TruvyNurse

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  1. Criminal History

    TruvyNurse replied to Jroberts78's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I applaud you for the guts to come forward and ask advice for this. No one is perfect and we all have a part of our past that is "tarnished." But be honest and contact your BON. Best of luck to you...

  2. 8 vs 12 hour shift?

    TruvyNurse replied to RN-Doula's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I definitely prefer 3 12s. Yes, it can be exhausting on that 3rd day but I'll keep my 4 days off

  3. Gift for a pt

    TruvyNurse replied to mountainjc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would not encourage gifts. Your heart is in the right place, but it sounds like you have been very caring towards this patient and that goes a long way! People seems to remember their nurses, good...

  4. Most exotic places to nurse

    TruvyNurse replied to kardz30's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine got the chance to nurse in Africa. She was at a women's and children's center. She said it was the BEST experience of her

  5. Seeking job choice advice...appreciate all feedback

    TruvyNurse replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    Option 2 seems to have more

  6. INR 5.2 read as 2.5

    TruvyNurse replied to Ethio22's topic in General Nursing

    Did the OP ever return to the

  7. first nursing semester jitters

    TruvyNurse replied to mbtsab's topic in General Students

    Print your syllabus ahead of time and read ahead. Print off any slideshows or notes. Always helped me. Good

  8. I need advice!

    TruvyNurse replied to nurse_1993's topic in General Students

    Best thing you can do is speak to a nursing advisor or simply apply. They will be able to give you a better answer than we can give you without knowing your school's requirements and standards. Best...

  9. NCLEX review advice

    TruvyNurse replied to Scrook's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Kaplan but have heard good things about Hurst. Do as many practice questions as you can and read the rationales! Good

  10. Don't want to be the annoying one to ask but....

    TruvyNurse replied to Rissa109's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine worked 3 years ago and was accurate that I had passed. I wouldn't stress. It's normal to feel like you failed

  11. What does it take exactly to become a nurse?

    TruvyNurse replied to Juson's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to your wife and encourage her to get on AN for any support from nurses she may need :) We do our

  12. Nursing a prejudiced Pt.

    TruvyNurse replied to Avid reader's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE? Wow!! If I had been the patient in the next bed, I might have smacked this idiot.

  13. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    TruvyNurse replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I felt more valued when I worked in the hospital system. However when you work for the Department of Corrections, they care more about the inmates safety and wellbeing than they do for

  14. Nursing a prejudiced Pt.

    TruvyNurse replied to Avid reader's topic in General Nursing

    Simply kill them with kindness. Ignore any slurs or rudeness. He won't be there forever. Maybe when a non white nurse/doctor saves his life, he won't care so much about

  15. What's it like being a Psychiatric RN or NP in prison?

    TruvyNurse replied to Sara_lee's topic in Correctional

    Hi There! 1) My duties vary day to day depending what cell house I am in. I generally do sick call, pass pills, do dressing changes, etc. 2.) I have loved my job. 3.) I work 2nd shift. 8 hour shifts...

  16. Aged Care Duty of care question

    TruvyNurse replied to Huwscor's topic in General Nursing

    Dementia or not, caregivers are entitled to a safe place to work! This also goes for other residents and this patient's own

  17. What's In A Name Badge?

    TruvyNurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you everyone for the responses. It is interesting to see all the points of view and thank you for not letting it spiral too much into a battle One theme I kept seeing reoccur is the "full name"...

  18. What's In A Name Badge?

    TruvyNurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    LOL Office Space movie

  19. What's In A Name Badge?

    TruvyNurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I knew a great diploma nurse as well and she'd run circles around anyone! Miss

  20. Undocumented Patients

    TruvyNurse replied to srercg6's topic in General Nursing

    This is how we know who is undocumented in the prison system as well. Plus we have a short biography of their birthplace, parents,

  21. Would it be Wrong?

    TruvyNurse replied to kellylauren's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NO NO NO!! What's meant to be in your life, will be. This does not sound like it. Not healthy or professional on the nurses part to cross

  22. What's In A Name Badge?

    TruvyNurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes you are right. At first it did bug me as a new nurse but my skin got thicker over the years and I shrugged it off. I just wanted to avoid the same BS at a new facility. Ya

  23. What's In A Name Badge?

    TruvyNurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not a promotion. Just going to a different hospital.

  24. Does it look bad to apply to 2 jobs at the same hospital?

    TruvyNurse replied to Annie_1101's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No, apply for both. I did this and got the one I really wanted. Never know unless you

  25. Quitting job during orientation?

    TruvyNurse replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    Give it a chance! Not everything is hunky dory right off the bat. Med/Surg is a god way to bridge to OB. I'd stick it out. You'd probable burn a bridge if you quit now. Be