TNurse4u

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 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  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...

  16. do you drink coffee during your shift?

    TNurse4u replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    whenever possible. but lately-no time to drink coffee or

  17. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    TNurse4u replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    How sad that you expended energy/time in a field that you are clearly unhappy in. One thing..patients notice when you don't like to help with the basics, I wish I had more time some days to give my...

  18. How to pay for school?

    TNurse4u replied to nickimarie93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    see if they do

  19. I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray

    TNurse4u replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    When I get stressed at work.....the muppet theme song , crazy huh?!

  20. Has anyone ever escaped?

    TNurse4u replied to ellieheart's topic in General Nursing

    Urgent care? Clinic ? Or maybe supervision in a long term setting, just tossing some ideas your way! Good

  21. I Have The Time and Other Lies

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

    we also are subjected to the hourly rounding, initialing, and some scripted bologna- i will sign the slips but forget the scripted garbage - i will not do it!i ensure my patients needs are

  22. Bullying in the workplace

    TNurse4u posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone experienced this problem in the workplace? Unfortunately I know many people are, has it been enough to force you to look for other employment? My work environment is toxic, and I find...

  23. Passed medication check off but need your thoughts!!

    TNurse4u replied to FutureBSN17's topic in General Students

    Be grateful :) And you must show competence while performing skills, it shows! Do not beat yourself up for self imposed perfectionism, just do your best that you can in clinical! I also had a skill...

  24. LPN job vs RN school

    TNurse4u replied to nomadicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Does your work not accommodate your RN school schedule? If they knew in advance your schedule and had granted you the time off, then yes tell them you will not be

  25. Clinical experiences-concurrent or at the end?

    TNurse4u posted a topic in General Students

    Hello fellow students, I am very interested in finding out about YOUR program, the ADN 2 yr program I am in , has clinical experiences that run concurrently with our classes. I have heard other...