TNgirl2010

TNgirl2010 has 1 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Telemetry, SICU.

Latest Activity

1. Pregnancy and OB Nursing

   TNgirl2010 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is for the OB nurses out there.. I became a nurse with the intention of working in labor and delivery. I did my practicum experience in nursing school in L&D and felt like it was my calling....

2. The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

   TNgirl2010 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Humor

   Ok, I will share this one. I once told my s/p laryngectomy pt, as I was leaving his room, to "just holler if you need anything!" Ugh I wanted to die right after I said it. Thank God he had a sense...

3. More ridiculous complaints

   TNgirl2010 replied to JDZ344's topic in Nursing Humor

   I have had several pt's complain that our unit is "too quiet." bahaha (And I hate it when people say the

4. DNR Grey Areas

   TNgirl2010 replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in General Nursing

   Well done! I would want you to be my nurse someday (if I required

5. nurses dating nurses?

   TNgirl2010 replied to rnski's topic in Nursing Humor

   Very interesting topic, I work with a few nurses that are dating/married to other nurses and seem very happy. My husband is of a military background and is about to start a career in law enforcement,...

6. Alzheimer's: The Art Of Giving Up

   TNgirl2010 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   ((hugs to you and your

7. Obvious violation of hippa

   TNgirl2010 replied to nicenurselpn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Wow, how disturbing. Kudos to you for pursuing the matter. I'd stalk, er look back, on her previous posts and info page and try to find out her

8. looking for a new job and working on resume

   TNgirl2010 replied to Gonzo13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I agree with the above poster, I would take out everything not healthcare related. Maybe I would leave the military experience since that always shows dedication and hard work. :) Otherwise I think...

9. New grad hired to Med-Surg. What should I review, if anything?

   TNgirl2010 replied to Bonnie86's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats on the job! You knowledge and skills will grow tremendously. In my experience, I learned SO much more on the job than reviewing. Your employer does not expect you to know everything, just...

10. New ICU nurse, advice welcome!

    TNgirl2010 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks Ruby, that was exactly what I needed to hear! :) I'll definitely check out the ICU FAQ's site and the AACN. Thank

11. New ICU nurse, advice welcome!

    TNgirl2010 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Calling all seasoned ICU nurses, I am starting a new job in a SICU in a few weeks with NO ICU experience. I have worked on a Med/Surg floor for the past 1.5 years but never worked in a critical care...

12. ethical question

    TNgirl2010 replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not find it inappropriate to attend funerals of former patients who were on your unit. Before I became a nurse, my grandmother passed away and one of her nurses attended her funeral. It meant a...

13. The most scariest thing...

    TNgirl2010 replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bless your heart, how traumatizing! Thank goodness that mix-up didn't cause any

14. Going to fill out paperwork for new job-Do i dress like im going to an interview?

    TNgirl2010 replied to wookieRN11's topic in General Nursing

    Business casual is appropriate. Think dress pants or khakis, closed toed shoes, nice blouse/button up shirt... Definitely nothing low cut or revealing (duh!), simple jewelry, etc. You never know...

15. fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    TNgirl2010 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear that you are in this situation. I think you need to get away from hospital nursing, it's definitely not for everyone. Look into your local health department, clinics, physician...