swkbmckay

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1. Any other "older" new nursing students out there?

   swkbmckay replied to BRONXBABY's topic in General Students

   Way to go Bronxlady! In case no one's said they're proud of you, I am!! Don't let ANYTHING stop you! I'm starting my third career - three's the charm! My degree was in Criminal Justice, minor in psychology, then 18 years in cardiovascular testing ...

2. The Final Countdown

   swkbmckay replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Students

   :) Our final is on December 10th! This semester feels like it flew!. I learned a lot of theory but still feel inadequate in clinicals! I'm sure that gets better with time! Best wishes to all, God bless and Happy Thanksgiving! Eat much, love lots!...

3. visitors hell

   swkbmckay replied to woo 2's topic in General Nursing

   Friends and family are a great support to the patient, no doubt about that! Wouldn't want them to go away! BUT some of them certainly stand in the way of us DOING OUR JOBS to take care of their loved ones! It's taken me in my position in the health ...

4. Man with Anthrax dies in FL

   swkbmckay replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for posting that about the poor victim of Anthrax in Florida. (My prayers to his family) Our family was just discussing that over dinner tonight. We don't know what to think of it but it's certainly something to think about and to watch for. ...

5. A message..........

   swkbmckay replied to Robin61970's topic in General Students

   Shyviolet78, Thanks for the info. I'm feeling my way around this new block! :) We students need all the encouragement and help we can get! SW

6. A message..........

   swkbmckay replied to Robin61970's topic in General Students

   What does "BUMP BUMP" mean? Just wondering.........:)

7. Why not nails?

   swkbmckay posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am in my first semester ADN school. This may seem like a really rediculous question but here goes - I can't seem to get a definitive answer from my instructor. We were instructed that we were never to trim or file toenails or fingernails. I unde...

8. Pay Scale

   swkbmckay replied to Trauma's topic in CCU

   Hey Pegg,RN. Thanks for the reply! I don't know whether to jump or stay in the boat for both options! I love taking care of people! I love Cardiac and I love geriatrics. But I don't love spending 1-2 hours with someone and saying goodbye! I don't ...

9. Pay Scale

   swkbmckay replied to Trauma's topic in CCU

   I'm concerned! I'm new to this site! And I left a job in the Dallas area about 2 years ago as an echo/stress lab tech - I was the clinical manager over the Non-invasive Cardiology dept. so I know how much the intro pay for a new echo tech was - $16....

10. A message..........

    swkbmckay replied to Robin61970's topic in General Students

    That was really sweet.... thanks for the encouragement. I'm first semester adn school and it's tough. But I agree with you about being "called" to help others... for me it's the gift of Mercy. I took a personality/giftedness test at my church which ...

11. Why Is It So Hard For The Lpns?

    swkbmckay replied to tmani's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi. I appreciate your feelings. I've been taught and know that perception is reality. If you're feeling a negative response, then that's what's really going on. Just remember this. You're doing a wonderful service to people who need you no matt...

12. Grrrrrrr!!!

    swkbmckay replied to nurseleigh's topic in General Students

    :) I know how you're feeling... I took A&P I & lab, A&P II & lab, and Micro & lab from January until August - finished with all A's. I made nothing but A's and high B's. Got into the nursing program this semester and made my fi...

13. Management Euphamisms....add yours now!

    swkbmckay replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    Are you new or are you burned out? Where's your heart?