TruvyNurse

TruvyNurse

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  1. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    TruvyNurse replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is exactly why I only work prn in LTC. It can be more chaotic than the hospital floor at

  2. Evidence Base Research Shows...

    TruvyNurse replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Evidence based research shows that consuming too many girl scout cookies causes scrubs to become tighter. Oh wait..that happened to

  3. Forced to do 12 hr shifts

    TruvyNurse replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    I would try and give it a chance. You may love it! However I am no stranger to sleep troubles. I feel your pain. If it absolutely does not work out try nights or going prn. 2nd shift was always my...

  4. Too Much On My Plate

    TruvyNurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi All! I came here for any advice or encouragement. You all understand more than anyone what I'm about to vent out... I hate to say it, but I feel like I am losing it. I'm a full time FNP student in...

  5. Code Green (mass casualty)

    TruvyNurse replied to Neuro_ICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you. It was hell for you but you were there for the patients and their families during their hell. Go nurse and try to find

  6. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    TruvyNurse replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    You won't be very well liked with that mindset. So what if seasoned nurses don't do things like you learned in school? School isn't real life sweetie. Instead of trying to point out how "out of date"...

  7. Need advise on termination

    TruvyNurse replied to guest135581's topic in General Nursing

    I'd resign. This sounds like a mess. Get out of that hell hole before they find more dirt. Also I'd be contacting my

  8. Landing a job with an ADN?

    TruvyNurse replied to JRMfutureRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You'll find a job. Yes some places PREFER a BSN but plenty of ADN grads are getting great jobs. Pay will depend where you land. Good

  9. A little advice please

    TruvyNurse replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Never EVER falsify documents. Document the correct time given. Find a new job. Any DON that would encourage you to do this is NO GOOD. Don't put it all on the line. Report

  10. Anyone having a hard time getting over the verbal abuse?

    TruvyNurse replied to kayleeschiff's topic in General Nursing

    Yes the NP was being a witch. The doctor was annoyed but it's not verbal abuse. The more it happens (and it will) the easier it will be to swallow. I've had my life threatened, been assaulted, bit and...

  11. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    TruvyNurse replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Hehe this just reminds me of a time when my old beater Buick wouldn't start so I had to walk 5 miles to work in the snow. I was a cashier at the time and my boss actually bought me lunch. Good times....

  12. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    TruvyNurse replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Oh honey you're being a little too hard on yourself. Did you mess up? Yes. Was it a med error? Yes. Are you going to learn from it? You bet! I'll bet you never do this again. Hey, we've all made boo...

  13. Nursing nightmares.

    TruvyNurse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I have dreams *cough*horrendous nightmares *cough* about one of my old supervisors trying to ruin my current life/job.

  14. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    TruvyNurse replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Heck no! I still wear tops from high school 10 years ago. Lol. I'm not a shoe gal, I only splurged on good shoes because I unfortunately have man feet with bunions. It hurt to spend 170 but ohhh my...

  15. Too Much On My Plate

    TruvyNurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Best of

  16. How has nursing changed you?

    TruvyNurse replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    When I first got into nursing I was that ooey gooey rose colored glasses sort of chick. Nursing has made me pessimistic, jaded and cynical. However it's made me thicker skinned and taught me how to...

  17. Too Much On My Plate

    TruvyNurse replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you! And I wish you the best in your academics. May I ask what you'll be going

  18. Did you contract anything from a patient?

    TruvyNurse replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

    I got cut by a bloody arterial line that some idiot left hanging out of a sharps box on our crash cart. I luckily came back negative of

  19. My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    TruvyNurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I am a tattooed nurse. Yes a few are visible..even more aren't. For the most part, I get a curious and positive reception from patients. Now there is a line to be drawn...I think multiple facial...

  20. Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    TruvyNurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny you mention it Klone because you are one of my favorite posters! I am usually one of your fan club likers!! A couple other honorable mentions...Farawyn, Ruby Vee, Davey Do and Been there,...

  21. New Grad hired in the ER, question.

    TruvyNurse replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I've had some friends go straight into critical care and wound up competent amazing critical care nurses. Show those seasoned nurses you can roll with

  22. First nursing position doubts

    TruvyNurse replied to NurseSAV's topic in General Nursing

    Give it a chance. You are going to have jitters the first job. My first job I thought I'd made a huge mistake even becoming a nurse! Lol good ole days.. In 6 months you may love it! I highly recommend...

  23. Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    TruvyNurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Davey Do you are KILLING ME!!

  24. Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    TruvyNurse replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently 11 months away from *hopefully* earning my FNP. Will I be an advanced practice nurse? Yes. But in that title I will always be a NURSE. I will never turn my nose up at emptying a bedpan...

  25. Would you pray with a student?

    TruvyNurse replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    Absolutely.