TNurse4u

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1. How to Help in Texas

   TNurse4u replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, I'm an RN from NYS and I am trying to find a way to help my fellow nurses in

2. Crusty old bat in new RN role..

   TNurse4u replied to TNurse4u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   @gdottie, I am portraying confidence-but not to much, and yes a hip check to move me out of the way so she could use the computer. It has taken great control on my part to not let loose. I have worked...

3. Crusty old bat in new RN role..

   TNurse4u replied to TNurse4u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   It can be difficult to be a preceptor as well as the orientee, and of course with any

4. Crusty old bat in new RN role..

   TNurse4u posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I recently graduated with my RN ! I was an LPN for MANY years before completing my degree program. I was fortunate to secure a position with a medical surgical unit, I am nearly done with my...

5. Post NCLEX freak out!

   TNurse4u replied to NurseLexyE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I highly recc. KAPLAN, and UWORLD as well, I did also have a PEarson review

6. Post NCLEX freak out!

   TNurse4u replied to NurseLexyE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats!!! I took my NCLEX 7/10 finished in 30 min./75q. and Passed!!! I read very fast

7. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

   TNurse4u replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Good catch!!! Be proud

8. Going to be fired?

   TNurse4u replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   18 pts? TRY 60! I had to haul A$$ to get through that med

9. The sloppy image of nurses today

   TNurse4u replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Yes the glamorous world of nursing! lol I wear my very long hair in a pony, I'd rather not have poo in it! I wear minimal make up, so when I am gowned and gloved I don't lose a lash or two in a...

10. Never wanna take students again.

    TNurse4u replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurse that is transitioning from LPN to RN, personally I try and maintain the highest level of professionalism I can. For several reasons, my reputation is on the line so I better respect the...

11. COB rollcall

    TNurse4u replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    1988 CNA, 1996 LPN and ADN 2016!! I am a COB!!! and loving

12. new RN frustration; med surg makes nurses become bitter people??

    TNurse4u replied to ChooSoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Gaining the med-surg experience is a must , even for an old crusty bat like me!, i transitioned from LTC/rehab care to hospital med-surg, I needed to gain skill, acute care experience and confidence...

13. Crazy clinicals instructor doesn't like us using the restroom?

    TNurse4u replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    Go to the bathroom as a group-let her try and fail you

14. In the old days, 10 patients on med/surg?

    TNurse4u replied to dudette10's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The old days? I work in a small community hospital -med/surg floor...today I had 8 pts -and one post op on the way. In recent days we are expected to take 9 patients and provide quality care..it can...

15. 2015 Work Thread

    TNurse4u replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I'm Tammy, part-time med-surg nurse, part time RN student, I have volunteered for a week/or more at a camp about 2 hrs away, my teen daughter will attend camp for the week we are there. It will be our...