Trubie

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  1. how many nurses....

    Trubie replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do, but I only have to do blood sugars/insulin and breathing treatments. And peg tubes, but I dont have any of those right now. I have med techs who pass everything

  2. Using Smart Phones on Your Unit

    Trubie replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    New nurse here..... I was just hired to work LTC and the nurses frequently text the doctor about patient complaints and receive orders via text... is that a HIPAA

  3. Drug Guide Suggestion

    Trubie replied to delabeaux's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer

  4. Patient refusing meds, combative

    Trubie replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks ladies..... I guess the heart of the question is.... Would you force a med on a patient if they were refusing it? (ex. crushing the med and giving it buccal) I may be fresh and new, but I...

  5. Patient refusing meds, combative

    Trubie replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The nurse tried that, and the patient knew what was going on and spit everything out. She was riled

  6. Anybody else catch this?... Glee Male nurse

    Trubie replied to wsuRN09's topic in General Nursing

    This was the first episode I have seen (and it didnt impress me enough to watch again), and even I could figure out that is was a sarcastic, catty comment from a ***** of a

  7. Business cards?

    Trubie replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Nursing Career

    I have cards, but I generally only use them when I meet people in public that I would like to network with. In an interview situation, I would not give one, because they should have all of your...

  8. Does your nose run only at work?

    Trubie replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    My nose always runs when I am gloved and about to do something like start an IV, cath someone, etc. Only at the worst possible time!

  9. My ATT is not coming and I don't know what to do :(

    Trubie replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER!!! When I graduated from LPN school, it went to my spam folder and I missed

  10. Would you leave a new job for a better offer??

    Trubie replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I started a job 3 weeks ago and they were only giving me 27hrs/week, 14.50 pay and no benefits. I was offered a job making 24.50, 44hrs/week and benefits. I jumped ship in a heartbeat! My boss was...

  11. Funny things patients say !

    Trubie replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work at a weight loss clinic that advises a very low carb diet.... Had a patient who lost 5lbs her first week, but was very concerned that her stools were smaller. She thought her lost fat was...

  12. I feel like a jerk!

    Trubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new graduate RN and I also have a LVN license. After job hunting for 4 months, I accepted a job working at a brand new weight loss clinic as a LVN. The owner chose me because I was...

  13. I feel like a jerk!

    Trubie replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everybody!! I gave my boss notice today and she was ******!! She told me to leave for the day (we didnt have any more appointments) and to come in late tomorrow. I will come in tomorrow, but...

  14. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    Trubie replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I accepted a position today (texas) paying $24.50 (day

  15. Thank You note for HR?

    Trubie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad (May 2010) and I have been job hunting all summer. I finally got an interview at a small hospital outside of town, for a L&D position. My interview with HR went great, and she...

  16. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    Trubie replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also in Houston TX and I have been job hunting since May 2010. I think my biggest problem is that I moved here after graduating, so I have zero contacts in the hospitals. Also, my GPA was...

  17. Review class and scheduling NCLEX

    Trubie replied to notthereyet0's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depending on where you live, you may have to wait a few weeks between scheduling the test and actually testing. When I scheduled, the next available test date was 3 weeks away. I would take the...

  18. L&D interview questions and advice

    Trubie replied to loving2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have an OB interview on Friday! I am super excited too.... good luck to you and be sure to tell us how it

  19. Houston area jobs for LVN now an RN..anyone havin trouble?

    Trubie replied to lilypad2424's topic in Texas Nursing

    this was their response: thank-you for your inquiry. nurses may work in positions requiring a lower level of licensure and in positions that do not require a license. however, rns, lvns and rns...

  20. Night Shift Pros and Cons

    Trubie replied to Kaychell's topic in General Nursing

    Bump... I am interested

  21. Clinic/Doctor office Nurses. How did you get your job?

    Trubie replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    craiglist

  22. Houston area jobs for LVN now an RN..anyone havin trouble?

    Trubie replied to lilypad2424's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just searched the BON website and I was not able to find anything about whether you are able to work "below your highest license" if you hold BOTH licenses?? I emailed the BON with my question, and...

  23. Nursing Preceptorship Problem

    Trubie replied to lautemic's topic in General Nursing

    Do the OB!! Then take Kaplan or another program to help you prepare for your

  24. Question for Nurses:)

    Trubie replied to 808honokowai's topic in General Nursing

    Never be afraid to ask for

  25. Nurses, I need advice

    Trubie replied to kstain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do the LPN program, then when you are looking at colleges, you can apply for LPN to RN programs. They often save spots in the competitive RN programs especially for