TruvyNurse

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  1. Advice

    TruvyNurse replied to JB2007's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd go with the home health if you can. Yes lots of paperwork but it'd be less stressful as it would typically be one patient per visit. I do not recommend dialysis. It can be very stressful and...

  2. I'm scared to be a nurse? Thinking about leaving before starting

    TruvyNurse replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Career

    Whoa there! It's been four days. You're a new nurse. Ask anyone on here and we'll all pretty much agree this is absolutely normal. You're gonna feel scared, stupid and unsure. Critical thinking,...

  3. Garbage Report

    TruvyNurse replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    LibraSun, the sad thing is none of us were surprised this happened to her!! It was as if she only checked on her patients once in the 12 hours. But her antics were pretty comical at

  4. False accusations

    TruvyNurse replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly did she turn you in for? Threatening is vague. Did she claim violence, sex

  5. Garbage Report

    TruvyNurse replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    We had a nurse who would be pacing at the door. She was ready to go at 7am. She gave the worst reports. Some of her "best" included: 1) not mentioning a gentlemen had a colostomy 2) reporting 16 count...

  6. New Grad Fired After 2 Weeks

    TruvyNurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It sounds like you were really trying and gave it your all. There are some nasty people out there and it sounds like you encountered some of them right off the bat. Don't take it to heart. You're...

  7. Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    TruvyNurse replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    We have a salivary

  8. Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    TruvyNurse replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say I live luxuriously but I am happy and comfortable. I have a good vehicle, a nice home and I am able to give my kids a good life. Happiness is more than money

  9. I felt burnt out and I'm not even working.

    TruvyNurse replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely enjoyed your posts on here and feel like you're an old friend. I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles and I am sending good comforting vibes your

  10. The detail I missed that set my day on the wrong foot

    TruvyNurse replied to ellisjl's topic in General Nursing

    I once dropped my daughter off at daycare and was already late for work due to a MASSIVE blow out diaper. I got to the floor and realized I had baby poop in my hair and on my scrub bottoms.

  11. Found a Knife, Scared

    TruvyNurse replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my Lord! Get the hell out of there and watch your back. Agree with the above poster to not disclose your new job or where you live. I'd also recommend a home security system. I hope they were just...

  12. Advice for the young.

    TruvyNurse replied to Kdk239's topic in General Nursing

    Ive never been fired from a position personally but I did know a nurse who's negligence in the ER killed a patient. She's now a nurse on a Surgical floor. Scary yes but maybe you won't think your med...

  13. New Nurse Blues

    TruvyNurse replied to Miss-Hanabira's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Don't be so hard on yourself. Your coworkers, managers etc know you're new and young. You'll get some more slack than a nurse who's been working for 10 years and still slow or anxious. The first year...

  14. What do you do with your wedding ring?

    TruvyNurse replied to Nephron44's topic in General Nursing

    I have my wedding ring tattooed on :) this is beneficial for work. But I wear my real ring most of the time

  15. Condom snorting

    TruvyNurse replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Tide pods, condoms..I keep thinking "what's next?!" I'm scared to

  16. (IN)Appropriate Dress

    TruvyNurse replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    OK. My serious question to the OP.. have you ever told any of these "inappropriately dressed NPs" that they were inappropriately dressed to their face? I'm being serious. If so, what response did you...

  17. Nurse Loan Repayment Options? Nurse Corps? Around Pittsburgh?

    TruvyNurse replied to akb98's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI my dear.. I would change your avatar. Yes you are a beautiful girl but it's always best to remain anonymous on these sites. You never know when your boss or coworker is lurking around.

  18. ANCC FNP exam passed!! March, 2018

    TruvyNurse replied to APRN#FNP-BC's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go!!! Thanks for the tips! I'm in a post masters FNP program and have 10 months to

  19. Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    TruvyNurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man if he could use the toilet appropriately and was wanting to wear a diaper JUST to get off from a nurse cleaning him I'd be

  20. Why are nurses the only profession that cannot accept gifts?

    TruvyNurse replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Heck I got flowers from a patients family the day before I went on maternity leave. My supervisor had no issue with it and I happily accepted and thanked them. I think it's a case to case basis. Now...

  21. April Fools Jokes

    TruvyNurse replied to cardiacfreak's topic in General Nursing

    I actually got the idea from facebook!! LOL!! Let's just say people were

  22. wanting to become RN

    TruvyNurse replied to fhonor's topic in General Students

    I agree with Sour Lemon. Why go into debt and get stuck working 2nd shift or nights as a new nurse? Just my 2 cents but you certainly are not too

  23. Help!!

    TruvyNurse replied to Kldasilva's topic in General Students

    If you really want to be an NP go for the nursing route. Find another LPN program and speak to an advisor about your options. Good

  24. April Fools Jokes

    TruvyNurse replied to cardiacfreak's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of caramel covered apples..I did caramel covered

  25. Mom guilt

    TruvyNurse replied to bsprinkle15's topic in General Students

    It is an awful feeling. I agree with the above poster, your LO is young and won't really remember your absence. You're doing it to make a better life for all of you. I often feel the mom guilt too but...