TPeters73

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1. OB--When it's good it's good and when it's not...it's heartbreaking.

   TPeters73 replied to linzjane88's topic in Ob/Gyn

   when I was in Nursing School, there was a term fetal demise the 2nd day of my OB clinical. I knew then that I could never work in OB. I held it together until I got home and saw my own sweet babies and then I cried all night. I also can't work peds. ...

2. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

   TPeters73 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   Medical/oncology (very few surgical pts), but most are very acute and/or total care. patients: 3-4 on days, 4-5 on nights. But the norm is 3 on days, 4 on nights depending on how full we are. right now, we are staying full b/c of fall/winter illnes...

3. Top three patient complaints?

   TPeters73 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

   oh, complainers are the worst part of my job and sadly, I find complaints fall along the lines of socioeconomic status of the patient. The upper class, financially speaking, patients think the food is horrible, think the bed is too hard, think the ro...

4. Happier at work than at home?

   TPeters73 replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

   I'm happier at work than at home. Period. In the past months, I've only had one or two bad days at work. In contrast, I rarely have a good day at home. The husband and I haven't been happy for years & we continue to stay together for the kids. ...

5. Nurses protest at HCA Largo Medical Center

   TPeters73 replied to VU RN BSN's topic in Union

   Before you write off HCA, please know that Not all HCA facilities are created equally! My hospital has been HCA for the past 15 years and it is AWESOME! I wouldn't want to work anywhere else. The most patients I've ever had was 5 and that is a rari...

6. SCHEDULING/WEEKENDS

   TPeters73 replied to apriloglesby's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I just realized how good I have it! We aren't required to work weekends at all. :) I'm in a hospital, 36 bed unit. Umpteen nurses that all have a set, yet flexible schedule. I'm scheduled to work every Tu/Wed/Thur and no weekends. Some people ar...

7. New grad...I must have gotten super lucky.

   TPeters73 replied to TeleRN311's topic in General Nursing

   Do we work on the same unit?? j/k. I work oncology, but I too graduated in May, landed a job asap, and work with the most amazing group ever! Basically what you explained is what I also have. People are always asking me if I need help with anything a...

8. Do you shower right after your shift?

   TPeters73 replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

   When I was in school, I would come home and shower until all of the hot water was gone. I felt completely nasty. But now, honestly, no, I don't take a shower as soon as I come home. In fact, as soon as I get off, I go meet up with the hubby and kids ...

9. Immunizations & nursing school

   TPeters73 replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed. I've had all of my immunizations and the hospital I work in STILL drew tithers on me and let me know that if any came back with insufficient levels of immunity, I would be required to be re-vaccinated. The only suggestion I have is to see i...

10. 40 to 50 Select All That Apply Questions on NCLEX....FREAKING OUT!

    TPeters73 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in NCLEX

    my state's website has updated and it says I passed! whoo hoo!

11. 40 to 50 Select All That Apply Questions on NCLEX....FREAKING OUT!

    TPeters73 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in NCLEX

    speaking of variety on the NCLEX, I've sat around and thought about it and I am really disappointed in that test! I know my major body systems stuff and the meds that apply to them very well. Sill, I had no acid base questions, no parkinsons, no stro...

12. Pearson VUE TRICK!??? I got a weird result! Help please.

    TPeters73 replied to Grantsmom:)'s topic in NCLEX

    I also had 20-30 SATA today did you go all the way through to the end of the PVT? when I first sign in it does say that my results are on hold, but if I go all the way to the end where you get ready to schedule a date, it says I already have an exam...

13. 40 to 50 Select All That Apply Questions on NCLEX....FREAKING OUT!

    TPeters73 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in NCLEX

    I know exactly how you feel! I took my NCLEX today also. I know I had over 20 SATA questions! My test cut off at 75 and I've told my hubby that I honestly don't know if there is anyway I passed. I knew I'd get 2 or 3 SATA, but after 5 or so, I star...

14. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    TPeters73 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    NO! I graduated a few weeks ago and everyone I talk to about nursing feels compelled to ask me this question and I feel like an idiot trying to answer them!!!! I liked my ICU, CCU clinical experiences the best, however, the hospital I want to work...

15. why do teachers turn a blind eye to cheating??

    TPeters73 replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! I am so confused! Why would you not take your final and drop out of your nursing program b/c someone else is cheating??? :confused: I applaud your ethnics, but seriously, I just don't get why you care so much what the others are doing. In t...