TLBNurse

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1. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

   TLBNurse replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Way to go encouraging the new nurse. I began in a SNF. The "training" I received was sub-par at best. Just a month short of a year's employment, I was hired at my dream job, small rural /hospital....

2. Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

   TLBNurse replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I am a home hospice nurse, and I work in rural areas east of Reno, NV. When I began this job, I wore simple solid colored scrubs - as per policy. When I realized I had the option of wear professional...

3. Recommended BP monitor and thermometer?

   TLBNurse replied to KHT's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   My company did not provide any equipment, other than the computer and cell phone. I purchased the Exergen temporal thermometer - and I love it. I was using the Omiron wrist cuff, but honestly, the...

4. Orientee with untreated ADHD

   TLBNurse replied to ICU.RN23's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   WOW, I am 53, and only recently found my footing with my ADHD. I am blessed beyond words to have a loving husband who works with me, instead of against me, in managing my daily life - which can be...