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  1. RN to OB Tech?

    twentytenRN replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Used to be an OB tech... fun job! However, I doubt they'd let you into that position since you hold an RN license. Especially in a highly litigious specialty such as OB... too easy to cross that...

  2. Cost of Commute

    twentytenRN replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you mean every 2 weeks! Otherwise I want YOUR car!!! I drive a lot, so I have to fill up once a week to week-and-a-half. So I guess I spend a little over $100 a month on gas. I'm not sure...

  3. How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    twentytenRN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's personal and individual as to what you feel is safe for you. I personally cannot do more than 2 twelves back to back. If I do 3, I'm too tired and it's just too much for me. I can't...

  4. Identifying yourself as an RN when flying commercial

    twentytenRN replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a new nurse? Not trying to be rude, just curious. I would not have my professional nursing credentials put on anything personal related. I don't want anyone else knowing what I do or who I...

  5. silly ?--anyone else hate calling L&D "the baby factory"

    twentytenRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nursing can be such a hard job sometimes.... have to find a way to inject a bit of levity into a stressful

  6. Cover Letter Help

    twentytenRN replied to PediLove2147's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe this link will help you.

  7. How to not suck at clinical

    twentytenRN replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    DO NOT do this! This is really bad advice. Don't ever act like you know how to do something if you really don't. Nursing is dealing with life and death, not playing charades. You will always be...

  8. Does anyone dislike the medsurg clinical experience?

    twentytenRN replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    I felt just like you in nursing school. I HATE Med-Surg. I have ALL the respect in the world for nurses that work there because I can't do it!! Old people make me feel very uncomfortable and I just...

  9. Excuse me! Yoohoo! Hey you! Doctor Person!

    twentytenRN replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the chuckle. Oh the joys of the nursing students, they say the darndest things sometimes! Hope they don't continue doing this practice

  10. Caught a bad insulin error today

    twentytenRN replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Off topic here but I agree. Some children are actually ADHD and need medication to help them focus. Not every case is a case of bad

  11. Agencies and New Grads

    twentytenRN replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    If it were a home health agency, I would say "maybe." As far as a regular staffing agency, I echo the posts here and it's a big "N-O." As a new grad myself, I wouldn't put myself in this position...

  12. Nurse/Surgical Tech question please help

    twentytenRN replied to lovesunsets's topic in General Nursing

    Nevermind. I was thinking backwards and thinking of something else. It's more than a "couple classes" to progress from ST-RN. You have to complete clinical rotations as an RN

  13. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    twentytenRN replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed it is, and 27 states currently have protection of the title "nurse." "The intent of restricting use of the title "nurse" is to protect the public from individuals who are not licensed nurses,...

  14. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    twentytenRN replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    As innocent as this may seem, it is illegal for you to do this. You cannot misrepresent yourself as a "nurse" when in fact you are not. Especially to patients! You never know who is listening around...

  15. I got fired.

    twentytenRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read every single post here, but I read your original post. I'm sorry to say, but you've been had. You were hired into a less-than-ideal situation as a new grad. You had a miserable...

  16. Are the positions at Baylor real?

    twentytenRN replied to L&DRN03's topic in Texas Nursing

    Highly common among several of the Baylor campuses in DFW as well as Medical City. They post phantom job openings and just "fish" to see who takes the bait. Women's services at any of the Baylor...

  17. When asked for advice

    twentytenRN replied to suejmurphy's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice is just don't give advice. With a license, you're an RN 24/7, tell them to seek the advice of their

  18. Possible Job Interview...

    twentytenRN replied to TiffanyJB's topic in General Nursing

    I think the dress you pictured is fine. Honestly I don't know that it's necessary to wear a business suit to a nursing interview. If you insist, you can always find them for around $30 @ Ross or TJ...

  19. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    twentytenRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh jeez.... this reminds me of a day in post-partum... suddenly we hear this sudden, shrill cry coming from a room and a father frantically flings the door open and runs to the NS for help... we all...

  20. "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

    twentytenRN replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhhh.... :icon_roll

  21. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    twentytenRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This now reminds me of a patient I had during clinicals in nursing school. Elderly lady, not really demented though... She had asked me for a wet washcloth to do some self peri-care after returning...

  22. Would you go to the ER for this?

    twentytenRN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Technically it is asking for medical advice because you're asking a professional nurse about his/her opinion regarding symptoms. This thread will eventually be closed due to the TOS here. If your...

  23. Parkland residency and babies...

    twentytenRN replied to mommyRN09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I certainly would not put all my eggs in Parkland's basket. Especially not for their L&D or ER internships. For their January one in L&D they had literally hundreds of applicants for only a...

  24. Totally Gross! Had to share...

    twentytenRN replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please pass the emesis basin...

  25. question about applying for multiple jobs

    twentytenRN replied to ccatch3306's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In this job market, I would accept the first offer and go to the second interview. If the second interview doesn't produce an offer, you still have a job. If it does and you like it better, you can...