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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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  5. Nurses protest at HCA Largo Medical Center

    TPeters73 replied to VU RN BSN's topic in Collective Bargaining, 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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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

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

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

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

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

    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...

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

    TPeters73 replied to Grantsmom:)'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

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

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

    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...

  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...

  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...

  16. Areas of the country with jobs for new grads?

    TPeters73 replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

    I have some friends who are moving to New Orleans to work as a new grad RN's in ICU. I would love to go too, but I depend on my inlaws and parents too much to watch my kids when I'm working and I...