TruvyNurse

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  1. Patient going to send nurse to Concentration Camps??

    TruvyNurse replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    It sucks but let it roll off your shoulders. I've had patients (inmates) tell me they were going to rape me and murder my family. If you react, they know it

  2. When you have a rule that you don't 'friend' coworkers on FB

    TruvyNurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Ignore them. It's nothing personal, I'm just selective who I let into my personal

  3. What was your new grad job as an RN or LPN?

    TruvyNurse replied to Birdie3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RN in the Pediatric Hospital

  4. Any advice on how to study for NURSING SCHOOL???

    TruvyNurse replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Students

    Flash cards. Make flowcharts of illnesses and include S/S, diagnostics, labs. Treatments and special considerations. Peds really focus on rashes, respiratory and close monitoring. Med Surg is a lot...

  5. Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    TruvyNurse replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken care of many, many HIV positive patients and never have I worn gloves for simply taking vitals, shaking hands etc. I think this nurse needs to put herself in THEIR shoes. That's one way to...

  6. Help! Can I get into nursing school?

    TruvyNurse replied to cheyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you'll be just

  7. Religious discrimination

    TruvyNurse replied to amiss8488's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound cold of me but I rarely see my coworkers socially. I am more than happy to be friendly, text, Facebook but as far as going to dinner, meeting spouses etc I steer clear. I've seen too...

  8. How do you deal with someone trying to get you fired?

    TruvyNurse replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    Get out of there!! No need for drama and an understaffed facility who won't even give you necessary supplies. They'll self destruct

  9. Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    TruvyNurse replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I don't smoke now (pregnant) but I did from the age of 14 until my mid twenties. I felt like the biggest hypocrite telling patients "smoking can bring this on. Please consider quitting" then going...

  10. Msn degree and working full time

    TruvyNurse replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing my post masters FNP currently. I assure you it can be done working full time. I work PRN but pick up full time hours. The beauty of it is that I can arrange work to fit MY LIFE. I work on...

  11. I need an experts opinions please !!

    TruvyNurse replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Im very sorry to hear of how rude and insensitive your coworkers and manager were being. You did the right thing. HR seems like they are taking this seriously. If you are not completely in love with...

  12. Feeling discouraged.

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

    Luckily you are getting a fresh start with a new preceptor. I would speak to your manager or possibly your old preceptor and ask what exactly went wrong. Get some constructive criticism. Did you get...

  13. Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

    TruvyNurse replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly the manager swearing would have made me feel more at ease and relaxed but that's just me

  14. Commute time to hospital job

    TruvyNurse replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    15 minutes. Enough time to slurp my coffee down and Inhale a breakfast burrito

  15. Day Shift VS Night Shift for New Grad

    TruvyNurse replied to klove390's topic in General Nursing

    Heck I say if you can get days right off the bat, take it!! I did a year of nights and two years on 2nds before I got the chance to get on

  16. New grad RN wages.

    TruvyNurse replied to RN110024's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for the area but sometimes jobs that are posted will have a pay scale. HR at hospitals are usually happy to discuss it with you. Indeed will sometimes post salaries along with available...

  17. Passed the AANP-FNP Exam March 16th

    TruvyNurse replied to tinabringmetheaxe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Awesome post!! What version or edition of Leik did you use? I have her 2014 edition but I've heard it has several errors so I'm nervous. I don't test till February 2019 but I'm already preparing

  18. Problems with nursing profession and why I want to quit

    TruvyNurse replied to bravewarrior1's topic in General Nursing

    There are going to be problems like these unfortunately no matter what career you choose. Maybe nursing isn't for you and that's okay. Best of

  19. Feel lost as a nurse

    TruvyNurse replied to sean12345's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately no area of nursing is perfect. Any specialty will either be physically or mentally demanding. What interests you? Did you leave family behind in California? Are you all alone in...

  20. New Areas to Explore? HELP

    TruvyNurse replied to msilver2625's topic in General Nursing

    You could maybe try working in Ortho as a nurse. You'd get to see lots of cool fractures and x-rays í ½í¸Ž digestive nursing does a lot of cool scoping and abdominal ultrasounds. Do a little...

  21. HELP!! I can't choose between FNP vs. OT

    TruvyNurse replied to pampinea93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I am gathering that you have not earned a nursing degree nor practiced as a nurse? I strongly discourage you to not just go straight for an NP. Practicing as a nurse for a few years beforehand will...

  22. Kaplan

    TruvyNurse replied to Tdunker7927's topic in General Nursing

    Why won't these schools accept your credits? Where did you earn them? And I have not been a Kaplan student but I worked with a nurse who got her RN through Kaplan. She was a good

  23. nurses love

    TruvyNurse replied to jamiemill's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse but my husband is my soulmate. I'd quit nursing in a second and always pick him first. I was once a great cashier...maybe I'd relive the glory

  24. Life from the other side (I left nursing.)

    TruvyNurse replied to LPNRN2000's topic in General Nursing

    I find this post bittersweet. I am very happy for you that you've found a refreshing outlook after leaving nursing. I'm sure you'll excel in whatever you do. However it sounds like the nursing field...

  25. Looking for ideas, alternative to working the floor

    TruvyNurse replied to jive turkey's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorite jobs was as a correctional nurse! And our prison system actually paid better than the area hospitals with great benefits. Could be a route you'd want to