamentals?

    TMS1980 replied to OrthoFNP's topic in General Students

    Hey! :) I am finishing up my first semesters (fundamentals) too! :) We don't have a comp exam though! We have a few books though- Fundamentals of Nursing by Harkreader, Hogan, & Thobaben....