TruvyNurse

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  1. Nursing conditions

    TruvyNurse replied to Mary3010's topic in Nursing Career

    It honestly depends on the job. When I was a clinic nurse, I sat on my butt. Med Surg and LTC I've run my butt off. Luckily i get to to take lunch breaks 70% of the

  2. My client's Christian parents figure out that I'm Christian

    TruvyNurse replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a Virgin Mary medal I got when I was confirmed almost daily. If a patient mentions it, I just smile or say "it means a lot to me" if they ask if I believe in God, i say yes but don't go on from...

  3. Dysfunctional Unit?

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

    My gosh I have no words of advice but you have my sincerest apologies and I'm so very sorry to hear of your misfortune. I am a spiritual person and I believe that your son is now in a place where he...

  4. Sleeping in the Closet?

    TruvyNurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights (never again) I had black out curtains, a sleep mask and the Sirius Spa music station going. It worked for the most

  5. Lack of Sleep

    TruvyNurse replied to Melissaxoanne1's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to take the easy way out and take some Benadryl lol. However you need to get on a sleep schedule. I was having sleep troubles a few years back(even on dayshift) my doctor prescribed me some...

  6. Nursing Probation

    TruvyNurse replied to cdkand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the above posters. I'm very sorry to hear of your misfortune but you need to care for yourself. Forget a nursing job and just get a job to get back on your feet. Best

  7. Help! Small feet! I need shoes

    TruvyNurse replied to Gclewell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Puma shoes run pretty petite. Slender fit. Maybe check them

  8. Are B's good grades in nursing school?

    TruvyNurse replied to ananana123's topic in General Students

    My grad school only required a 3.3...I wouldn't sweat some Bs. I worked while in school and yeah I'd get As and Be. It didn't hurt my future. B means Satisfactory:) or at least in my day it

  9. For the Nursing Student Who Feels They Aren't Meant to Be a Nurse

    TruvyNurse replied to Avill's topic in General Students

    My God I hated nursing school until my psych rotation and I finally felt like I was doing the right thing. Nursing school does not paint a good picture of what the real world will be always and I...

  10. Bullying

    TruvyNurse replied to xyzrn29's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Rise above drama. It's pointless. However if someone is intentionally harassing you, stick up for yourself and put an end to

  11. Any suggestions

    TruvyNurse replied to Ambersmom's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe try different more reliable references. Facebook these people for their contact info and get the okay to list them as a reference. I'm not sure what's happened in your past but I'd like to think...

  12. Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    TruvyNurse replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly!! I didn't mind the missing posts about pot, Media and the OPs seemingly 50 year nursing

  13. Average IQ of a BSN nurse

    TruvyNurse replied to Weber's topic in General Students

    Lol Wuzzie, I sure as heck didn't get in on looks but I did chew gum a

  14. struggling,wk 16 ICU orientation

    TruvyNurse replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    Ask for specific feedback. Is it your time management? Not grasping concepts? Ask for advice on how they do things and how you can improve to what they are needing. Show initiative. It will go a long...

  15. New RN after 3yrs and hospitals won't hire me...help

    TruvyNurse replied to bsn3332's topic in General Nursing

    Try clinics, home health, jail,

  16. When to delegate to CNAs?

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

    I was a CNA before I was a nurse and I had some awful nurses. I told myself I'd never ever take my CNAs for granted. I make sure my CNAs know they are appreciated. I won't ask them to do anything I...

  17. How long does it take to feel comfortable?

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

    I'd say 6 months to feel out if you'll like the job or be a good fit. A year or better to feel more comfortable. However, even after almost 5 years I still have things that stump me or I have to ask....

  18. Average IQ of a BSN nurse

    TruvyNurse replied to Weber's topic in General Students

    I'm just curious as to why you're asking specifically about BSN

  19. What would you be in another life?

    TruvyNurse replied to NurseYoshi's topic in General Nursing

    My dream job would be getting paid to eat...but in all reality I'd like to have been a chiropractor if not for

  20. I hate my new grad nurse residency program HELP

    TruvyNurse replied to nursingisfun4lyfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You'll find a lot of new grads hate their first job. 99% will not land their dream job the first time around. It's new and unfamiliar. Give it at least 6 months. Trust me. I've found this to be my...

  21. Hospital Experience

    TruvyNurse replied to jmtravers3's topic in General Nursing

    I think it'd be good experience but I wouldn't bet all my money on immediately landing a career there as an RN just because you're a clerk. I've seen it go both ways. Yes I agree healthcare exposure...

  22. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    TruvyNurse replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody's had a perfect nursing career. We've all made mistakes. Some of the best nurses have been fired or left a position. You are still young in your career with plenty plenty plenty of bounce back...

  23. How do new grad Nurses that don't have BSN manage to survive this job market ?

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

    You may be better off than you think. I've never heard of an ADN having trouble getting a job here in the Midwest and hey lots of places will PAY for your

  24. Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    TruvyNurse replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    I am very pro gun. We hunt and target shoot for enjoyment. However I ONLY recommend you carry a firearm after you've had the proper training and have shot the weapon you choose enough that you'd be...

  25. Long term care, you can move on (but don't have to)

    TruvyNurse replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love this post!! I didn't start in LTC but I have gone to LTC for the flexibility, schedule and love of the elderly. My biggest pet peeve is when people assume I'm in LTC because I can't find a job....