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  1. What is a "good" grade for you?

    tlhubbard replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are not worried about it effecting your ability to be accepted into the program, I wouldn't sweat it. If you are worried about your GPA because of scholarships, grants, etc. then you may want...

  2. How many of you worked while in school?

    tlhubbard replied to RazorbackRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I waited to start working my last semester (I had that luxury). But once you have the basic skills (vital signs, personal patient care, etc) you can start as a CNA or PCT. The pay will vary I'm sure...

  3. Depressed and worn out

    tlhubbard replied to giada23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know you said the police weren't an option with your mother, however if your kids were to be away with a friend when mom was picked up, maybe you could spare them that and teach her a lesson at the...

  4. Just a vent

    tlhubbard replied to VIRGO NURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You hit the nail on the

  5. Just a vent

    tlhubbard replied to VIRGO NURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I completely understand. I worked ED and we would have people come in for colds, and want to know why the guy with the circular saw cut to his leg was taken back right away when they've been...

  6. Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    tlhubbard replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    I only recall a background check (fingerprints) in school. And that was due to the fact we may have elderly or ped patients during clinicals. I believe that as long as your employer is aware of the...

  7. Nurses with AIDS

    tlhubbard replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that forcing someone to disclose that information would be discrimination. The only instance I could see, might be where health insurance requires a medical history before they will...

  8. Person who has a seizure

    tlhubbard replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Stevielynn and Susan for your input. I will try not to worry (too much). I was told about the hormone issues as a potential cause. It's very disturbing, but thanks for responding to the...

  9. Person who has a seizure

    tlhubbard replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have another question. A friend of mine (adult female) had seizures, yet had an EEG come back normal (early on). Now they find that she has been having small seizures (absent), and she has had 3...

  10. Shoe question...

    tlhubbard replied to slu_rn's topic in Emergency

    I know that I have tried several kind. I like a pair of K-Swiss clogs I bought when in the ED. They slipped off easily to rub tired feet together when charting. They were comfortable and fit nicely...

  11. Person who has a seizure

    tlhubbard replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter had a seizure (1st one and she's 10), I of course forgot everything I was ever taught. She turned blue around the nose and mouth ( the seizure lasted at least 2 minutes, but she wasn't...

  12. working on Christmas?

    tlhubbard replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. I had to wait for BOTH parents to wake on their own. Plus, dad would have to "potty", brush his teeth, get coffee (just mess around to torture me it seemed). I wasn't even allowed to get...

  13. Just needed to get this off my chest.

    tlhubbard replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Valerie, I don't know how long you've been in the ED. But (even in short amounts of time) nurses can get burnt out. Maybe another area for a while, where death isn't as common an end result. I was...

  14. working on Christmas?

    tlhubbard replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the PLENTY part. But I have had jobs with ambulatory surgery (strictly electives) and they don't work weekends or holidays, or even overnights. However, they pay slightly less...

  15. So?? Anyone ready for Christmas yet???

    tlhubbard replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I have 7 cats (8 last Christmas) They are fascinated, but I find that it is easier to keep them out of the tree if I keep presents under it ASAP from putting it up. Maybe that will help you out....

  16. How do you get through the "gross" stuff?

    tlhubbard replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know my limits. When in the OR (let's say) its easy to "lose" that personal connection when the patient is all draped and all you see is a small work area. I know that personally I can't do...

  17. Just needed to get this off my chest.

    tlhubbard replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Use to be in pediatric ER myself. Tough way to go. Healthy boy, working out got strangled in the cords on his workout equipment. Mom went to check on him, gone, been caught in there too long....

  18. I'm worried if i passed!!! HELP!!

    tlhubbard replied to jeepgyrl24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure you are bursting at the seams. Enjoy that feeling!!!! Congratulations!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :biggringi :biggringi :biggringi Nothing like an early holiday

  19. So?? Anyone ready for Christmas yet???

    tlhubbard replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Have the tree up (went up the Sat after Thanksgiving). Most of the shopping for the kids is done (some more clothes yet to get) Still need to get the parents, an exchange gift, etc. I bake for my...

  20. I'm worried if i passed!!! HELP!!

    tlhubbard replied to jeepgyrl24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In Ohio we take our NCLEX on a computer at a place called "Sylvan learning center" and once the results are received by the Board of Nursing then your number is assigned and you can check it out on...

  21. working on Christmas?

    tlhubbard replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    What a great supervisor. If more people with "power" had your attitude, maybe work atmospheres would be better. It's nice to see a nurse manager be willing to get dirty and down in the trenches with...

  22. working on Christmas?

    tlhubbard replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    OUCH!! I can't say I disagree. I believe we are all bitter (some more than others) because not only do we ALL (childless or parents) feel put upon. We work short staffed, we rarely hear "thank you"...

  23. working on Christmas?

    tlhubbard replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I understand. For those nurses that are okay with switching up their celebration that is wonderful, and God bless them. However, I am in the same mind set as you. I want to make my family my...

  24. I Can"t Stand It Anymore!!!!!

    tlhubbard replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stick it out. And then stick it to him when you get the eval. There HAS to be something wrong when practically the entire class disappears. The school would be foolish not to see that. As for my...

  25. I need some advice fellow nurses....

    tlhubbard replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There must be some unwritten rule about making sure someone makes a new grad's first job a pain. I had trouble with my first job out of nursing school (I chose 7p- 3a to accommodate children) and ran...