tmartin83

tmartin83 has 5 years experience and specializes in Medical/Surgical, Ambulatory Care.

Latest Activity

1. ANCC Medical Surgical Certification

   tmartin83 replied to megamiepona's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I took the exam (through AMSN) a while back, and I can definitely say with confidence that their exam is Level 10 in comparison with NCLEX. It was a bit harder IMO. I believe using floor experience...

2. Moving to Days annnnnnd I'm Terrified

   tmartin83 replied to PCnurse88's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Answering your last question, yes. It was one of the biggest changes I've made as far as rearranging my time management skills. I also worked 3-11, and usually with that shift your 1700 and 2100...

3. 2 Job offers in 1 day

   tmartin83 replied to lulusmom's topic in Medical-Surgical

   This recently happened to me (choice between med-surg and endoscopy), and I had to go with the med-surg position. I'm sure some folks would say that I was crazy for that, but given the fact that I've...

4. Resigned... then hospital wants me back???

   tmartin83 replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks BlueChocolateCat :-) It was painfully obvious, unfortunately. Being on the floor, seeing and hearing nurses bad-mouth the floor, severe staffing issues (on my third day of orientation, THIRD...

5. Resigned... then hospital wants me back???

   tmartin83 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi All; Just wanted to get some insight. I recently sent a resignation letter to my supervisor of my fairly new job (I was only a week into orientation before I decided to quit). I ended up leaving...

6. Torn between Dialysis and med/surg for my first job

   tmartin83 replied to NurseyMomma's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I second M/S

7. unsafe orders- dealing with incompetent physicians

   tmartin83 replied to jkruger95's topic in Medical-Surgical

   This makes me thank sweet baby Jesus that I dont have crappy MDs or residents like this.... Id leave quick, fast, and in a hurry! As first poster stated, you are your patient's advocate, not the doc's...

8. Another RN moving to Hawaii needing advice

   tmartin83 replied to Alaskanhills's topic in General Nursing

   Hi; Im not 100% sure about Kona, but here in Oahu it's highly suggested that you are here and have a physical address before even considering applying (I'm military, so I applied to hospitals here...

9. HOw long does it take to get ATT# for NCLEX?

   tmartin83 replied to HAWAII09's topic in General Nursing

   I really think it varies on the state you're in. When I was in Virginia, it took 2 weeks for me to get my ATT to register to sit for NCLEX. I've heard of people getting their ATTs weeks after, and...

10. Is residency in Hawaii required to apply for a license?

    tmartin83 replied to meesarjarjar's topic in General Nursing

    Residency is not required in order to obtain a license in the state of HI (I know this from experience). I actually graduated from school in VA, but sat for NCLEX in OK. You can sit for NCLEX anywhere...

11. Mobile/Cell Phones at the bedside??

    tmartin83 replied to nellymac's topic in Critical Care

    We actually carry workplace iPhones and we are able to call/text interpersonal staff (CNAs, RT, SW, etc.) when we need them, and it's so convenient when you're tied up in a pt room and don't wanna...

12. Kaplan online review

    tmartin83 replied to puersumdei's topic in General Nursing

    My school made us use it. Passed on the first try with 75

13. How long for military spouse to get GS position in Hawaii

    tmartin83 replied to lbig18's topic in Government, Military

    When I applied for a job here in 2011, it took me 4 months to get a position (however, it wasn't the position I really wanted). Have you gone to sign up for military spouse preference with CPAC? If...

14. Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    tmartin83 replied to monkey2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you asked too much... Very touchy subject indeed. Although I've only been working for a little less than 2 years now, I can definitely say to stay clear from giving out or hinting at...

15. Hawaiian advice needed!

    tmartin83 replied to hailmoy1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with pp in regards to trying to get as much experience as you can on the mainland before you decide to come here. I know it's a hard decision, and I was actually going to stay behind myself...