TruvyNurse

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  1. Double diapering alert patients who ask? I think it's neglectful. However...

    TruvyNurse replied to Surfin USA's topic in General Nursing

    In my LTC facility if a patient or their POA request a double pull up or pad then we do it. If there was no request that is a huge no

  2. Correctional Nurse

    TruvyNurse replied to Nurseyoung's topic in General Nursing

    I was a correctional nurse in a men's maximum security prison for three years. By far my favorite nursing gig. They will ask you safety questions. ALWAYS secure the scene first. I don't care if you...

  3. Unprofessional Students

    TruvyNurse replied to xtina334's topic in General Students

    Lol this is grade school stuff!! Tell her to get lost and sit somewhere else and if she doesn't, ignore her and keep doing your thing. Once she sees that you're not phased anymore, she'll quit. Now...

  4. Dating a fellow nursing school classmate

    TruvyNurse replied to adamastor's topic in General Students

    I would tread carefully. Maybe it will work but it WILL be awkward if you break up. Been there, done that

  5. Stethoscope for nursing school?

    TruvyNurse replied to marisa.m's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't recommend a pricy stethoscope during school. They get beat up in your bag and I had a few classmates have their nice Littman cardiology stethoscopes stolen. I got a mid level Prestige...

  6. Is this fair?

    TruvyNurse replied to CallMeSally's topic in General Students

    Where are you going to

  7. Not sure how to deal with this future classmate...

    TruvyNurse replied to tulipsupontulips's topic in General Students

    Block him. Not worth the time, energy or negativity. You have bigger fish to fry. Don't tell the school either. You'll look very immature and unprofessional. Just block him and leave it. If he becomes...

  8. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    TruvyNurse replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    1) life isn't fair 2) some nurses are just MEAN 3) don't trust anyone 4) once you smell pseudomonas...you never forget

  9. Need some input please.

    TruvyNurse replied to Pjones71's topic in Chamberlain College

    Heck no!! I paid 28k for my BSN at a private school for 4 years of education. 88k is outrageous and a rip

  10. Inappropriate Behavior?

    TruvyNurse replied to chesanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Don't work with her. Stay away and screen shot those things and tuck them away in a safe place. Wishing you

  11. Going to be dismissed from BSN program

    TruvyNurse replied to faith6616's topic in General Students

    Nursing is not for everyone. I'd suggest some soul searching. Maybe another health related career? Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant

  12. Burnt out *already* and it's been 6 months.

    TruvyNurse replied to roselai's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal to feel this way on your first job. I felt like a complete idiot my first gig..but you work at it, you learn you get more comfortable. Try to stick it out a year. If you absolutely cannot,...

  13. Doctor upset by charting

    TruvyNurse replied to LalaRN9000's topic in General Nursing

    I chart word for word. Can't accuse me of leaving anything to

  14. My school is Unaccredited

    TruvyNurse replied to nursingstudentxx's topic in General Students

    They filed a class action lawsuit because they were promised an accredited degree and did not receive an accredited degree. They had to prove that not being accredited would hurt their futures. Some...

  15. Tips for first clinical?

    TruvyNurse replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    I am sort of doing the same!! Brushing up on assessments, reviewing illnesses and meds, and really focusing on the flu!! Lol tis the season very nervous but I'll just take it one day at a

  16. My school is Unaccredited

    TruvyNurse replied to nursingstudentxx's topic in General Students

    I'll be honest, my school lost its accreditation my last year. I was completely scared. A large majority transferred out to another school. However most of them had their parents paying for their...

  17. Anyone do the Kaplan online NP program?

    TruvyNurse replied to LevitateMe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One of my good friends is getting ready to graduate from Kaplans FNP program this month. She is extremely skilled and excelled in her clinicals. She loved the

  18. Tips for first clinical?

    TruvyNurse replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    Hi there! I can't believe I've made it this far but I start my very first clinical rotation for my Family Nurse Practitioner program in January. As much as I am thrilled, I am also terribly nervous....

  19. Long Term Care Stigma

    TruvyNurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi All! I currently work on a Med/Surg floor and love it! However my husband took a transfer with his job and we are relocating. I did some job hunting and accepted a job in a LTC/Rehab facility. I am...

  20. Gross Things Patients Do

    TruvyNurse replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    I've caught patients and their significant others doing the dirty deed. Not the grossest thing in world but I don't want to see it!!

  21. What's In A Name Badge?

    TruvyNurse posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi All! (I can feel the flames already) This is sort of a vent post and my curiosity on all of you wonderful ladies and gentlemen's take on the subject...NOT AN ADN vs BSN bullcrap argument, so please...

  22. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    TruvyNurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    12 hour days!! Best for my family and I HATE nights. Never could get the sleep I needed. Days is busier and goes by faster

  23. 2017 Nurse Salary

    TruvyNurse replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Small Hospital in Iowa. Med Surg 22.00/hr on

  24. Rent or Buy?👎�

    TruvyNurse replied to Moenine9's topic in General Students

    The only nursing books I kept after getting my RN was Med/Surg, Pharmacology, NCLEX prep book, and my ATI

  25. New nurse...not sure about nursing anymore

    TruvyNurse replied to Guest989734's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely not a reason to quit!! You're going to feel that way. I felt that way a long time my first year. Ignore any negative comments. Everyone has been new and everyone has been talked poorly...